General Lifestyle

Just 8% Rate Public Schools ‘Excellent’

As students return to the classroom this fall, more than four times as many Americans rate public schools poor as rate them excellent.

Florida Is Most Desirable State to Live

More Americans would rather live in rural areas or small towns than in cities, and Florida leads the list of states where they’d move if they had the chance.

Do Kids Need Summer Camp?

Most Americans believe summer camp is an important experience for children, although fewer think so than in previous years.

More Americans Have Tried Vegetarian ‘Meat’

Fewer than one-in-six Americans are vegetarians, but about twice as many have tried meatless substitute products.

Summer Heat: Is Climate Change to Blame?

Is this summer hotter and drier than usual? Many Americans say so, and a majority think it could be because of climate change.

Ice Cream: Two Flavors Still Favorites

The more things change, the more they stay the same, at least when it comes to America’s choice of ice cream flavors.

Sex? Violence? Bad Words? Americans Worry About How Movies Impact Children

Are children seeing stuff in movies they aren’t ready to see? Most Americans think so.

Looking for Love? Most Don’t Like Dating Apps

While online dating has grown in popularity, less than a third of Americans have a favorable opinion of dating apps.

Americans Love Fireworks for the Fourth of July

Consumer fireworks sales are skyrocketing, and most Americans enjoy the fun of shooting their own fireworks.

Most Americans Don’t Get Eight Hours Sleep Nightly

Despite believing that a good night’s sleep is important, most Americans say they get less than eight hours sleep on most weeknights.

Most Americans Exercise Every Week

Americans consider exercise important, and the vast majority exercise at least once a week.

Summer’s Here, and It’s Time for Vacation Plans

Memorial Day marks the beginning of summer for most Americans, nearly half of whom expect to take a vacation this summer.

Coffee: How Many Cups Is Enough?

Americans love their coffee, and most coffee drinkers consume at least two cups a day.

Support for Official English Increases

Thirty-one states have made English their official language, and more than three-quarters of Americans now believe that should be a nationwide policy.

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Working From Home? You’re Not Alone

Half of Americans with full-time jobs say they worked from home at least part of the time during the COVID-19 pandemic, and more than a third expect they’ll do more work from home in the future.

Are Lawsuits Driving Up Costs?

Fewer Americans think there are too many lawyers in the country, but a majority still think frivolous lawsuits are adding to the costs of health care and other goods and services.

Electric Cars? No, Thanks, Most Americans Say

Despite soaring gasoline prices, a majority of Americans still don’t think electric cars are practical and aren’t interested in owning one.

Americans Find Politics Least Interesting in Ukraine War Coverage

Most Americans are OK with the way the news media have been covering the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and aren’t interested in discussions of the war’s impact on domestic politics.

Whoopi Goldberg: Most Americans Approve ABC’s Suspension of ‘View’ Host

ABC’s decision to suspend “The View” co-host Whoopi Goldberg for her comments about the Holocaust is supported by most Americans, who nonetheless think “cancel culture” is out of control.

Is Climate Change Making Winter Worse?

Most Americans say this winter hasn’t been worse than usual, but they believe climate change could cause severe snow storms.