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‘Instill optimism’: Americans on how future generations can succeed
It can be difficult to predict the relative living standards of future generations in the modern world, where it seems like so much is changing so fast. Emerging technologies like AI, for instance, might empower and accelerate human productivity, but at the same time could also exacerbate wealth, income and power inequalities. And while many… -
‘Have a little compassion’: Americans talk high holiday prices, anxiety
American shoppers say they will spend a record high amount this year on holiday gifts and expenses, up 8% from the same time last year. While the holidays are meant to be a time of celebration, those with tight budgets can experience acute anxiety from the costs associated with travel, gifts, and taking time off… -
‘System is rigged’: Black Americans on the American Dream
Over the past few decades, rising costs of living and housing in the United States have outpaced real wage gains, which have remained more or less stagnant despite consistent growth in worker productivity over time. All of this — together with rising inequality, the shrinking of the middle class, and the inability of unemployed or unhoused… -
‘Extremist’ or ‘phony’: Americans share who they voted for and why
The U.S. 2024 presidential election delivered a decisive victory for Donald Trump in the Electoral College and a narrow victory in the national popular vote. In the days after the election, social media was flooded with celebrations among those who voted for Donald Trump, but with alarm, anger and despair from those who voted for… -
‘Extreme’ or ‘fake’: Swing voters weigh Trump or Harris
Election Day is tomorrow, and very few American voters have yet to decide which candidate they’ll cast their ballot for. Some of those remaining undecided, however, reside in a handful of key swing states, and their votes could ultimately decide who becomes the next president of the United States. Be the first to know when…
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Pollster and Political Analyst‘Have a little compassion’: Americans talk high holiday prices, anxiety
‘System is rigged’: Black Americans on the American Dream
‘Extremist’ or ‘phony’: Americans share who they voted for and why