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I Hate the Elite…Sometimes, by S Ericson from Yuchen Luo’s study, explores how Trump’s presidency altered populist views among his supporters. Luo’s research reveals that many Trump voters, feeling represented by him, became less populist between 2016 and 2020, though their attitudes toward elite groups largely remained unchanged. Will Trump’s second term follow suit?

From the Archives

Historical snow falls hit the Southern United States and fires still rage in California, bringing climate change back (again) into public discussions. This Roundtable piece from 2016 covers the “climate” at the time, for Climate change. Highlighting stark differences in climate policies from nearly 10 years ago, and its connection to social inequalities and environmental justice movements, this piece again brings into question if 2024 will be more of the same.

Pardons and commutations are also a frequently discussed topic. Read Pardons, Commutations, and the Distribution of Clemency by Ryan Larson and Veronica Horowitz to gain some historical context.

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Council on Contemporary Families

• 3Q with Demie Kurz Letting Go: Parenting Teens and Young Adults in a Time of Uncertainty with Alicia M. Walker and Demie Kurz, discusses Kurz’s new book Letting Go explores the challenges of parenting teens and young adults, emphasizing the need for balancing control and independence, and advocating for policies to support resource-strapped families.