Americans don’t trust one another, and they don’t trust the government. This mistrust is so pervasive that it can feel natural, but it isn’t. Profound distrust has risen within my lifetime; it is ...

Understanding why some people trust scientists more than others is a key factor in solving social problems with science. But little was known about the trust levels across the diverse range of ...

A volunteer works at a public library in Noblesville, Ind. Volunteering at a school, library or other community institution is one measure of civic engagement, but just 1 in 10 Americans has ...

Senior leaders face a kind of trust no one teaches. Learn what Enterprise Trust is, why executives struggle with it, and how ...

Americans’ trust in the federal government, which has hovered at or near record lows for nearly 20 years, has modestly increased over the last year. Still, only about two-in-ten Americans say they ...

After a certain point, our trust is fairly stable, so there could be a link between our formative experiences and our feelings about politics.

Politico’s senior media writer Jack Shafer argued Wednesday that people "trust the media more than [they] say," so "don't believe" the polls claiming media credibility is in trouble. Earlier in July, ...

Americans’ trust in nonprofits and philanthropy remains higher than in many other institutions, including federal and state government, corporations, and the news media, but that confidence has ...

Public trust and confidence in the police are essential for law enforcement to maintain its authority and uphold public order. Without trust, citizens are less likely to report crimes to the police or ...

Today, true leadership is harder, but more important than ever. In a world that is increasingly volatile, complex and ambiguous, leaders are integral to creating the conditions in which workers can ...