As Economic Concerns Recede, Environmental Protection Rises on the Public’s Policy Agenda
Nearly as many Americans say protecting the environment should be a top policy priority (64%) as say this about strengthening the economy (67%)
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Path to legal status for the unauthorized is top immigration policy goal for Hispanics in U.S.
54% of Hispanics in the U.S. say establishing a way for most unauthorized immigrants to stay in the country legally is very important.
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As Voting Begins, Democrats Are Upbeat About the 2020 Field, Divided in Their Preferences
Democrats’ preferences for the nominee are deeply divided along ideological and demographic lines.
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Most Americans Say There Is Too Much Economic Inequality in the U.S., but Fewer Than Half Call It a Top Priority
About six-in-ten U.S. adults say there’s too much economic inequality in the country these days, and among that group, most say addressing it requires significant changes to the country’s economic system, according to a new Pew Research Center survey.
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In a Politically Polarized Era, Sharp Divides in Both Partisan Coalitions
Partisanship remains the strongest factor dividing the American public. Yet there are substantial divisions within both parties on fundamental political values, views of current issues and the severity of the problems facing the nation.
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Climate Change and Russia Are Partisan Flashpoints in Public’s Views of Global Threats
The public’s views of two global threats facing the United States have changed in the past few years. Far fewer Americans view North Korea’s nuclear program as a major threat to the well-being of the U.S. than did so two years ago. Over the same period, there also has been a sharp decline in the […]
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Democrats differ over best way to provide health coverage for all Americans
While Democrats broadly say the government has a responsibility to ensure health care coverage for all Americans, they are divided over how to achieve this.
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How people in G20 nations see key issues ahead of this year’s summit
Across many G20 countries, people are strongly in favor of increased gender equality and see global climate change as a major threat.
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Little Public Support for Reductions in Federal Spending
When Americans are asked to make up the budget for the federal government, they have little appetite for austerity measures. Asked about 13 different government program areas, from veterans benefits to foreign aid, no more than about a quarter favor reducing spending in any specific area. The survey by Pew Research Center, conducted March 20-25 […]
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Fewer Americans view deficit reduction as a top priority as the nation’s red ink increases
About half of Americans say reducing the budget deficit should be a top policy priority this year for the president and Congress.
