Analysis & Commentary
In-depth articles examining the data, trends, and events shaping the moral and social health of the United States.
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Current Events
Gunfire at the Dinner Table: When Civic Space Is No Longer Safe
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Public Safety
When Protectors Become Predators: The Betrayal of Institutional Trust
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Current Events
The War in Iran: What It Reveals About America’s Moral Posture
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Faith & Society
Why the Decline in Church Attendance Is About More Than Religion
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Digital Culture
Social Media’s Quiet War on Youth Mental Health and Moral Formation
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Index Update
April 2026 Score Breakdown: Trust in Government Hits New Low
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Family
The Hidden Cost of Divorce: What the Data Says About Children’s Outcomes
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Education
Dropout Rates in Urban Schools: A Crisis Playing Out in Slow Motion
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Institutions
Leadership Integrity and the Erosion of Public Trust in America
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Public Safety
Gang Violence and the Normalization of Urban Warfare in America
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Faith & Society
The Collapse of Religious Identity in Young Americans
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Institutions
The Dehumanization of Political Opponents: How Public Discourse Became a War
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Public Safety
The Violent Crime Spike: What the Data Shows and What It Means
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