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As the war between Israel and Hamas enters its third month, many Americans are at least somewhat concerned about several aspects of the war – including the possibility of increased violence against Jewish people in the United States or the war going on for a very long time. About half of Americans (48%) are extremely […]
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Opinions about churches and religious organizations have become somewhat more positive in recent years (59% today vs. 53% in late 2022). Religious affiliation Large majorities of Protestants and Catholics say that churches and religious organizations are having a positive effect on the country today, though White evangelical Protestants are particularly likely to say this. Eight-in-ten […]
Most Americans continue to express positive views of the military: 60% say it has a positive effect, while 36% say its effect is negative. Age Older Americans are more likely than younger Americans to hold a positive view of the military. Adults under 30 are the only age group in which a larger share says […]
There are sharp partisan divisions in views of labor unions. Overall, 55% of Americans say labor unions positively affect the country, while 41% say they have a negative impact. These views are little changed in recent years. By roughly three-to-one (75% positive to 23% negative), Democrats have a positive view of labor unions. Republicans are […]