Most Americans see freedoms under threat but core to nation’s identity, AP-NORC poll finds
Summary
A recent AP-NORC poll shows that most Americans believe important freedoms like voting rights, free speech, and religious freedom are central to American identity but feel these rights are currently at risk. About two-thirds of people think voting rights are threatened, and many also see dangers to free speech and gun rights.Key Facts
- Around 90% of Americans say the right to vote is very important to the country’s identity.
- About 90% also view freedom of speech as highly important to the nation.
- Approximately 80% consider freedom of religion a core American value.
- Around 60% say the right to keep and bear arms is important to national identity.
- Two-thirds believe voting rights face some level of threat, with one-third seeing a major threat.
- Nearly half say freedom of speech is under a major threat.
- About 30% view gun rights and religious freedom as facing a major threat.
- The poll was conducted before a recent Supreme Court decision that limited part of the Voting Rights Act.
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