The percentage of Americans who feel less free to talk about politics grew by more than half from 21% to 46% in 10 years. Do you feel free to talk about politics?

The most popular reason Americans kept their opinions to themselves was to avoid conflict (94%) compared to harsh criticism (65%), and retaliation (57%). The percentage of people who said they stayed quiet to avoid all three outcomes was 22%. Have you ever kept your opinion to yourself to avoid these?

Americans felt most free when speaking to their family (72%) and friends in person (70%). They felt the least free talking to people at work (29%) or to acquaintances (31%). Who do you feel most free to talk to?