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Most Russians get their news from government-controlled television. But those who look to Telegram, an online platform, are more likely to have views that break from the official position.
Americans have long said they generally support abortion rights, but understanding specific breakdowns of opinion across demographics, and the history of abortion beliefs, is also important.
The nature of elected office combines with the lasting priorities of public opinion to put gun control on the back burner, even in times when it does get massive public attention.
Vladimir Putin’s popularity could come crumbling down if anti-war sentiment in Russia continues to grow.
A new national survey shows the majority of Australians want the day left as it is. But it also suggests a groundswell for change is in the works.
There has been a clear trend since the 1980s towards more favourable public attitudes on Indigenous issues. The reason? A better-educated citizenry.
A set of studies found people prefer incentives to disincentives, especially for individuals but also for businesses. They have views on clean energy and efficiency, too.
Disinformation is being privatized around the world. This new industry is built on a dangerous combination of cheap labor, high-tech algorithms and emotional national narratives.
New research shows gambling participation in Australia is dropping.
Indonesian public support for the death penalty declines when they learn more about its scope and administration.
Pew asked people in 17 countries how they felt about climate change. The survey found some optimism but also deep ideological divides, particularly in the United States.
Profit-friendly data privacy laws in the U.S. are out of step with public sentiment and hinder uses the public supports, from reducing opioid overdose deaths to curbing the COVID-19 pandemic.
Most Americans support clean energy in principle, but what will they do when wind turbines or high-voltage transmission lines come to town?
According to a new poll, people across political and demographic lines think the private space race is good for the future but still just an ego trip for the billionaires involved.
Multiple factors determined whether or not individual Americans adopted COVID-19 safety measures, according to statistical analysis of public opinion data.
A new survey of Taiwanese and Australian citizens has revealed some surprising results about their views on security and China.
Presidents form commissions to study controversial problems and recommend solutions. President Biden created one while under pressure to pack the Supreme Court. Will a commission help him politically?
French policymakers understand that sharing the burdens of military operations with global partners can help boost flagging support at home.
How does pretrial publicity affect jury verdicts? What kind of verdicts are made when the jury is racially diverse? An expert on juries answers questions raised in the wake of the Chauvin verdicts.
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Owen L. Coon Endowed Professor of Policy Analysis and Communication, Northwestern University
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Professor of Public Policy and Director of the Policy Institute, King's College London
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Associate Professor of Communication (Clinical) and Co-Director of Eurasian Security and Governance Program, The Ohio State University
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Lynton K. Caldwell Professor, Indiana University
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Professor of Human Factors, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
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Assistant Professor of Graduate Studies, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
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Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College
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Assistant Professor of Communication Science, Indiana University
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Professor of Politics, Queen Mary University of London
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Associate Professor of Political Science, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
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Associate Research Scientist, Michigan State University
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Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice, City University of New York
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Professor of Political Science, Boise State University
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Ellis N. Brandt Professor of Public Relations, Michigan State University
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Professor of Political Science, Kansas State University
