Opinion Today

May 26, 2021

America’s reopening shows little sign of slowing down
Ipsos
New Axios/Ipsos poll shows fewer Americans report masking or social distancing, despite not trusting strangers to be honest about their vaccination status

Mixed Views Among Americans on Transgender Issues
Justin McCarthy, Gallup
While Americans maintain their support for transgender military service, a majority believe birth gender, rather than gender identity, should govern participation in competitive sports.

Consumer Confidence Holds Steady In May
Conference Board
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index held steady in May, following a gain in April. The Index now stands at 117.2 (1985=100), down marginally from 117.5 in April.

In both parties, fewer now say being Christian or being born in U.S. is important to being ‘truly American’
Aidan Connaughton, Pew Research Center
Republicans and Democrats continue to differ over the factors they see as important for being “truly American,” such as being Christian or being born in the U…