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The Grand Canyon-Sized Chasm Between Elites and Ordinary Americans

Rob Henderson's Newsletter • 8030 implied HN points • 04 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Views Demographics
  1. Ivy League graduates have significantly different views than ordinary Americans on individual freedom.
  2. Elite opinions on issues like climate change and immigration differ greatly from ordinary Americans.
  3. There is a notable gap in attitudes between elites and non-elites, regardless of political party affiliation.

Weekend Listening: Should America Continue to Aid Ukraine?

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 894 implied HN points • 24 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Foreign Policy Defense Public Opinion Legislation Political Views
  1. The costs of the war between Russia and Ukraine have been extremely high, with many casualties and significant financial support from the U.S.
  2. Public opinion in America has shifted over the past two years, with a majority now opposing additional funding to support Ukraine.
  3. Debates center around the importance of America's role in Ukraine, the effectiveness of aid packages, and the state of the war in Ukraine.
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