Majority of Americans favor forgiving medical debt, AP-NORC poll finds
NEW YORK (AP) — Janille Williams wants to buy a house someday — but first, he has to pay down tens of thousands of dollars in medical debt.
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Americans are split on Biden’s student loan work, even those with debt, an AP-NORC poll finds
WASHINGTON (AP) — As he campaigns for reelection, President Joe Biden frequently touts his work on student debt, pointing to the millions of people who received cancellation under his watch. Yet relatively few Americans say they’re fans of his work on the issue, even among those who have student loans.
Why Robert F. Kennedy’s Jr.'s current presidential polling numbers might not hold up into November
WASHINGTON (AP) — Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has reached 15% or more in three approved national polls. One more, and he will have met one of CNN’s benchmarks to qualify for the debate June 27 with Democratic President Joe Biden and presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump.
Many Americans still shying away from EVs despite Biden push, AP-NORC/EPIC poll finds
WASHINGTON (AP) — Many Americans still aren’t sold on going electric for their next car purchase. High prices and a lack of easy-to-find charging stations are major sticking points, a new poll shows.
Most AAPI adults think the history of racism should be taught in schools, an AP-NORC poll finds
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. schools should teach about issues related to race, most Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders believe. They also oppose efforts to restrict what subjects can be discussed in the classroom, according to a new poll.
Climate change concerns grow, but few think Biden’s climate law will help, AP-NORC poll finds
Like many Americans, Ron Theusch is getting more worried about climate change.
Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders in the US more likely to believe in climate change: AP-NORC poll
Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders in the United States are more likely than the overall adult population to believe in human-caused climate change, according to a new poll. It also suggests that partisanship may not have as much of an impact on this group’s environmental views, compared to Americans overall.