How Americans Get Local Political News
Most U.S. adults follow news about local government and politics, yet only a quarter are highly satisfied with the quality of coverage.
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Americans’ Extreme Weather Policy Views and Personal Experiences
Reports of extreme weather are common but vary by party. Most favor stricter building standards in high-risk areas but not building bans or forced relocations.
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Amid Doubts About Biden’s Mental Sharpness, Trump Leads Presidential Race
Majorities of voters express dissatisfaction with the candidates. And 63% of voters describe both Biden and Trump as “embarrassing.”
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Most People in 35 Countries Say China Has a Large Impact on Their National Economy
Large majorities in nearly all 35 nations surveyed say China has a great deal or a fair amount of influence on their country’s economic conditions.
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NATO Seen Favorably in Member States; Confidence in Zelenskyy Down in Europe, U.S.
NATO is seen more positively than not across 13 member states. And global confidence in Ukraine’s leader has become more mixed since last year.
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How Americans View National, Local and Personal Energy Choices
A majority favor U.S. efforts to become carbon neutral by 2050, but few express strong interest in buying EVs or reducing their own carbon emissions.
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Americans’ Views of Government’s Role: Persistent Divisions and Areas of Agreement
Most Biden supporters favor a bigger government with a strong social safety net. Trump backers generally take the opposing view.
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How Israeli Society Has Unified, and Divided, in Wartime
The shares of Israelis who see very strong conflicts in their society have shrunk, but public opinion has grown more polarized in other ways.
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Religion and Spirituality in East Asian Societies
Few are religiously affiliated, but many in the region hold religious or spiritual beliefs and engage in traditional rituals.
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Most Black Americans Believe U.S. Institutions Were Designed To Hold Black People Back
Those who experienced racial discrimination are more likely to say these institutions intentionally or negligently harm Black people.
