Public Holds Nuanced Views about Access to Legal Abortion

A majority of Americans support abortion in most cases during the first trimester of a woman’s pregnancy, but most oppose the procedure later in the pregnancy.

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Safety Concerns Remain Main Driver of Vaccine Hesitancy

Sixty percent of those who are not certain about getting vaccinated cite safety concerns.

Widespread Desire for Policing and Criminal Justice Reform

​Most Americans support a number of reforms to prevent police violence and want extensive changes to the criminal justice system, according to the June 2020 AP-NORC Poll.

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President Biden’s Latest Approval Ratings

About half of the public approves of both President Biden’s handling of relations with Russia and how he is dealing with foreign policy in general.

Civic and Social Bonds Fortify Communities, But Millions of Americans Lack Connections That Could Bolster Pandemic Recovery

18%—or 46 million adults—have just one or no trustworthy person they can approach for help like a ride to the airport, emotional support, assistance when…

Increasing discrimination against Asian Americans a major concern

Sixty percent of Americans say discrimination against Asian Americans is higher now compared with a year ago. Most Asian Americans report feeling unsafe in public…

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