US Evenly Divided on Abortion’s Morality

US Evenly Divided on Abortion’s Morality

U.S. adults are evenly divided on the morality of abortion, according to a Gallup report published June 9. Roughly half (46%) of respondents say abortion is morally wrong while 47% say it is morally acceptable. This is a three-point increase from 2020 in those saying...
Reaction & Response | Uber-Rich Pay Little in Taxes

Reaction & Response | Uber-Rich Pay Little in Taxes

The wealthiest U.S. citizens pay very little in federal taxes each year, according to a report published by ProPublica on June 8. ProPublica analyzed Internal Revenue Service data it obtained for the wealthiest people in the U.S. over 15 years, discovering that their...
Majority Favors Death Penalty Despite Doubts

Majority Favors Death Penalty Despite Doubts

A majority (60%) of U.S. adults support the death penalty for people convicted of murder, according to a Pew Research Center report published June 2. This is down slightly from 2020 when 65% of all respondents favored the death penalty for murder convictions....
Record Level of US Supports Same-Sex Marriage

Record Level of US Supports Same-Sex Marriage

A record number of U.S. adults (70%) say same-sex marriage “should be recognized by the law as valid” and convey the same rights as “traditional marriages,” according to a Gallup report published June 8. This is up three points from 2020 and an increase of 43 points...
Turnout Trends Up for In-Person Religious Services

Turnout Trends Up for In-Person Religious Services

U.S. adults are attending in-person religious services in increasing numbers, according to a Gallup report published June 2. In early May, 20% of respondents said they attended services at a church, synagogue, mosque or temple during the past week. This is a...