Sociology

The newest generation of superheroes are complex, irreverent and exactly what our kids need

The red flags abound—political research tells us the U.S. is becoming an autocracy

Defending our public libraries is part of a larger struggle for the integrity of institutions essential to democracy, writes one rural sociologist

Spillover from the politicization of the COVID pandemic has eroded vaccine confidence, but everyday people can play a role in building it back up

Left-leaning Americans at peaceful demonstrations are becoming more likely to believe that political violence will be necessary to save America

Donald Trump has joined big firms in demanding workers end remote work. But the evidence suggests that hurts both workers and the work

Communication and misinformation researchers reveal the value of fact-checking, where perceived biases come from and what Meta’s decision could mean

Although warring MAGA factions seem locked in a foreign worker battle with no middle ground, two straightforward changes would provide global talent while minimizing domestic job losses

“Propaganda works” is the real upshot of a survey showing lingering postpandemic distrust of science

The full potential of public opinion polling lies in its ability to illuminate deeper societal trends beyond electoral forecasts

Reaction to a recent Pew survey on the public’s trust in science shows that the scientific community is not ready to address the real problem

Large language models can create muddled, misinformed multiverses