More Than Three in Four Americans Oppose Banning Books in Public Schools
Thursday, March 3, 2022Nearly two in three Americans are “very concerned” by arguments that book bans are censoring history and preventing students from succeeding.
Our research below provides messaging guidance for progressives to win key policy debates.
Nearly two in three Americans are “very concerned” by arguments that book bans are censoring history and preventing students from succeeding.
Most see indicators like the unemployment rate, the number of jobs created, and overall growth as credible indicators of a recovering economy.
While mask mandates remain broadly supported, there is more support when cases are higher and support for lifting them when cases are lower.
Rising costs and circumstantial factors like the pandemic are seen as the best reasons to cancel at least some student loan debt.
Additionally, support for President Biden’s economic agenda continues to earn support from nearly two in three Americans.
Nearly two in three Americans agree a good reason for Biden to nominate a Black woman to the Court is that it should “look like America.”
A majority also believe Biden is trying to do what’s best for the country – even as his overall approval rating remains net negative.
Black Americans give Harris an “incomplete” grade and want to see more from her, and want teaching of Black history in classrooms normalized.
These focus groups revealed a desire for President Biden to be out there more and being active, particularly on canceling student loan debt.
Nearly two in five independents support eliminating the filibuster (38%), while 31% say they are not sure.
Americans increasingly trust Biden and Democrats on handling inflation and rising costs after reading proposals in Biden’s economic plan.
More than two thirds of Americans support President Biden’s plans to distribute testing and masks to American households.
Majorities are more likely to support eliminating the filibuster if it stands in the way of passing voting rights or a new economic plan.
By 20 points, the public agrees managing the pandemic through masks/tests/vaccines is key to prevent too many workers from getting sick.
Rising costs remain a top concern for Americans and pessimism about the economy remains very high, but intensity of concern is declining.