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71% of Americans say the US should spend more on "assistance to the poor". But if you use the word "welfare" that number drops to 30% (lemmy.world)

submitted 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) by Davriellelouna@lemmy.world to c/progressivepolitics@lemmy.world

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Words matter.

Always use simple direct language.

Help the poor
Healthcare for everyone
Good treatment at work.

Don't use complex words.

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[–] FundMECFSResearch@lemmy.blahaj.zone 12 points 5 months ago (2 children)

Could you share the source for the graph please?

[–] meliaesc@lemmy.world 5 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

Its listed, UChicago NORC. I can only find raw data from NORC from 1973 to 2014 when I search though.

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