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Catch PRRI CEO @melissadeckman.bsky.social on Religion Unmuted, a podcast from Rice University and the Boniuk Institute.
The episode digs into how Gen Z is reshaping religion — and what’s driving the differences between young men and women.
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The episode digs into how Gen Z is reshaping religion — and what’s driving the differences between young men and women.
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November 4, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Catch PRRI CEO @melissadeckman.bsky.social on Religion Unmuted, a podcast from Rice University and the Boniuk Institute.
The episode digs into how Gen Z is reshaping religion — and what’s driving the differences between young men and women.
Listen now: religionunmuted.libsyn.com/site/whats-t...
The episode digs into how Gen Z is reshaping religion — and what’s driving the differences between young men and women.
Listen now: religionunmuted.libsyn.com/site/whats-t...
Read the entire report based on PRRI's representative, random survey of 5,543 adults between August 15-September 8, 2025 here:
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October 22, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Read the entire report based on PRRI's representative, random survey of 5,543 adults between August 15-September 8, 2025 here:
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The survey also finds that 58% of Americans agree that “ICE officers should not be allowed to conceal their identity with masks or use unmarked vehicles when arresting people,” including most Democrats (84%) and independents (64%), but only 31% of Republicans
October 22, 2025 at 2:08 PM
The survey also finds that 58% of Americans agree that “ICE officers should not be allowed to conceal their identity with masks or use unmarked vehicles when arresting people,” including most Democrats (84%) and independents (64%), but only 31% of Republicans
Americans are divided about whether “the system of checks & balances in our government is working as it should” (46% agree v. 50% disagree), while 56% agree that “President Trump is a dangerous dictator whose power should be limited before he destroys American democracy,” up from 52% in March
October 22, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Americans are divided about whether “the system of checks & balances in our government is working as it should” (46% agree v. 50% disagree), while 56% agree that “President Trump is a dangerous dictator whose power should be limited before he destroys American democracy,” up from 52% in March
Additionally, majorities of Americans say the economy (65%), the way the federal government is functioning (65%), dealing with other countries (60%), and dealing with undocumented immigrants (57%) are headed in the wrong direction.
October 22, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Additionally, majorities of Americans say the economy (65%), the way the federal government is functioning (65%), dealing with other countries (60%), and dealing with undocumented immigrants (57%) are headed in the wrong direction.
NEW: The 16th annual PRRI American Values Survey, released in partnership with @brookings.edu, finds that majorities of Americans say that Trump's cuts in funding for health care (60%), implementation of new tariffs (54%), and increase in funding for ICE (52%) have gone too far.
October 22, 2025 at 2:08 PM
NEW: The 16th annual PRRI American Values Survey, released in partnership with @brookings.edu, finds that majorities of Americans say that Trump's cuts in funding for health care (60%), implementation of new tariffs (54%), and increase in funding for ICE (52%) have gone too far.
Join us on Wednesday, October 22, at 2:00 PM ET for the release of our 16th annual American Values Survey with the Brookings Institution! Our panel of experts will discuss the survey results and what they reveal about the state of American politics.
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October 17, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Join us on Wednesday, October 22, at 2:00 PM ET for the release of our 16th annual American Values Survey with the Brookings Institution! Our panel of experts will discuss the survey results and what they reveal about the state of American politics.
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PRRI’s latest survey finds that Americans are evenly divided in their views of how President Trump is handling immigration (48% approve, 49% disapprove). Nearly all Republicans (90%) approve of the job Trump is doing on immigration, compared with 48% of independents and 13% of Democrats
October 7, 2025 at 1:01 PM
PRRI’s latest survey finds that Americans are evenly divided in their views of how President Trump is handling immigration (48% approve, 49% disapprove). Nearly all Republicans (90%) approve of the job Trump is doing on immigration, compared with 48% of independents and 13% of Democrats
On Wednesday, OMB Director Russell Vought said the Trump administration will start firing federal employees in the next “one to two” days.
PRRI found that 55% of Americans agree “President Trump has overstepped his authority by ordering the mass firing of federal employees across multiple agencies.”
PRRI found that 55% of Americans agree “President Trump has overstepped his authority by ordering the mass firing of federal employees across multiple agencies.”
