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December 12, 2017

Most Americans Still Want to Take Christmas, Religion Public

Most Americans still believe religious displays have a place on government property, and they want to see more Christmas in schools, too.

December 7, 2017

Most Believe Jesus is the Reason for the Season This Christmas

Even though Santa may get all the attention, Americans still want to keep the Christ in Christmas.

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.

December 6, 2017

64% Think Stores Start Christmas Season Too Soon

It appears stores start stocking the shelves with Christmas items and playing holiday songs earlier each year. Most Americans think stores start the Christmas season too early, and believe the holiday is way too commercialized.

December 5, 2017

Most Americans Say Return For Journalists Fired Over Sex Assault Allegations Likely

Most Americans think the journalists who’ve lost their jobs over allegations of sexual harassment will bounce back in the near future. 

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 29, 2017

Post-Black Friday, 65% Have Now Started Holiday Shopping

With a record number of Americans starting their shopping before Black Friday this year, it’s perhaps no surprise they’re still shopping at a record rate following the biggest shopping day of the year.

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November 24, 2017

Most Americans Not Interested in Black Friday

Despite the hoopla surrounding Black Friday, most Americans continue to say they will not partake in one of the biggest days of the year for shopping deals.

November 23, 2017

Americans Celebrate Another Thankful Thanksgiving

The overwhelming majority of Americans will again be giving thanks around the Thanksgiving table this year. 

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.

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November 1, 2017

Got Halloween Candy on the Menu?

Call it a candy hangover. A whole lot of us have leftover Halloween candy in our near future.

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 27, 2017

Megyn Kelly's Not a Fan Favorite

Megyn Kelly’s new NBC morning show isn’t raking in the ratings, possibly because Americans aren’t the biggest fans of Kelly herself.