Surveys Suggest America is a Religious Nation, Democrats Included
News / March 8th, 2021 / By Hyria Stuart
Americans are, by and large, a religious group. According to Gallup in 2020, 73% of Americans thought religion was at least fairly important in their own lives. Four years earlier, Gallup found that 89% of Americans believed in God or a universal spirit. Stereotypes often cast Republicans...
What Causes A Vicious Cycle of Polarization, and How Can It Be Reversed? Highlights and Takeaways from New Research
News / December 13th, 2020 / By Sukhayl Niyazov
Political polarization in the United States has been on the rise , with partisanship and gridlock increasing in Washington. This impedes the country’s ability to overcome urgent challenges. Affective polarization, such as increased animosity towards political opponents, is especially...
Story of the Week: ISIS Leader Killed In U.S. Raid
Story of the Week / November 1st, 2019 / By Henry A. Brechter
Tracking impeachment: Two diplomats testified before impeachment investigators Wednesday about President Donald Trump's attitude toward the Ukraine, while the House of Representatives voted 232-196 Thursday morning to move forward with the impeachment inquiry. Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, leader...