#public-opinion

#public-opinion

Typically unwavering in support of Donald Trump, all have criticised his administration's handling of files about the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. However, some of Trump’s supporters are urging Congress for more transparency on the issue.

Muslim women have spoken about how wearing the hijab is empowering in the face of a new poll that has revealed almost half of Britons believe that women are pressured into putting it on.

A significant portion of the British public holds negative views towards Islam, with 41% believing Muslim immigrants negatively impact the UK and nearly half thinking Muslim women are coerced into wearing the hijab.

Josephine Guilbeau described the Israeli-imposed hunger crisis in Gaza as a deliberate and evil decision to starve children, comparing it to a weapon of war.

The Kremlin used the recent vote of no confidence against European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to launch a narrative about the dysfunctions of European institutions, attempting to polarize and weaken the EU.

The National Park Service is the most popular government agency, with just 7 percent of polled Americans rating it as unfavorable, demonstrating strong public support for federal park funding.

A record-high number of Americans (79%) consider immigration good for the country, with a notable decline in support for measures like mass deportations and building a border wall.

The AP-NORC survey revealed that only 28% of Americans consider declining birth rates a "major problem," with 12% believing it should be a "high priority" for the government.

Many Independent readers are cautiously weighing Labour's 10-year NHS plan against the past, revealing a divide in trust regarding funding and implementation.

One user jokingly wondered, "Are you naming an elf on the shelf or a child?" This reflects a humorous sentiment towards unique baby names.

Healy sought the views of the Irish people about golf, regarding it as boring and elitist, prompting significant negative responses towards his stance rather than the sport itself.

The Dartford warbler was largely conserved due to the diligence of scientists, anxious to ensure drilling did not adversely affect the natural habitat.

Polling indicates that only 3% of respondents support the government's plan to change the House of Lords by removing hereditary peers. Instead, 56% believe there should be limits on prime ministerial appointments for life.

One of the most important, and most overlooked, functions of protest is to prevent the dreaded 'spiral of silence,' which can begin when people wrongly believe that their own point of view is not widely shared.

A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll reveals that 76% of Americans perceive democracy as under serious threat, reflecting significant political volatility and division in the country.

"Across the board, our research showed that government actions to defund scientific work and conduct massive layoffs in science and health agencies are not being met with strong public support."

In light of a significant decline in support, Quebec Premier François Legault is perceived increasingly unfavorably, reaching a historic low for a party leader in the province.