The latest CBS News poll asked Americans about their views on some issues related to cases before the U.S. Supreme Court, which announces its opinions in most cases before adjourning for the summer at the end of June or beginning of July. Here’s what we found: CONT. Jennifer De Pinto […] Read more »
Support for Same-Sex Marriage Matches Record High
Two in three Americans (67%) say marriages between same-sex couples should be recognized by the law as valid, matching the previous high Gallup measured in 2018. The latest figure comes just before the five-year anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling that all states must recognize same-sex marriages. CONT. Justin […] Read more »
Broad Support for LGBT Nondiscrimination Protections in All 50 States
A landmark PRRI survey of over 40,000 Americans finds that more than seven in ten Americans (72%) support LGBT nondiscrimination protections. The survey, which contains findings for all 50 states and the largest 30 metropolitan areas, also finds that more than six in ten Americans (62%) support same-sex marriage. And […] Read more »
Socialism and Atheism Still U.S. Political Liabilities
More than nine in 10 Americans say they would vote for a presidential candidate nominated by their party who happened to be black, Catholic, Hispanic, Jewish or a woman. Such willingness drops to eight in 10 for candidates who are evangelical Christians or are gays or lesbians. Between six and […] Read more »
More Than 50% of African-Americans Are ‘Very Concerned’ About Paying for Basic Necessities
America is experiencing a booming economy and record unemployment, but not everyone is feeling it. Large majorities of both African-Americans and Hispanics say they’re worried about job security, housing, and being able to pay for education and basic necessities, according to a VICE News-Ipsos poll focused on African-Americans and Hispanics. […] Read more »
Poll: White evangelicals distinct on abortion, LGBT policy
White evangelical Protestants stand noticeably apart from other religious people on abortion restrictions and LGBT discrimination protections, two of the most politically divisive issues at play in the 2020 presidential election, according to a new poll. The findings point to an evangelical Protestant constituency that’s more firmly aligned with President […] Read more »