Americans Favor Major Increases in US Aid Toward Sustainable Development Goals, If Other Countries Do Their Part as Well
When a representative sample of American voters were informed about the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the amount of international aid needed to meet each of five of the key goals, and the proportionate share for the US, majorities favored increasing US aid to cover its share, provided other countriesContinue Reading
Large and Growing Majority Favors Permanent Paid Medical and Family Leave
While Congress passed legislation requiring temporary paid family and medical leave for those affected by the coronavirus, a new in-depth survey by the Program for Public Consultation at the University of Maryland (PPC) finds that two-thirds of Americans believe such paid leave should be permanent—fueled by a marked shift among Republican voters.Continue Reading
Iranian public opinion highlights need to redouble efforts to save the JCPOA
The Trump administration’s maximum pressure campaign against Iran creates an almost existential dilemma for European leaders. Should they redouble efforts to engage with Iran to protect the value of multilateral diplomacy and preserve as much of the 2015 nuclear deal as possible? Or, should they prioritize their relationship with theContinue Reading
Two-Thirds Favor President to Be Chosen Based on National Popular Vote
Two-thirds of American voters prefer for the US president to be chosen based on the national popular vote, according to a new survey by the Program for Public Consultation at the University of Maryland and released today by the nonpartisan Voice of the People. However, two-thirds of Republicans (65%) would like to keep theContinue Reading
Voters Favor Presidential Candidates Who Would be Responsive to the People
Voters have a far more favorable view of presidential candidates who they think “would listen to and be influenced by the views of the American people as a whole,” but none of the current presidential candidates are seen as responsive as voters would like, according to a recent survey byContinue Reading