Few Think Russia is Only Olympic Rule-Breaker
Russia has been banned from the 2018 Winter Olympics following exposure of a government-run program using performance enhancing drugs, but Americans don’t think they’re the only rule-breakers.
Lifestyle
Most Recent Releases
February 9, 2018
February 8, 2018
Americans Are Tuning in to Winter Olympics
The 2018 Winter Olympic Games began today in Pyeongchang, South Korea, with the official opening ceremony tomorrow night. Most Americans are planning to watch at least some of the games and feel pride when U.S. athletes take home the gold.
February 6, 2018
"No" Tops "Yes" for Topless Beaches
While topless sunbathing is commonplace in many European countries, it is still not allowed on most public beaches in the United States. At least two states are trying to change those laws, but nearly half of Americans are more comfortable sticking with the status quo.
February 5, 2018
Super Bowl 2018: Who Do Americans Think Will Win?
In the past 10 years, the New England Patriots have won two Super Bowls and made it to the big game four times. Perhaps it’s no surprise, then, that nearly half of Americans think the Patriots will win the championship this year.
February 2, 2018
Player Protests Affected NFL Viewing Habits This Season
As this weekend’s Super Bowl brings football season to an end, more than one-in-three Americans say on-field protests by NFL players who took a knee during the national anthem deterred them from tuning in to this season’s games.
January 31, 2018
Americans Say No to Censorship on Social Media
Facebook has announced new algorithms that will help them weed out so-called “fake news” and also recalibrate how much news and political content is shown in your news feed versus personal content from friends.
January 30, 2018
Americans Still Skipping Checkups, Drugs Because of Cost
Most Americans still consider themselves healthy, but many continue to pass on medical checkups and prescription drugs to save money.
January 18, 2018
Americans Say Too Many Rely on Government Aid
With a number of states planning ways to tighten their Medicaid and food stamp rolls, Americans continue to believe that too many count on the government for cash and that government welfare programs hurt more than they help.
January 17, 2018
One-in-Five Tattooed Adults Would Get Them Removed
More Americans now say they have tattoos, but few regret them.
January 17, 2018
64% Say ‘Yes’ To Work Requirements For Medicaid Recipients
The Trump administration announced it would allow states to create work requirements for Medicaid recipients, and most Americans think that’s a good idea.
January 15, 2018
Just 22% Think Race Relations Are Getting Better
This Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Americans have a marginally more promising outlook on race relations than they did six months ago.
January 15, 2018
62% Say MLK's Dream Still Not Reality
More Americans than ever believe Martin Luther King Jr.’s dreams of equal opportunity in the country still aren’t a reality.
January 11, 2018
Most Don't See Celebrities as Good Role Models
Following this year’s Golden Globes, the first award show of Hollywood’s #MeToo era, even fewer Americans see celebrities as good role models.
January 4, 2018
Fewer Americans Say Crime Is Up in Their Community
While Baltimore is facing its highest homicide rates to date, New York City's crime rate is reaching record lows this year. More Americans in the rest of the country also say crime is down where they live.
January 2, 2018
Do Americans Think 2018 Will Be a Good Year?
While more than half of Americans are feeling good about 2018, they aren’t as high on the upcoming year as they have been in recent years.
January 1, 2018
Happy New Year!
It’s officially 2018, but Americans don’t consider New Year’s Day all that important.
December 29, 2017
What Did Americans Think of 2017?
Americans feel better about 2017 than they did the year before, a reflection perhaps of the record-setting level of economic confidence at year’s end.
December 29, 2017
Most Will Welcome 2018 at Home, With a Kiss
Americans will be welcoming the new year from the comfort of their own homes, though many will be sharing a kiss, too.
December 28, 2017
Most Aren't Making New Year's Resolutions This Year
Americans aren’t as determined to start 2018 off on a new foot as they were to start 2017.
December 26, 2017
Following Amtrak Derailment, Most Still Say Mass Transit is Safe
Even after the tragic Amtrak derailment outside Tacoma, Washington, last week, most Americans believe mass transit is safe, even if they don’t use it often.
