A Recent study of American attitudes about work, economic opportunity and poverty illustrate that the American public will support efforts to expand economic opportunity, increase access to good jobs and wages, and maintain a robust social safety net. The Center for American Progress’ study shows a shift from harsh negative attitudes about the poor toward an understanding that many Americans —poor and middle class alike — are struggling to meet basic needs in an uncertain economic climate. The findings of this report should buoy efforts aimed to strengthen programs and services to reduce poverty and expand the social safety net for struggling Americans. Click here to read the full article.