October 2, 2025 at 8:00 PM
On Wednesday, OMB Director Russell Vought said the Trump administration will start firing federal employees in the next “one to two” days.
PRRI found that 55% of Americans agree “President Trump has overstepped his authority by ordering the mass firing of federal employees across multiple agencies.”
PRRI found that 55% of Americans agree “President Trump has overstepped his authority by ordering the mass firing of federal employees across multiple agencies.”
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September 25, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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- Republicans were 2x as likely as independents or Dems support armed poll watchers
- Republicans were also more likely to agree that “if the 2024 election is compromised by voter fraud, everyday Americans will need to ensure the rightful leader takes office, even if it requires violent actions”
- Republicans were also more likely to agree that “if the 2024 election is compromised by voter fraud, everyday Americans will need to ensure the rightful leader takes office, even if it requires violent actions”
September 25, 2025 at 5:55 PM
- Republicans were 2x as likely as independents or Dems support armed poll watchers
- Republicans were also more likely to agree that “if the 2024 election is compromised by voter fraud, everyday Americans will need to ensure the rightful leader takes office, even if it requires violent actions”
- Republicans were also more likely to agree that “if the 2024 election is compromised by voter fraud, everyday Americans will need to ensure the rightful leader takes office, even if it requires violent actions”
- 73% of Republicans w/ favorable views of Trump said they believe Democrats are determined to stay in power
- Among independents and Republicans w/ unfavorable views of Trump, larger percentages agreed that Republicans are determined to stay in power than Democrats
- Among independents and Republicans w/ unfavorable views of Trump, larger percentages agreed that Republicans are determined to stay in power than Democrats
September 25, 2025 at 5:55 PM
- 73% of Republicans w/ favorable views of Trump said they believe Democrats are determined to stay in power
- Among independents and Republicans w/ unfavorable views of Trump, larger percentages agreed that Republicans are determined to stay in power than Democrats
- Among independents and Republicans w/ unfavorable views of Trump, larger percentages agreed that Republicans are determined to stay in power than Democrats
Last year, PRRI polled Americans on their views of potential political violence ahead of the 2024 election:
- Nearly 1/2 of Americans said they believe Republicans are determined to stay in power even if it means resorting to political violence
- About 1/3 of Americans said the same about Democrats
- Nearly 1/2 of Americans said they believe Republicans are determined to stay in power even if it means resorting to political violence
- About 1/3 of Americans said the same about Democrats
September 25, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Last year, PRRI polled Americans on their views of potential political violence ahead of the 2024 election:
- Nearly 1/2 of Americans said they believe Republicans are determined to stay in power even if it means resorting to political violence
- About 1/3 of Americans said the same about Democrats
- Nearly 1/2 of Americans said they believe Republicans are determined to stay in power even if it means resorting to political violence
- About 1/3 of Americans said the same about Democrats
A new PRRI Spotlight Analysis examines which media sources Americans trust most for political news, as well as Americans’ confidence in news organizations and views of journalists in the current political climate.
Swipe through to explore the data and read more at PRRI.org.
Swipe through to explore the data and read more at PRRI.org.
September 16, 2025 at 8:14 PM
A new PRRI Spotlight Analysis examines which media sources Americans trust most for political news, as well as Americans’ confidence in news organizations and views of journalists in the current political climate.
Swipe through to explore the data and read more at PRRI.org.
Swipe through to explore the data and read more at PRRI.org.
- Since 2016, both Democrats & Republicans have shown a decrease in seeing their own party as a serious threat to the country and an increase in seeing the opposing party as a threat, suggesting stronger alignment within each party.
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September 11, 2025 at 8:35 PM
- Since 2016, both Democrats & Republicans have shown a decrease in seeing their own party as a serious threat to the country and an increase in seeing the opposing party as a threat, suggesting stronger alignment within each party.
