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PRRI @prri.org · 24/09/2026

At the state level, resistance to Christian nationalism is strongly correlated with Democratic representation in state legislatures and with religious diversity. Christian nationalism resisters are concentrated in states where Democrats hold larger majorities in their state legislatures.

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PRRI @prri.org · 24/09/2026

Resistance to Christian nationalism is strongest among non-Christians, but majorities of several Christian groups qualify as Rejecters or Skeptics, including Hispanic Catholics (71%), white Catholics (62%), white mainline/non-evangelical Protestants (61%), and Orthodox Christians (60%).

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PRRI @prri.org · 24/09/2026

Resistance to Christian nationalism varies widely across the 50 states, ranging from a low of 42% in Arkansas to a high of 80% in Massachusetts.

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PRRI @prri.org · 24/09/2026

New Analysis: Nearly two-thirds of Americans qualify as Christian nationalism Rejecters (27%) or Skeptics (37%), compared with roughly three in ten who qualify as Sympathizers (21%) or Adherents (11%). ⬇️ Keep reading for more findings from a new report by PRRI and @snfagora.bsky.social.

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PRRI @prri.org · 23/09/2026

Tomorrow at 11:00 AM ET on Substack Live, join @ruthbraunstein.bsky.social and @melissadeckman.bsky.social to discuss a new survey report examining the religious, political, and demographic makeup of Americans who resist Christian nationalist ideology. Tune in: open.substack.com/live-stream/...

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PRRI @prri.org · 26/08/2026

We're excited to introduce the 2026-2027 PRRI Public Fellows cohort! 🎉 Meet 9 scholars conducting innovative research that explores religion's intersection with pluralism and democracy, immigration and American society, and LGBTQ rights and gender politics.

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PRRI @prri.org · 21/08/2026

4️⃣ @rephuffman.bsky.social's new book argues that Christian nationalism is the country's most dangerous political movement. PRRI finds 1/2 of white Christians and 4 in 10 Christians of color qualify as Christian nationalism supporters, compared with about 1 in 10 religiously unaffiliated Americans

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PRRI @prri.org · 21/08/2026

2️⃣ @politico.com reports that religious groups are asking a federal judge to hold DHS in contempt after an undercover ICE agent brought a recording device into a Minnesota church. PRRI finds 81% of Americans oppose the government building a database of protesters

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PRRI @prri.org · 31/07/2026

Want to learn more about the Michiganders' demographics and their views on key issues? Explore PRRI’s new Data and the 2026 Midterm Elections page: prri.org/data-and-the...

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PRRI @prri.org · 13/07/2026

RNS reports on CAIR's fight for trust after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott branded it a terrorist organization. PRRI finds that 50% of Americans believe Islam's values are at odds with American values — a view 76% of Republicans share From @religionnews.com.web.brid.gy: religionnews.com/2026/07/10/m...

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PRRI @prri.org · 13/07/2026

As tributes to the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) highlight his three decades as a foreign policy hawk, PRRI finds that a slim majority of Republicans (52%) say they prefer the U.S. to be a mighty nation unafraid to use military force, vs. 27% of Americans overall.

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PRRI @prri.org · 23/06/2026

We are seeking 9 scholars who research the intersection of religion, culture, and politics for an 11-month, non-residential fellowship — and today is the last day to apply! Learn more: prri.org/open-call/

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PRRI @prri.org · 17/06/2026

Are you subscribed to our Morning Buzz newsletter? 📩 Get the daily news with a shot of data in your inbox every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Sign up: prri.substack.com/s/morning-buzz

Start your day off with the Morning Buzz! Get the daily news with a shot of data every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

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PRRI @prri.org · 17/06/2026

More Americans hold favorable views of Pope Leo XIV than Trump (56% vs. 34%). 75% of white Catholics hold favorable views of Pope Leo, and 46% hold favorable views of Trump. Latino Catholics are more than 40 points more likely to hold favorable views of Pope Leo (64%) than Trump (23%).

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PRRI @prri.org · 17/06/2026

Americans are more likely to say they would prefer “the U.S. to be a reliable neighbor that cooperates with other nations and only uses military force as a last resort” than “the U.S. to be known as a mighty nation that does not hesitate to use military force to defend our interests” (70% vs. 27%).

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PRRI @prri.org · 17/06/2026

Americans are divided on whether the American Dream — that if you work hard, you’ll get ahead — still holds true today (49% agree vs. 50% disagree). These views have become more pessimistic since 2024 when 55% of Americans agreed.

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PRRI @prri.org · 17/06/2026

NEW: Americans are more than twice as likely to agree that “We are in real danger of losing important democratic rights and freedoms” than “the important democratic rights and freedoms we have will remain protected” (68% vs. 29%).

