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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 sick, or watching a child in an emergency.

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Race, Ethnicity, and Social Inequality

Increasing discrimination against Asian Americans a major concern

Sixty percent of Americans said discrimination against Asian Americans was higher in May 2021 compared with a year before. Most Asian Americans reported feeling unsafe in public because of their race at least occasionally.

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George Floyd’s death: One year later

Americans were more likely to say that police violence is a serious problem than they were before George Floyd’s death, but few thought the focus on the issue was creating lasting change according to this May 2021 poll.

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Despite signs of economic recovery, the most economically vulnerable Americans face serious financial challenges

One in three Americans who were living below the federal poverty line before the pandemic report their personal finances are even worse off now.

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Growing disapproval of protests against police

Compared to June, fewer Americans think that deadly force is more commonly used against a Black person than a white person or that police who cause harm need greater consequences.

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