Americans Worry That Anti-Police Rhetoric Endangers Public Safety
In the wake of the George Floyd murder trial, most Americans still support police and worry that criticism of cops will make their communities less safe.
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April 21, 2021
April 15, 2021
Americans Confident in Online Commerce, But Don’t Trust Social Media Companies
After a data breach exposed Facebook users’ information, most Americans trust social media companies less than they do online retailers.
April 2, 2021
Fewer Americans Will Attend Church This Easter
Perhaps because of the COVID-19 pandemic, most Americans don’t expect to celebrate this Easter Sunday in church.
April 1, 2021
Most Americans Believe in Resurrection of Jesus
As Easter weekend approaches, Americans overwhelmingly believe Jesus was the son of God and was raised from the dead.
March 24, 2021
Most Aren’t in the Market for a New Car
About a third of Americans are thinking about getting a new car this year, and many say they are driving less.
March 23, 2021
58% Say Masks Should Be Required Until Everyone Is Vaccinated Against COVID-19
Much of President Biden’s agenda is unpopular, but most Americans support him in saying that mask-wearing to prevent the spread of coronavirus should be mandatory until everybody has been vaccinated.
March 18, 2021
Royal Racism? Only 40% Believe Harry and Meghan
Most Americans don’t believe Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle’s accusations of racism against the British royal family, but then again, most Americans don’t really pay much attention to the royals.
March 17, 2021
75% Support Voter ID Laws
As the U.S. Senate considers legislation that would revamp America’s election laws, voters still overwhelmingly support laws requiring that voters show identification before casting a ballot.
March 16, 2021
St. Patrick’s Day: Nearly Half Will Wear Green, But Only 29% Will Have a Drink
Americans don’t consider St. Patrick’s Day one of the nation’s most important holidays, but nearly half say they’ll wear green Wednesday to mark the traditional Irish holiday.
March 11, 2021
Democrats More Confident in COVID-19 Vaccine, But Republicans See End of Lockdown Sooner
Politics seems to affect nearly everything now, including attitudes toward the COVID-19 pandemic. Americans are becoming more optimistic that the country is nearing the end of mask mandates and lockdowns, but their opinions vary along party lines.
March 5, 2021
Americans Wary of Making COVID-19 Vaccine Mandatory
Can employers require workers to get vaccinated against the coronavirus? At least one lawsuit has already been filed against such a workplace requirement, and Americans aren’t sure employers should be able to make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory.
March 2, 2021
54% Oppose Transgender Sports Trend
President Biden sparked controversy by signing an executive order mandating that transgender athletes be allowed to compete in girl’s and women’s sports, a move that most Americans oppose.
February 26, 2021
Americans Say Teaching Is an Important Job That Most Wouldn’t Want to Do
Amid concerns about schools reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans overwhelmingly consider teaching an important job, but most wouldn’t want to do it.
February 24, 2021
Most Americans See Homelessness as Primarily a State and Local Issue
President Biden has promised billions of dollars in new federal spending to fight homelessness, but most Americans believe the problem is primarily a responsibility of state and local governments.
February 18, 2021
Just 25% of Americans Say They’re Overweight
According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 42% of Americans are obese, but a much lower percentage actually consider themselves overweight.
February 16, 2021
66% Say News Media Sacrifice Accuracy for Speed
Americans overwhelmingly say the media should care more about getting a story right than about getting it first, but two-thirds believe it’s usually the other way around.
February 15, 2021
Americans Admire Lincoln More Than Washington, But Don’t Favor Separate Holiday
The third Monday in February is observed as a federal holiday to honor our nation’s first president, George Washington, born February 22, 1732. It is commonly known as Presidents’ Day, to include Abraham Lincoln (born February 12, 1809) in the honor, but Americans don’t favor a separate holiday for Lincoln’s birthday.
February 12, 2021
Voters Don’t Trust Social Media Censorship
Social media censorship made news again with Twitter’s announcement that former President Trump’s ban from the platform will be permanent, but most voters don’t trust social media companies to censor content fairly.
February 11, 2021
Americans Don’t Have Much Love for Valentine’s Day
Sunday is Valentine’s Day, and if you’re not looking forward to the annual celebration of romance, you’re not alone.
February 5, 2021
Americans Optimistic About COVID-19 Vaccine, But Expect Mask Mandates for Months
Most Americans believe the coronavirus vaccine will eventually contain the pandemic, but still expect to be required to wear masks in public for at least the next six months.
