Americans Strongly Favor Requiring Vaccinations For School
Despite ongoing concerns about their safety, adults are still adamant that students should be vaccinated before going to school.
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October 26, 2017
October 26, 2017
Like It or Not, Americans Agree on Importance of Homework
Some school districts in New Jersey are now doing away with homework at the elementary level, but most Americans continue to believe that homework is an essential learning tool.
October 25, 2017
50% Favor Law Fining Parents for Kids' Bullying
Under a new law that went into effect this month, parents in a community in western New York could face fines and jail time if their child bullies other minors.
October 23, 2017
Few Think It’s Better to Be a Woman in America Today
Amid renewed conversations about sexual harassment and gender equality in the workplace and beyond, very few Americans—men and women alike—think it’s better to be a woman than a man in society today.
October 19, 2017
Most Say Men, Women Are Equally Capable
“Anything you can do, I can do better,” so the song goes. And both men and women seem to agree.
October 18, 2017
46% Have Been Sexually Harassed at Work or Know Someone Who Has
Amid growing allegations and criminal sexual assault charges against former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, most Americans see sexual harassment in the workplace as a serious problem...
October 18, 2017
62% Say Liberal Hollywood Has Negative Impact on Society
Americans continue to think the politics of Hollywood bend to the left and that the film industry has a negative impact on society.
October 17, 2017
Most Disagree With Decision to Open Boy Scouts to Girls
The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) has announced plans to begin admitting girls into their ranks amid declining membership, but despite recognizing the difficulty in getting kids to become scouts, most Americans think Boy Scouts should just be for the boys.
October 16, 2017
Most Americans Say Individuals Responsible For Their Actions
Most Americans think individuals are responsible for their actions, but that people are held less accountable now than in the past.
October 10, 2017
Most Recognize Evil But Question If Some Are Born That Way
President Trump called the mass killings in Las Vegas last week “an act of pure evil” when many of his opponents were trying to blame the guns involved instead.
October 10, 2017
Support for Columbus Day Is Up, But 32% Want A Change
Support for Columbus Day is at its highest level in several years, but a sizable number of Americans are ready to replace it with Indigenous Peoples’ Day, an idea that’s already caught on in a number of places around the country.
October 9, 2017
Is the Nobel Prize Still the Most Prestigious?
As this year’s Nobel Prize winners are being announced, most Americans aren’t paying attention and are evenly split over whether it’s the most prestigious award one can win.
October 5, 2017
42% Say Nutritional School Lunches Should Be a Requirement
There has been a push for schools to offer more nutritional meals to students to fight the childhood obesity problem that most see as a problem today, and more are now convinced that a lunch meeting nutrition standards should be a requirement in schools.
October 4, 2017
Most Say Athletics Have Too Much Power Over Colleges, Universities
Despite the fact that many big-time NCAA basketball programs are now reeling from a recruitment bribery scandal, fewer Americans think college athletic programs corrupt the higher education process. But most continue to believe these programs have too much clout.
October 4, 2017
32% Are Less Likely To Go To Big Events After Las Vegas Killings
Americans appear to be taking the Las Vegas massacre in stride, and most aren’t planning to change their personal habits because of it.
October 3, 2017
Americans Think Most Big-Time College Sports Programs Break the Rules
The NCAA has been rocked by a “pay to play” bribery scandal involving big-time college basketball teams that led to the suspension of Louisville’s head coach last week and an FBI investigation.
September 29, 2017
Most Still Fly American Flag on Holidays
Most Americans continue to say their families regularly display the U.S. flag on holidays, and even more label themselves as patriotic Americans.
September 27, 2017
Americans Still See Too Much Screen Time for Kids
In today’s digital age, it’s no surprise kids spend so much time in front of a screen.
September 27, 2017
33% Say Kids Today Less Likely to Participate in Sports
Americans still see the value of organized sports for youth, but many, including parents with school-aged children, say children are less likely to participate in them.
September 26, 2017
Is Football Falling As A Fan Favorite?
Football still reigns supreme as America’s favorite sport, but it appears to have lost fans over the last five years.
