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Examining Americans’ Views on Religious Freedom and Its Limits

Majorities support the right to practice any or no religion without government restriction, but many Americans think some groups face threats to these freedoms today.

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Politics

Campaign 2020: The Candidates and Issues

Less than four months before Election Day, there is much interest in the campaign, but considerably less excitement. Political polarization continues to dominate the public’s views of the candidates and the issues.

Politics

Growing Dissatisfaction with Direction of Country

Americans are more dissatisfied with the country’s direction than at any time since President Trump’s inauguration. While the president’s overall job ratings have been stable during the pandemic, views of his handling of the coronavirus outbreak have steadily declined.

COVID-19

Coronavirus Concerns on the Rise Again Amid Spike in New Cases

Majorities support restrictions to reduce the spread of the virus and report a high level of personal compliance with measures to prevent infection.

COVID-19

As Pessimism about the Country’s Outlook Spreads, Few View Trump as a Unifying Force

A majority feel President Trump’s handling of demonstrations across the country in response to police violence against black Americans has only made things worse, according to the June 2020 AP-NORC Poll.