Coverage of COVID-19 has dominated the news and resulted in skyrocketing ratings for the nation’s cable news networks. And according to a survey conducted March 10-16, 2020, as a part of Pew Research Center’s Election News Pathways project, responses to that coverage and the pandemic itself vary notably among Americans […] Read more »
Covid-19 Is Twisting 2020 Beyond All Recognition
… When the best-case scenario predicts 100,000 to 240,000 deaths, the pandemic reminds us just how important it is who holds the reins of power. This is especially the case when one crucial question will be whether widespread suffering, panic and economic collapse will destabilize the American political system and […] Read more »
How is the Government handling the Coronavirus Outbreak?
Amid growing fears over contracting COVID-19, increasing numbers of the public are complying with recommendations to help stop its spread. There is strong public support for policies to deal with the virus, including prohibiting large gatherings, requiring people to stay home, closing schools and restaurants, and restricting travel. Most Americans […] Read more »
Emotions Mixed After a Tense Month of COVID-19 Response
Amid this unprecedented disruption in U.S. society, Americans are experiencing a mix of positive and negative emotions. Majorities of Americans report that they felt happiness and enjoyment, but also stress and worry, when asked about the feelings they experienced the previous day. CONT. Justin McCarthy, Gallup Read more »
Americans Showing Resolve Through COVID-19 Crisis
An overwhelming majority of Americans (88%) are confident the country will get through the COVID-19 crisis and be OK when it’s over, according to the newest edition of the Grinnell College National Poll. The poll, a partnership between Grinnell College and nationally renowned pollster J. Ann Selzer of Selzer & […] Read more »
42% of Parents Worry COVID-19 Will Affect Child’s Education
With the novel coronavirus pandemic forcing the closure of nearly all U.S. schools, administrators, educators and parents across the country are facing the challenge of finding a way for learning to continue. Seven in 10 parents of K-12 students who are currently not in school report that their child is […] Read more »