Civil Liberties and Security

Few are very confident the Secret Service can protect presidential candidates from political violence

A majority believe political division and the Secret Service are to blame for the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.

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Economics

Many support the UAW strike against the automakers

Thirty-six percent sympathize with the United Auto Workers’ strike against Detroit’s three automakers and only 9% side with the automakers. A majority supports the union’s demand for higher wages.

Civil Liberties and Security

Public perceptions of freedom of expression on university campuses paints a complex picture

The public holds a complex set of views about freedom of expression on university campuses with most people supporting several restrictions on faculty and student expression on college campuses in the United States.

Politics

To reduce gun violence, the public supports several gun control measures

Most adults remain in favor of universal background checks, red flag laws, and semi-automatic rifle bans.

Civil Liberties and Security

The public is divided on whether sacrificing some rights is needed to fight terrorism

Half the public feels it is never necessary to sacrifice civil liberties to prevent terrorism, and few consider warrantless government analysis of internet activities and communications an acceptable means for monitoring threats against the United States.