Samuel J. Abrams

Samuel J. Abrams

Our Polarization Doesn’t Have to be Permanent

The nation is angry and people are talking past one another, but there are a few reasons for optimism.

Let’s Stop Shaming the Suburbs

Research shows that Americans are happy living there, and critiques that rely on outdated tropes are polarizing.

2020 Will Be the Youth Election. No, Really.

Both parties played up to suburban voters in their conventions. Maybe they should have aimed for college students.

We Don’t Have to Politicize Every Aspect of the Pandemic

Most Americans are wearing masks, social distancing, and worried about keeping themselves and their communities safe.

Social Bonds are Fraying Fast in America’s Cities

How the pandemic has some people yearning to move to small towns and suburbs.

No, College Kids Aren’t All Reckless or Selfish

There are risks in returning to campus, but polling shows that members of Gen Z are being cautious and aware.

Will 2020 Be a Realignment Election?

Think about how much can happen in five months.

What If College Students Simply Don’t Return in the Fall?

In the debate over how to move forward, it's a mistake to assume that appreciable numbers of students will register.

Americans Are Not as Divided About the Pandemic as It Seems

On Trump? Yes. On measures to mitigate the pandemic and keep people safe, we're much closer.

Can COVID-19 Help Us Overcome Our Polarization?

It's upending everything else, after all.