Two women hug during a remembrance ceremony outside of City Hall on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in Highland Park, Ill. Taking a tough-on-crime stance, whether on the campaign trail or filing legislation, ...

We see it every day—people across the globe are more polarized than ever. We're increasingly divided on important social issues, from climate change and the economy to racial justice and gender ...

Consumers and employees increasingly expect companies to take a stand on social issues. According to the 2024 Edelman Trust Barometer, across the globe, people trust businesses more than governments ...

As American society has grown more divided, that rift has seeped into corporate culture. Businesses today are scrutinized for their political positions as much as for their goods and services. This ...

It wasn’t last week’s biggest news, but Gallup generated headlines with a poll revealing social conservatism rising to its highest level in a decade. The number of Americans claiming to be ...

From posting hashtags to finding like-minded communities, social media has transformed where, when and how people engage with civic and political activities. This chapter uses survey data to explore ...

Consumers seek to engage with brands that stand for something meaningful. This approach appeals to emotions, creating a sense of trust and admiration for your brand. In a recent LinkedIn poll of mine, ...

“The war against ‘woke capitalism’ is coming to the EU.” The headlines screaming about a war on so-called “woke capitalism” are difficult to avoid. They reflect what is now a powerful counter-movement ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has outlined a series of upgrades to its services in a letter to Congress, reporting faster payments, shorter wait times and a reduction in its disability ...

Republicans across the country are pursuing legislation cracking down on social issues. A new NPR poll indicates the GOP risks being out of step with voters. Across the country, Republican lawmakers ...

When Carrie Diaz Eaton trained as a mathematician, they didn’t expect their career to involve social-justice research. Growing up in Providence, Rhode Island, Diaz Eaton first saw social justice in ...