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PRRI @prri.org · 16/06/2026

We have extended the deadline to apply for the 2026-2027 PRRI Public Fellows cohort from this Friday, June 19, to next Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Learn more and apply now: prri.org/open-call/

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PRRI @prri.org · 12/06/2026

🗓️ June 18 at 12 PM ET, join experts @kkdumez.bsky.social, Rev. Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas, and @robertpjones.bsky.social for the release of a new survey exploring Americans’ views on national identity, politics, religion, democracy, and cultural change. Register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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PRRI @prri.org · 11/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who stepped up yesterday to support our PRRI Day of Giving and celebrate the vital role that independent data plays in our democracy! If you missed out on the action yesterday, it’s not too late to make an impact. You can still make your contribution: prri.org/data-democra...

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PRRI @prri.org · 10/06/2026

PRRI Board Member and political scientist Janelle Wong explains that understanding the American public requires looking beyond broad trends to the nuanced beliefs of different social groups. PRRI's data makes that possible. Help sustain this important work: prri.org/data-democra...

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PRRI @prri.org · 10/06/2026

PRRI Affiliated Scholar Eric McDaniel reminds us that PRRI's research is a resource that helps all of us better understand the forces shaping our society. Help us reach our Day of Giving goal and ensure this trusted data remains accessible to everyone: prri.org/data-democra...

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PRRI @prri.org · 10/06/2026

PRRI Affiliated Scholar and former Public Fellow @drleahpayne.bsky.social reflects on how PRRI's research has supported her research into American charismatic and Pentecostal Christians. Join us in strengthening the future of data-driven public scholarship: prri.org/data-democra...

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PRRI @prri.org · 10/06/2026

Why does publicly available data matter? PRRI Affiliated Scholar and professor of sociology @profsamperry.bsky.social explains how trusted research supports a healthy representative democracy. Help keep this work going by making a gift to PRRI today: prri.org/data-democra...

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PRRI @prri.org · 10/06/2026

To kick off PRRI’s Day of Giving, Senior Democracy Fellow @jemartisby.bsky.social shares how PRRI makes public opinion data accessible to scholars and thought leaders. Help us keep the data behind the headlines free, rigorous, and independent. Support our work: prri.org/data-democra...

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PRRI @prri.org · 10/06/2026

New PRRI data collected from May 1-18, 2026, finds: • 79% of Republicans hold favorable views of Trump, down from 84% in Sept. 2024 • 25% of independents view Trump favorably, down from 37% in Sept. 2024 • 5% of Democrats view Trump favorably Read more: prri.org/spotlight/ne...

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PRRI @prri.org · 10/06/2026

For more insight into what these numbers mean for the 2026 midterms, tune into our Substack Live today at 3:00 PM Eastern to hear from @dianabutlerbass.bsky.social, @robertpjones.bsky.social, and @melissadeckman.bsky.social ➡️ open.substack.com/live-stream/...

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PRRI @prri.org · 09/06/2026

Tomorrow! On June 10, PRRI is hosting a Day of Giving — a full day of conversation, community, and the trusted data helping Americans make sense of this moment. Help us reach our goal of 35 donations: prri.org/data-democra...

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PRRI @prri.org · 05/06/2026

PRRI Substack Live: 3 PM ET on Wednesday, June 10! Hear from @robertpjones.bsky.social, @melissadeckman.bsky.social, and special guest @dianabutlerbass.bsky.social for a timely conversation exploring what new PRRI data reveals about Trump’s favorability heading into the 2026 midterm elections.

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PRRI @prri.org · 29/05/2026

Mark your calendars: On June 10, PRRI is hosting a Day of Giving — a full day of conversation, community, and the trusted data helping Americans make sense of this moment. Stay tuned for more information on what to expect and how to get involved. We can’t wait to see you there!

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PRRI @prri.org · 20/05/2026

*Open Call for Fellows* Applications are now open for the 2026-2027 PRRI Public Fellows program! Learn more and apply by Friday, June 19, 2026: prri.org/open-call/

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PRRI @prri.org · 18/05/2026

@robertpjones.bsky.social joined @msnowreports.bsky.social to discuss the disconnect between the Trump administration’s framing of the event and most Americans' idea of what it means to be “American.” Watch: youtube.com/shorts/UwXA_...

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PRRI @prri.org · 18/05/2026

📊 The PRRI Census of American Religion finds that white evangelical Protestants make up just 13% of the American population, and 20% of all Christians. prri.org/spotlight/20...

