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Collins Leading Platner by 3 Points in Fox News Poll

The incumbent Republican holds a narrow edge overall, but the Democrat leads by 9 points among highly motivated voters surveyed.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, July 1, 2026 · 4 min read
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Americans inundated with suspected scams, new polls show why few victims report them

About 3 in 10 U.S. adults have personally lost money or information to scams, yet most victims do not contact law enforcement.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, June 26, 2026 · 4 min read
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Gallup Poll Shows Record-Low 17% of Americans Report Being 'Very Proud' of US

The finding marks a significant drop from previous years, with partisan divides stark: 92% of Republicans report high patriotism compared to just 36% of Democrats.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, June 26, 2026 · 4 min read
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Civil Rights, Moon Landings and War Wins: What Americans See as Country's Greatest Achievements

An NBC News poll found nearly two-thirds of respondents cited events tied to the expansion of rights when asked open-ended about America's top accomplishments.

By James Callahan · Thursday, June 25, 2026 · 4 min read
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Louisiana Communities Push Back as Industrial Development Accelerates under Permitting Rollbacks

Environmental justice advocates in the River Parishes region say fast-tracked permits for facilities like the Hyundai steel plant threaten historically Black communities, while economic development supporters point to promised jobs and investment.

By Marcus Webb · Sunday, June 21, 2026 · 4 min read
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Poll: 80% of Americans Say U.S. Puts Too Little Emphasis on Civic Education

The NBC News survey found bipartisan agreement that civic education is lacking, though trust in institutions remains near historic lows.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, June 20, 2026 · 4 min read
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Poll: Americans See Improved Race Relations Since 2020, but Divisions Remain

The NBC News survey finds White and Black Americans remain sharply divided in their views, with 15% of Whites calling relations 'very bad' versus 36% of Blacks.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, June 19, 2026 · 4 min read
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Poll Shows American Pride at 51%, Down From 81% in 2013

The PRRI survey finds the percentage of Americans feeling 'extremely' or 'very proud' of their national identity has dropped sharply ahead of the country's 250th anniversary.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, June 18, 2026 · 4 min read
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Climate Policy Debate Intensifies as Fossil Fuel Use Remains Central to U.S. Energy Mix

Advocates argue current federal energy policy prioritizes short-term industry interests over long-term environmental obligations to future generations, citing polling data and international climate commitments.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, June 15, 2026 · 4 min read
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Mullin Says ICE 'Only' Deployed at Midterm Polls If 'Threat' Arises

The DHS secretary's comments on CNN's State of the Union came as his department faces scrutiny over immigration enforcement priorities.

By Marcus Webb · Sunday, June 14, 2026 · 3 min read