The Persistent—But Fading—Appeal of JFK Conspiracy Stories
Explaining two trends in public opinion
Public Opinion
Latest Poll Shows Large Majority of Americans Opposed to Action in Syria
Most do believe Assad gassed his own people
John McCain Respects "Will of the People" on Marijuana Legalization, On Syria Not So Much
Faced heavy criticism on Syria at town halls, insisted there was "passion on both sides"
Poll: Americans Among Least Concerned in the World About Climate Change
40 percent of Americans concerned, numbers like those found in China, the Czech Republic, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Pakistan
U.S. Gun Crimes Plunge in Last Twenty Years
Public perception generally disconnected from reality
Poll: 54 Percent of Americans Would Repeal Obamacare, 71 Percent Thing Regulations So Far Are "Over the Top"
Meanwhile, 85 percent of respondents in the Fox News poll support legalizing medical marijuana
Support for Gun Control Back to Pre-Newtown Levels
Emotionally-laden politics usually pretty bad
Sequester Cutting Obama Approval Ratings
44 percent trust him on the economy; 40 percent trust Republicans, the other 16 percent are presumably rational
Survey Suggests Yes, Liberals Tend to Be Hypocrites on Obama Policies
"Obama cue" affects support on issues ranging from the president's kill list to healthcare.
The Perils of Pushing Pot Prohibition
Most Americans say the feds should not interfere with marijuana legalization in Colorado and Washington.
What's an Assault Weapon?
New survey data suggest most Americans don't know which guns are covered by the ban they support.
Americans Support Food Freedom by a Wide Margin
A new poll finds Americans oppose food bans by a 5-1 margin and food taxes by a 2-1 margin. Supporters of food freedom should take note-and maybe even a victory lap.
Smoking Pot and Tying the Knot
Familiarity is breeding tolerance of marijuana and gay marriage.
Majorities Across Partisan Groups Agree: US Should Mind Its Own Business Internationally
Even conservative Republicans turn from Bush era foreign policy
