Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to participate in tomorrow’s March For Our Lives in Washington, D.C. to end gun violence and mass shootings in the United States.
Gun Laws, Sep 2019
Widespread Support for Gun Restrictions
Guns in America, Feb 2019
Parkland: One Year Later
Guns Still Voting Issue, But…. April 2018
While a plurality of registered voters nationally say a candidate’s position on gun policy will have a major impact on their vote in November’s midterm elections, fewer than previously are intensely motivated by the issue.
3/13: Americans Divide about Guns, But…
The renewed debate about gun violence in the United States has fostered little consensus among Americans. Where do Americans stand on the issue? They divide. 49% of adults nationally think it is more important to control gun violence while 48% believe the priority should be to protect gun rights. Three percent are unsure. Not surprisingly, […]
It’s Built In: American Polarization, Part 2
This is part two of a two-part series on polarization in America. This post focuses on the systemic causes of polarization that result from our country’s political structure. Over the past few years, we have witnessed profound political polarization, the emergence of what many see as a radical right and left, and an insurrection that […]
Splitting Apart: American Polarization, Part 1
This is part one of a two-part series on polarization in America. This post focuses on Americans’ views on, and roles in, polarization. Part two addresses the systemic causes of polarization that result from our country’s political structure. School shootings? Check. Pandemic? Check. Insurrection? Check. In America 2022, just about every issue is a partisan […]
12/12: Sports in 2017: A Year in Review
As 2017 draws to a close, Americans share their opinions about the numerous hot-button issues which emerged in the world of sports this year and were covered by HBO Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel.
9/22: Race Relations in the United States
Both white and African American residents nationally agree that race relations in the United States have deteriorated during the past year. But, the consensus ends there. This survey of Americans illustrates the contrast in opinions along racial lines about the opportunities available today for African Americans. When looking at race relations close to home, most […]