What’s the Point?

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What’s the Point? Despite Low Levels of Trust, Americans Still Want Government To Play a Major Role in Key Areas

Americans continue to express displeasure with the federal government but expect it to do a lot on the economy and national security.

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What’s the Point? Unions Haven’t Been This Popular Since the 1960s

Public approval of unions is spiking.

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What’s the Point? On COVID-19, Americans Now Think the Worst of the Pandemic Is Behind Them

After two years of battling COVID-19, the United States has made important progress and must now take additional steps to prepare for future pandemics.

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What’s the Point? Americans Want Public Investments in R&D To Compete With China

Americans support congressional action on an innovation and competitiveness bill.

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What’s the Point? Americans Back Strong Action Against Putin’s Invasion of Ukraine

National security concerns among Americans have risen dramatically since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Voters back President Joe Biden’s efforts to impose economic sanctions and send military aid to Ukraine.

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What’s the Point? Americans’ Views on Inflation

On inflation, voters want child care support to help get people back to work—but strongly object to a rise in unemployment to lower costs.

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What’s the Point? On the economy: Why things may be going well but voters don’t feel it.