Americas moral views shift sharply toward conservatism
#SocialConservatism #GallupPollNew Gallup poll shows U.S. growing more socially conservative, with record-low acceptability for birth control (83%), gambling (57%), and having a baby outside marriage (58%). Shifts driven largely by independents. read more
Support for Same-Sex Marriage Drops for First Time
#SameSexMarriage #GallupPollU.S. support for same-sex marriage fell to 65% in 2026, down from 71% in 2022-2023, driven by declining Republican acceptance. Views of Democrats and independents remain stable. This marks the first drop after decades of growth. read more
New Poll Shows US Shifting Away From Transgender Acceptance
#TransgenderRights #GallupPollA new Gallup poll finds 40% of Americans view changing gender as morally acceptable, down from nearly half in 2021. Transgender rights remain contentious, with Republican-led states restricting medical care and sports participation, while a federal appeals court ruled the military’s ban illegal. read more
American Optimism Hits Record Low
#AmericanOptimism #GallupPollAmerican optimism for the future hits a record low, with only 59% positive about the next five years. This decline is sharpest among Democrats and Hispanic adults, linked to political change and policy concerns like immigration. read more