Opinion Today
September 10, 2021
U.S. Approval of Interracial Marriage at New High of 94%
Justin McCarthy, Gallup
Ninety-four percent of U.S. adults now approve of marriages between Black people and White people, up from 87% in the prior reading from 2013. The current figure marks a new high in Gallup's trend, which spans more than six decades. Just 4% approved when Gallup first asked the question in 1958.
Support For Resettling Afghan Refugees In The U.S. Is Broad — But Has Limits
Joel Rose, NPR News
Across the political spectrum, a broad majority of Americans say they favor welcoming Afghan allies to the U.S. — driven in part by an outpouring of support from groups that generally favor tougher restrictions on immigration.
Economy, public health continue to be most pressing issues for Americans
Jocelyn Duran, Chris Jackson & Annaleise Azevedo Lohr, Ipsos
The economy and public health continue to be the most pressing issues for Americans and President Biden’s approval rating remains under 50%.
