Opinion Today

August 28, 2021

Plunge in confidence due to economics, emotions
University of Michigan
Consumer sentiment fell in August by 13.4% from July, recording the least favorable economic prospects in more than a decade, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers.

Are the Kids Alright?
Clifford Young, Ipsos
Teenagers emerge from the pandemic troubled by the direction of the country and less optimistic about their own futures.

The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on LGBT+ People’s Mental Health
Kaiser Family Foundation
Historically, the LGBT+1 community has faced mental health and substance use problems at higher rates than their non-LGBT+ peers. The COVID-19 pandemic, which has disrupted the lives of people across the globe, has negatively impacted LGBT+ people’s mental health in disproportionate ways. In this data note, we pull together data from nationally representative surveys, adding to a small but growing evidence base on the impact of the pandemic on LGBT+ people.

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