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PRRI @prri.org · 18/05/2026

Today's Morning Buzz Newsletter takes a deep dive into yesterday's "Rededicate 250" prayer event, looking at history and current polling data. Keep reading for a preview of what was inside ➡️

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PRRI @prri.org · 23/04/2026

Abortion legality opponents are more likely than abortion legality supporters to hold pronatalist, patriarchal, and traditional gender views. 55% of abortion legality opponents favor policies that encourage more Americans to have children, compared with 34% of abortion legality supporters.

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PRRI @prri.org · 23/04/2026

A majority of residents in most states and the District of Columbia say that abortion should be legal; few seek limits on abortion access in all or most cases. Fewer than one in five residents of any state say abortion should be illegal in all cases.

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PRRI @prri.org · 23/04/2026

Majorities of some of the largest religious groups in America, including 57% of white Catholics, 62% of Hispanic Catholics, 65% of white mainline/non-evangelical Protestants, and 70% of Black Protestants, support abortion legality in all or most cases.

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PRRI @prri.org · 23/04/2026

NEW: Six in ten Americans (61%) say abortion should be legal in most or all cases, while 36% of Americans say abortion should be illegal in most or all cases. Just 8% of Americans say abortion should be illegal in all cases.

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PRRI @prri.org · 20/04/2026

🗓️ This Thursday at 12 PM ET, join experts @alejacorazonhm.bsky.social, @shefali.bsky.social, @elishabrown.bsky.social, and @melissadeckman.bsky.social for the release of new survey data exploring Americans' views toward abortion legality in each state. Register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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PRRI @prri.org · 17/04/2026

On the @thebrianlehrershow.bsky.social, @robertpjones.bsky.social described Trump’s controversial image as depicting “a particular sort of savior, it’s one that not only is healing the sick, but is ushering in this image of a white Christian militant America” More: prri.substack.com/p/how-trumps...

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PRRI @prri.org · 15/04/2026

Since 2013, the share of Republicans who identify as Christian has remained consistent (86% in 2013 vs 84% in 2025), while Democrats have seen a decrease from 70% to 57%. Democrats are more likely to be religiously unaffiliated (34%) or non-Christian (8%) than Republicans (13% and 4%, respectively).

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PRRI @prri.org · 15/04/2026

Overall, younger Americans are less likely to identify as Christian than older Americans, a trend that has held true since 2013. Around three-quarters of Americans 65 and older (76%) and 50-64 (72%) identify as Christian, compared with 60% of those 30-49 and 54% of those 18-29.

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PRRI @prri.org · 15/04/2026

There is little evidence that Americans are returning to church in higher numbers. In 2025, 26% of Americans attended religious services weekly, down from 31% in 2013. The share of Americans who seldom or never attend religious services has increased from 42% in 2013 to 53% in 2025.

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PRRI @prri.org · 15/04/2026

NEW: While there has been a slight pause in the rate of religious disaffiliation, religious affiliation did not grow in 2025, according to the 2025 PRRI Census of American Religion. The U.S. religious landscape in 2025: • 66% Christian • 6% non-Christian • 22% religiously unaffiliated

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PRRI @prri.org · 01/04/2026

Last year, we polled Americans on their views toward birthright citizenship, finding that 67% favor the “U.S. Constitution’s existing guarantee that all children who are born in the United States are automatically granted U.S. citizenship, regardless of their parents’ citizenship status."

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PRRI @prri.org · 26/03/2026

Two-thirds of Americans (67%) agree that “the ability of Americans to freely criticize the government without fear of punishment is a right that seems less protected than in previous years,” though Republicans are far less likely to agree (41%) than independents (70%) or Democrats (90%).

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PRRI @prri.org · 26/03/2026

Republicans (54%) are more likely than either independents (20%) or Democrats (5%) to favor allowing ICE officers to regularly conduct surveillance and arrests at sensitive locations like schools, hospitals, places of worship, and social service locations.

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PRRI @prri.org · 26/03/2026

Just 1 in 3 Americans (33%) hold favorable views of ICE officers, down 6 points from 39% in September 2025. Favorable views of ICE officers have declined among Americans across partisans, with drops among Republicans (from 78% to 73%), independents (from 34% to 26%), and Democrats (from 10% to 6%).

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PRRI @prri.org · 26/03/2026

NEW: PRRI’s latest survey finds that 35% of Americans rate President Donald Trump’s handling of immigration favorably, compared with 61% who rate his actions unfavorably. The survey was conducted among a representative sample of 5,479 adults living in all 50 states between Feb. 10-18, 2026.

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PRRI @prri.org · 25/03/2026

Preorder BACKSLIDE, PRRI President and Founder @robertpjones.bsky.social's new book at bn.com from 3/24-3/26 and get 25% off with code PREORDER25. Note, this discount is only available to B&N members but free memberships are available - learn more at barnesandnoble.com/membership/

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