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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.

July 31, 2024

Most Still Don’t See Electric Vehicles as Practical

Even while some politicians demand the elimination of gasoline-powered vehicles, most Americans still don’t consider electric replacements practical.

July 30, 2024

Diversity? Most Americans Think It’s Great

The word “diversity” has become a source of political controversy, but in reality most Americans have no problem with it, an opinion that has remained unchanged the past five years.

July 25, 2024

Just 12% Think Opioid Problem Is Getting Better

Far more Americans believe the country’s opioid drug abuse problem has gotten worse in the past year than think it's gotten better.

July 11, 2024

Summer Heat: 62% Blame Climate Change

Most Americans think it’s hotter than usual this summer, and a majority suspect it’s because of climate change.

July 4, 2024

Fourth of July Now Ranked Most Important Holiday

As the nation celebrates Independence Day, more Americans than ever rate the Fourth of July as the nation’s top holiday.

July 2, 2024

Proud to Be an American? 80% Say Yes!

As the nation prepares to celebrate Independence Day on July 4, Americans are overwhelmingly proud of their country and its history.

June 18, 2024

‘Elite’? Americans Not Impressed With Ivy League

Graduates of Ivy League universities may think they’re better than everybody else, but Americans overwhelmingly disagree.

June 18, 2024

School Bullying ‘Traumatic,’ Most Americans Believe

Getting bullied in school should not be considered a normal part of childhood, according to a majority of Americans.

June 14, 2024

Father’s Day: Do Dads Matter?

Father’s Day is Sunday and most Americans still believe dads play an important role.

June 12, 2024

40% See Too Much ‘Pride’ From Businesses This Month

Many businesses actively promote June as LGBTQ Pride Month, but a plurality of Americans believe there’s too much celebration

June 6, 2024

Transgender Agenda Remains Unpopular

Years of transgender activism have still not convinced most Americans that there are more than two genders, and a majority don’t want teachers going behind parents’ backs on the subject.

June 4, 2024

49% Plan on Summer Vacation

June is here and nearly half of Americans are planning a vacation this summer.

May 17, 2024

Two-Thirds See Racism as Serious Problem

Most Americans think racism is still a serious problem in the country, and more than a quarter of them worry that they could be accused of racism.

May 9, 2024

Moms Still Matter for Most Americans

Mother’s Day is this Sunday, and most Americans believe being a mom is an important job.

May 7, 2024

Greetings, Earthlings: 37% Think Space Aliens Have Visited Planet

Most Americans intelligent life exists somewhere else in the universe, and many believe the Earth has had visitors from outer space.

May 3, 2024

Most Americans See Retail Theft as a Serious Problem Where They Live

The problem of shoplifting and retail theft is a major concern for Americans, and more than a fifth say stores have closed in their community because of the problem.

April 25, 2024

Americans Cite Self-Defense for Buying More Guns

More Americans are exercising their Second Amendment rights these days, and most see self-defense as the best reason for firearms ownership.

April 11, 2024

Evangelicals Most Likely to Consider Faith ‘Very Important’

Americans are less likely to identify as evangelical Christians than as Catholics or Protestants, but those who do say they’re evangelical are most likely to view their faith as very important.

April 3, 2024

Movies Aren't Getting Better, Most Americans Say

By a 2-to-1 margin, Americans believe movies have gotten worse in the 21st century.