Voice of the People

09/10/2026

Many Americans say they have lost trust in government. But what do they think will fix it?

PPC’s surveys of 20,000 Americans found substantial bipartisan support for campaign finance reform, fairer redistricting, term limits, and restrictions on lawmakers stock trading.

Across even some of what may be considered contentious issues, there is extensive common ground between Republicans and Democrats.

See the full bipartisan survey results at the link in the comments.

07/10/2026

While Americans disagree about the morality of abortion, PPC surveys show that majorities of both Democrats and Republicans agree – they don’t want doctors imprisoned for providing abortions, at least not before fetal viability.

And it doesn’t end there. Across major issues, Americans share bipartisan common ground on over 100 specific policy positions.

Swipe through, then explore the full common ground at the link in the comments.

02/10/2026

What happens when We the People decide what federal tax policy should be?

PPC surveyed more than 20,000 Americans nationwide and in the battlegrounds, and found significant agreement between Democrats and Republicans.

Watch to see what the bipartisan common ground is on taxes – mostly focused on the ultra-wealthy – that would raise $455 billion in revenue.

See the full survey results at the link in the comments.

29/09/2026

Americans say Congress reflects the will of the people just 35% of the time.

PPC battleground surveys found that majorities of both Democrats and Republicans say that if elected officials were more influenced by the people, Congress would find more common ground and better serve the common good.

In fact, the surveys found 100+ policy proposals with bipartisan support – from healthcare and housing to artificial intelligence.

We the People have extensive common ground. What if Congress built on it?

28/09/2026

Would you believe Americans across parties agree on ways to fix our immigration system?

PPC surveys show majorities of both Democrats and Republicans support government actions to open legal pathways, pair employment verification with more work visas, and speed up asylum decisions.

Immigration is only one part of the story. Across major issues, We the People agree on many actions for government to take.

Swipe through, then explore the full results: link in the comments.

25/09/2026

When it comes to the environment and energy, are Americans miles apart? Turns out PPC survey results show we are not.

Majorities of Republicans and Democrats support government action to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, increase renewable energy production, and help former fossil fuel workers find new jobs.

Congress may be divided. But among We the People, there’s extensive bipartisan common ground.

Explore where the people agree at the link in the comments.

22/09/2026

Political debates can make Americans seem hopelessly divided. But what happens when we look at actual issues?

From the cost of living and health care to housing, Social Security, and immigration, PPC’s surveys find more bipartisan agreement than the headlines suggest.

Americans also say that if Congress listened more to We the People, they’d find more common ground.

21/09/2026

Congress recently enacted a new housing law, taking steps to increase supply. The public would go further.

Across nearly every battleground surveyed by Program for Public Consultation, majorities of both Democrats and Republicans backed five additional proposals for housing affordability.

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21/09/2026

Grocery costs are putting pressure on household budgets nationwide. Americans across parties support helping more people afford groceries.

Across the country, majorities of both Democrats and Republicans favored increasing SNAP benefits.

Newsweek examines Program for Public Consultation's survey findings showing majority support – from both Republicans and Democrats – for increasing benefits.

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Majorities of voters from both parties support higher SNAP benefits for people living alone, a new survey has found.

18/09/2026

How often do Americans think federally elected officials do what most people want? Their answer: only 35% of the time.

But nearly 9 in 10 say if Congress paid more attention to We the People, it would be more likely to find common ground. Because the public is less divided than Congress.

The proof? PPC’s national surveys found 100+ policy proposals where majorities of both Republicans and Democrats agree. Surveys in the battlegrounds reveal the same common ground.

Find out more at the link in the comments.