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| Welcome to the Gallup Brief, where we break down Gallup's latest insights on our constantly evolving world. Here are the five insights you shouldn't miss this week: | | 1. Are Americans Alarmed Over Ukraine? | | | With the world glued to the crisis in Ukraine, we wondered if Americans are troubled by the geopolitical scene. Even before Russia invaded the country, 52% of Americans told us the conflict in Ukraine is a critical threat to U.S. vital interests. Negative perceptions of Russia are at a record high, with 85% of Americans viewing the nation unfavorably — slightly edging out China at 79%, although China is still most likely to be viewed as the U.S.'s greatest enemy.
Read Article | | | | 2. On the Job Hunt! | | | With so many people switching jobs in this wild, post-pandemic economy, we probed the top factors that potential job seekers are after when looking for greener grass. "Pay me more!" came out on top — not surprising, given the strong employment market and soaring inflation. But, as a sign of our changed world, greater work-life balance and personal wellbeing came out almost nearly as high. Explore all six key factors that employees consider when deciding whether to take a new job.
Read Article | | | | 3. Biden Job Approval Has Plateaued at 41% | | | While Joe Biden's job approval rating is perilously low in a midterm year, just as concerning for him is his approval on the situation with Russia. This sits at 36% as Europe faces its most tense geopolitical moment in generations. He gets his highest marks for his handling of the pandemic, at 47%, but that has declined notably from 67% when he first took office. With inflation soaring at a generational high, 37% of Americans approve of the way Biden is handling the economy, likely a bitter pill for him at a moment when the country is also witnessing low unemployment rates.
Read Article | | | | 4. Who's Afraid of Russia? | | | While China ranks first when Americans are asked to name the U.S.'s greatest enemy today (49% mention China voluntarily), Russia is second at 32% and concern over Russia's military power is at a record high. Nearly six in 10 Americans say the military power of Russia is a critical threat to the vital interests of the United States. It's fascinating to note that these data predate the full-scale invasion of Ukraine but were fielded as Russia maintained nearly 200,000 military personnel surrounding Ukraine from three sides. That was enough to capture the attention of the public.
Read Article | | | | 5. LGBT Identification Edges Up in U.S. | | | LGBT identification in the U.S. reached a new high of 7.1% of the population in 2021, up from 5.6% in 2020. This finding reflects another historic high mark: 20.8% of Generation Z adults now identify as LGBT. Among the labels people choose to identify with, "bisexual" is the most frequently mentioned by respondents who fall into the LGBT category.
Read Article | | | | | | Some personal news: Beginning April 5, this newsletter will have a new name and a new cadence. Starting then, you'll receive The Week in Charts … you guessed it, every week. Mohamed Younis
Editor-in-Chief
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