Should Schools Be Open Already?
School is in session in many places around the country, but Americans still tend to think it’s starting too early.
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August 26, 2015
August 14, 2015
Americans Back Local Cops Even More
While protests continue in Ferguson, Missouri one year after the shooting death of a black teenager by a white police officer, most Americans have an even more positive view of their local police and don’t consider their tactics out of line.
August 13, 2015
Will Ferguson Protests Make A Bad Situation Worse?
Americans don’t have much good to say about the protests this week in Ferguson, Missouri on the one-year anniversary of the Michael Brown incident.
August 6, 2015
Will 'Mockingbird' Fans Read the Sequel?
Many regard the 1960 novel "To Kill A Mockingbird" as one of the most significant American literary achievements of the 20th Century. It was author Harper Lee's only book, so the literary world - and countless readers - were stunned when it was recently announced that Lee had written a sequel, "Go Set A Watchman," which had just been discovered in a bank safe-deposit box.
August 4, 2015
Planned Parenthood vs. Cecil the Lion
Conservatives complain that the killing of Cecil the Lion in Africa is getting more attention from the media than the videos exposing Planned Parenthood’s sale of fetal body organs, but both stories are being widely followed.
July 22, 2015
Americans Turn on Cosby
As more damning evidence is released regarding Bill Cosby’s history of alleged sexual assaults, Americans have a much more negative view of the legendary comedian but stop short of calling for his Presidential Medal of Freedom to be revoked.
July 3, 2015
Americans Are Staying Put This 4th of July Weekend
Independence Day still ranks among the nation’s most important holidays for Americans, and many are choosing to stay close to home this holiday weekend.
June 23, 2015
Voters Are OK With FDA Nixing Trans Fats
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced last week that food companies have three years to phase out partially hydrogenated oils, the main source of trans fat, and voters appear to be on board with the idea.
June 19, 2015
Fatherhood Still An Important Role
Father’s Day is this Sunday, and while voters don’t put much importance on the holiday itself, they still strongly believe in the importance of fatherhood.
June 11, 2015
To Metric or Not to Metric – That is the Question
Is America ready – finally – to go metric along with the rest of the world? No more miles, pounds and inches, but kilometers, grams and centimeters instead.
May 25, 2015
Most Salute Importance of Memorial Day
Most Americans consider Memorial Day an important U.S. holiday, and an even larger number plan to do something special to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
May 22, 2015
Summertime's Here - Or Is It?
Summer doesn’t technically begin for another month, but most Americans still view Memorial Day weekend as the kickoff of their favorite season.
May 21, 2015
A Lot of Americans Have Had a Car Crash
Most Americans admit they've been in a traffic accident while behind the wheel.
May 20, 2015
Americans Still Question What College Grads Have to Offer
Americans are slightly less negative about the job prospects for the latest batch of college graduates but still aren’t very confident these graduates have much to offer prospective employers.
May 20, 2015
Americans Remain Dubious About Driverless Cars
Google admits its new driverless cars have had a few minor accidents but says the latest model will be ready for the road as early as this summer. Americans are a bit more likely to consider buying a driverless car these days but are still not convinced they will make the roads safer.
May 19, 2015
After Amtrak Crash, Most Still Consider Mass Transit Safe
Few Americans say they use mass transit regularly, but they remain confident in its safety despite the recent Amtrak train derailment near Philadelphia that killed eight people. Most also don't feel more government spending on infrastructure will help prevent such crashes.
May 15, 2015
Is A College Degree Really Worth What You Pay?
More Americans think it's a good idea for everyone to get additional schooling after high school, even though they're less convinced than they were several years ago that a college degree is worth what you pay for it.
May 14, 2015
39% Say Patriots Should Forfeit Super Bowl Win Over 'Deflategate'
A sizable number of Americans don't feel the penalties lodged against Quarterback Tom Brady and the New England Patriots for their use of deflated footballs in a championship game earlier this year are harsh enough and think the team should be stripped of its latest Super Bowl championship.
May 13, 2015
Support Is Growing for Government-Paid College
Several prominent Democrats are championing the idea of debt-free college, and a lot of Americans agree the government should pay for those who can’t afford to go.
May 13, 2015
Americans Put Even More Emphasis on Two-Parent Homes
Adults feel more strongly in the importance of a child growing up in a two-parent home, but they also think one of their parents was more influential than the other in their own upbringings.
