Will virus be ‘over’? Most Americans think not: AP-NORC poll

By Kate Brumback, Nathan Ellgren, and Jocelyn Noveck | The Associated Press January 27, 2022 ATLANTA (AP) — Early in the pandemic, Ryan Wilson was careful to take precautions — wearing a mask, not really socializing, doing more of his shopping online. The 38-year-old father and seafood butcher from Casselberry, Florida, says he relaxed a…

Talk of race, sex in schools divides Americans: AP-NORC poll

By Hannah Fingerhut and Annie Ma | The Associated Press April 14, 2022 WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans are deeply divided over how much children in K-12 schools should be taught about racism and sexuality, according to a new poll released as Republicans across the country aim to make parental involvement in education a central campaign theme this election…

Most people in US want masks for travelers: AP-NORC poll

By Dave Kolpack | The Associated Press April 20, 2022 FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A majority of people in the United States continue to support a mask requirement for people traveling on airplanes and other shared transportation, a poll finds. A ruling by a federal judge has put the government’s transportation mask mandate on hold. The poll by The…

Many say Biden not tough enough on Russia: AP-NORC poll

By Nomaan Merchant and Hannah Fingerhut | The Associated Press April 21, 2022 WASHINGTON (AP) — Many people in the U.S. still question whether President Joe Biden is showing enough strength in response to Russia’s war against Ukraine, even as most approve of steps Biden is already taking and few want U.S. troops to get involved…

Biden’s election year challenge: Blame GOP for nation’s woes

By Will Weissert and Zeke Miller | The Associated Press April 21, 2022 WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has an election-year message for frustrated voters: At least he’s trying. For those who think he isn’t doing enough to help Ukraine fend off the Russian invasion, Biden announced $800 million in new military support on Thursday. To ease the…