Partisans disagree on news media’s best, worst traits
Americans are divided in what they consider the most positive and negative attribute of the news media, and much of that divide follows party lines.
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1. The background of the ‘We the People’ website
In September 2011, the Obama administration announced the creation of an electronic petitioning system called “We the People.” According to the original statement, the platform was meant to give “all Americans a way to create and sign petitions on a range of issues affecting our nation.” “Throughout our history,” the announcement continued, “Americans have used […]
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1. Public views on climate change and climate scientists
There is a host of ways Americans’ opinions about climate issues divide. The divisions start with views about the causes of global climate change. Nearly half of U.S. adults say climate change is due to human activity and a similar share says either that the Earth’s warming stems from natural causes or that there is […]
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Vast Majority of Americans Say Benefits of Childhood Vaccines Outweigh Risks
While most Americans support requiring childhood vaccinations for measles, mumps and rubella, parents of young children rate the risks of the vaccine higher and the benefits lower.