Tracy Gonzales
Coverage of Tracy Gonzales in the Nexus archive.
- Most Americans see freedoms under threat but core to nation’s identity, AP-NORC poll finds
A 2026 AP-NORC poll finds most Americans view civil liberties like voting rights, free speech, and religious freedom as core to national identity but under threat. Over 90% consider voting rights and free speech highly important, yet two-thirds see voting rights as threatened, with nearly half citing major threats to free speech.
- Most Americans see freedoms under threat but core to nation’s identity, AP-NORC poll finds
Most Americans believe civil liberties like voting rights, free speech, and religious freedom are under threat but remain central to the nation's identity, according to an AP-NORC poll. The survey highlights widespread concern about the safety of these rights, with significant divisions over the importance of gun rights. The findings were gathered before a Supreme Court ruling that weakened part of the Voting Rights Act.
- Most Americans see freedoms under threat but core to nation's identity, AP-NORC poll finds
A majority of Americans believe civil liberties like voting rights, free speech, and religion are under threat but essential to the U.S. identity, according to an AP-NORC poll. The survey found over two-thirds view voting rights as threatened, with significant concerns about free speech and gun rights. Diverse opinions exist on the right to bear arms, with less than a third perceiving it as safe.