Top Features
The Coming End of the Culture Wars
Ruy Teixeira analyzes new data and shows that the culture wars, far from coming back, are likely coming to an end as a defining aspect of our politics.
New Progressive America: The Millennial Generation
Report from David Madland and Ruy Teixeira shows that young Americans are more progressive on nearly every issue than previous generations.
New Progressive America
Report by Ruy Teixeira examines twenty years of demographic, geographic, and attitudinal changes in America that herald a new progressive majority.
Interactive Map: A New Progressive America
A state-by-state and county-by-county interactive examination of the new progressive era now sweeping the country.Other Public Opinion Features
February 6, 2012
Public Opinion Snapshot: Americans Want to Extend the Payroll Tax Cut Now
The public clearly wants the payroll tax cut extended to the end of the year, writes Ruy Teixeira.
January 30, 2012
Public Opinion Snapshot: The Public Is Ready for Tax Reform
Ruy Teixeira looks at a just-released poll showing that Americans think wealthy citizens should pay their fair share.
January 23, 2012
Public Opinion Snapshot: Americans Believe Our Economic System Favors the Wealthy
Conservatives need to pay closer attention to the opinions of most Americans who believe our economic system is unfair, writes Ruy Teixeira.
January 17, 2012
Public Opinion Snapshot: Yes, the Rich Are Different. They Have Too Much Power
The public is well aware of the inequality in our society, writes Ruy Teixeira.
December 19, 2011
Public Opinion Snapshot: A Reminder to Conservatives: Hands off Medicare and Social Security!
Conservatives remain oblivious to the public’s opposition to cutting important social programs. Ruy Teixeira offers some recent polls to help them get the message.
December 12, 2011
Public Opinion Snapshot: Earth to Conservatives: Don’t Raise Taxes on the Poor and Middle Class
Failing to extend the payroll tax cut would be a grave mistake on conservatives’ part, writes Ruy Teixeira.
December 5, 2011
Public Opinion Snapshot: The American Public Still Backs Health Reform
Ruy Teixeira explains why conservatives’ obsessive drive to dismantle the Affordable Care Act is unlikely to generate high levels of public support.
November 21, 2011
Public Opinion Snapshot: Millennials: Still Progressive After All These Years
Ruy Teixeira shows that the economic doldrums of the last few years haven’t affected the youth generation’s progressive bent.
November 14, 2011
Public Opinion Snapshot: Americans Favor Action on Inequality
Pollsters are finding large majorities of the public support correcting disparities in our society, writes Ruy Teixeira.
November 7, 2011