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Derek Thompson @dkthomp.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 29/09/2026

Our 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.

Chart from Data for Progress showing changes in Americans' social activity from 1995 to 2026. The chart compares data from 1995 from the DDB Needham Life Style Surveys and a 2026 survey from Data for Progress. The polling finds major declines in Americans' participation in social activities. For example, the percentage of Americans saying they have "entertained people in my home" in the past year has declined from 88% to 67% from 1995 to 2026.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 23/09/2026

NEW: 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/...

Time series chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: Unfavorable Views Toward Flock Have Increased Since August.
Description: Do you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of the following people or institutions?— Flock Safety surveillance cameras

Favorable — Increased, with the highest response reported on Sep 14, 2026 (26%) and the lowest response recorded on Aug 21, 2026 (22%).
Unfavorable — Increased, with the highest response reported on Sep 20, 2026 (53%) and the lowest response recorded on Aug 21, 2026 (41%).
3 surveys of 3,583 U.S. likely voters, conducted August 21–September 20, 2026.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 23/09/2026

Just 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...

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Don’t assume moderate Democrats crave centrism

A voter can call themselves moderate and still want candidates who champion economic populism and challenge the political establishment.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 17/09/2026

NEW: 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...

Horizontal bar chart titled "Nearly 3 in 4 Young People Doomscroll Every Week." Respondents were asked how often they continue watching or scrolling negative, upsetting, or stressful content on social media long after they intended to stop. Multiple times per day: 16%. Every day: 16%. 5–6 days per week: 9%. 3–4 days per week: 14%. 1–2 days per week: 19%. Less than once per week: 14%. Never: 10%. Source: June 24–July 20, 2026 nationwide poll of 1,473 respondents ages 13 to 24, from Hopelab and Data for Progress.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 15/09/2026

NEW: 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/...

Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: Voters See Republicans as More Responsible for Rising Gas Prices.
Description: Which party do you think is most responsible for rising gas prices?
All likely voters — The Democratic Party is most responsible for rising gas prices: 31%, Don't know: 8%, The Republican Party is most responsible for rising gas prices: 61%
Democrat — The Democratic Party is most responsible for rising gas prices: 16%, Don't know: 3%, The Republican Party is most responsible for rising gas prices: 81%
Independent / Third party — The Democratic Party is most responsible for rising gas prices: 26%, Don't know: 11%, The Republican Party is most responsible for rising gas prices: 63%
Republican — The Democratic Party is most responsible for rising gas prices: 52%, Don't know: 12%, The Republican Party is most responsible for rising gas prices: 36%

September 11–14, 2026 survey of 1,214 U.S. likely voters.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 15/09/2026

Our 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/...

Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: A Strong Majority of Voters Oppose EPA Power Plant Pollution Deregulation.
Description: For each of the following current regulations from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, please say whether you think it should be repealed or kept in place:
Rules to limit mercury pollution from coal-fired power plants — This should be kept in place: 62%, Don't know: 18%, This should be repealed: 19%
Rules to reduce carbon dioxide pollution from coal and gas-fired power plants — This should be kept in place: 59%, Don't know: 19%, This should be repealed: 22%

June 13–14, 2025 survey of 1,141 U.S. likely voters.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 11/09/2026

NEW: 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.

Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: Voters Do Not Trust Political Actors to Address Corruption.
Description: How much do you trust each of the following to address corruption?
The Supreme Court — Trust: 46%, Do not trust: 47%
The Democratic Party — Trust: 44%, Do not trust: 50%
The Republican Party — Trust: 42%, Do not trust: 54%
Donald Trump — Trust: 40%, Do not trust: 56%

August 28–31, 2026 survey of 1,167 U.S. likely voters.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 10/09/2026

Our 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.

Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: Voters Trust the Democratic Party More After Hearing It Supports Anti-Corruption and Economic Populist Policies.
Description: Original ask: How much do you trust the Democratic Party? Informed ask: Recently, the Democratic Party endorsed several policies aimed at tackling corruption and unrigging the system for working people, including:Banning congressional stock tradingCapping spending from corporate PACs in electionsIncreasing taxes on large corporations and the wealthyKnowing what you do now, how much do you trust the Democratic Party?
Original ask — Trust: 45%, Do not trust: 52%
Informed ask — Trust: 56%, Do not trust: 40%

August 14–17, 2026 survey of 1,186 U.S. likely voters.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 09/09/2026

We 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...

Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: Voters Strongly Support Legislation to Regulate the Development of Artificial Intelligence.
Description: Some members of Congress have proposed a temporary pause on the development of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems until a federal regulator establishes safety standards and a review process for evaluating new AI models before release. The proposal would also permanently prohibit the development or deployment of AI systems that either exceed human intelligence or are capable of resisting or overriding human attempts to shut them down. Do you support or oppose this proposal?
All likely voters — Support: 68%, Oppose: 25%
Democrat — Support: 72%, Oppose: 21%
Independent / Third party — Support: 70%, Oppose: 21%
Republican — Support: 63%, Oppose: 31%

September 4–9, 2026 survey of 1,332 U.S. likely voters.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 08/09/2026

We 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.

Stacked bar chart from Data for Progress showing the share of likely voters who describe each fictional character as "working class" versus not working class, ordered by net margin. Homer Simpson (The Simpsons): 73% working class, 17% not, net +56. Fran Fine (The Nanny): 63%, 17%, +46. Peter Griffin (Family Guy): 61%, 15%, +46. Hank Hill (King of the Hill): 60%, 15%, +45. Phoebe Buffay (Friends): 54%, 21%, +33. Michael Scott (The Office): 43%, 23%, +20. Leslie Knope (Parks and Recreation): 36%, 17%, +19. Lorelai Gilmore (Gilmore Girls): 37%, 19%, +18. Walter White (Breaking Bad): 40%, 28%, +12. Liz Lemon (30 Rock): 26%, 22%, +4. Don Draper (Mad Men): 22%, 31%, −9. Dr. Meredith Grey (Grey's Anatomy): 31%, 46%, −15. August 21–24, 2026 survey of 1,175 U.S. likely voters.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 04/09/2026

NEW: 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.

Bar chart from Data for Progress titled "'Working Class' Has Different Definitions for Different People."

In your own words, what does being 'working class' mean to you?"

Response counts: employed/working for a living (143), low-income/paycheck to paycheck (131), blue collar/manual labor/trades (99), middle class (69), hard work (64), needs to work to survive (53), 40+ hour/full-time (49), essential workers (33), all other items (27), average Americans (26), exploitation/underpaid (22), stability/comfortable living (19), don't know (19), income below threshold (18), taxpayers (16), self-made/no assistance (16), earning through labor (14), not rich (11), non-management (11), hourly wages (10), little savings (9), multiple jobs (8), lower class (6), no college degree (5).

Based on an August 21–24, 2026 survey of 1,175 U.S. registered voters. An additional 297 responses were unintelligible or blank.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 03/09/2026

NEW: 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.

Time series chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: Voters Strongly Disapprove of Trump's Handling of the Conflict in Iran.
Description: Do you approve or disapprove of how Donald Trump is handling each of the following issues?— The conflict with Iran

Approve — Decreased, with the highest response reported on Apr 14, 2026 (42%) and the lowest response recorded on Aug 31, 2026 (34%).
Disapprove — Increased, with the highest response reported on Aug 31, 2026 (59%) and the lowest response recorded on Mar 13, 2026 (52%).
6 surveys of 6,623 U.S. likely voters, conducted March 13–August 31, 2026.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 27/08/2026

NEW: 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...

Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: Flock Cameras Are Viewed Unfavorably.
Description: Do you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of the following people or institutions?— Flock Safety surveillance cameras
All likely voters — Favorable: 22%, Unfavorable: 41%
Democrat — Favorable: 22%, Unfavorable: 40%
Independent / Third party — Favorable: 16%, Unfavorable: 44%
Republican — Favorable: 26%, Unfavorable: 39%
Under 45 — Favorable: 20%, Unfavorable: 46%
45+ — Favorable: 23%, Unfavorable: 38%

August 21–24, 2026 survey of 1,175 U.S. likely voters.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 26/08/2026

NEW: 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%.

