Americans Honor Military on Memorial Day – and the Start of Summer
Americans continue to view Memorial Day as one of the nation’s most significant holidays – and the beginning of summer.
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May 27, 2019
May 24, 2019
Americans Aren’t Eager for Ban on Fur Sales
New York City is considering joining San Francisco and Los Angeles in banning the sale of fur, but Americans aren’t eager to extend that ban to the area where they live. Few think it’s government’s job to regulate what’s legitimately for sale to the public anyway.
May 22, 2019
Most Still Favor Armed Guards in Schools, But Support Is Down
An armed guard is credited with dramatically limiting a school shooting in Colorado earlier this month, but while most Americans still like the idea of armed school guards, support is down from past surveying.
May 16, 2019
Most Oppose ‘Sex Strike’ Over Abortion Laws, But 25% Undecided
A prominent actress is urging women not to have sex with men until new laws regulating abortion are repealed, but not surprisingly the idea of a so-called “sex strike” isn’t a popular one. There are a lot of undecideds, though.
May 9, 2019
Americans Don’t Trust Feds on Gun Control But Less Wary of Federal Gun Licenses
Americans tend to favor Democratic presidential hopeful Cory Booker’s idea of a federal gun license, even though most don’t trust the federal government with gun laws and don’t expect Booker’s plan to reduce gun crime.
April 29, 2019
Americans Say ‘No’ to Warren’s ‘Free’ College Plan
The contest to be the next Democratic presidential nominee is shaping up literally as a free-for-all, with Senator Elizabeth Warren the latest entrant. She is promising if elected to forgive most student debt and make public universities free, all with a 10-year price tag of $1.25 trillion. Americans aren’t thrilled.
April 25, 2019
Most Think Amazon’s Alexa Is Spying On its Users
Amazon’s virtual assistant Alexa is an increasing presence in American households, but most suspect that the online mega-retailer is using it to spy on customers.
April 11, 2019
10% Think Most Cops Are Racist
Chicago officials are still battling over the decision not to prosecute actor Jussie Smollett, with one city councilman last weekend declaring that the city’s police union is “the sworn enemy of black people.” But Americans overwhelmingly reject the charge that most cops are racist and continue to give high marks to the performance of their local police.
April 10, 2019
Many Still Skipping Medical Checkups, Needed Drugs Due to Cost
Most Americans remain confident about their personal health even though many still skip checkups and drug prescriptions because they cost too much.
April 2, 2019
Americans Don’t See Violence Against Women Crisis, Don’t Blame ‘White Culture’
Americans see violence against women as less of a problem here compared to most other nations and don’t agree with former Vice President Joe Biden’s recent statement that “a white man’s culture” encourages such violence.
March 21, 2019
Americans Appear To Be Less Enthusiastic About Helping NPR
Most voters tune into National Public Radio during the course of a month, but far fewer think taxpayers should continue to subsidize it.
March 18, 2019
Americans Say Colleges, Universities Discourage Freedom of Speech
Americans continue to agree with President Trump that free speech, especially the conservative kind, is at risk on college campuses today.
March 15, 2019
Most See Admissions Scandal as Sign of Bigger Problem at Elite Colleges
Americans strongly suspect that the just uncovered college admissions cheating scandal is only the tip of the iceberg as far as the country’s top schools are concerned.
March 8, 2019
Daylight Saving Time: Which Way to Turn?
Daylight Saving Time is upon us again, and most Americans know which way to re-set their clocks. But that doesn’t mean they like it.
March 7, 2019
Support Remains Strong for English As Official Language
Most states have designated English as their official language, and Americans continue to strongly believe that should be national policy as well.
February 21, 2019
Current, Former Smokers Oppose Cigarette Ban
Hawaii is considering a proposal that would make it the first state to completely ban the sale of cigarettes, but Americans aren’t quick to embrace such a law where they live.
February 20, 2019
Americans More Concerned About Measles, Blame Anti-Vaxxers
Most Americans are concerned about the threat of the measles as an outbreak sweeps through the United States. They also think unvaccinated children are contributing to the spread of the virus.
February 14, 2019
15% Dread Valentine’s Day - Do You?
Americans aren’t as sweet on Valentine’s Day as the business sector might have you believe.
February 1, 2019
Americans So-so on Brady But Think He’s Super Bowl Winner
Americans have decidedly mixed views of star quarterback Tom Brady, but they expect him to lead the New England Patriots to victory in Sunday’s Super Bowl LIII.
January 29, 2019
Just 14% Think It’s Too Easy to Become a U.S. Citizen
Fewer Americans now think it’s too easy to become a citizen of the United States, but then again, most are already citizens of this country.
