Americans Place Even More Importance on a College Degree
While there’s disagreement over how to help students pay for it, Americans still overwhelmingly believe in the importance of a college degree to gaining employment.
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July 15, 2016
July 14, 2016
Views on Police Discrimination Little Changed Since Ferguson
Despite escalating tensions over police shootings that led to widespread protests and the killing of five police officers in Dallas last week, most voters continue to view crime in inner cities as a bigger problem than police discrimination against minorities. But blacks are far more likely to say they are treated unfairly by the police.
July 13, 2016
Americans Don’t Want Full Student Loan Forgiveness
While Americans are facing a record level of college-related debt, support remains low for forgiving student loans or taking the further step of having the government pay for students who can't afford to go to college.
July 13, 2016
Americans Agree Clinton’s Free College Plan Isn’t Free
Democrats are a lot more enthusiastic about Hillary Clinton’s plan for so-called “free” college than other Americans are, but all agree that taxpayers will be the ones who pick up the tab.
July 4, 2016
Independence Day Still Ranks High For Americans
Most Americans still place high importance on the Fourth of July, although most aren’t planning any travel this holiday weekend.
June 30, 2016
If Americans Could Live Anywhere in the World, They'd Still Choose U.S.
This Fourth of July, Americans will celebrate the independence of the United States of America, and most say they wouldn’t choose to live anywhere else.
June 29, 2016
More Americans Are Taking Summer Vacations
Could this be a sign of a recovering economy? More Americans say they have taken summer vacations or plan to take one this year than they have for several years.
June 23, 2016
Do College Campuses Have Less Freedom of Speech Now?
Earlier this month the president of DePaul University announced that he is stepping down following student protests that culminated in the shutting down of a speech by a prominent young conservative writer. The growing number of similar protests at other colleges and universities in recent months has a sizable number of Americans questioning whether free speech has a place on modern campuses.
June 22, 2016
Home Brewers Are Bubbling Up
Craft beer is gaining popularity among American drinkers, and a sizable number now say they brew their own.
June 16, 2016
Americans Still Worry About Overpopulation
Last year produced the lowest U.S. fertility and birth rate on record, but Americans still are far more concerned about the population growing too fast.
June 9, 2016
Are Pro Sports Taking Concussions Seriously?
Despite growing concern about the danger to athletes of receiving too many concussions, Americans question whether professional sports organizations are doing enough about it.
June 8, 2016
Americans Have a Favorable Opinion of Ali, Boxing
Americans view the late Muhammad Ali very favorably. Yet despite the beatings he took as a boxer which led to major health problems in his later years, most remain strongly supportive of the sport of boxing.
June 8, 2016
How Religious Are Americans These Days?
A majority of Americans consider themselves to be religious, though there’s less religiosity among younger adults.
June 7, 2016
Americans Are Still Wary of Closing Schools on Muslim Holidays
Philadelphia is the latest major school system to add Muslim holidays to its official calendar, but Americans with school-age children still aren’t sure that’s such a good idea, although support's up from a year ago.
May 30, 2016
Most Will Honor The Fallen This Memorial Day
A sizable number of Americans regard Memorial Day as an important national holiday, and most plan on doing something special to honor those who have given their lives for their country.
May 27, 2016
Americans Are More Critical of Airport Security Process
Long lines of frustrated passengers at airports around the country have already prompted the removal of a top official at the struggling Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Americans still have a high opinion of airline safety but are definitely more critical of the TSA and airport security.
May 27, 2016
Most Now Think Cosby Likely to be Guilty
Comedy icon Bill Cosby is guilty in the court of public opinion.
May 26, 2016
Voters Say Parents, Students Responsible for School Success
Voters continue to have little faith in U.S. public schools and think it's mainly up to parents and the students themselves to succeed.
May 18, 2016
65% Favor Federal Regulation of E-Cigarettes
The federal Food and Drug Administration recently announced that it will place strict regulations on electronic cigarettes similar to those on traditional cigarettes.
May 17, 2016
Most School Parents Oppose Transgender Bathroom Policy
Americans appear more receptive to letting transgender people use the bathrooms they prefer, but most adults with school-age children still are opposed.