Time series chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: Voters Increasingly Think the U.S. Is Not Accomplishing Its Goals in Iran.
Description: Do you think the U.S. is accomplishing its goals with the war in Iran?

Yes, the U.S. is accomplishing its goals in Iran — Decreased, with the highest response reported on Apr 24, 2026 (35%) and the lowest response recorded on Jul 27, 2026 (31%).
Don't know — Decreased, with the highest response reported on Jun 16, 2026 (13%) and the lowest response recorded on Aug 24, 2026 (9%).
No, the U.S. is not accomplishing its goals in Iran — Increased, with the highest response reported on Aug 24, 2026 (60%) and the lowest response recorded on Apr 24, 2026 (52%).
4 surveys of 4,490 U.S. likely voters, conducted April 24–August 24, 2026.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 19/08/2026

NEW: 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/...

Bar chart from Data for Progress titled "Voters View Most Forms of Political Profiteering as Corrupt." Respondents were asked whether various ways politicians could gain financially from their role in government are or are not corruption. Percentages saying "this is corruption": trading government favors for kickbacks (84%), receiving direct donations to personal accounts from corporations (77%), receiving direct donations to personal accounts from lobbyists (77%), getting indirect business gains from policy changes (66%), investing in prediction markets (58%), receiving direct campaign donations from lobbyists (58%), receiving direct campaign donations from corporations (52%), receiving top 1% salaries (50%), investing in the stock market (40%), and receiving direct campaign donations from everyday voters (27%). Based on an August 1–3, 2026 survey of 1,187 U.S. likely voters.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 18/08/2026

NEW: 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.

Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: By a +15-Point Margin, Voters Approve of the U.S. Arresting Netanyahu.
Description: Recently, the ICC issued an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for alleged war crimes in Gaza. Netanyahu is set to visit the U.S. in September for the United Nations General Assembly. Would you approve or disapprove of the U.S. fulfilling that warrant by arresting Benjamin Netanyahu?
All likely voters — Approve: 50%, Disapprove: 35%
Democrat — Approve: 63%, Disapprove: 21%
Independent / Third party — Approve: 51%, Disapprove: 38%
Republican — Approve: 37%, Disapprove: 49%
Under 45 — Approve: 62%, Disapprove: 20%
45+ — Approve: 44%, Disapprove: 43%

August 14–17, 2026 survey of 1,186 U.S. likely voters.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 17/08/2026

NEW 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. 🧵

Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: Peltola Leads in Final Round of Ranked Choice Election for U.S. Senator From Alaska.
Description: Ranked-choice voting simulation for U.S. Senator from Alaska after eliminating Heikes, Gerald L. (Registered Republican) and Sullivan, Daniel J. Jr.:
Peltola, Mary (Registered Democrat) — 53%
Sullivan, Dan S. (Registered Republican) Incumbent — 47%

July 28–August 4, 2026 survey of 605 Alaska likely voters.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 13/08/2026

NEW: 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.

Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: Most Voters Say They Are Closer to Becoming Homeless Than to Becoming a Millionaire.
Description: When it comes to life outcomes, which of the following comes closer to your view, even if neither is exactly right?
Response Options:
A) I am more likely to become homeless than I am to become a millionaire.
B) Don't know
C) I am more likely to become a millionaire than to become homeless.
All likely voters — 59% chose A, 8% chose B, 33% chose C
Democrat — 71% chose A, 4% chose B, 25% chose C
Independent / Third party — 55% chose A, 13% chose B, 32% chose C
Republican — 48% chose A, 9% chose B, 43% chose C

August 1-3, 2026 survey of 589 U.S. likely voters (Split A).

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 07/08/2026

NEW: 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...

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 06/08/2026

NEW: To mitigate the negative impacts of climate change, policymakers are increasingly exploring investments in “green urbanism.” We find that voters support many of these policies, including pedestrian-friendly streets, expanded bus services, & improved cycling infrastructure.

Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: A Majority of Voters Support Community Planning and Transit Policies.
Description: Below are some community planning and transit policies that local governments are considering implementing. Please indicate whether you support or oppose each of the following policies:
Expanding sidewalk coverage and creating more pedestrian-friendly streets — Support: 79%, Oppose: 12%
Expanding bus services and providing discounted fares — Support: 77%, Oppose: 12%
Updating zoning rules to encourage walkable, mixed-use neighborhoods — Support: 75%, Oppose: 12%
Investing in safer bike lanes and expanded cycling infrastructure — Support: 75%, Oppose: 14%

July 24–27, 2026 survey of 1,058 U.S. likely voters.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 03/08/2026

Ahead of tomorrow's primary election in Michigan, our poll with @leadlocally.bsky.social finds Yousef Rabhi leading incumbent Christopher Taylor in Ann Arbor's Democratic mayoral primary, 51%-38%. www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2026/7/...

Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: Rabhi Leads Taylor in the Ann Arbor Democratic Mayoral Primary Election.
Description: If the August Democratic primary election for the Mayor of Ann Arbor was held tomorrow, and these were the candidates, who would you vote for?
Yousef Rabhi — 51%
Don't know — 11%
Christopher Taylor — 38%

July 17-20, 2026 survey of 330 likely Ann Arbor, MI Democratic primary voters.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 28/07/2026

NEW: Do Democrats funded by AIPAC pay an electoral penalty in a general election? We find that a Democrat funded by AIPAC performs significantly worse against a Republican than a Democrat who “rejects all outside financial support from industry groups and PACs.”

"In a Matchup Against a Republican, a Democrat Funded by AIPAC Underperforms a Democrat Who Rejects Outside PAC Money."

In this experiment, respondents were shown hypothetical general election matchups between a Republican and a Democratic candidate, both with a randomized source of outside funding. The chart shows how each funding source affects a Democratic candidate's average performance relative to a Democratic candidate who "rejects all financial support from outside industry groups and PACs."

Planned Parenthood funding is associated with a +1.8pp effect. Nurses unions: -0.8pp. Police unions: -2.0pp. Real estate development industry: -2.7pp. Oil and gas industry: -3.1pp. National Rifle Association (NRA): -4.2pp. Pharmaceutical industry: -4.9pp. Cryptocurrency industry: -4.9pp. Artificial Intelligence industry: -5.3pp. American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC): -6.2pp.

July 17–19, 2026 survey of 1,207 U.S. likely voters. From Data for Progress.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 27/07/2026

As the U.S. enters its sixth month of the Iran War, new Data for Progress polling finds that a majority of voters — including 67% of Independents — think the U.S. is not accomplishing its goals in Iran.

Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: Voters Think the U.S. Is Not Accomplishing Its Goals in Iran.
Description: Do you think the U.S. is accomplishing its goals with the war in Iran?
All likely voters — Yes, the U.S. is accomplishing its goals in Iran: 31%, Don't know: 10%, No, the U.S. is not accomplishing its goals in Iran: 59%
Democrat — Yes, the U.S. is accomplishing its goals in Iran: 13%, Don't know: 9%, No, the U.S. is not accomplishing its goals in Iran: 78%
Independent / Third party — Yes, the U.S. is accomplishing its goals in Iran: 17%, Don't know: 16%, No, the U.S. is not accomplishing its goals in Iran: 67%
Republican — Yes, the U.S. is accomplishing its goals in Iran: 55%, Don't know: 9%, No, the U.S. is not accomplishing its goals in Iran: 36%

July 24–27, 2026 survey of 1,058 U.S. likely voters.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 23/07/2026

NEW: After reading information about the ICE shooting of Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero in Houston, a majority of voters say they trust the civilian witnesses more than ICE officers to provide accurate information about the event.

Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: Voters Trust Witnesses More Than ICE Agents in Houston Shooting Case.
Description: On July 7, a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Houston, Texas, shot and killed a man named Lorenzo Salgado Araujo. ICE argues that Salgado Araujo attempted to use his vehicle as a weapon by charging at ICE officers, and they needed to respond with deadly force. The three witnesses who were in the van with Salgado Araujo dispute this account. They state that no officer was in front of the vehicle and Salgado Araujo did not charge at the officers. Who do you trust more to provide an accurate account of what happened?
All likely voters — The witnesses in the van: 54%, Don't know: 11%, ICE officers: 36%
Read the full poll at: https://www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2026/7/23/voters-have-low-trust-in-ice-trust-civilian-witnesses-more-in-houston-shooting

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 21/07/2026

NEW: Voters support placing a tax on AI companies to fund various proposals, including a new jobs training program for displaced workers (74%), a new jobs creation program (74%), expanded unemployment insurance (70%), and Universal Basic Income (59%).

Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: Voters Strongly Support Policies to Assist Workers Displaced by AI.
Description: In the coming years, experts predict that artificial intelligence (AI) will replace human workers in some jobs. To address this, would you support or oppose placing a tax on the profit of AI companies in order to fund each of the following policies?
Creating a new jobs training program for workers displaced by AI — Support: 74%, Oppose: 17%
Creating a new public sector jobs program that would employ Americans in various roles, such as building infrastructure — Support: 73%, Oppose: 15%
Providing expanded unemployment insurance benefits for workers displaced by AI — Support: 70%, Oppose: 18%
Creating a Universal Basic Income program, which would provide a monthly stimulus check to every American — Support: 59%, Oppose: 28%

June 12–16, 2026 survey of 1,090 U.S. likely voters.

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Protect Borrowers @protectborrowers.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

We released a new @dataforprogress.org poll on Buy Now, Pay Later loans: 📊 Nearly 4 in 10 respondents (& nearly 6 in 10 under age 45) have used BNPL 📊 Many used their loans for essentials like groceries (46%) Voters across party lines support regulating the BNPL industry. Poll👇

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Center for Climate Integrity @climateintegrity.org · 20/07/2026

A new poll from @dataforprogress.org and CCI finds that while natural gas greenwashing efforts have been noticeably effective, voters strongly support accountability for natural gas suppliers once they learn about the industry’s history of deception.

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Natural Gas Accountability Receives Strong National Support

Voters across party lines support accountability for natural gas companies that intentionally mislead the public about the harms of natural gas.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 20/07/2026

Last week, more than 100 House Democrats voted to end U.S. military aid to Israel. We find that a strong majority of Democrats support this move, as well as majorities of voters overall, Independents, and Republicans. www.dataforprogress.org/datasets/pol...

Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: Voters Support Ending U.S. Military Aid to Israel.
Description: The U.S. currently provides Israel with $3.3 billion in military aid per year. Would you support or oppose ending this U.S. military aid to Israel?
All likely voters — Support: 58%, Oppose: 36%
Democrat — Support: 63%, Oppose: 30%
Independent / Third party — Support: 59%, Oppose: 35%
Republican — Support: 52%, Oppose: 42%

July 17–19, 2026 survey of 1,207 U.S. likely voters.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 17/07/2026

NEW DFP Insights from @rodonnell.bsky.social: Unity and enthusiasm in 2026 and 2028 require the Dem establishment to accept primary wins by DSA-aligned candidates, not treat them as problems to manage. Rejecting the DSA would be yet another sign the status quo is misaligned with Dem voters.

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Protect Borrowers @protectborrowers.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

We also released a poll w/ @dataforprogress.org showing nearly 4 in 10 respondents (nearly 6 in 10 respondents under 45) report using BNPL. A supermajority of voters support govt action to rein in the BNPL industry.

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Poll: 4 in 10 Voters Use BNPL, Including on Essentials Like Groceries and Housing - Protect Borrowers

4 in 10 voters use BNPL, including on essentials like groceries and housing.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 09/07/2026

NEW: Our first report on the swing voters of the 2026 midterms finds that when they are asked which policies would make them definitely vote for a Democrat, the most selected option is “raise taxes on the wealthy,” followed by “create a Medicare for All health care system.”

Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: Swing Voters Say Raising Taxes on the Wealthy Would Move Their Vote to Democrats.
Description: Which of these policies would make you definitely vote for a Democratic candidate in an upcoming election? Please select up to three options.
Raise taxes on the wealthy — 28%
Create a Medicare for All health care system — 24%
Ban artificial intelligence from setting prices or wages based on personal data — 21%
Restrict private utility companies from passing unreasonable costs on to customers — 20%
Raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour — 19%
Stop providing military aid and weapons to Israel — 17%
Increase border security — 17%
Nothing would make me definitely vote for a Democratic candidate — 16%
Invest in building new affordable housing — 13%
Increase oil and gas drilling — 12%
Ban transgender women from playing women's sports — 12%
Increase protections for abortion — 10%

May 15–June 21, 2026 surveys with 447 respondent interviews of U.S. swing voters.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 02/07/2026

NEW: Americans are pessimistic about the future. But which actors do they think are having the worst impact on the economy/society? Voters find the most harmful actors to be: 1) Billionaires 2) Corporate landlords 3) Sports gambling 4) Artificial intelligence 5) Cryptocurrency

Scatter plot titled "Billionaires and Corporate Landlords Are Seen as Most Harmful to Society and Economy." X-axis shows economic impact (3.0-5.5), y-axis shows societal impact (3.0-5.5), on a 1-7 scale where 4 is neutral. 40 numbered dots, colored dark red-brown (negative) to green (positive), follow a diagonal line showing economic and societal ratings are closely correlated. Most negative, in a shaded pink zone below 4 on both axes: Billionaires and Corporate landlords (~3.15-3.2), followed by Sports gambling, AI companies, Cryptocurrency, Payday loan companies, both major political parties, Social media companies, For-profit universities, and Cable news networks. Most positive, in a shaded green zone: Libraries and Small businesses (~5.0-5.3), followed by Hospitals, Charitable organizations, Small regional banks, and Churches. Most of the 40 actors fall between 4.0-5.0 on both axes. A numbered legend of all 40 actors accompanies the chart.

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Matthew Cortland (they) @matthewcort.land · 02/07/2026

🧪 New from @dataforprogress.org: Federal research grants are awarded on scientific merit judged by panels of scientists and outside experts. Trump has moved to change that. Voters don't approve. www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2026/7/...

Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: Voters Want Scientists, Not the President's Team, Deciding Which Research Gets Funded.
Description: When it comes to deciding which proposals for scientific research get federal funding, which of the following comes closer to your view, even if neither is exactly right?
Response Options:
A) Decisions should be made by panels of scientists and experts based on scientific merit — research funding is too important to leave to political considerations.
B) Don't know
C) Decisions should be made by the president's team — elected leaders should direct how taxpayer money is spent on research.
All likely voters — 70% chose A, 8% chose B, 22% chose C
Democrat — 83% chose A, 5% chose B, 11% chose C
Independent / Third party — 78% chose A, 10% chose B, 12% chose C
Republican — 52% chose A, 9% chose B, 39% chose C

June 26–28, 2026 survey of 1,182 U.S. likely voters.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 02/07/2026

NEW: Under proposed White House rules, the federal government could limit federal grants to research that "advances the President's policy priorities." We find 60% of voters oppose this proposal, while just 34% support it. www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2026/7/...

Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: After Hearing From Both Sides, Voters Oppose the Proposed Research Grant Rules.
Description: Under current rules, grants for scientific research are decided by scientists and experts in the field. The White House has proposed new rules that would require all research paid for by the federal government to match the White House's priorities. Under this proposal, White House officials would have final approval over all grant funding, and scientists' recommendations could be overruled. Supporters say taxpayer-funded research should reflect the priorities of elected leaders, not just the judgment of scientists. Opponents say letting political officials overrule scientists would hurt the quality of American scientific research. Knowing what you know now, do you support or oppose these proposed rules?
All likely voters — Support: 33%, Oppose: 60%
Democrat — Support: 15%, Oppose: 80%
Independent / Third party — Support: 26%, Oppose: 66%
Republican — Support: 56%, Oppose: 36%

June 26–28, 2026 survey of 1,182 U.S. likely voters.

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Groundwork Collaborative @groundwork.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

🚨 It's been 1 year of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, & families across the country are still grappling with a cost of living crisis exacerbated by Trump's economic agenda. We conducted new polling w/ @dataforprogress.org on how Americans are feeling. Here's what we found 👇

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 23/06/2026

NEW: A majority of voters across party lines support a data center moratorium. Sixty-seven percent of Democrats, 66% of Independents, and 58% of Republicans support pausing the construction of new AI data centers for at least one year.

