Americans are split over the state of the American dream
Americans ages 50 and older are more likely than younger adults to say the American dream is still possible.
Gabriel Borelli
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Gabriel Borelli is a research associate focusing on U.S. politics and policy at Pew Research Center.
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Americans overwhelmingly say access to IVF is a good thing
Seven-in-ten Americans say in vitro fertilization access is a good thing. Just 8% say it is a bad thing, and 22% are unsure.
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Nearly three-quarters of Americans say it would be ‘too risky’ to give presidents more power
Just 24% say the country’s problems could be better solved if presidents didn’t have to worry about Congress or the courts.
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What Americans know about their government
Three-quarters of Americans are familiar with the length of a Supreme Court appointment.
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Support for more political parties in the U.S. is higher among adults under age 50
26% of adults say having more political parties would make it easier to solve problems, while nearly as many (24%) say it would not.
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Americans differ over how important it is for political candidates they support to share their personal traits
66% of U.S. adults say it is extremely or very important that candidates share their views on political issues.
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Gun Violence Widely Viewed as a Major – and Growing – National Problem
Growing shares of Americans view both gun violence and violent crime as very big national problems. 49% of U.S. adults say gun ownership increases safety by allowing law-abiding citizens to protect themselves; an identical share says it reduces safety by giving too many people access to firearms and increasing misuse.
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Inflation, Health Costs, Partisan Cooperation Among the Nation’s Top Problems
Democrats hold the edge on many issues, but more Americans agree with Republicans on the economy, crime and immigration. Inflation remains the top concern for Republicans and Republican-leaning independents, with 77% saying it is a very big problem. For Democrats and Democratic leaners, gun violence is the top concern, with about 81% saying it is a very big problem.
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More Americans Disapprove Than Approve of Colleges Considering Race, Ethnicity in Admissions Decisions
Half of U.S. adults say they disapprove of selective colleges and universities taking prospective students’ racial and ethnic backgrounds into account when making admissions decisions. 33% approve of colleges considering race and ethnicity to increase diversity at the schools, while 16% are not sure.
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Nearly a Year After Roe’s Demise, Americans’ Views of Abortion Access Increasingly Vary by Where They Live
In states where abortion is prohibited, the share of people who say access to abortion should be easier has increased since August 2019. A majority of residents in those states say it would be difficult to get an abortion in the area where they live today, up 21 points from four years ago.
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