Culture, Society, and DE&I

CR Note: Back in November, housing economist Tom Lawler wrote The Dismal Demographics of 2020 . Here is an update from Tom Lawler: Updat...

Fear and deception are just a two roots of the misinformation problem that can have serious consequences. Here's how you can ask people to stop sharing it -- including understanding their intentions, softening your approach and being prepared.

New data from the U.S. Geological Survey shows where urban development and sprawl is happening across the United States.

In this brief, William Frey recaps the year's immigration trends and examines alternative Census Bureau projections that reinforce the crucial role immigration will play in future population growth.

Veronica Wu serves on the board of VF Corporation, one of the world's biggest apparel companies.

New research by sociologist Andrew Cherlin suggests a historic shift away from the traditional marriage-then-baby continuum among college-educated moms

The troubling interaction between NIMBYs and the knowledge economy.

A new FBI report shows hate crimes in Colorado rose to their highest level in at least 30 years.

Genetic ancestry tests, changes to how census responses were categorized and more children born to parents who identify with different racial groups led to a 276% jump in the multiracial population.

Ask anyone their opinion on one of the many political and ethical divides of the moment, and you will receive a strong opinion as to what “ought” to be. While people tend to appeal to logic to justify their stance, many of these positions are actually guided by their personal values. Our values are our ... Read more

If anyone tells you that “facts are useless in an emergency,” give them a bad grade.

Families across the country have grown more diverse. A design change in the census form also allowed the government to report people’s identity in greater detail.

The former beauty queen opened up about Mama June, finding herself, and future plans.

Not only named after a robot, but a subservient female one.

Many Americans picked up stakes during the coronavirus pandemic in an effort to find more space. New research identifies who was most likely to move.

The real reasons behind Japan's culture of kawaii, or "cute."

From Hello Kitty and ‘Lolita’ fashion to Pokemon Go, millions of adults are seeking an endless childhood.

Amid cries for greater diversity, inclusion and representation for Asian Americans across all sectors, many, including high-profile creatives and celebrities, are rethinking their names.

A weekly look at how Americans' trust in major institutions is shifting