Lauren
@iamlaurenslater.bsky.social
Digital for @navigatorsurvey | Gen Z | WSU & American University Alum | Passionate about the PNW, housing & harm reduction | Views are my own.
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Lauren
@iamlaurenslater.bsky.social
· Dec 30
🧵2024 was a huge year for the Biden-Harris Administration, and they delivered BIG for the American people!
Don't just take our word for it — see for yourself 👇
Don't just take our word for it — see for yourself 👇
Wondering what you may have missed during the chaos of election season?
Check out @buildingback-us.bsky.social’s thread on the Biden-Harris Administration’s biggest announcements of 2024 👇
Check out @buildingback-us.bsky.social’s thread on the Biden-Harris Administration’s biggest announcements of 2024 👇
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🚨Pregnant and traveling for the holidays? Know your options (+ how you can prepare for potential risks!)
December 17, 2025 at 4:18 PM
🚨Pregnant and traveling for the holidays? Know your options (+ how you can prepare for potential risks!)
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NEW: Americans are split on AI, but half use it weekly — and there’s bipartisan backing for more regulation.
They also want data-center growth done right, with consumer & environmental protections, and tech companies paying their fair share.
Full report: navigatorresearch.org/views-of-ai-...
They also want data-center growth done right, with consumer & environmental protections, and tech companies paying their fair share.
Full report: navigatorresearch.org/views-of-ai-...
Views of AI and data centers
Polling report on perceptions of AI and data centers in the country today.
navigatorresearch.org
December 16, 2025 at 2:47 PM
NEW: Americans are split on AI, but half use it weekly — and there’s bipartisan backing for more regulation.
They also want data-center growth done right, with consumer & environmental protections, and tech companies paying their fair share.
Full report: navigatorresearch.org/views-of-ai-...
They also want data-center growth done right, with consumer & environmental protections, and tech companies paying their fair share.
Full report: navigatorresearch.org/views-of-ai-...
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“It’s a sh*t show," one Maine woman told us in our latest affordability focus group.
👂Tune in to hear how caregivers in New Hampshire and Maine are talking about rising costs and the economic uncertainty driven by the Trump Administration.
👂Tune in to hear how caregivers in New Hampshire and Maine are talking about rising costs and the economic uncertainty driven by the Trump Administration.
December 15, 2025 at 5:10 PM
“It’s a sh*t show," one Maine woman told us in our latest affordability focus group.
👂Tune in to hear how caregivers in New Hampshire and Maine are talking about rising costs and the economic uncertainty driven by the Trump Administration.
👂Tune in to hear how caregivers in New Hampshire and Maine are talking about rising costs and the economic uncertainty driven by the Trump Administration.
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While Americans overall are split on who they trust to handle the cost of living, key groups say they trust Democrats more, including:
➡️ Women (+7)
➡️ Service workers (+16)
➡️ Black Americans (+40)
➡️ Latino Americans (+3)
➡️ Women (+7)
➡️ Service workers (+16)
➡️ Black Americans (+40)
➡️ Latino Americans (+3)
December 15, 2025 at 2:48 PM
While Americans overall are split on who they trust to handle the cost of living, key groups say they trust Democrats more, including:
➡️ Women (+7)
➡️ Service workers (+16)
➡️ Black Americans (+40)
➡️ Latino Americans (+3)
➡️ Women (+7)
➡️ Service workers (+16)
➡️ Black Americans (+40)
➡️ Latino Americans (+3)
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States like Texas, Tennessee, and Florida are partnering with TPUSA to create chapters in all public schools.
VOT is ready to fight back, but we need your help. Can you chip in to help us equip our chapters and mobilize Gen Z to fight for our future?
secure.actblue.com/donate/futur...
VOT is ready to fight back, but we need your help. Can you chip in to help us equip our chapters and mobilize Gen Z to fight for our future?
secure.actblue.com/donate/futur...
I just gave to Voters of Tomorrow PAC
I just gave to Voters of Tomorrow PAC
secure.actblue.com
December 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM
States like Texas, Tennessee, and Florida are partnering with TPUSA to create chapters in all public schools.
