A Modern Valentine

On this week’s Poll Hub:Just in time for Valentine’s Day, we take a closer look at how politics is shaping modern dating. From abortion to transgender rights, recent polling shows a growing share of singles say a potential partner’s political views factor into whether they’d pursue a relationship at all, highlighting how deeply political identity has become woven into personal life. At the same time, the data points to widening divides by age and ideology, with younger adults and women especially likely to say mismatched views are a deal-breaker.Plus, do Americans feel they’re given enough time to grieve after losing a loved one? We break down public opinion on bereavement leave, workplace support, and whether current policies reflect how people actually experience loss. The findings reveal broad concern that time off isn’t sufficient for meaningful recovery, raising questions about how workplaces can better support employees during moments of grief.