Strong majorities of Americans oppose laws banning medication abortion, disagree with judges overturning Food and Drug Administration approval of prescription drugs, don’t have much confidence in the Supreme Court and don’t think justices should serve lifetime appointments, according to the latest NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll released Monday. … A lower court […] Read more »
The enormous numbers behind DeSantis’ fight with Disney
In a world where politicians often fight to win big employers and keep them happy, it’s both unique and odd for a sitting Republican governor to go to war with a business crucial to his state’s economic well-being … on the eve of a potential presidential campaign. The feud between […] Read more »
Gun Violence Is Actually Worse in Red States. It’s Not Even Close.
Listen to the southern right talk about violence in America and you’d think New York City was as dangerous as Bakhmut on Ukraine’s eastern front. … In reality, the region the Big Apple comprises most of is far and away the safest part of the U.S. mainland when it comes […] Read more »
Will there be a Millennial Big Chill?
Jean Twenge is rapidly becoming one of America’s most interesting public intellectuals. The San Diego State psychologist has been the most forceful proponent of the theory that teen unhappiness is due to smartphone-empowered social media, and she’s written a book on the differences between generations. Now she’s provided a powerful […] Read more »
Republicans: Your problem with youth isn’t what you think it is
Unlike any time I recall in the 20-plus years I have studied the youth vote, elements within both parties recognize that Gen Z and young millennials are a political force. Democrats know they cannot build a winning coalition without optimizing the youth vote; Republicans are warming to the idea they […] Read more »
Biden vs. Trump: Big challenges, but opposite ones, as 2024 rematch begins – Poll
Joe Biden and Donald Trump each face significant challenges in a potential rematch for the White House in 2024, a new USA TODAY/Suffolk Poll finds – but opposite ones. For President Biden, expected to launch his reelection bid Tuesday, his standing among the voters who backed him in 2020 is […] Read more »