The tributes to former President George Bush in recent days have focused on his essential decency and civility, and his embrace of others, including even his onetime opponents. But the “last gentleman,” as he has been called, was not always so gentle. Mr. Bush’s successful campaign for the presidency in […] Read more »
In Year Two of #MeToo, Fears About Sexual Assault Remain
It’s been just over a year since the #MeToo movement began, which revealed and prompted firings over cases of sexual assault and harassment committed by celebrities, politicians and other notable public figures. But as the movement heads into its second year, the percentage of American women who say they “frequently” […] Read more »
Cybercrimes Remain Most Worrisome to Americans
The frequency with which Americans worry about becoming the victim of a variety of different crimes is similar to last year, as they remain much more likely to fear being victimized by cybercrimes than traditional crimes. Of the 13 crimes measured, only two garner majority-level concern from Americans — 71% […] Read more »
Americans’ Concerns About National Crime Abating
Just under half (49%) of Americans believe the problem of crime in the United States is very or extremely serious — a 10-percentage-point drop from last year’s 59% and the first time the number has been below 50% since 2005. CONT. Jim Norman, Gallup Read more »
As Midterm Vote Nears, Trump Reprises a Favorite Message: Fear Immigrants
President Trump’s closing argument is now clear: Build tent cities for migrants. End birthright citizenship. Fear the caravan. Send active-duty troops to the border. Refuse asylum. Immigration has been the animating issue of the Trump presidency, and now — with the possibility that Republicans could face significant losses in the […] Read more »
Nearly 4 In 5 Voters Concerned Incivility Will Lead To Violence
Roughly 80 percent of voters say they are concerned that the negative tone and lack of civility in Washington will lead to violence or acts of terror, according to a new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll conducted after the deadly shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue. But they are divided on who is […] Read more »