Most Americans — 54% — believe that Lee Harvey Oswald definitely or probably did not act alone in assassinating John F. Kennedy in 1963.

Most Americans believe there has been an increase in hate crimes in the U.S., and many think that antisemitism is a serious problem. Few American adults agree with extreme statements such as "The Holocaust is a myth," but those who do are most likely to be under the age of 30.

The range of possible abortion laws covers a spectrum, from legal in all circumstances (supported by 27% of Americans) to a total ban (10%). A majority of Americans hold positions somewhere in between, with 28% saying abortion should be broadly legal but with some restrictions, and 34% saying it should be legal only in special circumstances, such as when the life of the mother is in danger.

Of the cities asked about, New York City is most likely to be regarded as multicultural, as having good food, and as being walkable. Los Angeles beat out other cities in the share who view it as having good weather.

Many Americans remain uncomfortable with exposing children to certain information and ideas, including gay characters on shows or teachers with a spouse of the same gender.

Americans think discrimination against LGBTQ+ people remains high, though pluralities think things are better than in the recent past and will improve in the future.

Republicans are more likely to support the U.S. aiding Israel, and Democrats are more likely to support aid to Ukraine.

Of recent men to hold the office, Ronald Reagan is the most likely to be rated as outstanding or above average. Among first ladies, Rosalynn Carter and Michelle Obama stand out as the most highly regarded, with nearly half of people classifying them as outstanding or above average.

35% of Americans — including roughly equal shares of Democrats and Republicans — say they will definitely or probably watch the Fox News debate between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and California Governor Gavin Newsom

This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers Americans' views on Congress, Biden's job performance and handling of specific issues, wars in Ukraine and Gaza, and the China-U.S. deal on fentanyl.

Identical surveys of the U.S. and Israel show the American public often has views on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in between those of Israeli Arabs and Israeli Jews.

A recent YouGov poll asked Americans how each candidate’s positions on immigration, climate change, abortion, and other issues compare to the positions of other elected members of their respective parties.

Donald Trump maintains a consistent lead for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, with far more support than any of the host of other candidates in the race.

To explore how public opinion on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has changed through the years, a recent YouGov poll re-asked poll questions from before 2010 found in the Roper Center Polling Archive.

U.S. adults are more likely to hold favorable views of labor unions, both in general and in several recent high-profile strikes.

Most agencies get support from more Americans for an increase of funding than for a decrease — though with high percentages backing no change in funding or unsure, there is majority support for funding increases for only two agencies, and majority support for decreases for none.

Large shares of Americans support various efforts to preserve Native American sovereignty and traditions, but fewer want a ban on Native American-themed sports mascots.

Many supporters of the Palestinians disapprove of how Joe Biden's handling the Israel-Hamas war, including many younger Democrats. Take a look inside the numbers.

Americans see the major wars under way in the Gaza Strip and Ukraine as affecting the United States, but are divided about what role the U.S. should play in these conflicts.

When Americans say the U.S. economy is doing well or poorly, that often reflects other factors, including their personal finances and political opinions.