Republicans and Democrats alike say it’s stressful to talk politics with people who disagree
The share of Americans who say having political conversations with those they disagree with is “stressful and frustrating” has increased.
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The share of Americans who say having political conversations with those they disagree with is “stressful and frustrating” has increased.
65% of Americans say that people being too easily offended is a major problem; 53% say the same about people saying offensive things to others.
A narrow majority of Americans continue to say labor unions have a positive effect on the way things are going in the United States.
Only 9% of adult social media users say they often post or share things about political or social issues on social media.
Majorities across demographic and political groups have neutral views about the changing racial makeup of the U.S. population.
Unlike with other China-related issues, there is little partisan difference on this question, a February survey found.
Nearly six-in-ten U.S. adults (59%) see a great deal of difference between the two major political parties, up from 55% just two years ago.
A growing share of U.S. adults say it’s a bad thing for the country that some people have personal fortunes of a billion dollars or more.
57% of Americans view voting as “a fundamental right for every adult U.S. citizen and should not be restricted in any way.”
Some 49% of U.S. adults say Donald Trump’s accounts should be permanently banned from social media, while half say they should not be.
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