More Surprising 2016 Victory: The Cubs or Donald Trump?
This year was full of surprises, but it turns out that the election of Donald Trump for president shocked more Americans than the Chicago Cubs winning the World Series after 108 years.
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November 23, 2016
November 23, 2016
Most Americans Are Staying Put This Thanksgiving
Maybe it’s to host friends and family, maybe it’s to gear up for Black Friday shopping, or maybe there’s really just no place like home. Whatever the reason, most Americans don’t plan on traveling away from home this Thanksgiving.
November 21, 2016
Americans Are In A Spending Mood This Thanksgiving
This Friday is Black Friday, often known as the biggest shopping day of the year and an unofficial kickoff to the holiday shopping season. And this year, Americans are ready to shop and spend even more.
November 16, 2016
Most Intend to Get A Flu Shot This Year
It’s flu season again, and that’s left most Americans running out to get their flu shots.
October 31, 2016
Most Say Halloween Is Not Just For Kids
Halloween still doesn’t register as an important holiday for most Americans, but they also continue to say adults are just as welcome to get in on the fun.
October 6, 2016
Americans Say Crime Up, Too Many Criminals Walking
The FBI insists that violent crime is down in America despite the jump in the murder rate in several major cities, but Americans aren’t buying it.
October 5, 2016
Americans Aren’t Enthused About Genetic Engineering
It was reported last week that a baby with genetic material from three people was born several months ago thanks to the success of a controversial new procedure. Few Americans support the idea of so-called “three-parent” babies but are even more opposed to genetic engineering that allows parents to choose specific characteristics for their children before they are born.
September 29, 2016
Is Mob Violence After Police Shootings About Race or Law and Order?
Americans are evenly divided as to whether the mob violence that has followed police shootings in recent years is a crime or a cry for justice, but most agree that it only makes the criminal justice situation worse.
September 28, 2016
Americans Remember Arnold Palmer Fondly
Americans have a warm spot in their hearts for Arnold Palmer, "the King of Golf," who passed away this past weekend at age 87.
September 21, 2016
Americans Oppose Trend Toward Black-Only Dorms
San Francisco State University is the latest school to begin offering “black-focused” dormitories for black students, but most Americans, black Americans included, oppose this trend and fear it could mark a return to segregation policies of pre-Civil Rights America.
September 14, 2016
Is No Homework the Way to Go?
In hopes of improving student performance, some elementary and secondary schools are adopting a no-homework policy, coupled with extending the school day to allow time to finish all work in class. But most parents aren't sure that's the way to go.
September 7, 2016
Most Think Americans Watch Too Much TV
Do you watch too much TV? Your fellow Americans seem to think so.
September 5, 2016
Do Americans Remember the ‘Labor’ in Labor Day?
For half of Americans, summer’s over now 'cause it’s Labor Day.
September 1, 2016
Most Plan To Tune In To NFL This Season
The National Football League’s regular season officially kicks off a week from tonight in Denver, and most Americans say they’ll tune in to at least some of the games this season. Fewer adults have been catching the preseason games.
August 31, 2016
Americans On the Fence Over Punishing Kaepernick for Anthem Incident
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick quickly grabbed headlines when he refused to stand for "The Star Spangled Banner" before last week’s game, citing racial and police brutality issues in America as the reason. He’s yet to receive any punishment from the team or the NFL, and Americans aren’t sure he should.
August 25, 2016
Americans Praise Park Service, Rate Number of Parks As Right
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service, a system signed in to law by President Woodrow Wilson and frequently hailed as “America’s best idea.” Most Americans have a favorable opinion of the agency and are fine with the number of national parks in the country.
August 24, 2016
Few Are Ready for Uber's Self-Driving Cars
Uber has announced that it is launching a test program of driverless cars in Pittsburgh, but Americans are just as reluctant to take a self-driving car service as using one for their personal vehicle.
August 24, 2016
Did The Olympics Damage America's Image?
The U.S. Olympic team left Rio de Janeiro with more medals than any other team, but it wasn’t without controversy. Despite some bad behavior from members of the men’s swim team, most Americans who watched the Summer Olympics believe they were good for the United States’ image abroad.
August 19, 2016
Parents Give Their Kids’ Schools High Marks
Americans remain critical of U.S. public schools in general, but parents are more positive than ever about the performance of their children’s schools.
August 18, 2016
Most Want Schools to Open After Labor Day
More and more schools around the country are starting classes before Labor Day, but most Americans think they should hold off a bit.
