One-in-four U.S. parents say they’ve struggled to afford food or housing in the past year
Additionally, about half of lower-income parents (52%) say they have not had enough money for food or their rent or mortgage.
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Additionally, about half of lower-income parents (52%) say they have not had enough money for food or their rent or mortgage.
Here’s a closer look at what recent surveys have found about Americans’ views of affirmative action.
Most say that, compared with five years ago, those who commit sexual harassment or assault at work are more likely to be held responsible and those who report it are more likely to be believed.
49% of Americans say the availability of affordable housing in their local community is a major problem, up 10 points from early 2018.
Nearly half of U.S. adults say the pandemic has driven people in their community apart. Many see a long road to recovery: About one-in-five say life in their community will never get back to the way it was before COVID-19.
Workers who quit a job in 2021 say low pay (63%), no opportunities for advancement (63%) and feeling disrespected at work (57%) were reasons why.
Nearly four-in-ten men ages 25 to 29 now live with older relatives.
Nearly one-in-five middle-income families report receiving unemployment benefits in 2020.
Here’s how the COVID-19 recession is affecting labor force participation and unemployment among American workers a year after its onset.
About half of U.S. adults who are currently unemployed and are looking for a job are pessimistic about their prospects for future employment.
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