66% Favor Citizenship Question on Census
A federal judge in New York has ruled against the Trump administration’s attempt to restore a citizenship question to the 2020 census, even though it’s a question most Americans want to ask.
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January 22, 2019
January 21, 2019
Americans Have Bleak Outlook on Race Relations This MLK Day
This Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Americans aren’t particularly optimistic about the state of race relations in this country today.
January 3, 2019
Americans Anticipate a Good 2019
After a good 2018, Americans are feeling pretty good about the year to come, though not quite as good as in years past.
January 2, 2019
2018 Topped Recent Years for Most Americans
Americans had faith at the beginning of 2018 that it would be a good year, and now they say it turned out to be an even better one than the last several.
January 1, 2019
Welcome 2019!
It’s officially a new year, but Americans aren’t heralding the holiday as one of the nation’s most important.
December 31, 2018
Most Will Be Counting Down to 2019
It’s almost time to ring in 2019, and most will be welcoming the new year at home.
December 27, 2018
Adults Don't Think Race Should Factor into Student Punishments
The Trump administration is planning to roll back race-based Obama-era school discipline policies, arguing that they have led to more lax discipline overall and a rise in school violence. Americans overwhelmingly agree that a student’s racial background should not be a factor in discipline.
December 25, 2018
Christmastime Is Here
Today is Christmas, and most still consider it an important and holy day.
December 24, 2018
Hey Holiday Shoppers, The Clock Is Ticking
The hour is getting late, but quite a few Americans have not yet begun to shop.
December 21, 2018
It’s the Holiday Travel Rush, But Americans Aren’t Going Anywhere
Today is expected to be one of the busiest travel days of the year, but most Americans are staying put this year.
December 21, 2018
Americans Haven’t Given Up On Christmas Cards
Though some consider the tradition of sending Christmas cards a relic of the past, nearly half still plan on mailing them out this year.
December 19, 2018
Many Are Feeling Charitable This Christmas
Americans don’t plan to be a Scrooge this Christmas and are instead planning to donate to charity in the name of holiday spirit.
December 19, 2018
What Are You Waiting For? One-in-Five Americans Haven’t Started Holiday Shopping Yet
‘Twas the week before Christmas, but one-in-five Americans have not yet started their holiday shopping.
December 18, 2018
Most are Good Spellers, Don’t Consult Dictionary Often
Dictionary publishers around the globe are now broadcasting their picks for this year’s “word of the year”, but are dictionaries still relevant in today’s age?
December 17, 2018
Americans Blame Politicians, News Media for 'Toxic' Culture
The Oxford English Dictionary named “toxic” as the word of the year for 2018 because of its increased usage in the context of the environment, politics and in connection with the #MeToo movement. Americans are torn on whether the word should have received the honor, but agree that politicians and the media have contributed to a toxic culture.
December 17, 2018
Religion An Important Part of Most Americans’ Lives
With the holiday season upon us, most Americans still consider their faith an important part of their life, even if they don’t attend services regularly.
December 13, 2018
Americans Think More Religion Would Make the Country a Better Place
This holiday season, Americans think a little more religion would go a long way.
December 12, 2018
Few Think They Have True Freedom of Speech Today
With beloved holiday songs and shows now coming under fire for supposedly inappropriate messages, many are wondering whether free speech is officially dead.
December 11, 2018
Americans Overwhelmingly Celebrate Christmas
Christmas is once again top dog this holiday season, as most Americans prepare to welcome Santa and celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ this December.
December 11, 2018
74% Say Christmas Should Be Celebrated in Public Schools
Most Americans continue to believe Christmas should be celebrated in public schools, and that there’s a place for religious symbols on public land.
