School shootings have hit close to home for many U.S. parents. In a new Pew Research Center survey, roughly a third (32%) of parents of children in K-12 schools say they are very or extremely worried about a shooting ever happening at their children’s school. A similar share of K-12 […] Read more »
Americans are worried about mental health and unsatisfied with the mental health care system
The conditions set by the pandemic created a crisis where one was already brewing. Humans are social creatures and need to interact with other humans. The pandemic curtailed our ability to meet these basic needs. After weeks, months, and years of extreme change and isolation, mental health is now a […] Read more »
Support for Greater Government Role in Health Care for Older Adults
About half of adults in America think Medicare and Medicaid should play large roles in paying for ongoing living assistance for older adults, along with private insurers. And majorities of Democrats and Republicans favor policies to help Americans prepare for the costs of providing and receiving long-term care, according to […] Read more »
CBS News polling analysis: What do people think of defunding law enforcement?
Some politicians and activists have called for defunding the FBI, while others have called for defunding the police. It turns out neither of these resonates much with the public. Defunding the FBI is not a popular political stance with voters. Few would be more likely to back a candidate who […] Read more »
Americans’ Experiences, Concerns, and Views Related to Gun Violence
About a fifth of Americans say either themselves, a family member, or a close friend has had an experience with gun violence in the past five years, and even more believe it is likely they will be a victim of gun violence in the next five years, according to a […] Read more »
As gun violence remains a major concern, Americans favor stricter regulations
The latest FiveThirtyEight/Ipsos Election Tracking poll finds crime or gun violence remains among Americans’ top concerns, albeit distantly behind inflation for most, and that a majority believe gun violence is a larger issue than crime. At the same time, just over six in 10 Americans believe it is more important […] Read more »