… Nearly seven-in-ten Democrats (69%) say marijuana use should be legal, as do 75% of independents who lean toward the Democratic Party. Republicans are divided, with 45% in favor of legalizing marijuana and 51% opposed. CONT. Pew Read more »
In what ways has public opinion changed over 40 years?
As “CBS Sunday Morning” celebrates 40 years on the air, a new CBS News poll shows the marked changes in public opinion that have occurred over sensitive topics since the show made its debut in 1979. Here are some of the issues that have seen major changes among the American […] Read more »
Above All Issues, Abortion Divides Liberals, Conservatives
Americans who say they hold liberal views on social issues differ markedly from social conservatives on the morality of most moral issues, with the largest gap in opinions on abortion. The two groups also diverge greatly on gay/lesbian relations, having a baby outside of marriage, sex between teenagers and euthanasia. […] Read more »
Most in U.S. Say Consuming Alcohol, Marijuana Morally OK
Large majorities of Americans believe that using substances like alcohol and marijuana are morally permissible. Specifically, 78% say drinking alcohol is morally acceptable and 65% say smoking marijuana is. CONT. Jeffrey M. Jones, Gallup Read more »
Support for legal marijuana use remains high
Most Americans – six in 10 – think marijuana should be legal. Supporters of legalization are especially likely to think it is less dangerous than other drugs. Opponents say marijuana legalization leads to an increase in crime and use of other illegal drugs. As recently as 2011, just over half […] Read more »
AP-NORC/MTV Poll: Young people run from Trump
A majority of young people believe President Donald Trump is racist, dishonest and “mentally unfit” for office, according to a new survey that finds the nation’s youngest potential voters are more concerned about the Republican’s performance in the White House than older Americans. The poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center […] Read more »