Majorities of Americans say unions have a positive effect on U.S. and that decline in union membership is bad
A narrow majority of Americans continue to say labor unions have a positive effect on the way things are going in the United States.
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A narrow majority of Americans continue to say labor unions have a positive effect on the way things are going in the United States.
As 2020 draws to a close, here are 20 striking findings from our studies, covering notable trends that emerged during the year.
Americans give their country comparatively low marks for its handling of the pandemic – and people in other nations tend to agree.
Most Republicans say the primary reason for the rise in confirmed coronavirus cases is that more people are being tested.
U.S. adults’ views of what makes a news story trustworthy vary by party affiliation, demographic characteristics and news consumption habits.
If one takeaway from the election is historic voter participation, another may be the political polarization that has come to define the U.S.
Here’s a closer look at public opinion on the death penalty, as well as key facts about the nation’s use of capital punishment.
Democrats are more concerned than Republicans about the ease of voting and the broader integrity of the 2020 presidential election.
For some governments, the debt incurred on COVID-19 relief will add to the considerable red ink already on their ledgers before the pandemic.
Black Americans stand out from other racial and ethnic groups in their attitudes toward key health care questions associated with the pandemic.
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