Texas, the nation’s second most-populous state, has a diverse population in terms of race, ethnicity, immigration status, income, and geography. One of 17 states that did not expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act, Texas also has the largest number of uninsured residents among U.S. states. In a new survey, […] Read more »
Above All Issues, Abortion Divides Liberals, Conservatives
Americans who say they hold liberal views on social issues differ markedly from social conservatives on the morality of most moral issues, with the largest gap in opinions on abortion. The two groups also diverge greatly on gay/lesbian relations, having a baby outside of marriage, sex between teenagers and euthanasia. […] Read more »
As fatal overdoses rise, many Americans see drug addiction as a major problem in their community
Americans overwhelmingly see drug addiction as a problem in their local community, regardless of whether they live in an urban, suburban or rural area, according to a new Pew Research Center survey. The public’s concerns come amid steep increases in the number and rate of fatal drug overdoses across all […] Read more »
Opioid addiction in U.S.: 7 in 10 say it’s a very serious problem
Seventy-one percent of Americans say the issue of opioid addiction is a very serious problem for the country, and most feel the federal government should be doing more to address it. Majorities across political lines and age and income levels (71 percent) call the issue very serious. CONT. CBS News Read more »
Support for legal marijuana use remains high
Most Americans – six in 10 – think marijuana should be legal. Supporters of legalization are especially likely to think it is less dangerous than other drugs. Opponents say marijuana legalization leads to an increase in crime and use of other illegal drugs. As recently as 2011, just over half […] Read more »
AP-NORC/MTV Poll: Young people run from Trump
A majority of young people believe President Donald Trump is racist, dishonest and “mentally unfit” for office, according to a new survey that finds the nation’s youngest potential voters are more concerned about the Republican’s performance in the White House than older Americans. The poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center […] Read more »