Bruce Drake

short readsJun 7, 2013

As It Fights in Syria, Hezbollah Seen Unfavorably in Region

Hezbollah is widely unpopular among publics in the Middle East. Most in Lebanon, which is Hezbollah’s base, have an unfavorable view of it, but opinions differ among religious groups.
short readsMay 31, 2013

Gun policy more of a “make or break” voting issue for gun rights defenders

Gun rights supporters are 10 percentage points more likely than gun control advocates to say they would not vote for a candidate who differs on the issue.
short readsMay 29, 2013

Breadwinner moms on the rise: Tell us your experience

Our new report on “Breadwinner Moms” has attracted widespread press coverage and discussion. FactTank asks readers to weigh in with their reactions.
short readsMay 28, 2013

Most countries in the region oppose Western military aid to Syrian rebels

Five of six publics in the region are opposed to Western governments sending arms and military supplies to anti-government groups in Syria.
short readsMay 27, 2013

Despite the doubts about the post-9/11 wars, veterans proud of their service

Although veterans had mixed feelings about whether the Iraq and Afghanistan wars were worth fighting, 96% of them felt proud of their service.
short readsMay 24, 2013

Obama and drone strikes: Support but questions at home, opposition abroad

In his address Thursday on U.S. counterterrorism policy, President Obama defended the use of drones, which has the support of the U.S. public but is strongly opposed abroad.
short readsMay 24, 2013

On Memorial Day, public pride in veterans, but at a distance

As the nation prepares to celebrate Memorial Day, most Americans have feelings of pride in the soldiers who fought in America’s post-9/11 conflicts. But the public that will be observing the holiday is also one increasingly disconnected from the military.
short readsMay 23, 2013

A majority of Americans still support use of drones despite questions

Despite questions raised about the program, a majority of Americans continue to support the use of drone strikes against suspected terrorists.
short readsMay 21, 2013

Blacks Suffer Disproportionate Share of Firearm Homicide Deaths

Blacks were 55% of shooting homicide victims in 2010, but 13% of the population.
short readsMay 20, 2013

Most don’t think legal status would “reward” those here illegally

A majority of Americans do not feel that giving unauthorized immigrants legal status would be like rewarding them for doing something wrong.