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March 30, 2018

Americans Strongly Support Citizenship Status on Census

The U.S. Census Bureau released their 2020 census questions, including one that asks whether respondents are legal U.S. citizens. Americans recognize the importance of the census and are on board with including the question moving forward.

March 29, 2018

Few Think Police Shootings Are Cop's Fault

A funeral is being held in Sacramento today for Stephon Clark, an unarmed black man who was killed by Sacramento police officers in his grandmother’s backyard.

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March 23, 2018

Are Facebook Users Jumping Ship?

Just over half of regular Facebook users are considering bailing out of the popular social media site over concerns about the privacy of their personal data.

March 22, 2018

Americans Not So Sure on Death Penalty for Drug Dealers

President Donald Trump announced on Monday that his administration will combat the opioid crisis in part by imposing stricter penalties for drug offenses, including the death penalty for drug traffickers.

March 20, 2018

Americans Are Happy to Welcome Spring

Although harsh winter nor’easters continue to threaten much of the eastern United States, today is still the first day of spring, and that puts a spring in the steps of most Americans.

March 15, 2018

Americans Want News Right, Not First

In today’s 24/7 news cycle, most Americans still think the media is obsessed with getting the story first, when they think they should be focused on getting it right.

March 8, 2018

Americans See Booze as More Dangerous Than Pot

More and more states are now pushing to legalize recreational marijuana use, perhaps in part because Americans see it as less dangerous than another already-legal substance.

March 8, 2018

61% Say Drug Testing for Jobs Is Needed

A recent news report said a tightening U.S. job market and looser marijuana laws in some states have led to the decline of pre-employment drug tests.

March 8, 2018

Most Americans Say Life is Good

No matter where they live, the majority of Americans give good marks to their quality of life.

March 6, 2018

Americans Favor Raising Age to Buy Gun, Not Enlist or Vote

In the wake of the tragic school shooting in Florida last month, major retailers like WalMart and Dick’s Sporting Goods recently announced that they will no longer sell firearms to anyone under the age of 21.

February 27, 2018

Americans Think Violent Games, Movies Lead to Violence

Most Americans continue to believe that what we watch and what we play are making America a more hostile place.

February 21, 2018

One-in-Three Say Family's Been Hit With Flu This Season

This flu season is already one of the worst on record, and it’s not even over yet. One-in-three Americans say the flu has hit their family, even though half have gotten a flu shot.

February 14, 2018

Odds Are At Least One-in-Ten Know a Lottery Winner

More than one-in-ten say they know someone who has won a major lottery, but with at least one winner fighting to keep her winnings anonymous, perhaps Americans know more lottery winners than they realize. But would Americans quit their jobs if they did win? Nearly half say no.

February 14, 2018

Americans Not Feeling the Love for Valentine's Day

Americans don’t place a lot of importance on Valentine’s Day, and while some look forward to it, for most, it’s just another day.

February 6, 2018

"No" Tops "Yes" for Topless Beaches

While topless sunbathing is commonplace in many European countries, it is still not allowed on most public beaches in the United States. At least two states are trying to change those laws, but nearly half of Americans are more comfortable sticking with the status quo.

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January 31, 2018

Americans Say No to Censorship on Social Media

Facebook has announced new algorithms that will help them weed out so-called “fake news” and also recalibrate how much news and political content is shown in your news feed versus personal content from friends.

January 30, 2018

Americans Still Skipping Checkups, Drugs Because of Cost

Most Americans still consider themselves healthy, but many continue to pass on medical checkups and prescription drugs to save money.

January 18, 2018

Americans Say Too Many Rely on Government Aid

With a number of states planning ways to tighten their Medicaid and food stamp rolls, Americans continue to believe that too many count on the government for cash and that government welfare programs hurt more than they help.

January 17, 2018

One-in-Five Tattooed Adults Would Get Them Removed

More Americans now say they have tattoos, but few regret them.

January 17, 2018

64% Say ‘Yes’ To Work Requirements For Medicaid Recipients

The Trump administration announced it would allow states to create work requirements for Medicaid recipients, and most Americans think that’s a good idea.