Jo Ann S.
hckt.bsky.social
Jo Ann S.
@hckt.bsky.social
Reposted by Jo Ann S.
Seven-in-ten Americans are at least somewhat concerned about potential restrictions on press freedom. This includes 43% who say they are extremely or very concerned.  These numbers are almost identical to the findings of an April 2024 survey. www.pewresearch.org/...
Americans remain concerned about press freedoms, but partisan views have flipped since 2024
A majority of Democrats (60%) are highly concerned about press freedoms – about double the share of Republicans (28%).
www.pewresearch.org
April 25, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Reposted by Jo Ann S.
recent polling is just a total repudiation of the idea that full spectrum opposition to trump across every area was/is a bad idea
New NYT/Siena Poll:
—Trump's approval rating is 42% vs. 54% disapprove
—59% of voters think Trump's 2nd term in office is "scary"
—54% say Trump is "exceeding the powers available to him"
—Trump has negative approval in all policy areas

www.nytimes.com/2025/04/25/u...
April 25, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Reposted by Jo Ann S.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. attributed increasing autism rates to environmental toxins. Autism researchers told PolitiFact that lacks evidence and omits other important factors such as growing awareness that help explain the increase.
RFK Jr.’s explanation for autism rates clashes with science
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. attributed increasing autism rates to environmental toxins. Autism researchers told PolitiFact that lacks evidence and omits other important factors such as…
www.politifact.com
April 25, 2025 at 9:57 PM