VOT is ready to fight back, but we need your help. Can you chip in to help us equip our chapters and mobilize Gen Z to fight for our future?
secure.actblue.com/donate/futur...
VOT is ready to fight back, but we need your help. Can you chip in to help us equip our chapters and mobilize Gen Z to fight for our future?
secure.actblue.com/donate/futur...
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🚨67% of Americans rate the economy negatively in our latest survey — including 77% of independents and 45% of Republicans.
Read more: navigatorresearch.org/in-time-for-...
Read more: navigatorresearch.org/in-time-for-...
In Time for the Holidays, Americans Say Costs Are Going up – on Everything
Polling report on the latest views of the affordability crisis, including specific costs Americans say are increasing and how increased costs are impacting financial habits.
navigatorresearch.org
December 12, 2025 at 2:48 PM
🚨67% of Americans rate the economy negatively in our latest survey — including 77% of independents and 45% of Republicans.
Read more: navigatorresearch.org/in-time-for-...
Read more: navigatorresearch.org/in-time-for-...
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Affordability isn’t a “hoax.”
Families across the country say the cost of groceries, utilities, housing, and health care is squeezing their budgets — and many worry their situation will get worse.
Families across the country say the cost of groceries, utilities, housing, and health care is squeezing their budgets — and many worry their situation will get worse.
December 11, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Affordability isn’t a “hoax.”
Families across the country say the cost of groceries, utilities, housing, and health care is squeezing their budgets — and many worry their situation will get worse.
Families across the country say the cost of groceries, utilities, housing, and health care is squeezing their budgets — and many worry their situation will get worse.
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As the Senate votes on extending ACA subsidies today, our newest data shows Americans overwhelmingly support expanding the ACA over repealing and replacing it with something else — by a 30-point margin.
December 11, 2025 at 4:47 PM
As the Senate votes on extending ACA subsidies today, our newest data shows Americans overwhelmingly support expanding the ACA over repealing and replacing it with something else — by a 30-point margin.
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It's not “dramatic” to talk about economic stress during the holidays.
Our new data shows 69% say gift costs are rising — and nearly half have cut back on holiday purchases because of higher prices.
Our new data shows 69% say gift costs are rising — and nearly half have cut back on holiday purchases because of higher prices.
December 9, 2025 at 8:50 PM
It's not “dramatic” to talk about economic stress during the holidays.
Our new data shows 69% say gift costs are rising — and nearly half have cut back on holiday purchases because of higher prices.
Our new data shows 69% say gift costs are rising — and nearly half have cut back on holiday purchases because of higher prices.
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One thing was clear in our latest focus groups on affordability: Many see Trump as out of touch with working-class people.
“I see the president building a ballroom when there’s people that can’t feed their families.” – MI woman, weak Democrat
“I see the president building a ballroom when there’s people that can’t feed their families.” – MI woman, weak Democrat
December 9, 2025 at 6:36 PM
One thing was clear in our latest focus groups on affordability: Many see Trump as out of touch with working-class people.
“I see the president building a ballroom when there’s people that can’t feed their families.” – MI woman, weak Democrat
“I see the president building a ballroom when there’s people that can’t feed their families.” – MI woman, weak Democrat
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Americans say affordability is a top concern for their families — many are struggling to cover basics like dog food or energy bills and don’t see any sign things are improving.
More from our latest focus groups 👇
navigatorresearch.org/focus-group-...
More from our latest focus groups 👇
navigatorresearch.org/focus-group-...
Focus Group Report: Working Class Americans and the Affordability Crisis
Focus group report on working class Americans in Senate battleground states on their personal financial situations, their greatest economic concerns, and perceptions of elected officials tackling affo...
navigatorresearch.org
December 8, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Americans say affordability is a top concern for their families — many are struggling to cover basics like dog food or energy bills and don’t see any sign things are improving.
More from our latest focus groups 👇
navigatorresearch.org/focus-group-...
