short readsAug 30, 2021 Partisan divides in media trust widen, driven by a decline among Republicans In just five years, the percentage of Republicans with at least some trust in national news organizations has been cut in half.
short readsMar 30, 2022 Zelenskyy inspires widespread confidence from U.S. public as views of Putin hit new low 72% of Americans have confidence in Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, higher than any other international leader asked about.
short readsMay 6, 2022 Wide partisan gaps in abortion attitudes, but opinions in both parties are complicated Public attitudes about the legality of abortion are largely divided along partisan lines – and to a greater extent than in past decades.
short readsJun 13, 2022 About six-in-ten Americans say abortion should be legal in all or most cases A majority of U.S. adults say abortion should be legal in all or most cases; 37% think abortion should be illegal in all or most cases.
short readsJul 22, 2021 Wide partisan divide on whether voting is a fundamental right or a privilege with responsibilities 57% of Americans view voting as “a fundamental right for every adult U.S. citizen and should not be restricted in any way.”
short readsAug 17, 2022 A year later, a look back at public opinion about the U.S. military exit from Afghanistan Here’s how people in the U.S. and elsewhere have viewed the troop evacuation and its aftermath, and their broader attitudes about the war.
short readsNov 7, 2022 Latino Republicans hold distinct views on guns and immigration, highlighting their shaky ties to GOP U.S. Hispanics’ policy views do not always align with those of non-Latinos in the same party, recent surveys have found.
short readsJun 17, 2025 How Americans view the GOP’s budget and tax bill Far more Americans oppose the legislation than favor it. Nearly half (49%) oppose it, while 29% favor it. Another 21% are not sure.
short readsJul 29, 2022 Partisans tend to cite different ideas for what more the government should do for parents and children Asked what more the government should do to support parents and children, Americans often mention forms of social or direct financial support.
short readsSep 13, 2024 Can Americans be optimistic about their democracy? Americans’ grim political mood and desire for change show up across our surveys. But despite divisions, there are hopeful signs for the future.