… At this time last year, there was more hope for a clear-cut return to normal once we were no longer living by COVID’s rules. Delta and Omicron changed that calculus. Today, the addition of inflation to the mix makes for an even more volatile situation. Looking ahead, expect sentiment […] Read more »
Views on the U.S. Role In Global COVID-19 Response
As of March 17, 2022, the U.S. has provided funding and in-kind support for the global COVID-19 response, including delivering half a billion donated COVID-19 vaccine doses to more than 110 countries, with more donated doses to come. These efforts have been part of the Biden administration’s plan to usher […] Read more »
Politico-Harvard poll: 40% of parents believe masks at school harmed their kids
A significant percentage of parents whose children wore masks in school during the last year believe it harmed their education, social interactions and mental health, according to a POLITICO-Harvard survey. The poll’s findings come as the Biden administration monitors events in Europe, where BA.2, a subvariant of Omicron, is wreaking […] Read more »
46% of Americans Want No-fly Zone over Ukraine even if it Risks Nuclear War
Just under half of U.S. adults surveyed (46%) favor creating a no-fly zone in Ukraine airspace, increasing U.S. involvement with the risk of possible nuclear war, according to a new national poll released today by the Center for Public Opinion at UMass Lowell. Conducted over the past week, the poll […] Read more »
California: Sanctions on Russia Have Bipartisan Support
Following the invasion of Ukraine, most Californians—and majorities across party lines—favor imposing economic sanctions on Russia even if it means higher energy prices. On the pandemic front, Democrats are far more likely than independents and Republicans to say controlling COVID-19 is more important than having no restrictions on normal activities. […] Read more »
Support for policies to aid Ukraine
Compared to just a month ago, more Americans are now saying the United States should take on a major role in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine and concern about Russia’s global influence is increasing. About half of Americans are following news of Russia’s invasion extremely or very closely. And […] Read more »