Tag: Public opinion
Local democracy is holding strong, but rural communities are falling behind,...
Stephanie Leiser, University of Michigan
According to our recent survey of officials in Michigan communities, local democracy is humming...
Far fewer Americans support political violence than recent polls suggest
Ryan Kennedy, The Ohio State University
A series of recent events has sparked alarm about rising levels of political...
Americans love free speech, survey finds − until they realize everyone...
John G. Geer, Vanderbilt University and Jacob Mchangama, Vanderbilt University
Americans’ views on free speech change directions every so...
Hamas isn’t the first military group to hide behind civilians as...
Benjamin Jensen, American University School of International Service
The Israeli military said on Nov. 15, 2023 that it had...
Many people think cannabis smoke is harmless − a physician explains...
Beth Cohen, University of California, San Francisco
Though tobacco use is declining among adults in the U.S., cannabis use...
Trump-endorsed candidates would generally win even without his support – and...
Ian Anson, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Over the past few months, many journalists and pundits have credited the...
Science elicits hope in Americans – its positive brand doesn’t need...
Todd Newman, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Harley-Davidson is one of the most iconic brands in the world. Harley-Davidson, however, doesn’t sell motorcycles – it sells a...
Teenagers reveal what they really think of Donald Trump
Aaron Metzger, West Virginia University
Teenagers in the United States are informed about their political world and capable of effectively evaluating political leaders, including President...
EXPLORING NATURE
Raccoons break into liquor stores, scale skyscrapers and pick locks –...
Kelly Lambert, University of Richmond
When a curious raccoon broke into an Ashland, Virginia, liquor store in December 2025,...
