More than 40 years after the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision, 69% of Americans say the historic ruling, which established a woman’s constitutional right to abortion in the first three months of pregnancy, should not be completely overturned. CONT. Hannah Fingerhut, Pew Read more »
Why Did Planned Parenthood Supporters Vote Trump?
… Earlier this month, Planned Parenthood convened a series of focus groups across the country to better understand people who back the organization but cast their ballots for Trump. … For opponents of Trump, the recordings make for excruciating viewing. They show how myths about Hillary Clinton’s corruption proved more […] Read more »
After Ignoring Evangelical Voters In 2016, How Democrats Can ‘Reclaim Hope’
NPR’s Ailsa Chang speaks with Michael Wear about how the Democrats lost so many Christian voters in 2016. Wear’s book, “Reclaiming Hope,” is about his work as Obama’s faith outreach advisor. Weekend Edition Sunday, NPR Read more »
Issues Where Trump’s Cabinet Picks and Most Americans Differ
Many of the people selected by President-elect Donald J. Trump for his cabinet have views that are at odds with those of most Americans. And in some cases, their perspectives also clash with those of most people who identify as Republicans. Here are some examples. CONT. New York Times Read more »
Why Values Voters Value Donald Trump
As the number of Republican politicians and conservative pundits who renounce Donald J. Trump continues to rise, one important contingent remains steadfast in its support: conservative white evangelicals. … Conservative evangelicals are fully aware of Mr. Trump’s flaws, but they are supporting him anyway because they believe his election is […] Read more »
STAT-Harvard poll: Americans favor late-term abortion if Zika harms fetus
Americans’ strong aversion to late-term abortions drops precipitously if a developing fetus would likely be born with severe damage from the Zika virus, a new STAT-Harvard poll found. CONT. Helen Branswell, STAT Read more »