One in five Americans want their state to join Canada
(wionews.com)
One in five Americans want their state to join Canada, a new poll has revealed. This comes amid US President Donald Trump's continuous warning to make Canada America's 51st state.
One in five Americans want their state to join Canada, a new poll has revealed. This comes amid US President Donald Trump's continuous warning to make Canada America's 51st state.
Half of Canadians favour joining EU
(westernstandard.news)
A growing number of Canadians are interested in joining the European Union (EU) despite rising patriotism.
A growing number of Canadians are interested in joining the European Union (EU) despite rising patriotism.
Tesla registrations – and public opinion – are in a free fall
(theverge.com)
As Elon Musk takes a chainsaw to the federal government, Tesla’s stock has been plummeting. New data shows the company’s problems don’t end there.
As Elon Musk takes a chainsaw to the federal government, Tesla’s stock has been plummeting. New data shows the company’s problems don’t end there.
62% of Canadians Plan to Avoid the U.S. for at Least the Next Year
(abacusdata.ca)
Over the past few weeks, tensions between Canada and the United States have intensified, spurred by President Donald Trump’s imposition of tariffs and the constant threat of annexation.
Over the past few weeks, tensions between Canada and the United States have intensified, spurred by President Donald Trump’s imposition of tariffs and the constant threat of annexation.
The Press Falls to Another Record Low in Public Trust
(jonathanturley.org)
We have previously discussed polling showing the media at record lows in public trust. Well, the latest survey from Gallup shows that the media hit another all-time low.
We have previously discussed polling showing the media at record lows in public trust. Well, the latest survey from Gallup shows that the media hit another all-time low.
How Americans View Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg
(pewresearch.org)
Americans’ views of two prominent tech executives – Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg – tilt more negative than positive.
Americans’ views of two prominent tech executives – Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg – tilt more negative than positive.
How Americans View Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg
(pewresearch.org)
Americans’ views of two prominent tech executives – Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg – tilt more negative than positive. Musk is a deeply polarizing figure, with Republicans largely viewing him favorably and Democrats largely unfavorably. By contrast, views of Zuckerberg are less polarized, with majorities in both parties viewing him unfavorably.
Americans’ views of two prominent tech executives – Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg – tilt more negative than positive. Musk is a deeply polarizing figure, with Republicans largely viewing him favorably and Democrats largely unfavorably. By contrast, views of Zuckerberg are less polarized, with majorities in both parties viewing him unfavorably.
Do Russians Support the War in Ukraine?
(newyorker.com)
A group of sociologists found that few Russians were steadfast supporters of the war. Most had something more complicated to say.
A group of sociologists found that few Russians were steadfast supporters of the war. Most had something more complicated to say.
Exposing obscured state media influence by causal inference of quote propagation
(nature.com)
Reporting by major media outlets influences news coverage by other outlets, resulting in an outsized impact on public opinion.
Reporting by major media outlets influences news coverage by other outlets, resulting in an outsized impact on public opinion.
Can we all agree 'X' is the worst rebrand in tech history?
(reddit.com)
Can we all agree 'X' is the worst rebrand in tech history? (self.Twitter)
Can we all agree 'X' is the worst rebrand in tech history? (self.Twitter)
Luigi Mangione Prosecutors Have a Jury Problem: 'So Much Sympathy'
(newsweek.com)
An attorney has said that jury selection may be very difficult in Luigi Mangione's murder trial as there is so much public sympathy for the alleged killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
An attorney has said that jury selection may be very difficult in Luigi Mangione's murder trial as there is so much public sympathy for the alleged killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Health Insurance is a Racket. What value do these companies add, really?
(paulkrugman.substack.com)
It’s not news that many Americans dislike health insurance companies. In fact, Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare who was murdered two weeks ago, reportedly warned his colleagues months ago that the industry had a public relations problem. Still, the glee with which substantial numbers of people reacted to his death and the elevation by some of Luigi Mangione, his alleged killer, to folk-hero status has come as a shock.
