Reposted by Data for ProgressDerek Thompson @dkthomp.bsky.social · 29/09/2026www.derekthompson.org/p/the-death-... 3253
Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 29/09/2026Read the full poll here: www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2026/9/...dataforprogress.orgAmericans’ Social Activity Has Steeply Declined in the Past 30 YearsOur survey finds significant, double-digit declines in Americans’ participation in key social activities from 1995 to 2026. 001
Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 29/09/2026In 1995, 88% of Americans said that they had entertained others in their home in the past year. In 2026, just 67% of Americans have done so — a 21-point decline. Church attendance has dropped by 20 points, and picnics and club meetings have dropped by 19 points. 121
Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 29/09/2026Our new polling finds that Americans have significantly reduced their participation in social activities over the last 30 years. There have been double-digit declines in Americans entertaining people in their homes, going to club meetings, and doing volunteer work since 1995. 273
Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 23/09/2026Unfavorable attitudes toward Flock cameras carry across party lines. After reading a brief description of Flock cameras, voters, including Republicans, have a negative view of the technology. Those views hold even after reading arguments supporting and opposing the cameras. 021
Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 23/09/2026NEW: A majority of voters now hold an unfavorable view of Flock cameras. In August, 41% of voters viewed the technology unfavorably. One month later, 52% are now unfavorable, for a -29-point margin. www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2026/9/... 181
Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 23/09/2026“Swing voters are not asking Democrats to split the difference on every issue. They want Democrats to advance tangible solutions to lower the cost of living and take on the powerful interests they believe are responsible for making their lives harder.” thehill.com/opinion/camp...thehill.comDon’t assume moderate Democrats crave centrismA voter can call themselves moderate and still want candidates who champion economic populism and challenge the political establishment. 060
Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 23/09/2026Our polling finds that among self-identified moderates, a majority say billionaires are a sign of a dysfunctional economy. And while a majority of 2026 swing voters identify as moderate, they’re more interested in raising taxes on the wealthy than conservative cultural stances. 1101
Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 23/09/2026Just because voters identify as “moderate” does not mean they are clamoring for conventional centrism. Most want candidates who will challenge billionaires and the political establishment. New op-ed from our Executive Director @rodonnell.bsky.social: thehill.com/opinion/camp...thehill.comDon’t assume moderate Democrats crave centrismA voter can call themselves moderate and still want candidates who champion economic populism and challenge the political establishment. 1122
Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 17/09/2026And among young people who doomscroll, most say they lose at least 30 minutes of sleep when they doomscroll at night. hopelab.org/stories/doom... 011
Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 17/09/2026When asked which types of content they doomscroll most, young people report consuming celebrity content, accidents or disasters, and crime or violence. hopelab.org/stories/doom... 111
Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 17/09/2026NEW: In a new survey with Hopelab, we asked young people aged 13-24 about their online habits. Nearly 3 in 4 young people say they "doomscroll" at least once a week, and 32% say they doomscroll every day or multiple times a day. hopelab.org/stories/doom... 131
Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 15/09/2026When asked which party they trust to lower gas prices, voters say they trust the Democratic Party more — although the margin is closer. www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2026/9/... 040
Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 15/09/2026NEW: With gas prices rising to more than $4.30 per gallon, we asked voters which party they blame more. By a 30-point margin, voters say the Republican Party is more responsible for rising gas prices. www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2026/9/... 3101
Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 15/09/2026Our polling last year found that only 1 in 5 voters support this move. By a 37-point margin, voters say rules to limit CO2 pollution from coal- and gas-fired power plants should be left in place. www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2025/6/... 0142
Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 11/09/2026Asked specifically about actions Trump has taken during his second term, voters rate his handling of the Epstein files as the most concerning, with 22% naming it a top offense. www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2026/9/... 262
Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 11/09/2026NEW: Neither political party is trusted to address corruption, with the Democratic Party distrusted by a -6-point margin and the Republican Party distrusted by a -12-point margin. Independents are far more skeptical of Republicans, rating Republicans -41 and Democrats -19. 272
Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 10/09/2026View the full polling with @movementvoterfund.bsky.social: movement.vote/autopsy/movement.voteBeyond the Autopsy: 8-Part Action Plan to Reform the Democratic Party | Movement Voter ProjectSee Movement Voter PAC’s 8-part action plan to reform the Democratic Party. Learn how strategic investments, anti-corruption rules, and bottom-up organizing can build a durable majority by 2028. 020
Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 10/09/2026Democratic voters in particular think the party has too much influence from billionaire donors and corporate PACs — but not working-class Americans. 140
Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 10/09/2026Structural democratic reforms are also broadly popular — with majority support for congressional term limits, bans on gerrymandering, and the abolition of the Electoral College. 130
Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 10/09/2026Our polling with @movementvoterfund.bsky.social finds that voters still do not trust the Democratic Party — but trust increases by 12 points when voters learn about support for anti-corruption and economic populist policies. 191
Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 09/09/2026We tested @sanders.senate.gov and @repcasar.bsky.social's bill to pause AI development and permanently ban the creation of AI superintelligence. It's supported by 68% of voters — including 72% of Democrats, 70% of Independents, and 63% of Republicans. www.dataforprogress.org/datasets/pol... 1233
Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 08/09/2026We tested how voters define the "working class" by asking about popular fictional characters. Voters agree most on defining Homer Simpson (+56), Fran Fine (+46), Peter Griffin (+46), and Hank Hill (+45) as working class. 4212427
Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 04/09/2026View the full poll and open-end responses here: www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2026/9/...dataforprogress.orgVoters Define 'Working Class' by Workforce Participation, Economic Situation, and Job Type — Not EducationVoters do not typically define “working class” along educational lines. 082
Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 04/09/2026And when asked about hypothetical profiles, voters do not use college degree as a main factor in determining whether someone is "working class." 3258
Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 04/09/2026In a forced-choice question, voters mostly say being "working class" is about someone's current economic situation or job type. 1306
Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 04/09/2026NEW: Academics and pollsters often use college education to define the "working class." But how do voters actually apply the term? We find that voters typically consider someone’s level of workforce participation, economic situation, and job type to define the working class. 55413
Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 03/09/2026Read the full poll here: www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2026/9/...dataforprogress.orgVoters Strongly Disapprove of Trump’s Handling of the Iran and Israel-Palestine ConflictsIn March, voters disapproved of Trump's handling of the conflict in Iran by a −11-point margin. Today, this is a −24-point margin. 060
Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 03/09/2026At the beginning of this year, voters were roughly split in their assessment of Trump’s handling of the Israel-Palestine conflict, disapproving by a −2-point margin. Today, only 33% of voters approve of Trump’s handling of this issue, while 56% disapprove — a −23-point margin. 1111
Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 03/09/2026NEW: In March, voters disapproved of Trump's handling of the conflict in Iran by a −11-point margin. Today, this has worsened to a −24-point margin. 1286
Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 27/08/2026NEW: Around two-thirds of voters have heard of Flock cameras. Overall, voters view the technology unfavorably by a -19-point margin. www.dataforprogress.org/datasets/pol... 0178
Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 26/08/2026See the full crosstabs here: www.dataforprogress.org/datasets/pol...dataforprogress.orgPolling on Success of Iran War (August 2026) 000
Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 26/08/2026NEW: In April of 2026, two months into the Iran War, 52% of voters said the U.S. was not accomplishing its goals in Iran. Today, that number has risen to 60%. 290
Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 19/08/2026NEW: Voters see most instances of politicians gaining financially from their position as corruption. This includes politicians investing in prediction markets, receiving donations from lobbyists, and receiving donations from corporations. www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2026/8/... 0166
Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 18/08/2026See the full crosstabs here: www.dataforprogress.org/datasets/pol...dataforprogress.orgPolling on Arresting Benjamin Netanyahu (August 2026) 011
Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 18/08/2026A plurality of voters (41%) think Benjamin Netanyahu is a war criminal, while 33% think he is not. 171
Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 18/08/2026NEW: Half of voters (50%) — including a majority of Independents (51%) — would approve of the U.S. fulfilling the International Criminal Court’s warrant to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu, while 35% would disapprove. 23314
Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 17/08/2026Read the full poll here: www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2026/8/...dataforprogress.orgAs Alaska’s Affordability Crisis Deepens, Peltola Leads in Senate RaceAlaska voters are worried about affording groceries, gas, utilities, and healthcare at markedly higher rates than last year. 080
Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 17/08/2026A strong majority of Alaska voters (73%), including 76% of Independents and 63% of Republicans, support pausing new data center development until the state passes a law regulating it. 171
Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 17/08/2026On various issues — from making oil and gas companies pay their fair share, to raising caregivers’ wages, to election reform, to creating a mental health curriculum in public schools — voters strongly support policies that have been opposed or vetoed by Governor Mike Dunleavy. 140
Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 17/08/2026When asked what two things they think the state should do with an additional $100 million, Alaska voters prioritize making electricity and heating more affordable (39%), the PFD (35%), and increasing funding for K-12 public education (33%). 140
Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 17/08/2026About two-thirds of Alaska voters are worried about being able to afford gas, electricity, food, and healthcare. Since last year, worry levels have risen from 54% to 67% for gasoline costs, from 57% to 67% for healthcare costs, and from 54% to 66% for utility costs. 150
Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 17/08/2026NEW ALASKA POLL: In a ranked-choice voting simulation of the U.S. Senate race, Mary Peltola leads incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan by 6 points in the final round. The survey also finds a significant increase in Alaska voters’ concerns about the cost of living over the past year. 🧵 3154
Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 13/08/2026Read the full poll here: www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2026/8/...dataforprogress.orgVoters Think Billionaires Earned Their Wealth Through Exploitation, Not Hard WorkVoters think they are more likely to become homeless than a millionaire or billionaire. 094
Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 13/08/2026More than half of voters (53%) see the existence of billionaires as a sign of a dysfunctional economy that distributes wealth to the very top instead of among the working class. 1243
Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 13/08/2026A majority of voters (51%) say billionaires got their wealth through luck and family inheritance, while 37% say their wealth was earned fairly through hard work and innovation. 1103
Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 13/08/2026NEW: A majority of voters (59%) think they are more likely to become homeless than to be a millionaire, including 71% of Democrats, 55% of Independents, and 48% of Republicans. That topline number jumps to 64% when you ask about billionaires. 33914
Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 07/08/2026When asked about the Supreme Court's decision this year to allow political parties to spend unlimited money on campaigns, 71% of voters believe it will lead to more corruption. www.dataforprogress.org/datasets/pol... 184
Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 07/08/2026NEW: By a +50-point margin, voters believe that large corporations hold too much power if they can spend millions on elections. Only 22% of voters believe that corporate spending on elections should be protected like free speech. www.dataforprogress.org/datasets/pol... 1238
Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 06/08/2026Read the full poll here: www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2026/8/...dataforprogress.orgGreen Urbanism in America: Voter Attitudes Toward Sustainable Community DevelopmentVoters say limited funding is the biggest obstacle keeping their community from investing more in environmental sustainability and green urbanism. 042