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December 13, 2017

Americans Still Visiting National Parks

President Trump announced a controversial decision last week to reduce the size of two national monuments in Utah. This week, the National Park Service has reduced the number of free entry days into many national parks while also contemplating fee increases.

December 13, 2017

Voters Say No To U.S. Skipping Winter Olympics Over North Korean Concerns

As South Korea prepares to host the Winter Olympics in February, relations between their northern neighbor and the United States remain frail. But even with the looming threat from North Korea, few Americans support the U.S. team passing on the Olympics in the name of security.

December 7, 2017

Americans Show Growing Interest in Government Regulation of Internet

The FCC has announced plans to begin rolling back “net neutrality” laws. While Americans still prefer free market competition, they're growing more interested in government control of the world wide web.

November 30, 2017

Would You Drink Beer Brewed on Mars?

Budweiser recently announced plans to send barley seeds, one of the key ingredients in beer, to space to determine if it’s possible to make and drink beer on Mars. But Americans aren’t particularly anxious for a taste of Martian brew.

November 22, 2017

Most Will Stay Put on Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is one of the busiest times of the year for travelers, but only one-in-five Americans plan on spending Thanksgiving away from home.

November 16, 2017

Should the Playboy Mansion Be An Historic Landmark?

A Los Angeles City Council member has introduced a motion to add Hugh Hefner’s storied Playboy Mansion to the city’s registry of historic cultural monuments, an idea that most Americans oppose. But they do believe Hefner and the magazine he founded in 1953 which featured a nude Playmate of the Month influenced U.S. society for better or worse.

November 15, 2017

Americans See Too Much Celebrity News

Celebrity news has been dominating lately, with continuing sexual harassment and abuse allegations coming out of Hollywood. But while most Americans think there’s too much, they’re less inclined to say so than in the past.

November 15, 2017

Few Want to Ban Fraternities, Sororities

After the death of a fraternity pledge at Florida State University, one of multiple similar recent deaths, all fraternities and sororities at the university have been suspended indefinitely. But Americans aren’t convinced that banning Greek life is the answer.

November 13, 2017

Is It The Job of Colleges to Stop Underage Drinking?

Alcohol-induced deaths on college campuses are back in the news, and many Americans continue to question whether schools are doing enough to prevent them.

November 7, 2017

Would You Worship at George Washington's Church?

A church in Alexandria, Virginia where George Washington worshipped is removing a plaque honoring his attendance there to avoid offending visitors and potential new members. But most Americans say, why bother?

November 2, 2017

Religion Important to Most Americans

Religion is still an important part of most Americans’ lives, even if they don’t visit a house of worship regularly.

November 2, 2017

More Americans Are Getting Their Flu Shot

Americans aren’t taking any chances on flu season, since more intend to get the vaccine this year.

October 30, 2017

Most Still Aren’t Buying JFK ‘Lone Gunman’ Conclusion

Most Americans still aren’t convinced that President John F. Kennedy was the victim of a lone assassin in November 1963.

October 26, 2017

Americans Strongly Favor Requiring Vaccinations For School

Despite ongoing concerns about their safety, adults are still adamant that students should be vaccinated before going to school.

October 25, 2017

50% Favor Law Fining Parents for Kids' Bullying

Under a new law that went into effect this month, parents in a community in western New York could face fines and jail time if their child bullies other minors.

October 23, 2017

Few Think It’s Better to Be a Woman in America Today

Amid renewed conversations about sexual harassment and gender equality in the workplace and beyond, very few Americans—men and women alike—think it’s better to be a woman than a man in society today.

October 19, 2017

Most Say Men, Women Are Equally Capable

“Anything you can do, I can do better,” so the song goes. And both men and women seem to agree.

October 18, 2017

46% Have Been Sexually Harassed at Work or Know Someone Who Has

Amid growing allegations and criminal sexual assault charges against former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, most Americans see sexual harassment in the workplace as a serious problem...

October 18, 2017

62% Say Liberal Hollywood Has Negative Impact on Society

Americans continue to think the politics of Hollywood bend to the left and that the film industry has a negative impact on society.

October 17, 2017

Most Disagree With Decision to Open Boy Scouts to Girls

The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) has announced plans to begin admitting girls into their ranks amid declining membership, but despite recognizing the difficulty in getting kids to become scouts, most Americans think Boy Scouts should just be for the boys.