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January 20, 2022

Nearly Half of Americans Under 40 Have Tattoos

Tattoos are increasingly common among younger Americans, and most of those who have tattoos have more than one.

January 10, 2022

Most Democrats Now Favor Social Media Censorship

While a majority of Americans still think social media sites should permit free speech, most Democrats want companies like Twitter and Facebook to regulate content on their platforms.

December 31, 2021

New Year’s Eve: Most Americans Will Welcome 2022 With a Kiss

The majority of Americans will spend New Year’s Eve at home, and most of them have someone to kiss at midnight.

December 31, 2021

Americans Rate 2021 One of the Worst Years Ever

It’s New Year’s Eve and Americans are ready to say good-bye and good riddance to 2021.

December 29, 2021

After a Bad Financial Year, Few Americans Think 2022 Will Be Better

Nearly half of Americans say their personal finances got worse this year, and only a third expect improvement in 2022.

December 6, 2021

Most Americans Worried Others Use Credit Cards Too Much

With the holiday shopping season underway, most Americans believe they've got their own credit card spending under control, but are concerned that other people are less responsible.

December 3, 2021

Space Tourism? Most Americans Not Interested

Even if they could afford it, fewer than a third of Americans would take a space trip on a commercial flight, and most don’t think they’ll ever go to space.

November 5, 2021

Cryptocurrency Investors Expect Big Gains

The market for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin is soaring, and the chance to get rich is the main selling point for investors.

November 4, 2021

Support Grows for Legalizing Marijuana

A growing majority of Americans believe that the United States should legalize marijuana nationwide.

October 27, 2021

Only 2% of Americans Consider Themselves Wealthy

Most Americans identify as middle class and, even at the highest income levels, only one-fifth consider themselves wealthy.

September 29, 2021

51% Blame Global Warming for Extreme Weather

As the 2021 hurricane season winds down, most Americans believe global warming is to blame for extreme weather.

September 23, 2021

Two-Thirds of Americans Rate Their Life Positively

Problems like COVID-19, immigration and climate change may dominate headlines, but most Americans have a positive view of their own lives.

September 21, 2021

Majority Reject New Gender-Switch Passport Rules

Most Americans don’t approve of a new State Department policy allowing people to change the gender identity on their passport without documentation.

September 17, 2021

Few See Hollywood’s Influence as Positive

Most Americans see Hollywood as dominated by liberal politics, and barely one in four view the entertainment business as a positive influence.

September 3, 2021

Fewer Americans Blame Movies, Games for Violence in Society

Violent crime has surged in the past two years, but Americans are less likely than ever to blame violent movies and video games.

August 12, 2021

Most Americans Agree Kids Should Have a Cell Phone by Age 16

What’s the right age for a child to have their own cell phone? Almost half of Americans think middle school is about right, but more than two-thirds agree that age 16 is appropriate.

June 22, 2021

After COVID-19, More Americans Plan Summer Vacation This Year

Nearly half of Americans expect to take a vacation this summer, after the COVID-19 pandemic ruined vacation plans last year.

June 21, 2021

Online Dating: 32% Like Apps for Romance

Using digital technology to find love has grown in popularity, but still less than a third of American view online dating apps favorably.

June 18, 2021

TikTok: Most Americans Have Privacy Concerns

Nearly half of Americans watch videos on TikTok, but a majority worry that the popular app is a risk to user privacy.

June 10, 2021

Americans Aren’t Too Worried About UFOs

Most Americans have never seen a UFO and don’t think mysterious space objects are a threat to our national security, but they do believe intelligent life exists on other planets.