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Support for labor unions just hit a 60-year high as workers look for protection in an uncertain economy. Nearly half of Americans now want unions to have more influence, signaling a major shift in workplace attitudes.
While Swiss politicians slash development aid budgets, new surveys reveal the public overwhelmingly supports maintaining or increasing funding to fight global poverty. The data shows Switzerland's humanitarian values remain strong even in uncertain times.
A new UK survey shows nearly two-thirds of people believe homegrown renewable energy strengthens the nation's security while cutting costs. Public support for clean power is growing faster than many realize.
Despite rising nationalist rhetoric worldwide, new surveys reveal most people want their countries to work together on global challenges. Even in "America First" territory, 61% of Americans support international cooperation.
Ten years after Britain voted to leave the European Union, public support for the bloc has surged across the continent, including in the UK itself. A new survey shows 67% of Britons now view the EU favorably, suggesting Brexit may have strengthened rather than weakened European unity.
New surveys reveal 55% of people worldwide favor international cooperation over national interests, even as politicians push aggressive nationalism. Americans support this view at 61%, defying "America First" expectations.
A new Pew Research study reveals that six in ten Americans across all 50 states support stricter environmental laws, even if they come with a cost. Even better news: Republicans are showing rising trust in scientists for the first time since the pandemic.
A groundbreaking study of 92 countries reveals that most people worldwide now value environmental protection over economic growth when the two conflict. The surprising findings challenge political assumptions about what voters actually want.
In a stunning shift, 48% of people across 15 countries now say economic growth and environmental protection must happen together—three times more than in 2017. The old "economy versus environment" debate is officially over in the public's mind.
A new national survey reveals widespread approval for the military operation that led to the death of CJNG cartel leader "El Mencho," with nearly half of Mexicans viewing President Sheinbaum more favorably. The public response signals growing support for decisive action against organized crime despite subsequent violence.
A groundbreaking survey of 10,000 people across 10 countries reveals overwhelming support for environmental protection, even if it means slower economic growth. The findings show people want bold government action, not small tweaks, to reshape economies around people and planet.