AP-NORC poll

Most say voting is vital despite dour outlook for the future, says AP-NORC poll

By Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press

The poll findings suggest voters are motivated to turn out despite deep pessimism about the state of U.S. politics and dissatisfaction with the country.

More Americans feel financially vulnerable, AP-NORC poll finds

By Josh Boak, Emily Swanson, Associated Press

More U.S. adults are now feeling financially vulnerable amid high inflation. That's a political risk for President Joe Biden and fellow Democrats a month before the midterm elections.

Majority in U.S. see relations with foreign adversaries grow more hostile, poll finds

By Ellen Knickmeyer, Nuha Dolby, Associated Press

A majority of U.S. adults expect America's relations with foreign adversaries like Russia and North Korea to grow more hostile, according to a new poll. That's a major shift in public opinion from four years ago under Trump.

Majority of Americans doubt young people will be better off than their parents, AP-NORC poll finds

By Cora Lewis, Associated Press

While most Americans say having a good standard of living is important, more than half believe it's unlikely younger people today will have a better life than their parents, according to a new poll.

Many in U.S. doubt their individual impact on fighting climate change

By Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press

Roughly two-thirds of Americans say the U.S. federal government, developed countries abroad and corporations and industries have a large responsibility to address climate change.

Inflation, personal expenses rise sharply as election priorities, poll suggests

By Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press

A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows an upheaval in priorities just months before critical midterm elections.

Many believe Biden isn’t tough enough on Russia says AP-NORC poll

By Nomaan Merchant, Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press

Many people in the U.S. continue to question whether Biden is showing enough strength in response to Russia's war against Ukraine, even as most approve of steps the U.S. is already taking and few want U.S. troops to get involved…

Majority of Americans support mask mandates for travel, AP-NORC poll finds

By Dave Kolpack, Associated Press

A new poll finds that a majority of Americans continue to support a mask requirement for people traveling on airplanes and other shared transportation.

AP-NORC poll says talk of race, sex in schools divides Americans

By Hannah Fingerhut, Annie Ma, Associated Press

Overall, Americans lean slightly toward expanding discussions of racism and sexuality, not cutting them back. Roughly 4 in 10 say the current approach is about right, including similar percentages across party lines.

Americans are easing up on masks and other COVID safeguards according to AP-NORC poll

By Russ Bynum, Emily Swanson, Associated Press

Americans are letting their guard down as new COVID-19 infections plummet to their lowest level since July. But experts warn a new wave of cases is coming.