… The Covid-19 pandemic has been horrible. Hundreds are still dying daily because of the coronavirus. Things are still not back to normal. But if we’re looking at the data, it’s pretty clear that there are a lot of reasons for optimism. Over the last month, it seemed that we […] Read more »
Politics & Polls: Liz Cheney Ousting, Census Accuracy & Vaccine Persuasion
Catching up on the politics of the week, Julian Zelizer and Sam Wang discuss how Rep. Liz Cheney was ousted from her role as House Republican Conference chair by the GOP, a position she’s held since 2017, and what it means for democracy. Sam uncovers some suspicious Census undercounting of […] Read more »
723 Epidemiologists on When and How the U.S. Can Fully Return to Normal
Covid-19 cases are decreasing in the United States, and masks are no longer required everywhere, but the pandemic is not over — and won’t be until younger children can also be vaccinated, epidemiologists said in a new survey by The New York Times. The true end of the pandemic — […] Read more »
The Great Unmasking
It was just over a year ago that most of America shut down. The pandemic has been a long, arduous road. But things are finally looking different, more normal. There is more traffic and people walking on the sidewalks without masks. State governments across the country are easing up restrictions. […] Read more »
Understanding Vaccine Skeptics and the Future of the GOP
Frank Luntz explains what COVID-19 vaccine skeptics want to hear, offers insight into the growing division within the Republican Party and shares how messaging can elevate political discourse. The Daily Show The OPINION TODAY email newsletter is a concise daily rundown of significant new poll results and insightful analysis. It’s FREE. Sign up […] Read more »
Unvaccinated Hispanic Adults are Twice as Likely as White Adults to Want a COVID-19 Vaccine ASAP
A third (33%) of unvaccinated Hispanic adults say they want to get a COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible – twice the share as among unvaccinated White (16%) or Black (17%) adults, presenting an opportunity for targeted outreach to boost overall vaccination rates, according to a new KFF COVID-19 Vaccine […] Read more »