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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. By 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. By Ruy Teixeira
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. By 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. By 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. By Ruy Teixeira
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. By 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. By Ruy Teixeira
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. By Ruy Teixeira
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. By Ruy Teixeira
November 7, 2011

Public Opinion Snapshot: The Public’s Priorities for Government

The public is unwavering in its support for helping the 99 percent instead of the wealthy, notes Ruy Teixeira. By Ruy Teixeira

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Where We Stand on Media and Culture

CAP promotes and encourages progressive ideas and action by engaging Americans across many cultural milieus in many different media outlets. America is defined by its embrace of different races and cultures, religions and viewpoints—all sharing a common respect for the dignity of each and every individual and a strong belief in building a just and free country. We work to uphold these progressive values that underpin our society through film projects, public opinion polling, policy events, and book events, alongside activist campaigns, comedy reviews, radio outreach, and constant blogging on a variety of websites. These efforts are spread across a range of CAP outlets, including Campus Progress and Science Progress, and Center for American Progress Action Fund projects, including Think Progress, Mic Check Radio, and Climate Progress.