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March 10, 2017

Parole for O.J.?

O.J. Simpson, the pro football great famously acquitted of murdering his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman, is up for parole this summer from his imprisonment for unrelated crimes. Most Americans don’t want to see Simpson go free.

March 8, 2017

More Americans Vacationed This Winter

Despite the feeling of most Americans that the weather has not been worse this year than in recent years, more Americans than ever are hitting the road for a winter escape.

February 24, 2017

Most Still Say Transgender Bathroom Policy Not A Federal Issue

President Trump is rolling back a recent Obama administration policy that allows transgender students to use the school bathrooms of their choice. Most Americans still agree that local school bathroom policy is not the responsibility of the federal government.

February 23, 2017

Americans Say Media Needs to Look More Before It Leaps

Most Americans still think the media is in too big a hurry.

February 23, 2017

Surprise! Cable Viewers Watch the Hosts They Trust

Trust drives viewership, or vice versa, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey.

February 14, 2017

Americans Say No To Body Cameras For Teachers

Though Americans place a lack of discipline high on the list of problems in public schools today, most don’t think teachers in the United States should follow the lead of some in the United Kingdom who are wearing body cameras to record students’ behavior.

February 13, 2017

Americans View Teaching As Important But Not Desirable Profession

Americans continue to place high importance on teaching as a profession but don’t think many are clamoring to become teachers.

February 9, 2017

Americans Like School Choice, More Power For States In Education

Democrats unsuccessfully opposed newly-confirmed Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, but many Americans share her views on some key areas in education.

February 3, 2017

Americans More Confident in Children’s Futures

More Americans see a brighter future for the kids.

January 24, 2017

Most Want to Continue Subsidies to PBS, NPR

President Trump reportedly wants to cut taxpayer funding of PBS and NPR, but most Americans are opposed.

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January 11, 2017

Few See Hollywood Celebs As Good Role Models

Following Meryl Streep's Golden Globes speech criticizing incoming President Donald Trump, most Americans see Hollywood celebrities as politically to the left of them and dismiss the stars as poor role models.

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January 10, 2017

Many Pass on Medical Checkups, Prescriptions Due to Cost

As Congress and the next president wrestle with what to do with Obamacare, many Americans continue to feel the pinch of high health care costs.

January 5, 2017

30% Know A Murder Victim

A surprising number of Americans know someone who has been murdered.

January 3, 2017

Americans Are Feeling Good About 2017

Americans are less than thrilled about the way 2016 turned out but are feeling good about the year ahead.

December 30, 2016

May the Force Be With Her

Actress-writer Carrie Fisher, best known for portraying Princess Leia in the "Star Wars" films, passed away this week, capping a year marked by a seemingly high number of major celebrity deaths. Most Americans remember her fondly.

December 30, 2016

Here Comes 2017

Americans appear to be a bit more excited about the new year.

December 29, 2016

44% Resolve to Do Better Next Year

It’s almost time to bid 2016 farewell, and some Americans already have big plans for 2017.

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December 26, 2016

Fewer Americans Use The Postal Service This Holiday Season

Americans say they didn’t use the U.S. Postal Service quite as much this holiday season, but they give the federal agency slightly higher marks for its job performance than they have in the pa

December 23, 2016

20% of Men Are Last-Minute Shoppers This Christmas

As usual, men are waiting to the last minute to do their holiday shopping, but they’re also planning to spend more than women compared to a year ago.