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- Republicans (18%) are more likely to agree that political violence may be necessary to save our country than independents (13%) or Democrats (11%)
- Support for authoritarianism & Christian nationalism are both associated with increased support for political violence
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- Support for authoritarianism & Christian nationalism are both associated with increased support for political violence
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September 11, 2025 at 8:35 PM
- Republicans (18%) are more likely to agree that political violence may be necessary to save our country than independents (13%) or Democrats (11%)
- Support for authoritarianism & Christian nationalism are both associated with increased support for political violence
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- Support for authoritarianism & Christian nationalism are both associated with increased support for political violence
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We are excited to introduce the PRRI Senior Democracy Fellows — a dynamic cohort of scholars and knowledge producers working at the intersection of religion, culture, and politics.
September 2, 2025 at 8:57 PM
We are excited to introduce the PRRI Senior Democracy Fellows — a dynamic cohort of scholars and knowledge producers working at the intersection of religion, culture, and politics.
We’re excited to introduce the 2025-2026 PRRI Public Fellows cohort! 🎉 Meet 12 public scholars conducting innovative research that explores religion’s intersection with immigration, racial justice, reproductive health and rights, and LGBTQ rights.
Learn more here: prri.org/press-releas...
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August 28, 2025 at 4:58 PM
We’re excited to introduce the 2025-2026 PRRI Public Fellows cohort! 🎉 Meet 12 public scholars conducting innovative research that explores religion’s intersection with immigration, racial justice, reproductive health and rights, and LGBTQ rights.
Learn more here: prri.org/press-releas...
Learn more here: prri.org/press-releas...
- 43% of all Americans score high on the Right-Wing Authoritarianism Scale (RWAS)
- 67% of Republicans score high on the RWAS
- 75% of Republicans w/ favorable views of Trump score high on the RWAS
- 67% of Republicans score high on the RWAS
- 75% of Republicans w/ favorable views of Trump score high on the RWAS
August 26, 2025 at 6:06 PM
- 43% of all Americans score high on the Right-Wing Authoritarianism Scale (RWAS)
- 67% of Republicans score high on the RWAS
- 75% of Republicans w/ favorable views of Trump score high on the RWAS
- 67% of Republicans score high on the RWAS
- 75% of Republicans w/ favorable views of Trump score high on the RWAS
In PRRI polling conducted after the start of President Trump’s second term, a majority (52%) of Americans agree that “President Trump is a dangerous dictator whose power should be limited before he destroys American democracy.”
August 26, 2025 at 6:06 PM
In PRRI polling conducted after the start of President Trump’s second term, a majority (52%) of Americans agree that “President Trump is a dangerous dictator whose power should be limited before he destroys American democracy.”
Men are more likely than women to hold favorable views of Trump (42% vs. 37%), a gap consistent with March 2025 levels (43% vs. 37%). This gender gap in Trump favorability is evident across all racial groups, except for Hispanic Americans.
August 22, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Men are more likely than women to hold favorable views of Trump (42% vs. 37%), a gap consistent with March 2025 levels (43% vs. 37%). This gender gap in Trump favorability is evident across all racial groups, except for Hispanic Americans.
Today, 49% of white Americans hold favorable views of Trump, compared with 28% of Hispanic Americans and 15% of Black Americans. While favorability has fluctuated across all groups, white Americans are the only group to show a constant increase since June 2023, rising from 36% to 49% in May 2025.
August 22, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Today, 49% of white Americans hold favorable views of Trump, compared with 28% of Hispanic Americans and 15% of Black Americans. While favorability has fluctuated across all groups, white Americans are the only group to show a constant increase since June 2023, rising from 36% to 49% in May 2025.
The vast majority of Republicans (87%) hold favorable views of Trump, up from 83% in March 2025. Among independents, 35% currently hold a favorable view of Trump. Favorability among Democrats remains significantly lower at 6%, similar to March of this year (8%) and throughout 2024.
August 22, 2025 at 6:55 PM
The vast majority of Republicans (87%) hold favorable views of Trump, up from 83% in March 2025. Among independents, 35% currently hold a favorable view of Trump. Favorability among Democrats remains significantly lower at 6%, similar to March of this year (8%) and throughout 2024.
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August 5, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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July 29, 2025 at 8:15 PM
🚨 One week to go! Join us Tuesday, August 5, at 1:00 PM ET for an engaging conversation on the rise of charismatic Christianity and its growing influence in American politics.
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