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Harris Poll: Amid high hopes for DNC 2024, Chicago also faces high stakes
Opinion | The Supreme Court and social media content restrictions
Brief • 2 min Read
Crossover voting in Chicago
Brief • 3 min Read
New poll shows many in the U.S. support peaceful engagement with North Korea and China
Election-year messaging to drive consumer shifts
Keep your finger on the pulse with the latest trends in business, culture, and more.
Will Johnson: Is Chicago still the city that works? Here's how the mayor can bolster residents' optimism
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
Brief • 4 min Read
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
Brief • 2 min Read
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.
Brief • 3 min Read
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
Brief • 2 min Read
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
Brief • 4 min Read
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
Pharma's 'superhero' image fades as inflation, Ukraine drown out the industry
How corporations can respond meaningfully to voter suppression bills
Cryptocurrency owners say they want more government oversight of the market to combat ransomware, Harris survey shows
Only 12% of older millennials would run for political office - far fewer than any other generation
83% of Americans say $7.25 minimum wage is not enough: poll
With vaccinations on the rise, U.S. economy remains in the waiting room
The limits of Biden's plan to cancel student debt
America's mood has improved on coronavirus, jobs, and more as President Biden era begins
Are Americans Turning 'Socialist' About Student Debt?
Hate speech, violent threats, conspiracy theories: Is tech doing enough after Capitol attack? Depends on who you ask
47% of Americans say vaccinations are moving too slowly
Twitter's Trump ban after Capitol attack supported by most Americans, but not most Republicans, Harris Poll says
Marijuana Is Replacing Alcohol For Nearly Half Of Cannabis Consumers During The Pandemic
STAT-Harris Poll: Most Americans would support Biden issuing a mask mandate
Survey: Americans think Big Tech isn't so bad after all
Brief • 6 min Read
Big Doesn’t Mean Bad: Americans split with government on big tech monopolies
Americans believe there are more than enough options for tech products and services. What they really want is for tech brands to act ethically.
Emerging optimism for 2021: The latest Harris Poll
Poll: At Least A Quarter Of Americans Won't Follow CDC's Thanksgiving Guidelines
Opinion: Divided government is a path to disaster. Why won't voters admit it?
Most Americans Object to Government Tracking of Their Activities Through Cellphones
You Will Likely Need To Get A Covid Shot To Fly In 2021
Money Could Motivate Some People to Get a Covid-19 Vaccine, Survey Shows
The biggest problem with capitalism? Not enough capitalists
We asked Americans if they're still proud to be Americans. Here's what they said
America's Shockingly Moderate Electorate