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April 2, 2019

Americans Don’t See Violence Against Women Crisis, Don’t Blame ‘White Culture’

Americans see violence against women as less of a problem here compared to most other nations and don’t agree with former Vice President Joe Biden’s recent statement that “a white man’s culture” encourages such violence.

March 21, 2019

Americans Appear To Be Less Enthusiastic About Helping NPR

Most voters tune into National Public Radio during the course of a month, but far fewer think taxpayers should continue to subsidize it.

March 8, 2019

Daylight Saving Time: Which Way to Turn?

Daylight Saving Time is upon us again, and most Americans know which way to re-set their clocks. But that doesn’t mean they like it.

March 7, 2019

Support Remains Strong for English As Official Language

Most states have designated English as their official language, and Americans continue to strongly believe that should be national policy as well.

February 21, 2019

Current, Former Smokers Oppose Cigarette Ban

Hawaii is considering a proposal that would make it the first state to completely ban the sale of cigarettes, but Americans aren’t quick to embrace such a law where they live.

February 20, 2019

Americans More Concerned About Measles, Blame Anti-Vaxxers

Most Americans are concerned about the threat of the measles as an outbreak sweeps through the United States. They also think unvaccinated children are contributing to the spread of the virus.

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January 29, 2019

Just 14% Think It’s Too Easy to Become a U.S. Citizen

Fewer Americans now think it’s too easy to become a citizen of the United States, but then again, most are already citizens of this country.

January 23, 2019

Fewer Americans Reading Print News, But Confident There’s a Replacement

News that publisher Gannett is potentially being bought by hedge-fund-backed media group Digital First Media is just the latest sign that print news organizations are consolidating. Americans have more faith though that online and other news sources will be able to make up the difference.

January 22, 2019

66% Favor Citizenship Question on Census

A federal judge in New York has ruled against the Trump administration’s attempt to restore a citizenship question to the 2020 census, even though it’s a question most Americans want to ask.

January 21, 2019

Americans Have Bleak Outlook on Race Relations This MLK Day

This Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Americans aren’t particularly optimistic about the state of race relations in this country today.

January 3, 2019

Americans Anticipate a Good 2019

After a good 2018, Americans are feeling pretty good about the year to come, though not quite as good as in years past.

January 2, 2019

2018 Topped Recent Years for Most Americans

Americans had faith at the beginning of 2018 that it would be a good year, and now they say it turned out to be an even better one than the last several.

December 18, 2018

Most are Good Spellers, Don’t Consult Dictionary Often

Dictionary publishers around the globe are now broadcasting their picks for this year’s “word of the year”, but are dictionaries still relevant in today’s age?

December 17, 2018

Americans Blame Politicians, News Media for 'Toxic' Culture

The Oxford English Dictionary named “toxic” as the word of the year for 2018 because of its increased usage in the context of the environment, politics and in connection with the #MeToo movement. Americans are torn on whether the word should have received the honor, but agree that politicians and the media have contributed to a toxic culture.

December 17, 2018

Religion An Important Part of Most Americans’ Lives

With the holiday season upon us, most Americans still consider their faith an important part of their life, even if they don’t attend services regularly.

December 13, 2018

Americans Think More Religion Would Make the Country a Better Place

This holiday season, Americans think a little more religion would go a long way.

December 12, 2018

Few Think They Have True Freedom of Speech Today

With beloved holiday songs and shows now coming under fire for supposedly inappropriate messages, many are wondering whether free speech is officially dead.

December 11, 2018

Americans Aren't Enthusiastic About Driverless Cars

Uber is restarting its testing of driverless cars, eight months after one of their self-driving vehicles struck and killed a pedestrian, but Americans aren’t any readier to embrace the technology.

December 7, 2018

One-In-Five Have Food Allergies in Their Family

Researchers worldwide are investigating a rise in food allergies, especially among children. Here in the United States, roughly one-in-five Americans say they have been impacted by the potentially fatal problem, most often as the result of nut allergies.

December 5, 2018

Americans Still Support Voluntary Euthanasia

California has adopted a law that allows doctors to prescribe life-ending drugs if they determine a patient has six months or less to live, and Americans continue to favor such voluntary euthanasia laws. Many would even consider it for themselves or a loved one.