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Urban, Suburban, and Rural Americans Agree on Key Issues Ahead of 2020 Election

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Running Numbers by Brendan Helm

Data from the 2019 Chicago Council Survey revealed that certain issues which once divided those living in cities, suburbs, or the country have become sources of agreement

Voters in Des Moines precincts 44, 58 and 59 cast their ballots at Callanan Middle School.
Phil Roeder
Public Opinion

Global Public Opinion Response as COVID-19 Halts Reopening

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Running Numbers by Coauthors

The Chicago Council’s polling team examines public opinion on COVID-19 from the United States, Japan, South Korea, Canada, France, the UK, Italy, and Israel.

The microscopic view of the virus which causes Coronavirus disease.
NIAID
Global Health

What do Americans think of QAnon?

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Running Numbers by Charlie Rahr

Using social media traffic as a way to gauge interest, it is estimated that hundreds of thousands subscribe to any one of the countless theories propagated under QAnon.

A Qanon supporter marches in route to the Supreme Court during the Million Maga March protest regarding election results on November 14, 2020 in Washington D.C
REUTERS
Global Politics

COVID Puts an Even Greater Squeeze on Press Freedom

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Running Numbers by Giulia Shaughnessy

The pandemic has rendered journalism and freedom of the press even more vulnerable, especially in countries already facing difficulties.

A laptop computer with a medical mask sitting on it.
Dimitri Karastelev
Global Health

Americans Want a Nuclear-Free World

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Running Numbers by Craig Kafura

Today, most Americans don’t want a world with nuclear weapons. According to the 2020 Chicago Council Survey two-thirds of Americans (66%) believe that no country should be allowed to have nuclear weapons.

Atomic bomb dome (Genbaku Dome) in Hiroshima, Japan Public Opinion

Global Public Opinion Reactions to COVID-19's Second Wave

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Running Numbers by Coauthors

The Chicago Council Survey team provides updates on public opinion on the COVID-19 pandemic from the US, Canada, Japan, France, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

San Salvatore Hospital in Pesaro, Italy
Alberto Giuliani
Global Health

Will Canadians Tune In For Bubble Hockey?

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Running Numbers by Craig Kafura

Canada's national sport, hockey, is coming back in a bubble. Will Canadians tune in?

An ice hockey game being played in Washington state.
Jessica Wilson
Public Opinion

COVID-19 Shapes Global Public Opinion on Reopening and Reversals

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Running Numbers by Coauthors

This week, the Chicago Council Survey team updates public opinion on COVID-19 from the United States, Japan, Canada, France, Italy, the UK, Brazil, and Nigeria.

A person gets their temperature checked during the COVID-19 pandemic in Beijing
Kian Zhan
Global Health

Global Public Opinion as COVID-19 Second Wave Looms

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Running Numbers by Coauthors

This week the world passed the 11,836,900 million case mark, with over 544,231 deaths attributed to COVID-19.

A person in a face mask walks in Pont de Sully, Paris, France.
Thomas de Luze
Global Health

South Koreans Becoming More Accepting of LGBTQ Community

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Running Numbers by Karl Friedhoff

Although data shows South Koreans remain uncomfortable with homosexuality, recent trends show an increase in acceptance.

A person hold a gay pride flag against a blue sky
Brielle French
Inclusion and Equity