
Alexander Rossell Hayes is a political scientist, software developer, and data scientist based in Erie, Pennsylvania. He previously worked for Posit PBC (formerly RStudio); the University of California, Los Angeles; and the Central American Refugee Center in Hempstead, New York.
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Most Americans oppose military involvement in Venezuela
American attitudes are split on the deployment of U.S. Navy ships near Venezuela, but majorities of Americans would oppose using military force to invade Venezuela or overthrow Maduro.
12 Sep 2025Article
Concerns about Trump's age and health have grown since the start of his second term
Most Americans say that Trump's health and age are affecting his ability to govern, and many believe he is experiencing a cognitive and physical decline.
10 Sep 2025Article
Few Americans want to take over Greenland — most oppose covert operations and military action
A recent YouGov survey found that only about one-quarter of Americans would support purchasing Greenland. Support for taking control by military force and for covert operations to influence politics in Greenland is even lower.
31 Aug 2025Article
After Texas legislators passed redistricting bill, support rises for Democratic counter-gerrymandering
Large majorities of Americans continue to say that gerrymandering is unfair and should be illegal. However, the share who say that tit-for-tat gerrymandering is fair has grown.
27 Aug 2025Article
Few Americans support Texas Republicans' redistricting plan; opinions are split on the Democrats' move to stop it
Few Americans approve of Texas’ redistricting proposal. Americans are divided over Democratic state legislators' move to leave Texas in order to prevent a vote
12 Aug 2025Article
Large majorities of Americans say gerrymandering is a major problem, unfair, and should be illegal
Less Republicans than Democrats oppose gerrymandering, though Democrats are more willing to use tit-for-tat gerrymandering in response to Republican partisan gerrymandering.
08 Aug 2025Article
Many Americans would like to raise the driving age and lower the drinking age
While there is a wide range of opinion, many Americans agree with common age requirements for getting married, watching R-rated movies unaccompanied by an adult, watching pornography, and gambling.
28 Jul 2025Article
Most Americans don’t want to lower the voting age, but they do want younger presidents
Most Americans would set a minimum voting age at 18 and would not like there to be a maximum. Large shares of Americans would allow people under 35 to serve as president, and would set a maximum age limit to serve.
28 Jul 2025Article
Young American adults challenge the conventional wisdom on tooth removal
In a recent survey, YouGov found that while most older adults in the United States have had their wisdom teeth removed, most young adults have not.
03 Jul 2025Article
Most Americans support Russia sanctions; many support sanctioning countries that buy Russian oil
There is strong support for direct sanctions against Russia, and sanctions against buyers of Russian fuel have more support than opposition, though many Americans are unsure of the details.
27 Jun 2025