Americans overwhelmingly say marijuana should be legal for medical or recreational use
With more states authorizing the use of marijuana, the public continues to favor legalizing it for medical and recreational purposes.
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With more states authorizing the use of marijuana, the public continues to favor legalizing it for medical and recreational purposes.
In 2018-19, 79% of White elementary and secondary public school students went to schools where at least half of their peers were also White.
Black Americans are critical of key aspects of policing and criminal justice. But their views on face recognition technology are more nuanced.
58% of those ages 18 to 29 have experienced high levels of psychological distress at least once between March 2020 and September 2022.
Public concern about addiction is down even in the parts of the U.S. where drug overdose death rates have increased the most.
Mothers are more likely than fathers to be extremely or very worried about a school shooting, and concerns also vary by race and ethnicity.
Most favor protecting trans people from discrimination, but fewer support policies related to medical care for gender transitions; many are uneasy with the pace of change on trans issues.
We asked respondents to describe in their own words what rose and fell in importance to them during the pandemic. Here are some of the key themes that emerged.
Some Americans – particularly those who are younger or college educated – are finding virtual ways to connect, shop and be active.
More than nine-in-ten Americans (93%) say high school grades should be at least a minor factor in admissions decisions.
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