It’s not news that many Americans dislike health insurance companies. In fact, Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare who was murdered two weeks ago, reportedly warned his colleagues months ago that the industry had a public relations problem. Still, the glee with which substantial numbers of people reacted to his death and the elevation by some of Luigi Mangione, his alleged killer, to folk-hero status has come as a shock.
The deep roots of Americans' hatred of their health care system
(vox.com)
The shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was met by many people online with a morbid sense of inevitability.
The shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was met by many people online with a morbid sense of inevitability.
The Rage and Glee That Followed a CEO's Killing Should Ring All Alarms
(nytimes.com)
It started barely minutes after the horrifying news broke that the chief executive of UnitedHealthcare, Brian Thompson, was fatally shot in midtown Manhattan. Even before any details were available, the internet was awash in speculation that the company had refused to cover the alleged killer’s medical bills — and in debates about whether murder would be a reasonable response.
It started barely minutes after the horrifying news broke that the chief executive of UnitedHealthcare, Brian Thompson, was fatally shot in midtown Manhattan. Even before any details were available, the internet was awash in speculation that the company had refused to cover the alleged killer’s medical bills — and in debates about whether murder would be a reasonable response.
Torrent of Hate for Health Insurance Industry Follows CEO's Killing
(nytimes.com)
The fatal shooting on Wednesday of a top UnitedHealthcare executive, Brian Thompson, on a Manhattan sidewalk has unleashed a torrent of morbid glee from patients and others who say they have had negative experiences with health insurance companies at some of the hardest times of their lives.
The fatal shooting on Wednesday of a top UnitedHealthcare executive, Brian Thompson, on a Manhattan sidewalk has unleashed a torrent of morbid glee from patients and others who say they have had negative experiences with health insurance companies at some of the hardest times of their lives.
Nearly half of Americans think members of the opposing political party are evil
(phys.org)
Nearly half of the U.S. electorate thinks members of the opposing party aren't just wrong for politics—they're "downright evil," according to new polling data from the SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University.
Nearly half of the U.S. electorate thinks members of the opposing party aren't just wrong for politics—they're "downright evil," according to new polling data from the SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University.
Nate Silver: Likability isn't enough
(natesilver.net)
If this election were a popularity contest, Kamala Harris would win.
If this election were a popularity contest, Kamala Harris would win.
Climate protest linked to increases in public for moderate organizations
(nature.com)
Social movements have the power to drive large-scale social change but the effectiveness of disruptive tactics in achieving this change is uncertain.
Social movements have the power to drive large-scale social change but the effectiveness of disruptive tactics in achieving this change is uncertain.
Americans' Trust in Media Remains Near Record Low
(gallup.com)
At 34%, Americans' trust in the mass media to report the news "fully, accurately and fairly" is essentially unchanged from last year and just two points higher than the lowest that Gallup has recorded, in 2016 during the presidential campaign.
At 34%, Americans' trust in the mass media to report the news "fully, accurately and fairly" is essentially unchanged from last year and just two points higher than the lowest that Gallup has recorded, in 2016 during the presidential campaign.
Trust in U.S. Supreme Court continues to sink
(annenbergpublicpolicycenter.org)
Driven by political partisanship, public trust in the U.S. Supreme Court has continued a downward slide since the court’s 2022 Dobbs decision overturning the Roe v. Wade ruling that established a constitutional right to abortion, according to a new survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) of the University of Pennsylvania.
Driven by political partisanship, public trust in the U.S. Supreme Court has continued a downward slide since the court’s 2022 Dobbs decision overturning the Roe v. Wade ruling that established a constitutional right to abortion, according to a new survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) of the University of Pennsylvania.
Support for U.S. TikTok ban continues to decline
(pewresearch.org)
As public support for a TikTok ban continues to decline, many U.S. adults are skeptical or unsure such a ban will happen, according to a Pew Research Center survey conducted July 15-Aug. 4, 2024.
As public support for a TikTok ban continues to decline, many U.S. adults are skeptical or unsure such a ban will happen, according to a Pew Research Center survey conducted July 15-Aug. 4, 2024.