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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.

News and Media

Assessing the news media: trust, coverage, and threats to a free press

The public is worried about a variety of problems threatening a free press in the United States and around the world, though trust in the news media remains low.

Politics

Biden’s approval rating holds steady after discovery of classified documents

More Americans disapprove than approve of the way Biden handled the situation involving classified documents, but there was little change in his overall approval rating.