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September 2, 2015

58% Think There's A War on Police in America Today

With officers murdered in Texas and Illinois in just the last few days, most voters now believe the police are under attack in America and blame politicians critical of the cops for fanning the flames.

August 27, 2015

Americans Rate School Start Times, Level of Homework

Should school take up more of a student's day?

August 26, 2015

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.