A solid majority of Americans (62%) support environmentalism through actions or sympathetic feelings toward the cause, but fewer than one in five (17%) consider themselves environmental activists. These self-identified activists differ in both attitudes and actions from those who are sympathetic but not active. CONT. Jim Norman, Gallup Read more »
Americans Widely Support Paid Family and Medical Leave, but Differ Over Specific Policies
A growing share of working parents and an aging population have put pressure on more American workers as they balance family caregiving responsibilities and work obligations. Amid these changes, the issue of paid family and medical leave has captured the attention of policymakers and advocates across the political and ideological […] Read more »
Among Trump Supporters, Conflicts Of Interest Aren’t A Top Concern
… Trump’s unprecedented decision to hold onto his many businesses while in office has generated plenty of criticism from ethics experts in both major parties and led to a lawsuit by watchdog groups accusing him of violating the Emoluments Clause of the Constitution. Critics say his many hotels, golf courses […] Read more »
Americans Mixed on How Environment Shapes Business Practices
A majority of Americans say they have intentionally bought a product because they thought it was better for the environment than the alternatives. Yet when it comes to other ways to “help” the environment, including contacting a business to complain about harmful business practices and buying stocks or bonds based […] Read more »
Voters support cutting regulations in abstract not reality
Americans state that they support the concept of the Republican and Trump economic policies on cutting taxes and regulations, but they do not actually support cutting taxes and regulations. They are overwhelmingly opposed to cutting corporate income tax and overwhelmingly favor tax increase for higher income. Further there is strong […] Read more »
Majority of Americans Oppose Transgender Bathroom Restrictions
Nearly two-thirds (64%) of Americans oppose allowing small business owners in their state to refuse to provide products or services to gay or lesbian people if doing so violates their religious beliefs. Roughly one-third (32%) support such religiously based service refusals. … After plateauing in 2015, support for same-sex marriage […] Read more »