Partisans tend to cite different ideas for what more the government should do for parents and children
Asked what more the government should do to support parents and children, Americans often mention forms of social or direct financial support.
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Asked what more the government should do to support parents and children, Americans often mention forms of social or direct financial support.
Dealing with coronavirus has declined as a policy priority, especially among Republicans. This marks a shift from last year, when the economy and the coronavirus both topped the public’s policy agenda.
Most Latino immigrants say they would come to the U.S. again.
The U.S. is seen positively in advanced economies for its technology, entertainment, military and universities, but negatively for its health care system, discrimination and the state of its democracy.
While Americans see some aspects of U.S. power more positively than people elsewhere, they offer more negative views in other areas.
Dissatisfaction with the functioning of democracy is linked to concerns about the economy, the pandemic and social divisions.
The share of adults who are “basically content” with the federal government has risen to the highest point since 2004, driven by Democrats.
63% of U.S. adults say the government has the responsibility to provide health care coverage for all, up slightly from 59% last year.
While the CDC has pointed to some possible factors that may be contributing to this pattern, the public is divided in its perceptions.
68% of U.S. adults say the federal government has a responsibility to provide medical care to undocumented immigrants who have COVID-19.
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