Americans are largely divided about the role of public schools in teaching children about issues related to sexuality and racism, according to a new poll from the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy and The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. While several state and local governments […] Read more »
Half of Americans report gas prices causing financial hardship
A new ABC News/Ipsos poll finds that half of Americans are experiencing financial hardship due to high gas prices, with one in five reporting “serious” difficulties. Americans blame lots of actors for the current prices including Russian President Putin, oil companies, and President Biden and the Democrats. These pressures potentially […] Read more »
America’s pastime is changing
Another year, another delayed Opening Day. Instead of the pandemic causing disruptions, stalled contract negotiations pushed the MLB Opening Day back this year. Contracts aside, taking a wide view, the last two years have sprung new changes for America’s past time. Thanks to the lockout, digital media adoption, and, of […] Read more »
As the COVID-19 Pandemic Enters the Third Year Most Adults Say They Have Not Fully Returned to Pre-Pandemic ‘Normal’
Conventional wisdom may be that Americans are ready to put COVID-19 in the rearview mirror and cast precautions aside, but the latest KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor report finds that most adults have not yet resumed all of their normal pre-pandemic activities and most continue to mask regularly in public places. […] Read more »
Coronavirus is no longer a top issue for Americans. That’s good news for Republicans
… For about two years, the popularity of the president (whether Donald Trump or Joe Biden) was tied to how he was handling the coronavirus pandemic. Then a funny thing happened. As Covid-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths started falling over the last few months, Biden’s approval rating on the pandemic […] Read more »
Near-even split in approval of President Biden’s handling of Ukraine
A new Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds 48% of adults saying they approve of the way President Joe Biden is handling the Russian invasion of Ukraine, while 51% disapprove. Approval of Biden’s overall job performance is 44%, with 55% disapproving. In January, Biden’s overall approval was 46%, with […] Read more »