Most Think Amazon’s Alexa Is Spying On its Users
Amazon’s virtual assistant Alexa is an increasing presence in American households, but most suspect that the online mega-retailer is using it to spy on customers.
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April 25, 2019
April 10, 2019
Many Still Skipping Medical Checkups, Needed Drugs Due to Cost
Most Americans remain confident about their personal health even though many still skip checkups and drug prescriptions because they cost too much.
April 2, 2019
Americans Don’t See Violence Against Women Crisis, Don’t Blame ‘White Culture’
Americans see violence against women as less of a problem here compared to most other nations and don’t agree with former Vice President Joe Biden’s recent statement that “a white man’s culture” encourages such violence.
March 21, 2019
Americans Appear To Be Less Enthusiastic About Helping NPR
Most voters tune into National Public Radio during the course of a month, but far fewer think taxpayers should continue to subsidize it.
March 8, 2019
Daylight Saving Time: Which Way to Turn?
Daylight Saving Time is upon us again, and most Americans know which way to re-set their clocks. But that doesn’t mean they like it.
March 7, 2019
Support Remains Strong for English As Official Language
Most states have designated English as their official language, and Americans continue to strongly believe that should be national policy as well.
February 21, 2019
Current, Former Smokers Oppose Cigarette Ban
Hawaii is considering a proposal that would make it the first state to completely ban the sale of cigarettes, but Americans aren’t quick to embrace such a law where they live.
February 20, 2019
Americans More Concerned About Measles, Blame Anti-Vaxxers
Most Americans are concerned about the threat of the measles as an outbreak sweeps through the United States. They also think unvaccinated children are contributing to the spread of the virus.
January 29, 2019
Just 14% Think It’s Too Easy to Become a U.S. Citizen
Fewer Americans now think it’s too easy to become a citizen of the United States, but then again, most are already citizens of this country.
January 23, 2019
Fewer Americans Reading Print News, But Confident There’s a Replacement
News that publisher Gannett is potentially being bought by hedge-fund-backed media group Digital First Media is just the latest sign that print news organizations are consolidating. Americans have more faith though that online and other news sources will be able to make up the difference.
January 22, 2019
66% Favor Citizenship Question on Census
A federal judge in New York has ruled against the Trump administration’s attempt to restore a citizenship question to the 2020 census, even though it’s a question most Americans want to ask.
January 21, 2019
Americans Have Bleak Outlook on Race Relations This MLK Day
This Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Americans aren’t particularly optimistic about the state of race relations in this country today.
January 3, 2019
Americans Anticipate a Good 2019
After a good 2018, Americans are feeling pretty good about the year to come, though not quite as good as in years past.
January 2, 2019
2018 Topped Recent Years for Most Americans
Americans had faith at the beginning of 2018 that it would be a good year, and now they say it turned out to be an even better one than the last several.
December 18, 2018
Most are Good Spellers, Don’t Consult Dictionary Often
Dictionary publishers around the globe are now broadcasting their picks for this year’s “word of the year”, but are dictionaries still relevant in today’s age?
December 17, 2018
Americans Blame Politicians, News Media for 'Toxic' Culture
The Oxford English Dictionary named “toxic” as the word of the year for 2018 because of its increased usage in the context of the environment, politics and in connection with the #MeToo movement. Americans are torn on whether the word should have received the honor, but agree that politicians and the media have contributed to a toxic culture.
December 17, 2018
Religion An Important Part of Most Americans’ Lives
With the holiday season upon us, most Americans still consider their faith an important part of their life, even if they don’t attend services regularly.
December 13, 2018
Americans Think More Religion Would Make the Country a Better Place
This holiday season, Americans think a little more religion would go a long way.
December 12, 2018
Few Think They Have True Freedom of Speech Today
With beloved holiday songs and shows now coming under fire for supposedly inappropriate messages, many are wondering whether free speech is officially dead.
December 11, 2018
Americans Aren't Enthusiastic About Driverless Cars
Uber is restarting its testing of driverless cars, eight months after one of their self-driving vehicles struck and killed a pedestrian, but Americans aren’t any readier to embrace the technology.
