As COVID-19 continues to radically transform much of American public life, a debate has emerged about what it could mean for religious pluralism in the United States. On episode two of Reasons Why, we talk with Interfaith Youth Core president Eboo Patel and discuss whether the coronavirus crisis will unite […] Read more »
Despite widespread economic hardship, most Americans not ready to reopen
While a growing number of American households have lost jobs due to COVID-19, a majority of U.S. adults say they still are uncomfortable with reopening the country, according to the latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll. … When asked whether they believe Trump or their state’s governor was doing a better job […] Read more »
About 7 in 10 Say They Need to Take Breaks From COVID-19 News
Americans continue to pay close attention to news about the coronavirus outbreak both nationally and locally. In doing so, they rely on a broad mix of media, government and other providers of news, according to a new Pew Research Center survey conducted April 20-26, 2020, of 10,139 U.S. adults who […] Read more »
Half Of Americans Financially Affected By Coronavirus
Half the country has been personally economically impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, and overwhelming numbers of Americans do not think schools, restaurants or sporting events with large crowds should reopen until there is further testing, according to a new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll. President Trump does not fare very well as […] Read more »
Trump COVID-19 Briefings Major Info Source for 27% in U.S.
New data from a Gallup/Knight Foundation survey shows that 27% of Americans consider the frequent presidential briefings about the coronavirus situation to be a “major” source of information. Another 26% say they are a “minor” source, and a 46% plurality of U.S. adults report that they do not use the […] Read more »
The Compliance Curve: Will People Stay Home Much Longer?
Over the past month, Americans have heard a lot about “flattening the curve” and reducing the strain on the healthcare system by limiting their exposure to COVID-19. Despite being instructed to continue practicing social distancing, Americans’ support for prolonged government-mandated restrictions has been neither complete nor unwavering. CONT. Sofia Kluch, […] Read more »