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Voters continue to support a ceasefire in Gaza + conditions on military aid to Israel
As the situation in Gaza deteriorates, with over 30,000 people killed and over 85% of Gazans displaced from their homes, we find that Americans continue to support a permanent ceasefire and de-escalation of violence in Gaza. This includes 77% of Democrats, 69% of Independents, and 56% of Republicans.
The polling also finds that voters support requiring Israel to agree to certain conditions related to human rights and the resolution of the war in Gaza to receive military aid from the U.S. These conditions include guaranteeing the right of displaced Palestinians who live in Gaza to be able to return to their homes, committing to peace talks for a two-state solution, and committing to a de-escalation of violence in Gaza and stopping any indiscriminate bombing to protect civilians.
Read the full poll here.
Here are some other highlights from DFP this week:
Cut the BS, not Social Security
This week, Representative John Larson and Social Security Works President Nancy Altman joined us on DFP Insights to lay out what should be the most obvious statement in American politics — that Americans want to expand, not cut, Social Security. But somehow, Republicans in Congress still don’t get it.
Instead, they’re proposing a commission that would allow them to make cuts to Social Security and Medicare behind closed doors. As Rep. Larson and Nancy Altman said, “This commission is designed to give a small group of lawmakers, along with unelected ‘experts,’ the power to craft and vote on a plan for Social Security’s future. What is the purpose of such an undemocratic process? To do what the American people don’t want: cut their Social Security and Medicare.”
In fact, 71% of voters think we should raise taxes on the wealthy to protect Social Security, including majorities of Democrats, Independents, and Republicans.
Read the full Insights piece by Rep. Larson and Nancy Altman here.
Big Tech, bigger egos
Big Tech does NOT like getting regulated. Over the last several years, we’ve seen Big Tech companies like Apple, Google, and Meta, and their lobbyist groups make every effort to undermine laws that police the tech industry. This is especially concerning when the policies involve children’s privacy and safety.
New polling from Data for Progress and Accountable Tech examined how voters feel about some of these recent efforts by Big Tech companies to overturn legislation that regulates the industry. The answer: not great! Over 70% of voters across party lines report that they are concerned about tech companies suing state governments and the FTC to get rid of those pesky regulations on their industry.
Voters agree: if Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, sues to overturn federal laws that protect consumer privacy and the safety of children, they’ll be less likely to use their products. As if we needed another reason to delete these godforsaken apps from our phones...
Read the full poll here.
Polluting the environment — and our politics
An area of Louisiana between Baton Rouge and New Orleans is home to 25% of total U.S. petrochemical production — and it’s also been dubbed “Cancer Alley” due to the impact of pollution on communities living in the area.
While the Environmental Protection Agency launched a series of civil rights investigations into years of alleged discrimination by Louisiana state officials and agencies, a federal court judge in Louisiana recently blocked those investigations.
The report finds that a majority of voters disapprove of this decision by Louisiana state officials to block the EPA’s investigation. And nearly two-thirds (65%) of voters believe oil and gas companies should face harsher penalties when operating near communities.
As RISE St. James’ Founder and Director Sharon Lavigne said in our report: “I blame our local leaders. I blame our state leaders for poisoning us and trying to take our lives. EPA doesn’t live here. We live here. State and local leaders should stand up for us, but they’re in the pocket of industry.”
Check out the full report here. And if you want to read about all of Data for Progress’ work on climate equity, subscribe to our climate newsletter on Substack here.
DFP In The News
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Politico Playbook: SOTU week begins
TIME: Michigan Democrats Threaten to Turn Away from Biden Over Israel Aid
The Atlantic: Defense Contractors Are Bilking the American People
USA Today: Joe Biden faces toughest opponent yet — 'uncommitted' in Michigan primary: 5 takeaways
Jacobin: Social Housing for New York Is on the Table
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