General Lifestyle

44% Say George Floyd Protests Made Race Relations Worse

Most Americans don’t think race relations in the country are getting better, and many believe the 2020 unrest after George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis made things worse.

The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that just 19% of American Adults think the protests over the death of George Floyd made race relations better, while 44% say the protests that erupted in May 2020 made race relations worse and 26% believe the protests did not make much difference. Eleven percent (11%) are not sure. (To see survey question wording, click here.)

60% Say Kids Need Summer Camp

A majority of Americans still believe summer camp is an important experience for children.

Summer Jobs: Most Expect Tough Market for Youth

Americans overwhelmingly think it’s important for young people to have jobs when school’s out, but expect it will be tough for many to find work this summer.

Dating? 37% of Young Singles Aren’t Interested

Amid reports that the dating scene has turned toxic, more than a third of young singles say they’re not interested right now.

Culture, Not Standard of Living, Has Gotten Worse

Most Americans say their standard of living hasn’t declined since their teenage years, but definitely see a downhill trend in the culture.

Vacation Time: 48% Expect to Get Away This Summer

Summer’s here, and about half of Americans say they’re planning on a vacation.

High School Grads Unprepared for Jobs, College, Most Say

As high school seniors across the country get ready to collect their diplomas, less than a third of Americans believe new graduates are prepared for the future.

28% Think New Pope Will Be Better Than Francis

Chicago native Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost made history this month as Pope Leo XIV became the first American to lead the Catholic Church.

37% Rarely Or Never Attend Religious Services

About two-thirds of Americans consider faith an important part of their lives, built far fewer frequently attend services at their place of worship.

The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that 66% of American Adults say religious faith is important to their daily lives – down slightly from 70% in April 2024 – including 41% who consider faith Very Important. Thirty-percent (30%) don’t view religious faith as important to their daily lives, including 16% who say it’s Not At All Important. (To see survey question wording, click here.) 

67% of Reddit Users Find It a Good Source for News

The Reddit website is useful for keeping up with current events, according to most of those who use the platform.

Class of 2025: Most Still See Tough Job Market for College Grades

College graduation season is approaching and most Americans still believe new grads will have trouble finding jobs.

Americans Still Buying More Guns

Americans are already the best-armed civilians in the world, but about one-fifth of them added more to their arsenal in the past year.

Earth Day: Just 33% Think It’s Helping

Today is Earth Day, but only a third of Americans see it making a difference for the environment.

Most Don’t Blame Rachel Zegler for ‘Snow White’ Flop

Disney’s live-action remake of “Snow White” has been a bomb at the box office, but most Americans don’t think the film’s outspoken star is mostly to blame.

51% Say Lawsuits Drive Up Costs

Most Americans believe they’re paying more for goods and services because of the costs imposed by lawsuits.

Mission to Mars? Most Think It Could Happen

Many Americans say the recent success of a SpaceX mission has made them more confident in the U.S. space program, and a majority think we could send men to Mars within a decade.

Spring Arrives, and Americans Are Happy About It

Even as parts of the Midwest still face freezing temperatures, today is officially the first day of spring, and most Americans are glad it’s finally here.

77% Think Too Much Online Time Is Damaging Kids’ Mental Health

Americans overwhelmingly believe that excessive Internet use is a factor in the mental health problems affecting young people.

Climate Change: 58% Believe It’s Getting Warmer

A majority of Americans think global warming is real, despite scientific evidence cited by critics of the climate change agenda.

Presidents Day: Trump Is Best (and Also the Worst)

Today is Presidents Day, and a plurality of Americans consider President Donald Trump to be both the best and worst of recent leaders.