Opinion Today

March 11, 2022

Voting rights in the United States
AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research
Many Americans think significant progress has already been made on equal voting rights for African Americans; most Black Americans disagree. However, there is agreement that more work needs to be done to achieve equal treatment at the polling booth for Black Americans and there is support from both white and Black Americans for new policies to make it easier to vote.

Equality concerns rise, but few say voting is too hard
Nicholas Riccardi & Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press
Majorities of Americans in both major parties think voting rules in their states are appropriate and support a voter identification law, but Democrats are increasingly worried about progress in voting rights for Black Americans.

Strong jobs sentiment keeps overall U.S. consumer confidence stable despite inflation worries
Ipsos
Overall consumer sentiment is holding steady despite Americans’ strong concerns about the effect of the war in Ukraine o…