Respect for Memorial Day Reaches New High
More Americans than ever now honor Memorial Day, today’s federal holiday that recognizes military personnel who have given their lives for our country.
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May 29, 2017
May 24, 2017
Americans Think Internet Reliance Makes Economy More Vulnerable
In the wake of the international WannaCry cyberattacks last week, Americans are more concerned than ever about the safety of the country’s online economic systems.
May 17, 2017
Can A Robot Do Your Job?
A majority of Americans say it’s likely that robots and computers will take over most jobs in the next quarter century, but they aren’t worried about their own job just yet.
May 17, 2017
Americans Rate Teachers Higher But Would Rather Be Doctors
Americans view teaching as a more important profession than being a doctor but think doctoring is a much better job to go into.
May 16, 2017
Americans' Trust in Their Doctors Reaches New High
As the future of the U.S. healthcare system is in limbo, the number of Americans who trust their doctor has jumped to a new high.
May 12, 2017
Fewer Americans See Motherhood As a Woman’s Most Important Role
Few Americans see Mother’s Day as the nation's most important holiday, and the number who consider motherhood the most important job for a woman is at its lowest level yet.
May 5, 2017
Job Market Still Seen As Rough Going for Most College Grads
College graduation season is upon us, but while Americans still stress the importance of a degree, few think the class of 2017 has marketable job skills.
May 4, 2017
Americans Not Tuning in For Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby is running this Saturday, but most Americans aren’t planning to watch the famous horse race. (To see survey question wording, click here.)
May 3, 2017
Americans See Free Speech on Campuses as a Thing of the Past
Conservative pundit Ann Coulter recently cancelled a planned speech at University of California, Berkeley, following protests and threats of violence by the students. Americans are now left wondering whether free speech on college campuses is simply a relic of a bygone era.
April 27, 2017
42% Less Likely to Travel to Europe After Recent Terror Attacks
Americans doubt that Europe can ever completely defeat the scourge of terrorism, and many have changed their travel plans accordingly.
April 21, 2017
Americans Say They Don't Need Earth Day to Go Green
Most Americans say they've done their part to help clean up the environment, but far fewer see Earth Day - celebrated annually on April 22 - as a motivating factor.
April 20, 2017
Americans Blame Passengers in Airline Confrontations
United Airlines is in hot water after a video went viral of security forcibly removing a man from a plane to make room for traveling employees. Many have called for a boycott of the airline over the incident, but Americans are more likely to blame the passenger for such disputes than the airline itself.
April 14, 2017
Half of Americans Will Celebrate Easter in Church
Easter may not be the top holiday for Americans, but half will still honor the holiday in church. (To see survey question wording, click here.)
April 13, 2017
Most Still Think Children Are Safe At School
Even after the shooting and death of an eight-year-old student and a teacher at a school in San Bernardino, California, earlier this week, most Americans still think schools are safe places for children.
April 12, 2017
Americans Reject Proposed Online Access Law
Senate Republicans recently voted to eliminate proposed privacy rules that prevent Internet Service Providers (ISPs) from selling or sharing users’ browsing history and other personal information, and voters aren’t having it.
April 11, 2017
Most Americans Aren't Volunteering for Space Travel
Virgin Galactic owner Richard Branson insists he'll have commercial travelers in space by the end of next year, but a trip to space isn’t high on most Americans’ to-do lists.
April 6, 2017
54% Think There Are Too Many Lawyers in the U.S.
Americans still think the United States would be better off with fewer attorneys, though that view has been on the decline.
March 24, 2017
Ride-Sharing Still Not Catching On
While ride-sharing apps like Uber and Lyft are gaining popularity - and notoriety - across the country, the vast majority of Americans say they seldom, if ever, use either service.
March 23, 2017
42% Think It’s Too Easy To Get Food Stamps
Florida recently proposed a bill that would cut food stamp eligibility for hundreds of thousands of residents, and a sizable number of Americans still agree that food stamps are too easy to come by in the United States.
March 23, 2017
Most Say Too Many Still Dependent on Government
Americans continue to feel that too many people are getting financial help from the government and that anti-poverty programs just make the problem worse.
