Only 16% Say Their Personal Finances Have Improved
Fewer Americans now see their financial situation getting better, and most don’t expect it to improve soon.
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April 8, 2026
April 8, 2026
Support for Doctor-Assisted Suicide Declines
More states have legalized physician-assisted suicide for terminally ill patients, but fewer Americans now support such laws.
April 3, 2026
‘He Is Risen’: 60% Believe in the Resurrection of Jesus
Easter Sunday celebrates a real event, according to a majority of Americans.
April 2, 2026
Less Than Half Disapprove of Premarital Sex
Most Americans don’t think it’s important to avoid sex before marriage, and less than half believe the number of premarital partners affects chances of “happily ever after.”
March 31, 2026
34% Say Their Kids Have Autism Diagnosis
As experts ponder a recent sharp rise in children being diagnosed with autism and autism-related disorders, more than a third of Americans with young children at home say their kids have gotten such diagnoses.
March 27, 2026
52% Say Men and Women Equally to Blame for Relationship Problems
Finding love is more difficult for young people nowadays, most Americans believe, but a majority say both sides of the “war of the sexes” share the blame.
March 25, 2026
Baby Bust? 51% Say Low Birth Rate a Serious Problem
Most Americans are concerned about problems caused by the country’s current low birth rate, and a majority think it’s best to have two or more children.
March 19, 2026
Podcasts Attract 36% Weekly
More than a third of Americans now say they’re now tuning into podcasts every week, with politics as the top attraction for the online shows.
March 17, 2026
St. Patrick’s Day: 45% Claim Irish Ancestry
Today the nation dons green to honor Saint Patrick, and the holiday is considered more important by Irish-Americans.
March 3, 2026
Parents Must Protect Kids From Online Risks, Most Believe
It’s not the job of the government or Internet providers to protect kids from online danger, most Americans say.
February 27, 2026
Housing Market Confidence Rises Slightly
Homeowners are now a bit more optimistic about the resale value of their homes.
February 25, 2026
48% See Crime Problem Staying the Same
Significantly fewer Americans now say crime is getting worse where they live, but most still don’t see the problem improving.
February 17, 2026
Is Black History Month Helping Race Relations?
February is Black History Month, and while most Americans support teaching black history in schools, they are less certain that the month-long annual celebration is helpful.
February 5, 2026
55% Say They’ll Watch Super Bowl LX
A majority of Americans expect to be tuned in this Super Bowl Sunday, and their expectations of who will win mirror the betting odds.
January 30, 2026
Homelessness: 51% Say It’s Gotten Worse in Past Year
One year into President Donald Trump’s second term, most Americans don’t see much change in the country’s homeless problem.
January 22, 2026
Many Blame Climate Change for Harsh Winters
With the nation’s heartland bracing for a severe snow storm, a majority of Americans think climate change may be making winter worse.
January 20, 2026
Most Moviegoers Don’t Care About Stars’ Political Statements
Award ceremonies full of actors making political speeches probably don’t have much impact at the box office.
January 16, 2026
Just 25% Pay for Gym Memberships
Most Americans exercise regularly, but find it more convenient to do so at home than to join a gym.
January 14, 2026
Few See U.S. Race Relations Getting Better
As the anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday approaches, most Americans don’t think race relations in the country are improving.
December 31, 2025
New Year’s Eve: 45% Expect to Welcome 2026 With a Kiss
Most Americans will be at home when the clock strikes midnight to bring in the New Year, and nearly half say they’ll be kissing someone on the occasion.
