In 2017, Americans narrowly opposed allowing teachers and school officials to carry guns
Last year, more than half of U.S. adults said they would oppose allowing teachers and officials to carry guns in K-12 schools.
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Last year, more than half of U.S. adults said they would oppose allowing teachers and officials to carry guns in K-12 schools.
More Americans say it’s good to steer girls toward boy-oriented toys and activities than say boys should be encouraged to play with girl-oriented toys.
Most Democrats are dissatisfied with the nation’s progress on gender equality, while more than half of Republicans say it has been about right.
While female gun owners resemble their male counterparts in some respects, their views on and experiences with guns often differ from those of male gun owners.
By comparison, just 3% say women shouldn’t be able to take any type of maternity leave.
Most Americans say workers should receive paid leave, but the level of support varies across different situations. Experiences with leave vary by income and gender.
General awareness of Black Lives Matter is widespread among black and white U.S. adults, but attitudes about the movement vary considerably between groups.
Working moms and dads don’t necessarily see eye to eye when it comes to how certain tasks are divided at home.
There are wide gaps between conservative and centrist Republicans on whether the government should do something to reduce poverty and inequality.
As the U.S. explores a Russian plan for securing Syria’s chemical weapons arsenal, it does so at a time when the American public is skeptical about Russia and its leader, Vladimir Putin.
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