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Title: Voters Support a Data Center Moratorium.
Description: Some lawmakers have proposed pausing the construction of new artificial intelligence (AI) data centers for at least one year. Do you support or oppose this proposal?
Response Options:
A) I support this proposal. The U.S. should pause the construction of new AI data centers for at least one year.
B) Don't know
C) I oppose this proposal. The U.S. should continue constructing new AI data centers.
All likely voters — 63% chose A, 11% chose B, 26% chose C
Democrat — 67% chose A, 10% chose B, 23% chose C
Independent / Third party — 66% chose A, 11% chose B, 24% chose C
Republican — 58% chose A, 11% chose B, 31% chose C

June 12–16, 2026 survey of 1,090 U.S. likely voters.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 23/06/2026

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 22/06/2026

NEW POLL: By a +19-point margin, voters say they would prefer a candidate who vocally supports LGBTQ+ rights (51%) over a candidate who vocally opposes LGBTQ+ rights (32%). www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2026/6/...

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Title: A Majority of Voters Prefer a Candidate Who Is Vocally Supportive of LGBTQ+ Rights Over One Who Is Vocally Opposed.
Description: Which one of the following candidates are you most likely to vote for?
All likely voters — A candidate who vocally supports LGBTQ+ rights: 51%, Don't know: 16%, A candidate who vocally opposes LGBTQ+ rights: 32%
Democrat — A candidate who vocally supports LGBTQ+ rights: 76%, Don't know: 14%, A candidate who vocally opposes LGBTQ+ rights: 10%
Independent / Third party — A candidate who vocally supports LGBTQ+ rights: 54%, Don't know: 24%, A candidate who vocally opposes LGBTQ+ rights: 22%
Republican — A candidate who vocally supports LGBTQ+ rights: 25%, Don't know: 14%, A candidate who vocally opposes LGBTQ+ rights: 61%

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The Advocate @advocate.com · 22/06/2026

Only 1 percent of likely voters name LGBTQ+ issues as their top concern, but most still prefer candidates who support LGBTQ+ rights over those who oppose them, a new Data for Progress poll finds.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 18/06/2026

NEW: As Americans face rising oil costs, Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner has released an energy plan aiming to “End Big Oil Price Gouging.” We find voters support key elements of the plan, including an oil windfall tax to freeze or lower electricity rates.

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Title: Voters Support a Windfall Tax on Oil Companies to Fund an Electricity Rate Freeze.
Description: Would you support or oppose requiring large oil companies to pay a 50% tax on sudden and unusually high profits, such as during the U.S.-Iran war, and using this money to freeze or lower electricity rates for American consumers?
All likely voters — Support: 69%, Oppose: 22%
Democrat — Support: 77%, Oppose: 16%
Independent / Third party — Support: 71%, Oppose: 19%
Republican — Support: 59%, Oppose: 31%

June 5–7, 2026 survey of 1,196 U.S. likely voters.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 17/06/2026

NEW: While a 79% of employed voters feel fulfilled at work, only 48% agree that hard work at their job will lead to financial success. www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2026/6/...

Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: Over Half of Voters Report Hard Work Doesn't Lead to Future Financial Confidence.
Description: When thinking about your financial future, which of the following statements comes closest to your view, even if neither is exactly right?
Response Options:
A) If I work hard at my job, I can feel confident about my financial future
B) Don't know
C) It seems like no matter how hard I work these days, I can't feel confident about my financial future
All likely voters — 36% chose A, 9% chose B, 54% chose C
Democrat — 26% chose A, 9% chose B, 64% chose C
Independent / Third party — 34% chose A, 11% chose B, 55% chose C
Republican — 48% chose A, 9% chose B, 43% chose C
Employed part- or full-time — 48% chose A, 4% chose B, 48% chose C

May 1–4, 2026 survey of 1,159 U.S. likely voters.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 10/06/2026

NEW: As the World Cup kicks off, we find that a majority of voters (53%) believe that the U.S. has a negative reputation among citizens of other countries. And 62% say that the way citizens of other nations view the United States has worsened under President Trump.

