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May 16, 2017

Americans' Trust in Their Doctors Reaches New High

As the future of the U.S. healthcare system is in limbo, the number of Americans who trust their doctor has jumped to a new high. 

May 12, 2017

Fewer Americans See Motherhood As a Woman’s Most Important Role

Few Americans see Mother’s Day as the nation's most important holiday, and the number who consider motherhood the most important job for a woman is at its lowest level yet.

May 5, 2017

Job Market Still Seen As Rough Going for Most College Grads

College graduation season is upon us, but while Americans still stress the importance of a degree, few think the class of 2017 has marketable job skills.

May 4, 2017

Americans Not Tuning in For Kentucky Derby

The Kentucky Derby is running this Saturday, but most Americans aren’t planning to watch the famous horse race. (To see survey question wording, click here.)

May 3, 2017

Americans See Free Speech on Campuses as a Thing of the Past

Conservative pundit Ann Coulter recently cancelled a planned speech at University of California, Berkeley, following protests and threats of violence by the students. Americans are now left wondering whether free speech on college campuses is simply a relic of a bygone era.

April 27, 2017

42% Less Likely to Travel to Europe After Recent Terror Attacks

Americans doubt that Europe can ever completely defeat the scourge of terrorism, and many have changed their travel plans accordingly.

April 21, 2017

Americans Say They Don't Need Earth Day to Go Green

Most Americans say they've done their part to help clean up the environment, but far fewer see Earth Day - celebrated annually on April 22 - as a motivating factor.

April 20, 2017

Americans Blame Passengers in Airline Confrontations

United Airlines is in hot water after a video went viral of security forcibly removing a man from a plane to make room for traveling employees. Many have called for a boycott of the airline over the incident, but Americans are more likely to blame the passenger for such disputes than the airline itself.

April 14, 2017

Half of Americans Will Celebrate Easter in Church

Easter may not be the top holiday for Americans, but half will still honor the holiday in church. (To see survey question wording, click here.)

April 13, 2017

Most Still Think Children Are Safe At School

Even after the shooting and death of an eight-year-old student and a teacher at a school in San Bernardino, California, earlier this week, most Americans still think schools are safe places for children.

April 12, 2017

Americans Reject Proposed Online Access Law

Senate Republicans recently voted to eliminate proposed privacy rules that prevent Internet Service Providers (ISPs) from selling or sharing users’ browsing history and other personal information, and voters aren’t having it.

April 11, 2017

Most Americans Aren't Volunteering for Space Travel

Virgin Galactic owner Richard Branson insists he'll have commercial travelers in space by the end of next year, but a trip to space isn’t high on most Americans’ to-do lists.

April 6, 2017

54% Think There Are Too Many Lawyers in the U.S.

Americans still think the United States would be better off with fewer attorneys, though that view has been on the decline.

March 24, 2017

Ride-Sharing Still Not Catching On

While ride-sharing apps like Uber and Lyft are gaining popularity - and notoriety - across the country, the vast majority of Americans say they seldom, if ever, use either service.

March 23, 2017

42% Think It’s Too Easy To Get Food Stamps

Florida recently proposed a bill that would cut food stamp eligibility for hundreds of thousands of residents, and a sizable number of Americans still agree that food stamps are too easy to come by in the United States.

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March 23, 2017

Most Say Too Many Still Dependent on Government

Americans continue to feel that too many people are getting financial help from the government and that anti-poverty programs just make the problem worse.

March 22, 2017

Most Still Think Too Many On Welfare Who Shouldn’t Be

Most Americans still think welfare programs in this country are being abused.

March 22, 2017

Americans Are Much More Likely to Get A New Car

A new car is on a lot more Americans’ shopping lists this year.

March 21, 2017

Spring Has Sprung!

It’s officially spring which is music to Americans’ ears.

March 20, 2017

Americans Scoff At Participation-Only Rewards

Americans recognize the importance of sports and teamwork in a child’s development, but they also think there should be winners and losers at the end of the day.