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March 31, 2026

34% Say Their Kids Have Autism Diagnosis

As experts ponder a recent sharp rise in children being diagnosed with autism and autism-related disorders, more than a third of Americans with young children at home say their kids have gotten such diagnoses.

March 27, 2026

52% Say Men and Women Equally to Blame for Relationship Problems

Finding love is more difficult for young people nowadays, most Americans believe, but a majority say both sides of the “war of the sexes” share the blame.

March 25, 2026

Baby Bust? 51% Say Low Birth Rate a Serious Problem

Most Americans are concerned about problems caused by the country’s current low birth rate, and a majority think it’s best to have two or more children.

March 19, 2026

Podcasts Attract 36% Weekly

More than a third of Americans now say they’re now tuning into podcasts every week, with politics as the top attraction for the online shows.

March 17, 2026

St. Patrick’s Day: 45% Claim Irish Ancestry

Today the nation dons green to honor Saint Patrick, and the holiday is considered more important by Irish-Americans.

March 3, 2026

Parents Must Protect Kids From Online Risks, Most Believe

It’s not the job of the government or Internet providers to protect kids from online danger, most Americans say.

February 27, 2026

Housing Market Confidence Rises Slightly

Homeowners are now a bit more optimistic about the resale value of their homes.

February 25, 2026

48% See Crime Problem Staying the Same

Significantly fewer Americans now say crime is getting worse where they live, but most still don’t see the problem improving.

February 17, 2026

Is Black History Month Helping Race Relations?

February is Black History Month, and while most Americans support teaching black history in schools, they are less certain that the month-long annual celebration is helpful.

February 5, 2026

55% Say They’ll Watch Super Bowl LX

A majority of Americans expect to be tuned in this Super Bowl Sunday, and their expectations of who will win mirror the betting odds.

January 30, 2026

Homelessness: 51% Say It’s Gotten Worse in Past Year

One year into President Donald Trump’s second term, most Americans don’t see much change in the country’s homeless problem.

January 22, 2026

Many Blame Climate Change for Harsh Winters

With the nation’s heartland bracing for a severe snow storm, a majority of Americans think climate change may be making winter worse.

January 20, 2026

Most Moviegoers Don’t Care About Stars’ Political Statements

Award ceremonies full of actors making political speeches probably don’t have much impact at the box office.

January 16, 2026

Just 25% Pay for Gym Memberships

Most Americans exercise regularly, but find it more convenient to do so at home than to join a gym.

January 14, 2026

Few See U.S. Race Relations Getting Better

As the anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday approaches, most Americans don’t think race relations in the country are improving.

December 31, 2025

Americans Optimistic for 2026

Most Americans don’t think 2025 was a very good year, but expect the year ahead to be better.

December 9, 2025

Just 23% Think Artificial Intelligence Could Do Their Job

Even though a majority of Americans believe that artificial intelligence (AI) may be doing most jobs in the future, they don’t see it as a threat to their own employment.

November 25, 2025

43% View DEI as an Excuse for Discrimination

Only a third of Americans believe diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) programs make businesses better, and many see white males as the victims of DEI-based discrimination.

November 13, 2025

Just 37% Attend Religious Services Regularly

Although most Americans say religion is important to their lives, fewer than half attend services more than occasionally.

November 11, 2025

62% Blame Hurricanes on Climate Change

Not a single hurricane has made landfall in the United States this year, but most Americans still suspect climate change is making storms more severe.