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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.
Tues. Dec. 9 @ 3:00 PM ET, join us as we break down PRRI data on Americans’ immigration attitudes and trends shaping the national debate. Featuring @laura-e-alex.bsky.social, @melissadeckman.bsky.social, @russcontreras.bsky.social, and Diana Orces, Ph.D.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Tues. Dec. 9 @ 3:00 PM ET, join us as we break down PRRI data on Americans’ immigration attitudes and trends shaping the national debate. Featuring @laura-e-alex.bsky.social, @melissadeckman.bsky.social, @russcontreras.bsky.social, and Diana Orces, Ph.D.
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We took a deeper dive at @prri.org on Americans' attitudes and Epstein controversy. Our 2025 #AmericanValuesSurvey shows most Americans do not prioritize it as a critical issue, not do they approve of Trump's handling of it; yet some insights on QAnon are notable.
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Americans’ Views on the Epstein Files
The controversy over the Epstein files has drawn renewed public attention, particularly as questions arise about President Donald Trump’s response to their release. Using data from PRRI’s 2025…
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November 24, 2025 at 2:42 PM
We took a deeper dive at @prri.org on Americans' attitudes and Epstein controversy. Our 2025 #AmericanValuesSurvey shows most Americans do not prioritize it as a critical issue, not do they approve of Trump's handling of it; yet some insights on QAnon are notable.
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President Trump accused 6 Democratic lawmakers of “seditious behavior, punishable by death” on social media.
PRRI finds that 78% of Americans disagree that “because things have gotten so far off track, true American patriots may have to resort to violence to save our country.”
PRRI finds that 78% of Americans disagree that “because things have gotten so far off track, true American patriots may have to resort to violence to save our country.”
Trump says he was 'not threatening death' to Democrats over video to troops
Trump's comments came after a group of Democrats urged US service members to refuse unlawful commands.
www.bbc.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:05 PM
President Trump accused 6 Democratic lawmakers of “seditious behavior, punishable by death” on social media.
PRRI finds that 78% of Americans disagree that “because things have gotten so far off track, true American patriots may have to resort to violence to save our country.”
PRRI finds that 78% of Americans disagree that “because things have gotten so far off track, true American patriots may have to resort to violence to save our country.”
TONIGHT: Hear from PRRI Senior Democracy Fellows @wilsonhartgrove.bsky.social, @kkdumez.bsky.social, and @jemartisby.bsky.social at 7:00 PM at “A Revolution of Values: Confronting the Triple Evils of Our Time,” presented by the King Center
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A Revolution of Values: Confronting The Triple Evils of Our Time
YouTube video by The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change
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November 20, 2025 at 10:01 PM
TONIGHT: Hear from PRRI Senior Democracy Fellows @wilsonhartgrove.bsky.social, @kkdumez.bsky.social, and @jemartisby.bsky.social at 7:00 PM at “A Revolution of Values: Confronting the Triple Evils of Our Time,” presented by the King Center
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PRRI President and Founder @robertpjones.bsky.social highlights the tension between Christian support for mass deportations and the reality that immigrants make up a large share of U.S. Christians — noting that without immigrants, “the number of Catholics would be about half of what it is today.”
Why Trump's immigration crackdown may make America less Christian
(RNS) — America has become less religious because white Americans are less religious. Most recent immigrants are religious, and many are Christians.
religionnews.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:25 PM
PRRI President and Founder @robertpjones.bsky.social highlights the tension between Christian support for mass deportations and the reality that immigrants make up a large share of U.S. Christians — noting that without immigrants, “the number of Catholics would be about half of what it is today.”
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Lots of talk about the shift back among Gen Z men and Latino voters toward Democrats in this month's off-year elections. But the bigger story is Gen Z women: 8 in 10 broke for Dems. In a word, MAGA holds no appeal. See my latest using @prri.org data:
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MAGA and Gen Z Women: Far From a Marriage Made in Heaven
Democrats enjoyed a resounding victory this month, sweeping the major electoral prizes, including the governorships of Virginia and New Jersey, by large margins.
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November 18, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Lots of talk about the shift back among Gen Z men and Latino voters toward Democrats in this month's off-year elections. But the bigger story is Gen Z women: 8 in 10 broke for Dems. In a word, MAGA holds no appeal. See my latest using @prri.org data:
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PRRI’s AVS finds that just 28% of Americans approve of how President Donald Trump is handling the controversy over the Epstein files, while most disapprove (68%).
