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Most Catholic Americans disagree with hardline positions of church leadership

Just a third of Catholics report the church has had an influence on their political views. Most Catholics support abortion rights and feel that Catholic politicians who do so should be allowed to receive Communion.

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Views on semiautomatic weapons remain partisan

In a survey conducted primarily before the mass shootings in Buffalo, NY and Uvalde, TX, 51% favor a ban on semiautomatic weapons while 32% are opposed.

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Economics

Increasingly negative views on national outlook and economy

Just 21% feel the county is headed in the right direction and the economic outlook at its lowest point in an AP-NORC poll since 2019.

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Pessimism about the national economy and the direction of the country continues

Americans disapprove of President Biden’s handling of most domestic and foreign issues like the national economy and the U.S. relationship with Russia.

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Education

No public consensus on how schools should discuss sexuality and racism

Half of Americans say parents and teachers have too little influence on classroom curriculum.

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