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Americans Are Actually More Unified on Political Issues Than We Think

Talking Politics At Work A Non-Starter For Most Younger Voters

Axios Vibes: Latinos say Harris is better on border security

Axios Vibes: Voters see Walz as more authentic than Vance

Axios Vibes: Dems close enthusiasm gap among Latinos

As the DNC kicks off in Chicago, here's what those of us who live here want you to know

Opinion | Chicago Needs More Than a Convention Cleanup

For many Americans, social security worries steer voting in presidential election

Latinos say they're used as political pawns by politicians

Axios Vibes: Latino enthusiasm gap favors Trump

Watch LIVE from the RNC: A conversation on Latino voters' impact in 2024

Will Johnson: Do Chicagoans think hosting the DNC is worth it?

Inflation blame game: Who Republicans, Democrats say is driving high prices

Axios AM Newsletter - 1 big thing: Inflation blame game

The GOP's deep generational split on immigration

Exclusive poll: Americans are critical of today's immigrants

Will Johnson: Chicagoans' blunt assessment of Mayor Brandon Johnson's first year

Where Democrats are embracing Trump's border crisis narrative

Exclusive poll: America warms to mass deportations

TikTok Ban Threat - What Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X And Boomers Really Think Of The App

Harris Poll: Amid high hopes for DNC 2024, Chicago also faces high stakes

Opinion | The Supreme Court and social media content restrictions

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Crossover voting in Chicago

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New poll shows many in the U.S. support peaceful engagement with North Korea and China

Election-year messaging to drive consumer shifts

Will Johnson: Is Chicago still the city that works? Here's how the mayor can bolster residents' optimism

Biden's challenge: Convince voters this isn't the economy they think it is

How America's boom states could shape the '24 campaign

Americans are angry - and think their leaders don't care

Vibes poll: Biden's key voting blocs stressed about money

Axios Vibes: America's unhappiest people

Unity is a winning strategy. As we head into the 2024 election, more of us should try it.

Survey Sheds Light on How Leaders Can Earn America's Trust

Survey Sheds Light on How Leaders Can Earn America's Trust

Harris Poll: Are Cook County residents ready to overhaul how they vote?

Poll: Americans Are Down on Society's Leaders - Especially In Politics

Poll: Americans Have Lost Faith in University Leaders

The Economy Is Up But the Middle Class Is Down: Big Take Podcast

AI and more drive soaring US technophobia - Congress, corporations must act

Millennials, Gen Z, Republicans, and Democrats agree: The economy sucks.

Will Johnson: The mayor has Chicagoans' buy-in on law enforcement. Here's what he can do for more consensus.

The Workplace is Becoming More Political as Gen Z Comes of Age

Five Things You Need to Know to Start Your Day

Middle Class Americans Are Rattled by Fed's Fight Against Inflation

US economy grows at fastest pace in nearly two years in third quarter of 2023

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New Connection Index suggests Americans closer together than they seem

Americans agree more than they disagree, despite political divide, data suggest

Workers are the unhappiest they've been in 3 years - and it can cost the global economy $8.8 trillion

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Harris Poll/Guardian Poll: Americans Don't Believe The Good Economic News

US wage growth is finally outpacing inflation. Many Americans aren't feeling it.

US economy going strong under Biden - Americans don't believe it

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New Poll: Many Americans Oppose a Defense Pact with Saudi Arabia

Most Americans worry that Social Security will be drained in their lifetime. And Gen Z thinks they'll never see their investment

Biden's Commerce Chief Walks a Tightrope in China

Harris Poll: Chicagoans exhibit early patience with new mayor's methodical approach

Opinion | Joe Biden: We must keep marching toward Dr. King's dream

Survey shows most people want college athletes to be paid. You hear that, NCAA?

A Frustrated Middle Class Wants More Than Promises in 2024

The US Middle Class's Economic Anxiety Will Decide the 2024 Election

90% of 2023 graduates think college is really worth it. Here's why they're right - and politicians and pundits are wrong

Harris Poll: Chicagoans look to Johnson to ignite positive change for the city

Exclusive: More Than 70% of Americans Feel Failed by the Health Care System

Will Johnson: Is Brandon Johnson up to the task? Even many of his supporters have doubts.

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Safety and affordability top-of-mind for Chicagoans ahead of mayoral inauguration

Capitalism's Crisis Of Perception

Millennials are more likely than other generations to support a cap on personal wealth

Lori Lightfoot Makes Her Case to Chicago

Will Johnson in Seven

New study shows U.S. support for engagement with North Korea and China

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Attitudes toward U.S. Relationships with North Korea and China: AFSC-Harris Poll

Will Johnson: Why Lightfoot - or almost anyone else - could win the mayoral election

Harris Poll: Chicagoans favor unions more than they support paying for public pensions

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Chicagoans expect to exercise their right to vote for mayor next month—just not sure for whom

Poll Positions

42% of Americans say it’s up to local government to fix homelessness. Can they? [Grid/Harris Poll]

Crypto Issues A Factor For 37% Of U.S. Voters, Study Finds

Once-in-a-Generation Wealth Boom Ends For America's Middle Class

America Is Less Divided Than We Think, Says Harris Poll's CEO

Divide between Republicans and Democrats over flu shots deepens in covid's wake: Poll

Poll: Black Americans are most likely to expect election violence this November - and it's compelling them to vote

Inflation or Recession: Americans Are Divided on Rate Hikes

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Eight in 10 US adults agree lowering cost of tuition is more important than forgiving student debt

There's student debt common ground to build on

Google, DOJ square off over search dominance

Will Johnson: Love Chicago? You are likely to give a thumbs-up to the plan for the city's casino

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Trustworthiness, honesty, competence at top of mind for Chicago voters

Will Johnson: What do Chicago voters want in a mayor? Competence, integrity and accomplishment

21% of Women Reported Switching Their Birth Control Method Post-Roe

The Legal Risks of Greenwashing Are Real

Big Tech legislation is coming down to the wire. Will Americans care if it doesn't get passed?

The Saver's Credit: A Tax Credit To Promote Retirement Security

Tax increases push Chicagoans to their limit

Only Half of Americans Comfortable Flying Right Now, Poll Finds as CDC Weighs Extending Mask Mandate

First Look: Climate, environment shape Gen Z life decisions

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