News and Reports

Conventions Can Boost the Incumbent. Did It Work This Time?

8/28/2020
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Polling from Civiqs suggests that Black Lives Matter is now about as polarizing as the president is. On the other hand, the president’s handling of these issues has not been popular, either.

Trump tries to capitalise on unrest with law-and-order pitch

8/28/2020
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Opinion polls show a majority of Americans support peaceful protests and the Black Lives Matter movement. However, their approval has dipped since George Floyd’s killing, according to Civiqs, an online survey company.

Could A Backlash Against Black Lives Matter Hurt Biden? The Two Don’t Appear Linked So Far.

8/27/2020
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In the wake of the police killing of George Floyd, the popularity of the Black Lives Matter movement skyrocketed, according to polling by Civiqs. White Democratic support of the movement increased from about 80 percent to 90 percent, and there were both more white independents expressing support for BLM and fewer expressing opposition.

US: Congress Should Pass Reparations Bill

8/3/2020
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A majority of Americans now support the creation of the HR 40 commission to investigate the legacy of slavery and its ongoing harm, and come up with proposals to Congress for reparations, according to a new poll from Democracy in Color and Civiqs.