Why are COVID-19 cases rising in U.S.? Republicans point to more testing, Democrats to more infections
Most Republicans say the primary reason for the rise in confirmed coronavirus cases is that more people are being tested.
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The U.S. budget deficit is rising amid COVID-19, but public concern about it is falling
Response to the pandemic has pushed the federal budget higher than it’s been in decades, but Americans are slightly less concerned about the deficit than in recent years.
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Key takeaways on Americans’ views on gender equality a century after U.S. women gained the right to vote
A majority of Americans say the country still hasn’t gone far enough in giving women equal rights with men.
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Americans see pressure, rather than genuine concern, as big factor in company statements about racism
52% of US adults say it is very or somewhat important that companies and organizations make public statements about political or social issues.
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Republicans more open to in-person worship, but most oppose religious exemptions from COVID restrictions
Republicans and Democrats’ opinions differ on many aspects of the outbreak, including views about religious practices during the pandemic.
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Globally, views of foreign direct investment vary depending on type of investment
People in many countries support foreign companies building factories in their own nation. But fewer support foreign firms buying domestic ones.
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Amid pandemic, Black and Hispanic worshippers more concerned about safety of in-person religious services
Black and Hispanic worshippers are less likely than their white counterparts to say they have gone to a house of worship recently.
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Many around the world were pessimistic about inequality even before pandemic
Across 34 countries, a median of 65% said in 2019 they felt pessimistic about reducing the gap between the rich and poor in their country.
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Republicans, Democrats differ over factors K-12 schools should consider in deciding whether to reopen
The public sees health risks to students and teachers as the top factor to be given a lot of consideration as schools decide whether to reopen.
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Outside U.S., Floyd’s killing and protests sparked discussion on legislators’ Twitter accounts
Many legislators in four English-speaking countries directly addressed George Floyd’s killing and the subsequent protests on Twitter.
