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August 29, 2018

41% Oppose Rewarding Civilians For Help With Arrests

A New York police union is offering a $500 reward to any civilian who helps police officers subdue a suspect who is resisting arrest, but Americans aren’t convinced such a proposal is a good idea in their community.

August 22, 2018

Most Rate Their Life Today Positively

Americans are feeling great about life these days, though most say the best years happen before 40.

August 21, 2018

40% Think Opioid Drug Crisis Is Getting Worse

President Trump last week urged Attorney General Jeff Sessions to bring a lawsuit against drug companies that produce opioids and therefore contribute to the growing epidemic.

August 16, 2018

Most Say E-Cigarettes No Healthier Than Traditional Ones

A new study out this week determined that smoking electronic cigarettes, or “vaping,” may be more harmful than originally thought, something Americans have worried about for years.

August 16, 2018

Parents See Higher Back-to-School Costs This Year

It’s back-to-school time again, and parents are expecting to open their wallets wider this year to prepare.

August 14, 2018

Voters See More Wildfires But Differ On Why

Like President Trump and California Governor Jerry Brown, voters disagree on the cause of the wildfires raging in northern California, but most think this is a worse season for fires than usual.

August 13, 2018

TSA Is On the Up-And-Up With Americans

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) now says that reports of possible cuts to screenings at smaller airports were merely part of a budget exercise to study cost-saving options.

August 8, 2018

$200K For A Trip To Space? No Thanks, Americans Say

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos' rocket company reportedly plans to charge passengers at least $200,000 for its first trips into space next year. But most Americans aren’t interested in taking the trip, even if they could afford the hefty ticket price.

July 26, 2018

Adults Don't See Enough Exercise for Kids Today

Americans still think kids today aren’t getting enough exercise, but they’re less convinced that American kids are less fit than their foreign counterparts than in the past.

July 25, 2018

Social Media Users Want Free Speech

In its ongoing fight against "fake news," Facebook has removed several pages from its site, but many users are angry that they've yet to remove a page known for spreading conspiracy theories and unsubstantiated rumors.

July 17, 2018

Few Favor Banning Neckties

A mayor in southern California is moving to ban neckties from workplace dress codes, citing studies that suggest the neckwear restricts blood flow to the brain. But Americans aren’t ready to say goodbye to the formalwear just yet and few think it’s the government’s place to make that decision.

July 13, 2018

Few Support Free Money Program to Combat Poverty

To combat poverty, a California city has launched a pilot program in which some residents will receive $500 per month with no strings attached. But nearly half of Americans wouldn’t welcome such a program in their area.

July 11, 2018

Americans Melt for Chocolate Ice Cream

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream—preferably chocolate, butter pecan or vanilla, and in the comforts of home.

June 26, 2018

Half Think Their Fellow Americans Play Video Games Too Much

The World Health Organization now classifies “gaming disorder,” or a video game addiction, as a mental health condition. But while most Americans say they rarely or never play video games, half think most Americans play too much.

June 21, 2018

Regular Cell Phone Users Downplay Cancer Connection

Americans aren't overly concerned that cell phone usage may lead to cancer.

June 20, 2018

Fewer See Benefit of Summer Break, But Still Value Summer Work

As summer vacation begins, most adults still see the value in the break for students and in work for young people during this break. They’re likelier to think it will be easier for young people to find summer jobs now, though.

June 19, 2018

Americans View Online Dating Sites More Favorably

Facebook announced last month that it is launching a dating app which could be good news for the social network since Americans look more favorably these days on dating sites.

June 18, 2018

Half of Adults Think We Should Retest Older Drivers

Americans are still on board with requiring older drivers to take annual tests to renew their driver’s licenses, though they’re more divided over when that testing should start.

June 12, 2018

23% Less Likely to Watch Miss America Pageant Sans Swimsuit Competition

The annual Miss America pageant has announced that it is scrapping the swimsuit competition and will no longer judge contestants on the basis of their physical appearance.

June 8, 2018

The Majority Are Proud to Be an American, Proud of History

Americans overwhelmingly are proud of their nation and its past.