With Trump Gone, So Are the Old COVID Rules By Brian C. Joondeph
What a difference an election makes, one president leaves and a new one takes over, with COVID rules changing on a dime.
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Last modified: 02/11/2021 12:02 PM
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Last modified: 02/05/2021 10:30 AM
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Americans Optimistic About COVID-19 Vaccine, But Expect Mask Mandates for Months
Most Americans believe the coronavirus vaccine will eventually contain the pandemic, but still expect to be required to wear masks in public for at least the next six months.
Last modified: 02/03/2021 10:25 AM
Politics
Majority Still Say COVID-19 Stimulus ‘Essential,’ But Most GOP Voters Disagree
Congress and President Biden are wrangling over legislation that would send Americans another round of stimulus checks, and a majority of voters say a new round of stimulus checks is necessary to help the country recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Last modified: 01/27/2021 11:56 AM
Lifestyle
60% ‘Very Concerned’ About COVID-19 Financial Impact
Despite the advent of vaccinations against COVID-19, a majority of Americans are very concerned about the financial impact of the pandemic.
Last modified: 01/04/2021 10:27 AM
Lifestyle
68% Say Second COVID-19 Stimulus ‘Essential’
While Congress continues debating whether to send Americans as much as $2,000 in a second round of coronavirus stimulus payments, voters overwhelmingly say a new round of stimulus checks is necessary to help the country recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Last modified: 12/31/2020 10:38 AM
Lifestyle
Americans Approve of Media’s COVID Coverage
Americans remain generally positive about the media’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic and don’t think the risks of the disease have been overhyped.
Last modified: 12/24/2020 11:52 AM
Lifestyle
Fewer Plan To Attend Religious Services This Christmas
Most Americans still consider Christmas one of our most important holidays, but with the COVID-19 lockdown, fewer say they plan to go to church this holiday season.
Last modified: 12/22/2020 10:54 AM
Lifestyle
Americans Question Safety, Fairness of Anti-COVID-19 Vaccine
Americans are cautious about the new anti-coronavirus vaccine and slightly more reluctant to get one. Most also aren’t convinced that the vaccine will be administered fairly.
Last modified: 12/08/2020 10:30 AM
Lifestyle
Most See Lockdown, Masks For At Least Another Six Months
Concern about the coronavirus remains high among Americans, and most suspect that we will be wearing masks and living in lockdown for at least the next six months.
Last modified: 11/18/2020 10:27 AM
Lifestyle
More Americans See Positive COVID Results But Little Change in State Restrictions
As positive COVID cases cross the 11 million mark in the United States, more Americans are now saying they or someone in their immediate family have gotten a positive test result. But even as these numbers climb, there has been little perceived change in how states are handling lockdown restrictions.
Last modified: 10/06/2020 10:15 AM
Politics
Voters Aren’t Swayed by Trump’s COVID Diagnosis
Voters strongly reject the idea of pushing back the election because of President Trump’s coronavirus diagnosis, with most saying the president’s illness will not influence their vote in any way.
Last modified: 09/25/2020 11:37 AM
Lifestyle
Most Are Sending Their Kids Back to School If They’re Open
Just over half of Americans report that schools are open for in-person teaching where they live, and most parents in these communities are sending their kids back to school despite the lingering coronavirus threat. Perhaps in part that’s because parents question whether at-home learning is working.
Last modified: 09/23/2020 10:25 AM
Politics
33% Agree Coronavirus Lockdown Is Historic Assault on Civil Liberties
Politics continues to be a major defining factor when voters are asked about America’s response to the coronavirus. One-third of voters share U.S. Attorney General William Barr’s assessment that the resulting national lockdown is an unprecedented assault on civil liberties.
Last modified: 09/03/2020 11:47 AM
Lifestyle
As Coronavirus Lingers, Most Worry More About Their Health Than Their Wallet
Despite the easing of the lockdown in many communities, concern about the coronavirus has changed little from earlier this summer. Most Americans worry more about the virus’ health impact than how it will hurt their pocketbooks.
Last modified: 09/03/2020 09:48 AM
Political Commentary
When Democrats Act Like COVID Is A Crisis, I’ll Believe It’s A Crisis By Brian C. Joondeph
Watch what people do, not what they say. Politicians who say one thing and do another are called hypocrites, but perhaps they have inside knowledge that the average person does not possess.
Last modified: 08/11/2020 10:27 AM
Lifestyle
Americans Grow More Critical of Teachers’ Unions
Most parents want their kids to go back to school in the fall, but teachers’ unions nationwide are fighting efforts to reopen. Americans, especially those with children, are now more critical of those unions and suspect that they have too much influence over local school operations.
Last modified: 08/06/2020 11:47 AM
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Americans Are Less Eager To Get Coronavirus Vaccine
Americans are closely divided over whether an anti-coronavirus vaccine is coming by the end of the year, but a sizable number are willing to be guinea pigs to get the job done. Most still say they’re likely to get the vaccine when it’s here but not as many as three months ago.
Last modified: 08/05/2020 10:38 AM
Politics
Voters Nix Election Delay But Less Supportive of Mail-In Voting
Support for mail-in voting is eroding amidst reports of problems and irregularities, but fewer voters are prepared to delay the upcoming presidential election because of the coronavirus.
Last modified: 07/27/2020 10:17 AM
Business
Most Approve of New COVID Stimulus But Worry It’s Packed With Political Pork
Most voters agree with Congress’ attempt to fashion another coronavirus stimulus package. But they worry that the plan will be loaded with unnecessary goodies because Congress is motivated primarily by political gain rather than what people really need.
Last modified: 07/23/2020 10:44 AM
Lifestyle
Most Parents Want Schools to Reopen In The Fall
As the coronavirus lockdown loosens in many states, most parents of school-age children think schools should reopen this fall and say it will be bad for students if they do not.
