Fewer Americans View Pope Francis Favorably
The popularity of Pope Francis has declined In the nearly 12 years since he became head of the worldwide Catholic Church
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December 12, 2024
December 4, 2024
43% Say Elon Musk’s X Better Than Old Twitter
Two years after billionaire Elon Musk purchased Twitter and renamed it X, regular users are mostly pleased with the social media platform’s new ownership.
November 14, 2024
Younger Americans Are Less Religious
Although a majority of American adults are still religious, faith continues declining among those under 40.
November 13, 2024
81% Are Proud to Be an American
As the nation prepares to install its 47th president, Americans are overwhelmingly proud of their country and its history.
November 6, 2024
Teaching an Important Job, But Not a Desirable Career
Two-thirds of Americans still consider teaching an important job, but say it’s not a job most would want to do.
October 31, 2024
37% See Race Relations Getting Worse
Americans are now slightly more optimistic about the state of race relations in the country, but many still see a dire picture.
October 29, 2024
Halloween: 31% Plan to Get Dressed Up This Year
More than half of Americans have decorated their home for Halloween this year, and nearly a third of grown-ups will don costumes for Thursday’s spooky holiday.
October 17, 2024
26% Have Lost Someone to Breast Cancer
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and more than a quarter of Americans have lost someone to the disease.
October 15, 2024
47% Say Crime Has Increased
Despite claims that crime rates have declined, nearly half of Americans say crime is up where they live.
October 3, 2024
Are Hurricanes Getting Worse?
Hurricane Helene wrought devastation across the South this week, but most Americans don’t believe this year’s hurricane season has been worse than usual.
September 25, 2024
Dogs: Still Man’s Best Friend (and Woman’s, Too)
There’s been a surprising amount of politics about pets this year, but America’s choice is clear – dogs beat cats by a wide margin.
September 19, 2024
39% Say Fall Is Their Favorite Season
Fall will officially arrive this weekend, and many Americans will be in a better mood because of it.
September 11, 2024
Government Employees Overpaid, Most Americans Say
President Joe Biden recently announced another pay raise for federal employees, but a majority of Americans think government workers are already making more.
September 5, 2024
How Much Is College Education Worth?
Even as the cost of attending some universities nears $100,000 a year, only about 1-in-5 Americans believe the value of college education has increased.
August 30, 2024
35% of Americans Rate Public Schools ‘Poor’
Barely a quarter of Americans think the country’s public schools are doing a good or excellent job, and a solid majority approve of homeschooling.
August 22, 2024
64% of Gun Owners Feel Safer
Americans who own firearms say gun ownership makes them feel safer.
August 20, 2024
When Should Kids Get Their Own Cell Phone?
A majority of Americans still don’t believe young people should have their own cell phones before age 15.
August 14, 2024
Are Schools Doing Too Much or Not Enough for Transgender Students?
As students prepare for the beginning of another school year, Americans are clearly divided over transgender policies.
August 7, 2024
‘One Nation Under God’? Most Still Want Pledge in Schools
A majority of Americans still support requiring school children to recite the Pledge of Allegiance daily.
August 6, 2024
Most See Teachers’ Unions Mainly Concerned With Job-Protection
Although public opinion of teachers’ unions have improved in the past four years, half of Americans still think the unions care less about education than about protecting their members’ jobs.
