Acknowledging Our Mistakes in Iraq Would Prevent Us from Repeating Them
We need to realize the errors of our ways from the Iraq invasion instead of brushing the topic under a rug, or else we may just find ourselves in the very same position a few years down the road.
What the Public Really Thinks About Guns
Issue Brief
There is clear consensus around a variety of common-sense gun laws, as well as consensus around what limits are unacceptable. Congress is fighting over questions that are simply not controversial.
Sharing Love and Ideas on Valentine’s Day
Polls show that Americans as a whole agree more than disagree on controversial issues—and on this day of love, let’s embrace this emerging trend.
Public’s Dos and Don’ts on Handling the Fiscal Showdown
The public has clear opinions on its priorities for the fiscal showdown and sequestration.
Public Supports Increased Spending in Key Areas
Conservatives may be allergic to spending on the unemployed and our social needs but the public clearly is not.
2 Things the Public Wants Policymakers to Remember
Americans think it’s time to raise taxes on the rich, and they don’t want to raise the Medicare eligibility age.
Public Turns Against Repeal of Obamacare
Americans want the Affordable Care Act to continue as law.
What Do the Voters Want?
A recent post-election poll shows what American voters believe about our nation’s policy priorities and our road forward.
Public Rejects ‘You’re on Your Own’ Economics
Most Americans think government help for the poor is a good thing.
Public Supports Raising Taxes on the Rich, Opposes Repealing Obamacare
Most Americans don’t support conservatives’ sacred causes of not raising taxes on the rich and doing away with the Affordable Care Act.
Public Wants to Give Legalization a Chance
Conservatives may be fixated on deporting unauthorized immigrants but the public clearly isn’t.
The Public Blames Bush and Favoring the Wealthy for Our Economic Problems
Americans don’t think that President Obama and overregulation of the free market are to blame for our economic troubles.
Just Say No to Voucherizing Medicare
The idea of transforming Medicare into a voucher program started out unpopular, and is just becoming less so.
Are We Past the Tipping Point on Support for Marriage Equality?
Majority support for marriage equality is now the norm among the American public.
Stimulus Plan Not So Bad After All
Americans think the economic stimulus program was the right thing to do.
