Social & Policy IssuesWASHINGTON, D.C. -- Fifty-six percent of White adults and 19% of Black adults say they have "a great deal" or "quite a lot" of confidence in the police. This 37-percentage-point racial gap is the largest found for any of 16 major U.S. institutions rated in Gallup's annual Confidence in Institutions poll.Black and White respondents' ratings of the presidency display nearly as large a gap: 47% of White Americans versus 13% of Black Americans express confidence in the institution with Republican President Donald Trump in office.By contrast, Black and White respondents...…Social & Policy IssuesWASHINGTON, D.C. -- Fifty-six percent of White adults and 19% of Black adults say they have "a great deal" or "quite a lot" of confidence in the police. This 37-percentage-point racial gap is the largest found for any of 16 major U.S. institutions rated in Gallup's annual Confidence in Institutions poll.Black and White respondents' ratings of the presidency display nearly as large a gap: 47% of White Americans versus 13% of Black Americans express confidence in the institution with Republican President Donald Trump in office.By contrast, Black and White respondents...WW…

PoliticsWASHINGTON, D.C. -- When asked whether they want the police to spend more time, the same amount of time or less time than they currently do in their area, most Black Americans -- 61% -- want the police presence to remain the same. This is similar to the 67% of all U.S. adults preferring the status quo, including 71% of White Americans.Meanwhile, nearly equal proportions of Black Americans say they would like the police to spend more time in their area (20%) as say they'd like them to spend less time there (19%).These findings are from a June 23-July 6 Gallup Panel survey,...…PoliticsWASHINGTON, D.C. -- When asked whether they want the police to spend more time, the same amount of time or less time than they currently do in their area, most Black Americans -- 61% -- want the police presence to remain the same. This is similar to the 67% of all U.S. adults preferring the status quo, including 71% of White Americans.Meanwhile, nearly equal proportions of Black Americans say they would like the police to spend more time in their area (20%) as say they'd like them to spend less time there (19%).These findings are from a June 23-July 6 Gallup Panel survey,...WW…

PoliticsWASHINGTON, D.C. -- As Americans continued to in 2019, the ideological balance of the country remained center-right, with 37% of Americans, on average, identifying as conservative during the year, 35% as moderate and 24% as liberal.The 2019 findings are based on combined data from 21 Gallup telephone surveys conducted throughout the year, encompassing over 29,000 interviews with U.S. adults.The percentage identifying as conservative in 2019 was up two points from the 35% measured in 2018, while the percentage liberal was down two points from 26%. While these changes are...…PoliticsWASHINGTON, D.C. -- As Americans continued to in 2019, the ideological balance of the country remained center-right, with 37% of Americans, on average, identifying as conservative during the year, 35% as moderate and 24% as liberal.The 2019 findings are based on combined data from 21 Gallup telephone surveys conducted throughout the year, encompassing over 29,000 interviews with U.S. adults.The percentage identifying as conservative in 2019 was up two points from the 35% measured in 2018, while the percentage liberal was down two points from 26%. While these changes are...WW…

WorldWASHINGTON, D.C. -- In the third year of Donald Trump's presidency, shows that despite marginal gains, the image of U.S. leadership started the new decade in a weaker position globally than at most points under the past two presidents.After tumbling to during the first year of Trump's presidency, the image of U.S. leadership was not much better in the third year of his term. The median global approval rating for U.S. leadership across 135 countries and areas edged up to 33% in 2019. This rating is slightly higher than the previous low under Trump, but it is still one percentage point...…WorldWASHINGTON, D.C. -- In the third year of Donald Trump's presidency, shows that despite marginal gains, the image of U.S. leadership started the new decade in a weaker position globally than at most points under the past two presidents.After tumbling to during the first year of Trump's presidency, the image of U.S. leadership was not much better in the third year of his term. The median global approval rating for U.S. leadership across 135 countries and areas edged up to 33% in 2019. This rating is slightly higher than the previous low under Trump, but it is still one percentage point...WW…

PoliticsWASHINGTON, D.C. -- Americans' ideological bent has shifted in the first half of 2020 with fewer people self-identifying as politically conservative in May and June than at the start of the year. There has been a corresponding increase in self-described liberals while the percentage moderate has been fairly steady.In January and February, an average of 40% of Americans identified as politically conservative. This was up from and was tied for the highest rate of conservatism Gallup had recorded in the past six years. This coincided with President Donald Trump being acquitted of...…PoliticsWASHINGTON, D.C. -- Americans' ideological bent has shifted in the first half of 2020 with fewer people self-identifying as politically conservative in May and June than at the start of the year. There has been a corresponding increase in self-described liberals while the percentage moderate has been fairly steady.In January and February, an average of 40% of Americans identified as politically conservative. This was up from and was tied for the highest rate of conservatism Gallup had recorded in the past six years. This coincided with President Donald Trump being acquitted of...WW…

