Good to Know: Public backlash
It’s important to understand the role – and risk – of backlash in today’s politics.
Americans support DEI – for now, at least
In 2023, polling consistently showed strong support for diversity, equity, and inclusion. That could change in 2024.
The ‘massacre generation’ believes government can prevent mass shootings
Our research found a sharp shift in young people’s attitudes from 2012 onward
Americans are divided over boycotting the 2022 Beijing Olympics. Here’s the data.
Many Americans later regretted the decision not to participate in the 1980 Moscow Summer Olympics
John Geddert killed himself after being charged with abuse. Gymnastics’ problems go beyond any one person.
This time, the athletes themselves are pushing for change — and that may make the difference.
Biden reverses Trump’s ‘Muslim ban.’ Americans support the decision.
In 2017, rallies and protests persuaded a big proportion of citizens that the ban was ‘un-American'
How Google is hurting local news
Our audit reveals that Google News sends readers — and advertising dollars — away from local news outlets.
How do newspapers cover racial and religious minorities? Here’s the data.
Notably, coverage of Muslims was markedly negative in 2019.