Americans Still Skipping Checkups, Drugs Because of Cost
Most Americans still consider themselves healthy, but many continue to pass on medical checkups and prescription drugs to save money.
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January 30, 2018
January 18, 2018
Americans Say Too Many Rely on Government Aid
With a number of states planning ways to tighten their Medicaid and food stamp rolls, Americans continue to believe that too many count on the government for cash and that government welfare programs hurt more than they help.
January 17, 2018
One-in-Five Tattooed Adults Would Get Them Removed
More Americans now say they have tattoos, but few regret them.
January 17, 2018
64% Say ‘Yes’ To Work Requirements For Medicaid Recipients
The Trump administration announced it would allow states to create work requirements for Medicaid recipients, and most Americans think that’s a good idea.
January 15, 2018
Just 22% Think Race Relations Are Getting Better
This Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Americans have a marginally more promising outlook on race relations than they did six months ago.
January 15, 2018
62% Say MLK's Dream Still Not Reality
More Americans than ever believe Martin Luther King Jr.’s dreams of equal opportunity in the country still aren’t a reality.
January 11, 2018
Most Don't See Celebrities as Good Role Models
Following this year’s Golden Globes, the first award show of Hollywood’s #MeToo era, even fewer Americans see celebrities as good role models.
January 4, 2018
Fewer Americans Say Crime Is Up in Their Community
While Baltimore is facing its highest homicide rates to date, New York City's crime rate is reaching record lows this year. More Americans in the rest of the country also say crime is down where they live.
January 2, 2018
Do Americans Think 2018 Will Be a Good Year?
While more than half of Americans are feeling good about 2018, they aren’t as high on the upcoming year as they have been in recent years.
January 1, 2018
Happy New Year!
It’s officially 2018, but Americans don’t consider New Year’s Day all that important.
December 29, 2017
What Did Americans Think of 2017?
Americans feel better about 2017 than they did the year before, a reflection perhaps of the record-setting level of economic confidence at year’s end.
December 29, 2017
Most Will Welcome 2018 at Home, With a Kiss
Americans will be welcoming the new year from the comfort of their own homes, though many will be sharing a kiss, too.
December 28, 2017
Most Aren't Making New Year's Resolutions This Year
Americans aren’t as determined to start 2018 off on a new foot as they were to start 2017.
December 26, 2017
Following Amtrak Derailment, Most Still Say Mass Transit is Safe
Even after the tragic Amtrak derailment outside Tacoma, Washington, last week, most Americans believe mass transit is safe, even if they don’t use it often.
December 25, 2017
For Most, Christmas Is Still A Religious Time
Americans continue to rank Christmas as the nation’s top holiday, and most will attend a religious service to honor the holiday season.
December 22, 2017
Many Still Have Holiday Shopping To Do
After starting off at a record pace, Americans have slowed their holiday shopping, with a sizable number who still haven’t started with Christmas just a weekend away.
December 22, 2017
23% On The Road This Holiday Season
To Americans, there’s no place like home for the holidays.
December 21, 2017
Americans Are Feeling Charitable this Christmas
Americans are feeling the Christmas spirit this year and plan to spread the joy by donating to charity of some kind.
December 20, 2017
Are Christmas Cards a Thing of the Past?
Christmas cards appear to be a tradition that’s falling by the wayside.
December 19, 2017
With a Week To Go, 40% Have Finished Holiday Shopping
Americans continue to fly through their holiday shopping this year, and nearly half are finished with a week still left before Christmas.