PoliticsWASHINGTON, D.C. -- About two in three Americans (65%) support the nationwide protests about racial injustice that followed the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police in late May. Half say they feel "very" (23%) or "somewhat connected" (27%) to the protests' cause. Black Americans, young adults and Democrats are among the most likely groups to support and feel connected to the protests.The latest results are based on a June 23-July 6 survey conducted by web using the Gallup Panel, a probability-based panel of U.S. adults, in English. Learn more about the findings...…PoliticsWASHINGTON, D.C. -- About two in three Americans (65%) support the nationwide protests about racial injustice that followed the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police in late May. Half say they feel "very" (23%) or "somewhat connected" (27%) to the protests' cause. Black Americans, young adults and Democrats are among the most likely groups to support and feel connected to the protests.The latest results are based on a June 23-July 6 survey conducted by web using the Gallup Panel, a probability-based panel of U.S. adults, in English. Learn more about the findings...WW…

PoliticsWASHINGTON, D.C. -- A record-low 54% of Americans consider the death penalty to be morally acceptable, marking a six-percentage-point decrease since last year. This finding, from Gallup's May 1-13 Values and Beliefs poll, is in line with that showed decreased public support for the death penalty and a record-high preference for life imprisonment over the death penalty as a better punishment for murder.Gallup has measured Americans' beliefs about the moral acceptability of the death penalty and numerous other social issues each May since 2001.This year, 40% of U.S. adults think the...…PoliticsWASHINGTON, D.C. -- A record-low 54% of Americans consider the death penalty to be morally acceptable, marking a six-percentage-point decrease since last year. This finding, from Gallup's May 1-13 Values and Beliefs poll, is in line with that showed decreased public support for the death penalty and a record-high preference for life imprisonment over the death penalty as a better punishment for murder.Gallup has measured Americans' beliefs about the moral acceptability of the death penalty and numerous other social issues each May since 2001.This year, 40% of U.S. adults think the...WW…

PoliticsWASHINGTON, D.C. -- Thirty-four percent of Americans, up from 27% a year ago, would prefer to see immigration to the U.S. increased. This is the highest support for expanding immigration Gallup has found in its trend since 1965. Meanwhile, the percentage favoring decreased immigration has fallen to a new low of 28%, while 36% think it should stay at the present level.This marks the first time in Gallup's trend that the percentage wanting increased immigration has exceeded the percentage who want decreased immigration.These results are from a Gallup poll conducted May 28-June 4 and...…PoliticsWASHINGTON, D.C. -- Thirty-four percent of Americans, up from 27% a year ago, would prefer to see immigration to the U.S. increased. This is the highest support for expanding immigration Gallup has found in its trend since 1965. Meanwhile, the percentage favoring decreased immigration has fallen to a new low of 28%, while 36% think it should stay at the present level.This marks the first time in Gallup's trend that the percentage wanting increased immigration has exceeded the percentage who want decreased immigration.These results are from a Gallup poll conducted May 28-June 4 and...WW…

Gallup PodcastAndre M. Perry, fellow in the Metropolitan Policy Program at Brookings and author of Know Your Price: Valuing Black Lives and Property in America's Black Cities, joins the podcast to talk about the stories of Black Americans -- including his own -- that are hidden in larger data and research on structural racism. What is the "Black tax"? And how have policies and research fallen short from "White centering"?Access all Gallup Podcast content through iTunes, Google Play, Tune In, and Stitcher.Jun 12, 2020Jun 11, 2020Jun 16, 2020Among fragile community residents, 43% say they...…Gallup PodcastAndre M. Perry, fellow in the Metropolitan Policy Program at Brookings and author of Know Your Price: Valuing Black Lives and Property in America's Black Cities, joins the podcast to talk about the stories of Black Americans -- including his own -- that are hidden in larger data and research on structural racism. What is the "Black tax"? And how have policies and research fallen short from "White centering"?Access all Gallup Podcast content through iTunes, Google Play, Tune In, and Stitcher.Jun 12, 2020Jun 11, 2020Jun 16, 2020Among fragile community residents, 43% say they...WW…

PoliticsWASHINGTON, D.C. -- The coronavirus' toll on the lives of people around the world continues to grow, with over 18 million confirmed cases and more than 700,000 deaths, including upwards of 150,000 of those in the United States. Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, recently testified before Congress that he continues to be confident that a coronavirus vaccine will be ready by early 2021. With more indications that a vaccine could be close, the next question for health professionals, policymakers and political leaders will be...…PoliticsWASHINGTON, D.C. -- The coronavirus' toll on the lives of people around the world continues to grow, with over 18 million confirmed cases and more than 700,000 deaths, including upwards of 150,000 of those in the United States. Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, recently testified before Congress that he continues to be confident that a coronavirus vaccine will be ready by early 2021. With more indications that a vaccine could be close, the next question for health professionals, policymakers and political leaders will be...WW…