data essayMar 5, 2021 A Year of U.S. Public Opinion on the Coronavirus Pandemic The biggest takeaway may be the extent to which the decidedly nonpartisan virus met with an increasingly partisan response.
short readsJun 16, 2023 Americans and affirmative action: How the public sees the consideration of race in college admissions, hiring Here’s a closer look at what recent surveys have found about Americans’ views of affirmative action.
short readsOct 24, 2019 Most Americans say it’s OK for professional athletes to speak out publicly about politics Racial and ethnic minorities are more likely than white Americans to say it’s acceptable for professional athletes to publicly address political issues.
short readsMar 21, 2019 Looking ahead to 2050, Americans are pessimistic about many aspects of life in U.S. Majorities of Americans foresee widening income gaps, tougher financial times for older Americans and intensifying political divisions.
short readsDec 28, 2016 U.S. ends year with fewest executions since 1991 Just five states – Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Missouri and Texas – accounted for all 20 executions in the U.S. in 2016.