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.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
Here’s a closer look at what recent surveys have found about Americans’ views of affirmative action.
66% of U.S. adults say it is extremely or very important that candidates share their views on political issues.
60% of Americans think business owners should not have to provide services if it might signal support for beliefs on LGBT issues that they oppose.
Prior to the Tyre Nichols video release, views of police conduct in the U.S. had improved in three of four measures, with crime an exception.
A majority of Americans say medication abortion should be legal, but there is a stark divide by age, religion and party affiliation.
Three-quarters of Americans are familiar with the length of a Supreme Court appointment.
Seven-in-ten Americans say in vitro fertilization access is a good thing. Just 8% say it is a bad thing, and 22% are unsure.
More than nine-in-ten Americans (93%) say high school grades should be at least a minor factor in admissions decisions.
The share of Americans who say the U.S. is giving too much support to Ukraine has grown steadily over the course of the war, especially among Republicans.
The share of Americans who say the United States stands above all other nations in the world has declined modestly over the past four years.
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