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Title: Voters Say America's Global Reputation Has Worsened Under Trump.
Description: Do you think the way that citizens of other nations view the United States has gotten better or worse under President Trump?
All likely voters — Gotten better under President Trump: 32%, Don't know: 5%, Gotten worse under President Trump: 62%
Democrat — Gotten better under President Trump: 5%, Don't know: 3%, Gotten worse under President Trump: 92%
Independent / Third party — Gotten better under President Trump: 28%, Don't know: 6%, Gotten worse under President Trump: 66%
Republican — Gotten better under President Trump: 64%, Don't know: 8%, Gotten worse under President Trump: 28%

June 5–7, 2026 survey of 1,196 U.S. likely voters.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 10/06/2026

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 08/06/2026

NEW POLL with @imeupolicy.bsky.social: Sixty-one percent of New York voters, including 76% of NY Democrats, support blocking weapons transfers to Israel. The polling comes after NY Senators Schumer and Gillibrand voted against blocking weapons transfers to Israel in April.

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Title: 6 in 10 NY Voters Support Blocking Weapons Transfers to Israel.
Description: In January, the Trump administration announced the delivery of over 20,000 bombs to Israel. This includes bombs Israel has used in military operations in Gaza, Iran, and Lebanon. The U.S. Senate recently held a vote on whether to stop the transfer of these bombs to Israel. Would you approve or disapprove of the U.S. Senate voting to stop the transfer of these bombs to Israel?
All likely NY voters — Approve: 61%, Disapprove: 34%
Democrat — Approve: 76%, Disapprove: 20%
Independent / Third party — Approve: 57%, Disapprove: 34%
Republican — Approve: 41%, Disapprove: 54%

May 20–26, 2026 survey of 719 NY likely voters.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 03/06/2026

NEW: As #SCOTUS prepares to release its remaining opinions, voters oppose the Republican position in three cases. On birthright citizenship, a majority of voters (55%) think the U.S. should grant citizenship to all children, regardless of their parents' citizenship status.

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Title: Voters Support Birthright Citizenship.
Description: Which of the following comes closest to your view?
Response Options:
A) The U.S. should grant automatic citizenship to all children born in the country, regardless of their parents' citizenship status.
B) Don't know
C) The U.S. should restrict citizenship at birth to children whose parents are U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
All likely voters — 55% chose A, 5% chose B, 40% chose C
Democrat — 78% chose A, 5% chose B, 16% chose C
Independent / Third party — 54% chose A, 8% chose B, 38% chose C
Republican — 33% chose A, 3% chose B, 63% chose C

May 29–31, 2026 survey of 1,163 U.S. likely voters.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 28/05/2026

NEW: Voters overwhelmingly support barring government officials from issuing, endorsing, or profiting from cryptocurrencies while in office. This support is bipartisan, with more than 3 in 4 voters in support across party lines. www.dataforprogress.org/datasets/pol...

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Title: More Than 3 in 4 Voters Across Party Lines Think Ethics Provisions Should Be Included in the CLARITY Act Regulating Crypto.
Description: Lawmakers in Congress are considering a new law called the Clarity Act, which would create a regulatory framework for digital assets, including cryptocurrency. They are debating whether to include provisions in the bill that would prevent government officials and their families from issuing, endorsing, or profiting from digital assets while in office. Should Congress include provisions in the Clarity Act that would limit government officials and their families from issuing, endorsing, or profiting from digital assets while in office?
All likely voters — Yes: 78%, Don't know: 9%, No: 13%
Democrat — Yes: 78%, Don't know: 8%, No: 14%
Independent / Third party — Yes: 80%, Don't know: 10%, No: 10%
Republican — Yes: 77%, Don't know: 9%, No: 14%

May 22–24, 2026 survey of 1,203 U.S. likely voters.

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Groundwork Collaborative @groundwork.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

NEW polling from us & @dataforprogress.org: → 76% of Americans say using personal data to charge different prices is unfair → 80% say every customer should pay the same price for the same item → 76% support an outright ban on surveillance pricing 🔗: groundworkcollaborative.org/news/strong-...

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Center for Climate Integrity @climateintegrity.org · 27/05/2026

NEW: @dataforprogress.org finds voters overwhelmingly oppose giving oil and gas corporations immunity from climate lawsuits. 73% of Democrats, 71% of Independents, and 53% of Republicans agree that Big Oil should not be above the law.

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