Three-in-Ten Americans Say Opioid Addiction Affects One or More Family Members
Familial addiction to all substances affects two-in-three Americans.
Public Safety
Crime is Soaring in D.C. Should Congress Overrule Local Officials To Control It?
Washington, D.C. has enacted policing and sentencing reforms that many believe have contributed to rising crime rates.
Why the “Bidenomics” Pitch is Falling Flat
Inflation and the cost of living is by far the most chosen issue when Americans are asked to pick their three most important issues for 2024.
Most View Current Border Situation as Significant Problem
A plurality of Americans (39%) describe the state of affairs at the U.S.-Mexico border as a “crisis,” while 33% deem the situation a “major problem.”
Most Oppose Construction of New $3.5 Billion FBI Headquarters
Congress will be looking for places to cut spending in this year’s budget, and funding for the new headquarters could end up a politically appealing target, given the high cost of the project and recent FBI scandals.
Fewer Americans Say They Are Willing to Sacrifice Their Liberties For Safety
Just 48 percent of Americans say it is necessary to sacrifice some rights and freedoms to fight terrorism – a decrease of 16 points from 2011.
Majority Thinks Coronavirus Pandemic Permanently Changed Life in America
Fifty-seven percent of voters–including majorities of Republicans, Democrats, and independents–believe the coronavirus permanently changed how we live in the United States.
Most Want Parental Consent, Stricter Privacy Rules for Social Media Companies
Seventy-four percent of voters believe that social media companies and other websites should be required to obtain parental consent for users under 18.
American’s Concerns Over Economy and Drug-Use Worsen, Climate Worries Subside
Americans’ biggest concerns are the economy, health care affordability and crime, according to a recent Gallup poll.
China Increasingly Perceived as America’s Greatest Enemy
For third year in a row, Americans rank China as America’s greatest enemy in the world today.