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Most say the upcoming military parade is not a good use of government funds

Forty percent approve of the military parade honoring the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, and 60% say it is not a good use of government funds. Similar shares, about 3 in 10, feel the U.S. government spends too much or too little on the military overall.

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Economics

Charitable giving is motivated by mission and effectiveness, not tax deductions

Although people do think individuals have some responsibility for assisting natural disaster victims, nearly all people expect federal and state governments to help, and 3 in 4 say the same about non-profits. Less than a quarter of adults have given money to help victims of recent hurricanes or the LA wildfires.

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AAPI adults are concerned about changes to college landscape and intergenerational progress

AAPI adults continue to view a college degree as integral to improving their future, but are concerned with federal funding cuts to higher education. Overall, AAPI adults are more pessimistic about the state of the country, the national economy, and their own personal finances than they were in 2023.

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Politics

Little optimism about politics in the U.S., especially among Democrats

Fifty-nine percent are pessimistic about the state of politics in the United States and many are doubtful about the future of the political parties and how political leaders are selected.

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Culture and Society

Attention to men’s professional sports still outpaces women’s, but there is closer parity for college sports

Women’s sports fans are more gender balanced than men’s sports fans. They are also more likely to identify attachments to players as opposed to teams.

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