Americans Are Less Confident in Their Auto Airbags
Following several airbag recalls for major automakers, Americans are slightly less trusting of the airbags in their cars.
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May 11, 2016
May 11, 2016
What America Thinks About the Transgender Bathroom Debate
A legal battle is escalating between the U.S. Justice Department and North Carolina over the state’s bill that would ban individuals from using public restrooms that do not correspond to their biological gender. The Justice Department has filed a civil rights lawsuit against the state claiming the new law discriminates against transgender individuals, but North Carolina officials, arguing that their bill is a common-sense safety measure, have countered with a suit arguing the federal government is exceeding its authority.
May 5, 2016
Most Still Concerned About Zika Threat
As warmer weather arrives in much of the United States, most Americans see the mosquito-borne Zika virus as a major potential health problem but are confident public health agencies can handle it.
April 21, 2016
Texting During the Movie? No Way
Last week, movie theater chain AMC announced plans to allow text messaging in certain theaters during movie screenings, then quickly reversed its decision after a swift backlash. But even the mention of the idea was enough to get people talking, and their reaction was decisive: no texting during the movie.
April 13, 2016
Americans Put Country and God First
After family, what do Americans believe in most strongly? Their country and their religious faith.
March 31, 2016
Americans Reject Plans to Pay Killers Not to Kill
In an effort to reduce their homicide rates, several major cities including Baltimore, Miami, Toledo and Washington, D.C. are considering a plan to pay criminals not to murder with a gun. Americans overwhelmingly reject that idea.
March 30, 2016
Most Don't Blame Cops for Shooting Incidents
Despite the continuing debate over police conduct, more Americans than ever say their local officers are doing a good job, and most still don't think cops are to blame for the majority of shootings they are involved in.
March 29, 2016
Should Texting While Walking Be Against the Law?
To reduce the number of pedestrian fatalities, a New Jersey lawmaker has proposed penalizing those who use cell phones without hands-free devices on sidewalks and beside roadways. More than a third of Americans are on board with that idea.
March 24, 2016
Three Quarters of Americans Believe Jesus Rose From the Dead
Americans’ belief in Jesus Christ’s resurrection is even higher this Easter.
March 23, 2016
Happy Birthday, Slurpee!
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Slurpee, the frozen carbonated beverage sold at 7-Eleven convenience stores worldwide, and Americans have fond feelings toward the sugary, icy drink.
March 21, 2016
Americans Welcome The Arrival of Spring
Sunday was the first official day of spring, leaving behind Americans' least favorite season and putting most in a better mood.
March 16, 2016
Most Say We Have Less Freedom of Speech
Freedom of speech. It’s the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and for many the most important. But most Americans still feel it’s in danger.
March 11, 2016
Most Americans Support Same-Sex Adoptions
Following a unanimous U.S. Supreme Court decision this week to uphold an adoption by a lesbian couple in Georgia, just over half of Americans say they support same-sex couples adopting children.
March 9, 2016
Americans Are Angry About Politics But Not at Each Other
Americans are very angry politically as the surprising success of Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders clearly indicates, but fortunately they're not taking that anger out on their family and friends.
March 2, 2016
Are Americans Honest at Tax Time?
Americans don't consider their fellow countrymen an overly honest group, but they think most play fair when it comes to their taxes.
February 19, 2016
Is Apple Right To Challenge The FBI?
Voters disagree with Apple’s decision to challenge a federal court order to unlock an iPhone used by one of the attackers in the San Bernardino, California terrorist massacre, with even more continuing to say preventing terrorism is more important than protecting Americans’ privacy.
February 4, 2016
Is Life in America's Prisons Too Hard?
President Obama's recent executive actions on solitary confinement and the treatment of mentally ill prisoners are the latest efforts in a bipartisan push to reform the country’s prison system. While most Americans agree that too many people are incarcerated, many also feel conditions in America's prisons today aren't tough enough.
February 3, 2016
Americans Aren’t Overly Worried About Zika Virus
The World Health Organization this week officially declared a public health emergency in response to the rapidly spreading Zika virus in Latin America. While a majority of Americans show some concern about the virus, they also think the media overhypes such outbreaks.
January 20, 2016
How's Your Drinking Water?
While the residents of Flint, Michigan deal with the repercussions of lead-contaminated drinking water, the vast majority of Americans still consider their home water supply quite dependable.
January 19, 2016
50% Say Race Relations in America Getting Worse
Confidence in race relations in America continues to fall, with hopes for the future at their lowest level yet.
