Opinion Today

June 30, 2021

Sharply Fewer in U.S. Cite COVID-19 as Nation's Top Problem
Megan Brenan, Gallup
With Americans feeling increasingly optimistic about the coronavirus pandemic, just 8% now mention it as the most important problem in the U.S., the lowest point since it began. The highest percentage citing COVID-19 was 45% in April 2020, which is among the highest recorded by Gallup for any issue.

Workers Are More Likely to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine When Their Employers Encourage It and Provide Paid Sick Leave
Kaiser Family Foundation
As more employers return to in-person work, the latest KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor report shows that workers are more likely to have gotten a COVID-19 vaccine when their employer encourages it or provides paid sick leave to get the vaccine and recover from side effects.

Consumer Confidence Increased in June
Conference Board
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® improved further in June, following gains in each of the previous four months. The Index now stands at 127.3 (198…