Despite low levels of trust in government, the public expresses optimism that federal government initiatives can have a positive impact on their lives—especially investments in technology, according to a new study by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research and MeriTalk. Few trust the federal government, and confidence in […] Read more »
Internet and Other Information Industries at New Image Lows
Four pillars of the U.S. economy’s information sector — the internet, publishing, television and radio, and computers — now receive record-low ratings from Americans after several years of decline. In the past year, two of these industries experienced significant declines that punctuated the downward trend. The internet’s positive image tumbled […] Read more »
Views on the Infrastructure Bill
Most Americans approve of how President Joe Biden is handling infrastructure and there is strong bipartisan support to include road, bridge, and port improvement and clean drinking water to the infrastructure bill being considered in Congress. Funding eldercare and affordable housing are also popular with the public but these features […] Read more »
Fox News Poll: Voters say IRS, Facebook have too much power
There is clear concern among voters about big technology companies and big government. When it comes to Big Tech, one issue is bias. The latest Fox News national survey finds only 26 percent of voters trust social media companies to make fair decisions about the content posted on their platforms. […] Read more »
Nearly two-thirds of Americans say social media platforms are tearing us apart
Most Americans admit they use social media at least once a day, but they also believe platforms like Facebook and Twitter are doing more to divide the nation than to bring it together, according to brand-new results from the latest national NBC News poll. Overall, 66 percent of adults say […] Read more »
Majority approve of Biden infrastructure plan
President Biden’s proposed infrastructure plan finds majority support among the U.S. public, with several specific areas of investment viewed as worthwhile across party lines. Americans are also largely on board with increasing taxes on corporations and getting the wealthy to pay for it. Nationwide, 58% approve of the administration’s infrastructure […] Read more »