Opinion Today

September 2, 2021

Most vaccinated Americans want COVID-19 booster shots
Ahmed Aboulenein & Chris Kahn, Reuters
As the United States gears up for a COVID-19 vaccine booster campaign, most vaccinated Americans want the additional dose, a Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll found, largely driven by concern over the highly contagious Delta variant of the coronavirus.

Voters Support Investments in Disaster Preparedness and Climate Resilience
Danielle Deiseroth, Data for Progress
In an August 2021 national survey, Data for Progress assessed the attitudes of likely voters towards federal investments in disaster preparedness and natural resource restoration and resilience. We find that voters overwhelmingly agree that Congress should increase funding for disaster preparedness solutions, rather than continue the practice of spending relief money after a disaster occurs.

Muslims are a growing presence in U.S., but still face negative views from the public
Besheer Mohamed, Pew Research Center
An unprecedented amount of public att…