President Donald Trump now says that House Republicans should vote to release the Epstein files "because we have nothing to hide."
President Donald Trump now says that House Republicans should vote to release the Epstein files "because we have nothing to hide."
In a shift, Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files
Members of the House, including some Republicans, have forced a vote as early as Tuesday to release unclassified files held by the government.
www.npr.org
November 18, 2025 at 9:03 PM
PRRI’s AVS finds that just 28% of Americans approve of how President Donald Trump is handling the controversy over the Epstein files, while most disapprove (68%).
President Donald Trump now says that House Republicans should vote to release the Epstein files "because we have nothing to hide."
President Donald Trump now says that House Republicans should vote to release the Epstein files "because we have nothing to hide."
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A new digital awakening is unfolding in churches, where pastors and prayer apps are turning to artificial intelligence to reach worshippers, personalize sermons, and power chatbots that resemble God.
Meet chatbot Jesus: Churches tap AI to save souls and time as pews get more empty
Chatbots answer prayers and algorithms write sermons.
www.axios.com
November 12, 2025 at 12:37 PM
A new digital awakening is unfolding in churches, where pastors and prayer apps are turning to artificial intelligence to reach worshippers, personalize sermons, and power chatbots that resemble God.
Pastors across the country are turning to AI to connect with worshippers, personalize sermons, and power chatbots that emulate divine or pastoral conversation.
PRRI finds that 48% of Americans report praying weekly outside of religious services, while 25% report reading religious texts weekly.
PRRI finds that 48% of Americans report praying weekly outside of religious services, while 25% report reading religious texts weekly.
Meet chatbot Jesus: How churches are using AI to save souls
Chatbots answer prayers and algorithms write sermons.
www.axios.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Pastors across the country are turning to AI to connect with worshippers, personalize sermons, and power chatbots that emulate divine or pastoral conversation.
PRRI finds that 48% of Americans report praying weekly outside of religious services, while 25% report reading religious texts weekly.
PRRI finds that 48% of Americans report praying weekly outside of religious services, while 25% report reading religious texts weekly.
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Note to Democratic Party:
90% of democrats AND 67% of independents say the cuts in federal funding of healthcare programs such as Medicaid, Medicare and the Affordable Care Act have gone too far.
Majorities of both also say health care is critical issue to them.
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90% of democrats AND 67% of independents say the cuts in federal funding of healthcare programs such as Medicaid, Medicare and the Affordable Care Act have gone too far.
Majorities of both also say health care is critical issue to them.
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Trump’s Unprecedented Actions Deepen Asymmetric Divides
The 16th annual PRRI American Values Survey examines Americans’ opinions on how democracy is working, what it means to be “truly American,” concerns about the economy, and belief in the American Dream...
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November 10, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Note to Democratic Party:
90% of democrats AND 67% of independents say the cuts in federal funding of healthcare programs such as Medicaid, Medicare and the Affordable Care Act have gone too far.
Majorities of both also say health care is critical issue to them.
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90% of democrats AND 67% of independents say the cuts in federal funding of healthcare programs such as Medicaid, Medicare and the Affordable Care Act have gone too far.
Majorities of both also say health care is critical issue to them.
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A growing number of white progressive faith leaders are entering Democratic races ahead of 2026, aiming to counter the Christian right.
PRRI finds that Trump took 85% of the white evangelical vote and 57% of the white mainline/non-evangelical Protestant vote in the 2024 presidential election.
PRRI finds that Trump took 85% of the white evangelical vote and 57% of the white mainline/non-evangelical Protestant vote in the 2024 presidential election.
"Shocking" number of white clergy run as Democrats in 2026
"We're tracking about 30 white clergy who are running for office as Democrats around the country."
www.axios.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:43 PM
A growing number of white progressive faith leaders are entering Democratic races ahead of 2026, aiming to counter the Christian right.
PRRI finds that Trump took 85% of the white evangelical vote and 57% of the white mainline/non-evangelical Protestant vote in the 2024 presidential election.
PRRI finds that Trump took 85% of the white evangelical vote and 57% of the white mainline/non-evangelical Protestant vote in the 2024 presidential election.
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#SCOTUS Reminder: Americans support marriage equality by 2:1 margin today (65% favor, 31% oppose). Support illustrates asymmetric polarization:
Dem: 83%
Ind: 70%
Rep: 47%
Only 2 religious groups (wh evangelical, Latino Protestant) show majority opposition.
via @prri.org 2025 American Values Survey
Dem: 83%
Ind: 70%
Rep: 47%
Only 2 religious groups (wh evangelical, Latino Protestant) show majority opposition.
via @prri.org 2025 American Values Survey
BREAKING: The Supreme Court rejects a call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide.
