Social Media: Banning children under 16 from platforms is widely supported by parents and most Americans
After Australia became first country to ban social media for kids, Americans appear ready to follow suit March 30, 2026 – Scrutiny of the negative effects of social media on young people has intensified further following a landmark ruling in California labelling Instagram and YouTube as deliberately addictive and harmful to children. States in the U.S. have faced legal challenges…
One year of Donald Trump: A Divided America grades the president’s performance
Non-MAGA GOP voters break with Trump on key issues; ½ of Democrats unhappy with their own party January 22, 2026 – The impacts of U.S. President Donald Trump’s first year of his current term appear to be creating serious fissures between MAGA and non-MAGA Republican voters. New data from Angus Reid USA finds those who align themselves with the MAGA…
2024 Presidential race competitive as Harris enters
Four-in-five believe this to be ‘one of the most important elections’ in American history July 29, 2024 – A whirlwind month in politics appears to have catalyzed the presidential race, with reports that Kamala Harris has the support of enough delegates to receive the Democratic nomination formally at the party’s national convention, which begins on Aug. 19. After President Joe…
Pride without confidence: Americans still feel attached to their country, but doubt core democratic strengths are holding
February 9, 2024 – Americans remain emotionally attached to the United States, but many are increasingly skeptical about whether the country is living up to its democratic ideals. New data collected by Angus Reid finds a nation that still inspires pride, even as large majorities question whether fairness, rights, and political power are weakening. Pride endures — but optimism is…
State of the Nations: Just one-in-three Americans say they’ll accept the results of the 2024 election regardless of outcome
Fewer than one-in-five say they’re fully confident election is secure against fraud and cheating January 18, 2024 – After a dominant showing in the Iowa caucus on Monday night, the road to the Republican nomination appears to go through Mar-a-Lago. But if you ask the average American, it’s the roads of the nation’s democracy that appear to need some repairs.…
Kremlin Contradiction: Despite Trump’s ‘respect’, two-thirds of Americans view Putin negatively
February 10, 2017 – “Very smart.” “A great leader.” At times, both during the election and since taking office, President Donald Trump has been effusive in his praise of Russian President Vladimir Putin. This was again the case during a pre-Super Bowl sit-down with Fox News anchor Bill O’Reilly. Trump reiterated his “respect” for Putin and remained open to pursuing…