by Good Faith Media | Jul 15, 2020 | News
The well-being of U.S. children continues to improve by most measures, according to the 2020 Kids Count Data Book published June 22 by the Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF). Yet, “the nation’s racial inequities remain deep, systemic and stubbornly persistent,” the...
by Good Faith Media | Jul 14, 2020 | News
A majority of the U.S. public supports many policing reform measures, according to an Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research (AP-NORC) report published June 23. Seven out of 10 possible policing reforms polled by AP-NORC are strongly or somewhat...
by Good Faith Media | Jul 13, 2020 | News
The U.S. is divided along racial lines regarding the removal of monuments and statues linked to slavery, according to a report from You Gov / The Economist published July 6. When asked, “Should statues of Confederate generals on public property be removed?” 38% of all...
by Good Faith Media | Jul 10, 2020 | News
A statement opposing the federal government’s plan to execute four inmates was issued July 7. Signed by over 1,000 faith leaders from multiple traditions, it asks the Trump administration to halt the four federal executions scheduled for July and August. “As faith...
by Good Faith Media | Jul 8, 2020 | News
A higher percentage of the U.S. public wants to see increased immigration than those who desire to see a decrease for the first time in polling history, according to a Gallup report published July 1. Thirty-four percent of respondents say they want immigration to the...
by Good Faith Media | Jul 6, 2020 | News
The number of U.S. adults who believe capital punishment is morally acceptable is at an all-time low, according to a Gallup report published June 23. A slim majority (54%) said the death penalty was “morally acceptable.” In 2012 and 2017, the previous lows,...