…A robust economy is critical for our post-COVID world. Biden knows this. Looks like Rescue Plan, yes; Jobs Plan, maybe. The important takeaway here is that both signify a serious response to the economic chaos wrought by the pandemic. Will they have an effect? Only time—and the jobs reports—will tell. […] Read more »
Widespread Support for Biden’s Coronavirus and Economic Relief Law
Americans are feeling more optimistic about the economy, and a majority of adults favor the Biden administration’s landmark $1.9 trillion coronavirus and economic relief package known as the American Rescue Plan Act. Only 25% oppose the law, which provides funding and economic aid to individuals, businesses, schools, and state and […] Read more »
Sharply Fewer in U.S. View Foreign Trade as Opportunity
Americans are far less likely now than they were a year ago to view foreign trade as an opportunity for U.S. economic growth rather than a threat to the economy. Sixty-three percent of Americans have positive views of trade, down from 79% in 2020. The current figure is the lowest […] Read more »
6 in 10 Adults Have Either Gotten a COVID-19 Vaccine or Want To “as Soon as Possible”
The latest KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor report finds enthusiasm for getting a COVID-19 vaccine continuing to grow, with roughly 6 in 10 adults (61%) now saying they have already gotten at least one dose (32%) or want to get vaccinated as soon as they can (30%). That’s up from a […] Read more »
Despite Partisan Rancor, Americans Broadly Support LGBTQ Rights
More than three in four Americans (76%) favor laws that would protect lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Americans from discrimination in jobs, housing, and public accommodation. Less than one in five Americans (19%) oppose nondiscrimination protections for LGBT Americans. Around one-third of Americans strongly favor nondiscrimination protections (34%), compared to […] Read more »
Views split on whether athletes should take a stand on political, social issues
A slim majority of Americans feel it is appropriate for athletes (professional, college, and Olympic) to speak out on political or social issues, according to a new Axios/Ipsos “Hard Truths” poll. Though most acknowledge that athletes can have a positive impact when speaking out on issues around racial inequality, there […] Read more »