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Threats to American Democracy Ahead of an Unprecedented Presidential Election

To view a PDF of findings presented October 25, 2023, click here: 2023 American Values Survey. To view the webinar via YouTube, click here: What do Americans think about the health of our democracy and

The Faith Factor in Climate Change: How Religion Impacts American Attitudes on Climate and Environmental Policy

The majority of all Americans (61%) believe that climate change is caused mostly by human activity such as burning fossil fuels, according to a national survey from the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) examining Americans’

Two Histories, One Future: The Legacy of Confederate Memorials and the Promise of Public Spaces

In partnership with E Pluribus Unum (EPU), PRRI convened a series of 26 focus groups across 13 southern states to discuss how residents think about public spaces in their communities and about the legacy and

The Politics of Gender, Pronouns, and Public Education

  To view a webinar discussion on key findings with PRRI’s CEO Melissa Deckman, Heath Brown, and PRRI Public Fellows Kelsy Burke, Andrew R. Flores, and Suzanna Krivulskaya, click here.

Religion and Congregations in a Time of Social and Political Upheaval

This new survey from PRRI examines the religious behaviors of Americans amid an uncertain cultural and political landscape.

Abortion Attitudes in a Post-Roe World: Findings From the 50-State 2022 American Values Atlas

Support for abortion rights continues to increase among the American public, according to a new survey of more than 22,000 adults conducted by PRRI as part of its 2022 American Values Atlas project, which contains

A Christian Nation? Understanding the Threat of Christian Nationalism to American Democracy and Culture

*To see the latest data on this topic, see PRRI’s February 2026 report: “Mapping Christian Nationalism Across the 50 States: Insights from PRRI’s 2025 American Values Atlas.” To view a PDF of slides presented

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