Opinion Today
January 18, 2024
New Normal of Lower U.S. Life Ratings Persisted in 2023 Dan Witters & Kayley Bayne, Gallup The percentage of Americans who evaluate their lives well enough to be considered "thriving" on Gallup’s Life Evaluation Index averaged a subdued 52.1% in 2023, higher than only the Great Recession era reading in 2008-2009 (50.2%) and the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 (50.1%).
Support for climate justice across Global Warming’s Six Americas Yale Program on Climate Change Communication and George Mason University Center for Climate Change Communication In this Climate Note, we use data from the Climate Change in the American Mind survey of adults (18+) in the United States (April, 2023; n = 1,011) to investigate their recognition of climate injustice and support for climate justice. We examine opinions across Global Warming’s Six Americas – a framework for understanding the spectrum of Americans’ attitudes about global warming. Are people finally returning to the office? Matt Carmichael, Ipsos The number of people shifting from remote work to hybrid work has jumped, according to the Ipsos Consumer Tracker. Around 4 in 10 Americans have become more spiritual over time; fewer have become more religious Asta Kallo, Pew Research Center Most Americans are spiritual or religious in some way and many also say their spirituality and level of religiosity have changed over time. But Americans are far more likely to say they have become more spiritual than to say they have become more religious, according to a new analysis of a 2023 Pew Research Center survey. New Hampshire: Trump holding on to first place, but Haley continues to cut into his lead, tracking poll shows Marc Fortier, NBC10 Donald Trump is holding onto his sizeable lead over surging challenger Nikki Haley in New Hampshire with the primary just five days away, but Haley continues to close the gap, according to the latest Suffolk University/NBC10 Boston/Boston Globe tracking poll. New Hampshire: Trump Now Enjoys Majority Support Among Republican Primary Voters Saint Anselm College Survey Center A new poll conducted by the Saint Anselm College Survey Center finds Haley is the primary beneficiary of the departure of Christie and Ramaswamy. 60% of respondents that say they have changed who they will support based on candidates suspending their campaigns now support Haley. Her support has increased 7 points since last week’s poll (January 8-9, 2024) to 38%.
