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Public Holds Nuanced Views about Access to Legal Abortion

A majority of Americans support abortion in most cases during the first trimester of a woman’s pregnancy, but most oppose the procedure later in the pregnancy.

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Government and International Affairs

Public Wary of U.S. Taking a Major Role in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Few Americans say the United States should have a major role in working out a solution to the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians.

Religion

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.

COVID-19

How Faith Shapes Feelings About the Coronavirus Outbreak

A new UChicago Divinity School/AP-NORC Poll explores the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on Americans’ religious beliefs and behaviors, as well as their views on freedom of religion and public health.

COVID-19

Religious Practice in the Time of Coronavirus

A new UChicago Divinity School/AP-NORC Poll finds that, with congregations closed across the country due the coronavirus, some seek alternative ways of practicing their faith.