Rooney Reports
Rooney Reports present brief summaries of cutting-edge data on the state of American democracy intended for a broad audience. Most of the reports are based on the Notre Dame Health of Democracy Survey.
Report Archive
May 2026: "Who Counts? Political Tolerance in American Democracy"
April 2026: "The Fairness Divide: How Americans View Opportunity and Advantage"
March 2026: "Americans Agree on Democratic Principles- but Opinions Diverge on their Application"
February 2026: "Post-Election Anxieties: The 2024 Election and Feelings of Threat"
January 2026: "The Rising Tide of Christian Nationalism"
December 2025: "The Growth of Support for Political Violence"
September 2025: "The State of Democratic Sentiment in America"
April 2025: "Who do Americans like least? Polarization, Consesus, and the Politics of Dislike"
March 2025: "Trump Voters Back Strong Leadership — But Not Radical Democratic Reform"
November 2024: "The Representation Paradox: How Pure Independents Navigate Democratic Values"
October 2024: "Democracy in the Balance: Partisan Perspectives on Support for Democratic Values"