Supreme Court rejects call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide
The Supreme Court has rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
bit.ly
November 10, 2025 at 5:25 PM
More than 700 flights have been canceled due to the FAA's order to reduce traffic at the busiest airports.
PRRI finds that 66% of Americans say that the ability of the federal government to meet the needs of everyday Americans has mostly changed for the worse since the beginning of the year.
PRRI finds that 66% of Americans say that the ability of the federal government to meet the needs of everyday Americans has mostly changed for the worse since the beginning of the year.
US flight cancellations accelerate as airlines comply with government shutdown order
Flight cancellations are accelerating as U.S. airlines comply with a government order to cut flights because of the shutdown.
apnews.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:27 PM
More than 700 flights have been canceled due to the FAA's order to reduce traffic at the busiest airports.
PRRI finds that 66% of Americans say that the ability of the federal government to meet the needs of everyday Americans has mostly changed for the worse since the beginning of the year.
PRRI finds that 66% of Americans say that the ability of the federal government to meet the needs of everyday Americans has mostly changed for the worse since the beginning of the year.
PRRI CEO, @melissadeckman.bsky.social, discusses Gen Z voters' political motivations.
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Identity Crisis: Gen Z and the shift to the right — Documentary
YouTube video by Los Angeles Loyolan
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November 6, 2025 at 5:02 PM
PRRI CEO, @melissadeckman.bsky.social, discusses Gen Z voters' political motivations.
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PRRI finds that 58% of Gen Z adults agree that “we won’t be able to solve the country’s big problems until the older generation no longer holds power.”
After a campaign that energized young and progressive voters, Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old democrat, has been elected New York City’s mayor.
After a campaign that energized young and progressive voters, Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old democrat, has been elected New York City’s mayor.
Zohran Mamdani wins NYC mayoral election after energizing young voters with focus on affordability
Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist state assemblyman from Queens, will be New York City's 111th mayor.
www.cbsnews.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:33 PM
PRRI finds that 58% of Gen Z adults agree that “we won’t be able to solve the country’s big problems until the older generation no longer holds power.”
After a campaign that energized young and progressive voters, Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old democrat, has been elected New York City’s mayor.
After a campaign that energized young and progressive voters, Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old democrat, has been elected New York City’s mayor.
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Last month @prri.org released our 16th Annual American Values Survey. Check out my latest CEO Corner for what the findings reveal about Gen Z! prri.substack.com/p/the-politi...
The Political State of Generation Z
What the 2025 PRRI American Values Survey Tells Us
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November 4, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Last month @prri.org released our 16th Annual American Values Survey. Check out my latest CEO Corner for what the findings reveal about Gen Z! prri.substack.com/p/the-politi...
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.
Listen now: religionunmuted.libsyn.com/site/whats-t...
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...
PRRI finds that 61% of Texans favor allowing same-sex couples to marry legally.
Last week, the Texas Supreme Court ruled that judges who refuse to perform same-sex weddings based on “sincerely held religious beliefs” are not in violation of the state rules on judicial impartiality.
Last week, the Texas Supreme Court ruled that judges who refuse to perform same-sex weddings based on “sincerely held religious beliefs” are not in violation of the state rules on judicial impartiality.
Texas judges who don’t perform gay weddings for faith reasons won’t face sanctions, high court says
Judges who decline to perform weddings based on their religious beliefs won't be violating state rules on judicial impartiality, the Texas Supreme Court said in a comment added to the state judicial c...
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November 4, 2025 at 8:32 PM
PRRI finds that 61% of Texans favor allowing same-sex couples to marry legally.
Last week, the Texas Supreme Court ruled that judges who refuse to perform same-sex weddings based on “sincerely held religious beliefs” are not in violation of the state rules on judicial impartiality.
Last week, the Texas Supreme Court ruled that judges who refuse to perform same-sex weddings based on “sincerely held religious beliefs” are not in violation of the state rules on judicial impartiality.
Happening today at 11:30 AM Eastern -- hear from @robertpjones.bsky.social, @katherinestewart.bsky.social, & @esglaude.bsky.social:
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November 4, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Happening today at 11:30 AM Eastern -- hear from @robertpjones.bsky.social, @katherinestewart.bsky.social, & @esglaude.bsky.social:
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This year’s elections are an indicator of how voters view Trump and the Democrats' opposition to his agenda.
