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Which conspiracy theories do Americans believe?
Most Americans — 54% — believe that Lee Harvey Oswald definitely or probably did not act alone in assassinating John F. Kennedy in 1963.
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Increasing numbers of Americans say antisemitism is a serious problem
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.
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Americans lack consensus on ideal abortion laws
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.
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How Americans describe New York, Los Angeles, and other major U.S. cities
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How many Americans support LGBTQ+ representation in classrooms and the media?
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.
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What Americans think about the rights of LGBTQ+ people and discrimination against them
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.
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Americans support ceasefires in both Israel-Hamas and Russia-Ukraine wars
Republicans are more likely to support the U.S. aiding Israel, and Democrats are more likely to support aid to Ukraine.
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How Americans rate recent presidents and their first ladies
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How Americans compare Florida, California, and their governors
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Congress, Biden, Gaza, and China: key results from the Nov. 18-20, 2023 Economist/YouGov Poll
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The different ways Americans, Israeli Jews, and Israeli Arabs have viewed the Israel-Hamas war
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Where do Americans think Biden and Trump stand on the issues?
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.
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Trump retains his big lead over other Republican presidential hopefuls
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.
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Polls from the Past: How opinion has changed on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
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Americans are sympathetic to labor unions in recent strikes
U.S. adults are more likely to hold favorable views of labor unions, both in general and in several recent high-profile strikes.
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Which government agencies do Americans think should get more or less funding?
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.
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How has the U.S. treated Native Americans? Most see a history of mistakes and injustice
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How much Biden's handling of the Israel-Hamas war is hurting him with pro-Palestinian Democrats
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.
26 days agoArticle
How Americans view the Israel-Hamas and Russia-Ukraine wars
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.
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How's the economy doing? For many Americans, the answer is how their party's doing
When Americans say the U.S. economy is doing well or poorly, that often reflects other factors, including their personal finances and political opinions.
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