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July 11, 2017

59% Expect Gas Prices to Climb

Americans haven’t felt the pinch of rising gas prices that they typically experience this time of year, but they expect that to be short-lived.

July 5, 2017

Americans See Too Many Unnecessary Laws

Most Americans think there are too many unnecessary laws in the United States today but are split over whether the U.S. system of justice as a whole is fair to most Americans.

July 4, 2017

Most Still Link July 4 With Declaration of Independence

Most Americans still rate the Fourth of July high on their list of holidays, second only to Christmas, and correctly identify what it commemorates.

July 3, 2017

49% Think U.S. Has Liberty and Justice for All

This Fourth of July, half of Americans still see the nation as one with liberty and justice for all, and the majority wouldn’t live anywhere else.

June 28, 2017

Very Few Adults Would Consider Cosmetic Surgery

Plastic surgery just isn’t on the table for most Americans.

June 23, 2017

Few Americans Would Run for Congress

Congress member isn’t a job most Americans want, even if they knew they would win. But nearly four-out-of-10 still want in.

June 19, 2017

Most Americans Still Stress Importance of Two-Parent Homes

Americans may have celebrated Father’s Day on Sunday, but they still think it takes two parents to raise a child.

June 16, 2017

Fatherhood Still Seen as Man’s Most Important Role

This Sunday is Father’s Day, and Americans still see fatherhood as a vital role in a man’s life.

June 15, 2017

One-in-Four Say They’re Overweight

A new study released this week claims that the United States has the greatest percentage of obese children and young adults, but most Americans don’t think it applies to them.

June 14, 2017

Fewer Americans Now See Tough Summer Job Market For Teens

Unemployment has reached a 10-year low, and now Americans think it will be easier for teenagers to find summer jobs than in the past.

June 14, 2017

Most Are Planning A Summer Vacation

As the temperatures rise and schools close, many Americans are turning their attention to summer vacation.

June 12, 2017

Support for Euthanasia Holds Steady

Massachusetts is the latest state considering whether to legalize physician-assisted suicide for terminally ill patients, and just over half of Americans support such a law.

June 9, 2017

Americans Think Text-Blocking Tech Will Make Roads Safer

Apple announced this week that their newest iPhone operating system, iOS 11, will have a “Do Not Disturb for Driving” mode that will stop users from receiving text messages while behind the wheel. Americans already think distracted driving is a big problem and are on board with this new technology.

June 8, 2017

Most Americans Believe in the Afterlife

Is there life after death? Americans sure think so.

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June 7, 2017

More Americans Are Streaming TV and Movies Now

Americans still watch a lot of television, but they’re doing more of it through streaming services these days.

June 5, 2017

Americans Are Avid Readers, But Prefer Print to Digital

Despite living in a digital age, Americans still appreciate time with a good book—and they prefer that book be printed on paper rather than on a touchscreen.

May 29, 2017

Respect for Memorial Day Reaches New High

More Americans than ever now honor Memorial Day, today’s federal holiday that recognizes military personnel who have given their lives for our country.

May 24, 2017

Americans Think Internet Reliance Makes Economy More Vulnerable

In the wake of the international WannaCry cyberattacks last week, Americans are more concerned than ever about the safety of the country’s online economic systems.

May 17, 2017

Can A Robot Do Your Job?

A majority of Americans say it’s likely that robots and computers will take over most jobs in the next quarter century, but they aren’t worried about their own job just yet.

May 17, 2017

Americans Rate Teachers Higher But Would Rather Be Doctors

Americans view teaching as a more important profession than being a doctor but think doctoring is a much better job to go into.