The Changing Childhood Project

Children and young people are nearly 50 per cent more likely than older people to believe that the world is becoming a better place with each generation, according to a new international survey by UNICEF and Gallup released ahead of World Children’s Day. The survey shows that young people are […] Read more »

Post-ABC poll finds parents divided on vaccine safety for children

American parents are roughly split in their confidence of coronavirus vaccines’ safety and efficacy for children, according to a Washington Post-ABC News poll. Just under half of American parents, 46 percent, are confident that coronavirus vaccines are safe for children, and a similar 47 percent are confident that vaccines are […] Read more »

Doubts on safety, efficacy in children underlie parents’ vaccine hesitancy

Half of parents in a new ABC News/Washington Post poll are skeptical about the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines for children, potentially a key barrier as the government seeks to boost uptake. Numerous recent surveys have found substantial numbers of parents hesitant to have their child vaccinated against the […] Read more »

Economic discontent, criticisms of Biden lift GOP to record early advantage

Republican congressional candidates currently hold their largest lead in midterm election vote preferences in ABC News/Washington Post polls dating back 40 years, underscoring profound challenges for Democrats hoping to retain their slim majorities in Congress next year. While a year is a lifetime in politics, the Democratic Party’s difficulties are […] Read more »

Biden approval hits new low as economic discontent rises, Post-ABC poll finds

Majorities of Americans support President Biden’s $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package and a pending bill that would spend nearly $2 trillion on social programs and climate initiatives. Yet despite the backing for these measures, Biden’s approval rating has ticked down to a new low, driven largely by more negative views […] Read more »

Virginia’s governor’s race may hinge on debates about public schools

If Republican business executive Glenn Youngkin prevails over former Democratic governor Terry McAuliffe in Virginia’s gubernatorial election Tuesday, his stance on public education may be partially responsible. Polls have suggested that Youngkin built momentum among White suburban swing voters by addressing an issue that is not typically front and center […] Read more »