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January 20, 2016

How's Your Drinking Water?

While the residents of Flint, Michigan deal with the repercussions of lead-contaminated drinking water, the vast majority of Americans still consider their home water supply quite dependable.

January 19, 2016

50% Say Race Relations in America Getting Worse

Confidence in race relations in America continues to fall, with hopes for the future at their lowest level yet.

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January 18, 2016

Most Say MLK’s Dream Still Unfulfilled

Views of Martin Luther King Jr. Day haven’t changed, but even after seven years of having the first black president in office, Americans are more dubious than ever that King’s dream of equal opportunity has been achieved. Blacks are the most skeptical.

January 15, 2016

Did You Buy A Powerball Ticket?

Half of Americans intended to get in on this week’s unprecedented $1.6 billion Powerball jackpot even though very few know someone who has ever won a big lottery.

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January 14, 2016

Most Americans View Bowie Favorably

Ground Control to Major Tom: Most Americans are sorry you're gone.

January 7, 2016

38% of Adults Under 40 Have A Tattoo

Tattoos are certainly more commonplace in society, but are they becoming completely acceptable?

January 4, 2016

Most Americans Like the Look of 2016

Americans are more disappointed with last year than they expected to be but are more confident about 2016.

January 1, 2016

Happy New Year

It’s officially 2016, but Americans still don't place too much importance on New Year’s Day.

December 31, 2015

Americans Aren’t Big on New Year’s Resolutions

Many Americans aren’t starting off 2016 on a new foot, but those who are plan to stick with it.

December 31, 2015

Most Will Greet 2016 With A Kiss

Americans are slightly more inclined to spend this New Year’s Eve at home, but they plan to welcome the new year just the same as always.

December 28, 2015

Use of Postal Service Up Again This Holiday Season

Americans used the U.S. Postal Service more this holiday season and continue to give the quasi-governmental agency better marks than its private competitors for the way it handles their packages.

December 25, 2015

It’s Christmas Time In America

Christmas remains the top holiday for most Americans.

December 24, 2015

Religious Attendance Up This Christmas

More Americans will be at religious services this holiday season.

December 24, 2015

14% Still Have Not Yet Begun to Holiday Shop

‘Tis the day before Christmas, and Americans are still shopping at a record pace.

December 23, 2015

Americans Favor Getting the Feds Out of the Classroom

Congress and the president earlier this month scrapped the national education dictates of George W. Bush’s No Child Left Behind law and returned control of school standards to states and localities. This is expected to lessen the focus on standardized testing. Americans, especially those with school-age children, approve.

December 23, 2015

Are You Traveling This Holiday Season?

Many Americans will be traveling this holiday season, but twice as many will be hosting loved ones.

December 17, 2015

Americans Ready to Queue Up for New 'Star Wars' Film

The Force is still strong.

December 16, 2015

Christmas is a Joyous Time for Most Americans

Christmas cheer is spreading more than ever this holiday season.

December 15, 2015

Americans Want Christmas, More Religion in Schools

Americans continue to strongly support the celebration of Christmas in public schools, places that most already believe lack enough religion.

December 10, 2015

Americans Want to Keep Christ in Christmas

Americans are putting a lot more stock in religion this Christmas season.