What The Chauvin Trial Verdict Tells Us

… The verdict was guilty on all counts. A very extraordinary story, a killer cop convicted; paired with an all too ordinary story, an unarmed Black man killed. The bipartisan consensus that Chauvin was guilty is another extraordinary result. But, that does not mean that we as a nation are […] Read more »

U.S. Defense Budget, Afghanistan Withdrawal Not Hot-Button Issues

… The announcement of the proposed new defense budget and the pending withdrawal of all remaining troops from Afghanistan most likely will not have a major impact on the equanimity of the American public. Neither is a hot-button issue about which Americans are expressing deep concern, and available data do […] Read more »

One week from President Biden’s 100th day in office, 54% of Americans approve of his performance

As we approach the end of President Biden’s first 100 days in office, Biden continues to benefit from near-universal approval among his Democratic base and 54% approval overall. When it comes to the nation’s issues, Americans are most concerned about the economy, inequality, and immigration. CONTINUED Chris Jackson & Jocelyn […] Read more »

How partisans take different views on climate change

President Biden receives positive marks on climate change — 53% approve of his handling of it, with views largely divided along political lines. Political partisanship is among the biggest factors contributing to differences in Americans’ views on climate change; more so than age, education levels and where in the country […] Read more »