Projects - AP-NORC

The public holds nuanced views on the role of religion in public schools

Fifty-eight percent of the public think it is okay for religious chaplains to provide support services in public schools. Around 4 in 10 feel teachers should be allowed to lead a class in prayer. Thirty-two percent think religion has too much influence on what children are taught in public schools and 38% think it has too little influence.

Environment, Energy, and Resilience

Declines in public support for green and renewable energy

The public is not very confident in the federal government’s ability to deal with environmental and climate related issues.

Economics

Few want spending reductions on federal benefit programs

The public is generally supportive of increasing or upholding existing domestic spending by the federal government, but want less funding allocated to foreign aid.

Religion

Most Catholics have a favorable opinion of Pope Leo XIV

Forty-four percent of the public, including 65% of Catholics, hold a favorable opinion of the new pope. Few hold an unfavorable opinion, but many are unsure.

Politics

Many hold unfavorable impressions of Musk and Tesla

Fifty-seven percent have an unfavorable impression of Elon Musk, and about half have a negative view of Tesla.

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The public holds nuanced views on the role of religion in public schools

Declines in public support for green and renewable energy

Few want spending reductions on federal benefit programs

Most Catholics have a favorable opinion of Pope Leo XIV

Many hold unfavorable impressions of Musk and Tesla