More from our latest focus groups 👇
navigatorresearch.org/focus-group-...
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💡Who does Gen Z trust on health care?
A majority say Democrats in Congress, while 28% say they don’t trust either party.
Just 12% named Republicans — the lowest of any generation.
A majority say Democrats in Congress, while 28% say they don’t trust either party.
Just 12% named Republicans — the lowest of any generation.
December 5, 2025 at 6:57 PM
💡Who does Gen Z trust on health care?
A majority say Democrats in Congress, while 28% say they don’t trust either party.
Just 12% named Republicans — the lowest of any generation.
A majority say Democrats in Congress, while 28% say they don’t trust either party.
Just 12% named Republicans — the lowest of any generation.
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NEW: Many Americans say the economy is getting worse — worse than when their parents were younger.
They feel deep economic pain, see little balance between the wealthy, and struggle to find leaders fighting for them.
Read more from our focus groups 👇
https://bit.ly/4pN9FJD
They feel deep economic pain, see little balance between the wealthy, and struggle to find leaders fighting for them.
Read more from our focus groups 👇
https://bit.ly/4pN9FJD
Focus Group Report: Working Class Americans and the Affordability Crisis
Focus group report on working class Americans in Senate battleground states on their personal financial situations, their greatest economic concerns, and perceptions of elected officials tackling affo...
navigatorresearch.org
December 3, 2025 at 2:59 PM
NEW: Many Americans say the economy is getting worse — worse than when their parents were younger.
They feel deep economic pain, see little balance between the wealthy, and struggle to find leaders fighting for them.
Read more from our focus groups 👇
https://bit.ly/4pN9FJD
They feel deep economic pain, see little balance between the wealthy, and struggle to find leaders fighting for them.
Read more from our focus groups 👇
https://bit.ly/4pN9FJD
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Our latest focus groups on affordability reveal a common thread: many Americans are struggling financially and are fed up with politicians insisting the economy is “doing great.”
As one participant from New Hampshire put it:
As one participant from New Hampshire put it:
December 3, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Our latest focus groups on affordability reveal a common thread: many Americans are struggling financially and are fed up with politicians insisting the economy is “doing great.”
As one participant from New Hampshire put it:
As one participant from New Hampshire put it:
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60% of Americans view the Affordable Care Act favorably:
🔵83% of Democrats
🟣56% of independents
🔴36% of Republicans, although non-MAGA Republicans are 9 points more favorable than MAGA Republicans
🔵83% of Democrats
🟣56% of independents
🔴36% of Republicans, although non-MAGA Republicans are 9 points more favorable than MAGA Republicans
December 5, 2025 at 2:51 PM
60% of Americans view the Affordable Care Act favorably:
🔵83% of Democrats
🟣56% of independents
🔴36% of Republicans, although non-MAGA Republicans are 9 points more favorable than MAGA Republicans
🔵83% of Democrats
🟣56% of independents
🔴36% of Republicans, although non-MAGA Republicans are 9 points more favorable than MAGA Republicans
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When asked to identify the top most concerning of the Trump Administration’s shutdown expenses, a majority pointed to the $300 million East Wing demolition for a new ballroom.
✈️That was followed by 44% who flagged the $170 million in private jets for HHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
✈️That was followed by 44% who flagged the $170 million in private jets for HHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
December 1, 2025 at 2:34 PM
When asked to identify the top most concerning of the Trump Administration’s shutdown expenses, a majority pointed to the $300 million East Wing demolition for a new ballroom.
✈️That was followed by 44% who flagged the $170 million in private jets for HHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
✈️That was followed by 44% who flagged the $170 million in private jets for HHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
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What did Americans think about the Trump Administration’s behavior during the shutdown?
Take a look:
Take a look:
December 1, 2025 at 5:05 PM
What did Americans think about the Trump Administration’s behavior during the shutdown?
Take a look:
Take a look:
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Last year, more than half of Americans shopped on Black Friday — and 82% of them said they got a good deal.
