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Opinion: What Chicago wants in a mayor
Will Johnson: Chicagoans are not as progressive as some think
Will Johnson: Chicago wants a moderate mayor. Instead, we have Brandon Johnson.
Shoppers are avoiding certain brands over politics
A quarter of US shoppers have dumped favorite stores over political stances
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Minority groups more pessimistic heading into new Trump era: Axios Vibes poll
Preemptive Trump approval
Americans are fine with corporate DEI
Will Johnson: The Rahm rehabilitation? Debate over Emanuel will show what Democrats have learned in 2024.
Holiday cheer in shorter supply for Dems: poll
How Estrangement Has Become an Epidemic in America
Letters to the Editor: The grim data on family estrangement because of politics
Politics and family feel more fraught this Thanksgiving. Data shows they are. | Opinion
Brief • 3 min Read
Nearing holiday season, Americans weigh family estrangement
Marketers Are Playing Catch-up With Their Holiday TV Commercial Campaigns Post-Election
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Here's What You Need To Know From This Election
Axios Vibes: Young voters more skeptical about counts by machine
Gen Zers are most likely to lie about who they're voting for
America's youngest voters become major election liars
Why you need a friend from a different generation | Opinion
Kamala Harris's economic policy slate more popular than Trump's - poll
Broken taboo: Politics are coming up on first dates
Axios Vibes: Americans blame politicians for misinformation
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
CEO's politics a deal-breaker for 40% of Gen Z and millennial employees, study shows
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?
Brief • 2 min Read
Chicago takes stock ahead of hosting 2024 DNC later this summer
Inflation blame game: Who Republicans, Democrats say is driving high prices
Axios AM Newsletter - 1 big thing: Inflation blame game
Disney's reputation is on the mend with Republicans after Florida feud
More companies viewed as liberal as public sentiment shifts
Disney’s reputation is on the mend with Republicans after Florida feud
America's most nonpartisan companies
Companies ride a red wave ahead of election
Swing state voters on the crypto biz
The GOP's deep generational split on immigration
Exclusive poll: Americans are critical of today's immigrants
Where Democrats are embracing Trump's border crisis narrative
Exclusive poll: America warms to mass deportations
Harris Poll: Amid high hopes for DNC 2024, Chicago also faces high stakes
Over a third of American workers would consider quitting if their CEO's politics don't align with their own
It's not just 'woke.' These are the most polarizing words in America
Opinion | The Supreme Court and social media content restrictions
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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
How America's boom states could shape the '24 campaign
Americans are angry - and think their leaders don't care
Companies rush to define DEI
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.
LIV Fans Lean Left, While CFB Is Most Conservative: Harris/Sportico Poll
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
Millennials, Gen Z, Republicans, and Democrats agree: The economy sucks.
The numbers don't lie: Americans are right to feel thankful this time of year
How JFK's Pollster Turned Into An Advisor To Top CEOs
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
Americans agree more than they disagree, despite political divide, data suggest
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Majority of Americans Find GM's Offer to UAW to be Fair
UAW reports "significant progress" in negotiations with Detroit Three
Brief • 1 min Read
The UAW Strike: American Sentiment & Implications For Brand & Reputation Managers
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Harris Poll/Guardian Poll: Americans Don't Believe The Good Economic News
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
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
Civil rights groups warn travelers away from Florida
Disney's reputation hit by polarizing political drama
Will Johnson: Is Brandon Johnson up to the task? Even many of his supporters have doubts.
Capitalism's Crisis Of Perception
Lori Lightfoot Makes Her Case to Chicago
Will Johnson in Seven