Are Pro Sports Taking Concussions Seriously?
Despite growing concern about the danger to athletes of receiving too many concussions, Americans question whether professional sports organizations are doing enough about it.
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June 9, 2016
June 8, 2016
Americans Have a Favorable Opinion of Ali, Boxing
Americans view the late Muhammad Ali very favorably. Yet despite the beatings he took as a boxer which led to major health problems in his later years, most remain strongly supportive of the sport of boxing.
June 8, 2016
How Religious Are Americans These Days?
A majority of Americans consider themselves to be religious, though there’s less religiosity among younger adults.
June 7, 2016
Americans Are Still Wary of Closing Schools on Muslim Holidays
Philadelphia is the latest major school system to add Muslim holidays to its official calendar, but Americans with school-age children still aren’t sure that’s such a good idea, although support's up from a year ago.
May 30, 2016
Most Will Honor The Fallen This Memorial Day
A sizable number of Americans regard Memorial Day as an important national holiday, and most plan on doing something special to honor those who have given their lives for their country.
May 27, 2016
Americans Are More Critical of Airport Security Process
Long lines of frustrated passengers at airports around the country have already prompted the removal of a top official at the struggling Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Americans still have a high opinion of airline safety but are definitely more critical of the TSA and airport security.
May 27, 2016
Most Now Think Cosby Likely to be Guilty
Comedy icon Bill Cosby is guilty in the court of public opinion.
May 26, 2016
Voters Say Parents, Students Responsible for School Success
Voters continue to have little faith in U.S. public schools and think it's mainly up to parents and the students themselves to succeed.
May 18, 2016
65% Favor Federal Regulation of E-Cigarettes
The federal Food and Drug Administration recently announced that it will place strict regulations on electronic cigarettes similar to those on traditional cigarettes.
May 17, 2016
Most School Parents Oppose Transgender Bathroom Policy
Americans appear more receptive to letting transgender people use the bathrooms they prefer, but most adults with school-age children still are opposed.
May 12, 2016
Americans Are More Supportive of Home Pot Use
Despite increasing moves to legalize marijuana around the country, Americans remain closely divided on the issue but are in a less punishing mood about use of the drug.
May 11, 2016
Americans Are Less Confident in Their Auto Airbags
Following several airbag recalls for major automakers, Americans are slightly less trusting of the airbags in their cars.
May 11, 2016
What America Thinks About the Transgender Bathroom Debate
A legal battle is escalating between the U.S. Justice Department and North Carolina over the state’s bill that would ban individuals from using public restrooms that do not correspond to their biological gender. The Justice Department has filed a civil rights lawsuit against the state claiming the new law discriminates against transgender individuals, but North Carolina officials, arguing that their bill is a common-sense safety measure, have countered with a suit arguing the federal government is exceeding its authority.
May 6, 2016
60% of Women See Motherhood As Most Important Role
This Sunday is Mother’s Day, and while Americans don’t think much of it as a holiday, most still believe that being a mother is the most important role a woman can play.
May 5, 2016
Most Still Concerned About Zika Threat
As warmer weather arrives in much of the United States, most Americans see the mosquito-borne Zika virus as a major potential health problem but are confident public health agencies can handle it.
May 4, 2016
Americans See Tough Road Ahead For Class of 2016
It’s about time for the latest crop of college graduates to enter the workforce, but Americans still aren’t confident about the job colleges are doing preparing those young minds.
April 27, 2016
21% Rate Prince's Death As a Bigger Loss to the Nation Than Scalia's
A surprising number of Americans rate the death of Prince as a bigger blow to the country than the passing of longtime U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. Most think the media has definitely been treating the popular musician's death as the bigger loss.
April 26, 2016
Most Parents Say No to Standardized Testing
Parental opposition to standardized testing in schools remains high, even as the latest cycle of tests is beginning in many states. Most parents now say there’s no need for any such tests at all.
April 22, 2016
Most Are Pro-Environment But Don't Thank Earth Day
While most Americans say they’ve donated time or money to clean up the environment, they don’t feel strongly that Earth Day, a tradition established in 1970, has been all that important in increasing environmental consciousness.
April 21, 2016
Texting During the Movie? No Way
Last week, movie theater chain AMC announced plans to allow text messaging in certain theaters during movie screenings, then quickly reversed its decision after a swift backlash. But even the mention of the idea was enough to get people talking, and their reaction was decisive: no texting during the movie.