Are you planning to shop this Black Friday? 👇
Are you planning to shop this Black Friday? 👇
November 28, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Last year, more than half of Americans shopped on Black Friday — and 82% of them said they got a good deal.
Are you planning to shop this Black Friday? 👇
Are you planning to shop this Black Friday? 👇
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This year, Americans are heading into Black Friday with more economic worry than last year.
Only 29% rate the U.S. economy positively, and 63% feel uneasy about their personal finances — up 13 points from 2024.
Only 29% rate the U.S. economy positively, and 63% feel uneasy about their personal finances — up 13 points from 2024.
November 28, 2025 at 4:58 PM
This year, Americans are heading into Black Friday with more economic worry than last year.
Only 29% rate the U.S. economy positively, and 63% feel uneasy about their personal finances — up 13 points from 2024.
Only 29% rate the U.S. economy positively, and 63% feel uneasy about their personal finances — up 13 points from 2024.
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With costs weighing on families this Thanksgiving, a plurality of Americans say they trust Democrats in Congress more than Republicans to handle rising costs and inflation by 6 points — but 23% still say they trust neither.
November 27, 2025 at 2:10 PM
With costs weighing on families this Thanksgiving, a plurality of Americans say they trust Democrats in Congress more than Republicans to handle rising costs and inflation by 6 points — but 23% still say they trust neither.
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Across demographics, Americans report having a negative view of the U.S. economy, including:
➡️ 78% of Black Americans
➡️ 72% of Latino Americans
➡️ 66% of White Americans
➡️ 78% of Black Americans
➡️ 72% of Latino Americans
➡️ 66% of White Americans
November 26, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Across demographics, Americans report having a negative view of the U.S. economy, including:
➡️ 78% of Black Americans
➡️ 72% of Latino Americans
➡️ 66% of White Americans
➡️ 78% of Black Americans
➡️ 72% of Latino Americans
➡️ 66% of White Americans
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Taylor Swift is living the Life of a Showgirl in Americans’ hearts — her net favorability is at +17.
Donald Trump? Sitting at -14.
Donald Trump? Sitting at -14.
November 26, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Taylor Swift is living the Life of a Showgirl in Americans’ hearts — her net favorability is at +17.
Donald Trump? Sitting at -14.
Donald Trump? Sitting at -14.
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With our latest polling showing 63% of Americans feel uneasy about their personal finances in the months ahead, it’s no surprise that many plan to pull back on spending this Black Friday.
https://nypost.com/2025/11/24/business/shoppers-to-cut-black-friday-spending-over-affordability-concerns-survey/
https://nypost.com/2025/11/24/business/shoppers-to-cut-black-friday-spending-over-affordability-concerns-survey/
Shoppers to cut Black Friday spending for the first time in four years on affordability concerns: survey
Of those surveyed shoppers who plan to spend less, 69% cited higher costs of living, while 43% blamed financial constraints, according to the survey.
nypost.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:07 PM
With our latest polling showing 63% of Americans feel uneasy about their personal finances in the months ahead, it’s no surprise that many plan to pull back on spending this Black Friday.
https://nypost.com/2025/11/24/business/shoppers-to-cut-black-friday-spending-over-affordability-concerns-survey/
https://nypost.com/2025/11/24/business/shoppers-to-cut-black-friday-spending-over-affordability-concerns-survey/
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Over the last few months, more Americans say they’ve become familiar with NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani — with familiarity increasing by 24 points since the end of June.
November 21, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Over the last few months, more Americans say they’ve become familiar with NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani — with familiarity increasing by 24 points since the end of June.
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📱 Latinos are tuning in — and scrolling.
Our data shows they’re more likely to identify as active news consumers and also rely on social media for news at higher rates than the general public.
Our data shows they’re more likely to identify as active news consumers and also rely on social media for news at higher rates than the general public.
November 21, 2025 at 3:02 PM
📱 Latinos are tuning in — and scrolling.
Our data shows they’re more likely to identify as active news consumers and also rely on social media for news at higher rates than the general public.
Our data shows they’re more likely to identify as active news consumers and also rely on social media for news at higher rates than the general public.