
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.
This regular column examines in plain language what Americans need to know about new and interesting public opinion research, from the economy to foreign policy issues.
Americans continue to express displeasure with the federal government but expect it to do a lot on the economy and national security.
Public approval of unions is spiking.
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.
Americans support congressional action on an innovation and competitiveness bill.
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.
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.