Americans Think Kids' Self-Esteem Higher Than Actual Achievement
Americans believe young people in this country are more likely to think highly of themselves than their academic performance merits.
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April 12, 2018
April 5, 2018
Americans Don't Want to Outlaw After-Hours Work E-mail
A bill was introduced in New York City that would make it illegal for businesses to contact their employees by e-mail or instant message during after-work hours. Just over half of Americans oppose a law like that, and few think it would have a positive impact on the economy.
March 30, 2018
Americans Strongly Support Citizenship Status on Census
The U.S. Census Bureau released their 2020 census questions, including one that asks whether respondents are legal U.S. citizens. Americans recognize the importance of the census and are on board with including the question moving forward.
March 29, 2018
Few Think Police Shootings Are Cop's Fault
A funeral is being held in Sacramento today for Stephon Clark, an unarmed black man who was killed by Sacramento police officers in his grandmother’s backyard.
March 23, 2018
Are Facebook Users Jumping Ship?
Just over half of regular Facebook users are considering bailing out of the popular social media site over concerns about the privacy of their personal data.
March 22, 2018
Americans Not So Sure on Death Penalty for Drug Dealers
President Donald Trump announced on Monday that his administration will combat the opioid crisis in part by imposing stricter penalties for drug offenses, including the death penalty for drug traffickers.
March 20, 2018
Americans Are Happy to Welcome Spring
Although harsh winter nor’easters continue to threaten much of the eastern United States, today is still the first day of spring, and that puts a spring in the steps of most Americans.
March 15, 2018
Americans Want News Right, Not First
In today’s 24/7 news cycle, most Americans still think the media is obsessed with getting the story first, when they think they should be focused on getting it right.
March 8, 2018
Americans See Booze as More Dangerous Than Pot
More and more states are now pushing to legalize recreational marijuana use, perhaps in part because Americans see it as less dangerous than another already-legal substance.
March 8, 2018
61% Say Drug Testing for Jobs Is Needed
A recent news report said a tightening U.S. job market and looser marijuana laws in some states have led to the decline of pre-employment drug tests.
March 8, 2018
Most Americans Say Life is Good
No matter where they live, the majority of Americans give good marks to their quality of life.
March 6, 2018
Americans Favor Raising Age to Buy Gun, Not Enlist or Vote
In the wake of the tragic school shooting in Florida last month, major retailers like WalMart and Dick’s Sporting Goods recently announced that they will no longer sell firearms to anyone under the age of 21.
February 27, 2018
Americans Think Violent Games, Movies Lead to Violence
Most Americans continue to believe that what we watch and what we play are making America a more hostile place.
February 21, 2018
One-in-Three Say Family's Been Hit With Flu This Season
This flu season is already one of the worst on record, and it’s not even over yet. One-in-three Americans say the flu has hit their family, even though half have gotten a flu shot.
February 14, 2018
Odds Are At Least One-in-Ten Know a Lottery Winner
More than one-in-ten say they know someone who has won a major lottery, but with at least one winner fighting to keep her winnings anonymous, perhaps Americans know more lottery winners than they realize. But would Americans quit their jobs if they did win? Nearly half say no.
February 14, 2018
Americans Not Feeling the Love for Valentine's Day
Americans don’t place a lot of importance on Valentine’s Day, and while some look forward to it, for most, it’s just another day.
February 6, 2018
"No" Tops "Yes" for Topless Beaches
While topless sunbathing is commonplace in many European countries, it is still not allowed on most public beaches in the United States. At least two states are trying to change those laws, but nearly half of Americans are more comfortable sticking with the status quo.
January 31, 2018
Americans Say No to Censorship on Social Media
Facebook has announced new algorithms that will help them weed out so-called “fake news” and also recalibrate how much news and political content is shown in your news feed versus personal content from friends.
January 30, 2018
Americans Still Skipping Checkups, Drugs Because of Cost
Most Americans still consider themselves healthy, but many continue to pass on medical checkups and prescription drugs to save money.
January 18, 2018
Americans Say Too Many Rely on Government Aid
With a number of states planning ways to tighten their Medicaid and food stamp rolls, Americans continue to believe that too many count on the government for cash and that government welfare programs hurt more than they help.