PRRI finds that if the 2026 midterm election were held today, 33% of Americans say they would vote for the Democratic candidate and 30% say they would vote for the Republican candidate.
PRRI finds that if the 2026 midterm election were held today, 33% of Americans say they would vote for the Democratic candidate and 30% say they would vote for the Republican candidate.
7 big questions hang over US politics heading into Election Day 2025
Off-year races in Virginia, New Jersey, California and beyond are seen as key early barometers of how voters are feeling about Trump and Democrats.
www.usatoday.com
November 3, 2025 at 8:47 PM
This year’s elections are an indicator of how voters view Trump and the Democrats' opposition to his agenda.
PRRI finds that if the 2026 midterm election were held today, 33% of Americans say they would vote for the Democratic candidate and 30% say they would vote for the Republican candidate.
PRRI finds that if the 2026 midterm election were held today, 33% of Americans say they would vote for the Democratic candidate and 30% say they would vote for the Republican candidate.
Watch PRRI President and Founder @robertpjones.bsky.social discuss the history of Christian nationalism, its role in fueling extremism, and the challenges it poses to American democracy with @joyannreid.bsky.social:
www.joyannreid.com/p/a-tjrs-spe...
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A TJRS Special: Unpacking Christian Nationalism with PRRI's Robert Jones
A recording from The Joy Reid Show's live premiere special
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October 31, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Watch PRRI President and Founder @robertpjones.bsky.social discuss the history of Christian nationalism, its role in fueling extremism, and the challenges it poses to American democracy with @joyannreid.bsky.social:
www.joyannreid.com/p/a-tjrs-spe...
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With SNAP benefits set to expire, many families plan to offer shelf-stable food, alongside candy, to trick-or-treaters.
PRRI finds that 38% of Americans agree with the statement “I am very concerned that my family will not be able to pay for housing and basic living expenses over the next year.”
PRRI finds that 38% of Americans agree with the statement “I am very concerned that my family will not be able to pay for housing and basic living expenses over the next year.”
Ramen instead of Reese's? Looming SNAP cuts change what's on offer for Halloween trick-or-treaters
The government shutdown has some people rethinking what to hand out this Halloween. Some U.S. householders are preparing to give trick-or-treaters shelf-stable family foods like ramen, canned soup or ...
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October 31, 2025 at 4:56 PM
With SNAP benefits set to expire, many families plan to offer shelf-stable food, alongside candy, to trick-or-treaters.
PRRI finds that 38% of Americans agree with the statement “I am very concerned that my family will not be able to pay for housing and basic living expenses over the next year.”
PRRI finds that 38% of Americans agree with the statement “I am very concerned that my family will not be able to pay for housing and basic living expenses over the next year.”
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Check out my latest -- my reflection that most Americans reject the MAGA Worldview (in @baptistnews.com) @prri.org .
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Most Americans don’t share the MAGA vision – Baptist News Global
In this unprecedented political moment, we find party polarization remains a pernicious and growing aspect of American politics.
baptistnews.com
October 30, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Check out my latest -- my reflection that most Americans reject the MAGA Worldview (in @baptistnews.com) @prri.org .
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A growing number of women are identifying as "exvangelicals." PRRI CEO @melissadeckman.bsky.social notes that bans on female leadership in many conservative churches are increasingly at odds with American culture, saying, “Those sorts of messages are not going to comport with young women today.”
‘Exvangelical’ women are leaving their churches. But is it decline or renewal?
(RNS) — Dissenting former evangelical Christian women are forging a path different from those who have left the church in the decades-long decline in institutional faith.
religionnews.com
October 29, 2025 at 8:07 PM
A growing number of women are identifying as "exvangelicals." PRRI CEO @melissadeckman.bsky.social notes that bans on female leadership in many conservative churches are increasingly at odds with American culture, saying, “Those sorts of messages are not going to comport with young women today.”
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From @prri.org Research Director Dr. Diana Orces on National Immigrants Day, a thoughtful look at the mismatch between the current administration's unprecedented immigration countdown and public opinion on allowing immigrants a path to citizenship.
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The Irony of This National Immigrants Day
6 in 10 Americans say that all immigrants, regardless of legal status, should have basic rights and protections
open.substack.com
October 28, 2025 at 9:26 PM
From @prri.org Research Director Dr. Diana Orces on National Immigrants Day, a thoughtful look at the mismatch between the current administration's unprecedented immigration countdown and public opinion on allowing immigrants a path to citizenship.
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