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September 27, 2017

Americans Still See Too Much Screen Time for Kids

In today’s digital age, it’s no surprise kids spend so much time in front of a screen.

September 25, 2017

After Harvey, Irma, Maria, Most Say Hurricane Season is Worse This Year

With a seemingly endless barrage of back-to-back hurricanes this summer in the Caribbean and southern Atlantic, it’s no surprise that most Americans think this year’s hurricane season is worse than in the past.

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September 21, 2017

40% Have Favorable View of Rolling Stone

The founder of Rolling Stone announced this week that he plans to sell the iconic music and counterculture magazine. Americans have mixed reviews of Rolling Stone, though they’re not reading magazines much these days, anyway.

September 21, 2017

47% Say St. Louis Protests Are Filled with Criminals

St. Louis has erupted in protests following the acquittal of a white former St. Louis police officer who fatally shot a black man in 2011. Nearly half of Americans think the unrest there is fueled by criminals seizing an opportunity.

September 19, 2017

More Than Half of Americans Know Someone Who Committed Suicide

A new study from Columbia University finds suicide attempt rates among American Adults on the rise, and more than half today say they’ve lost someone to suicide.

September 8, 2017

Should Americans Have A Third Gender Option on Official IDs?

Canada is now the first nation in the Americas to allow citizens to list themselves as a third gender on their passports, and California is poised to be the first state to do the same when it comes to drivers’ licenses. But Americans overall aren’t quite ready to go that far.

September 7, 2017

Americans Still See Summer as Vacation Time

Summer may be winding down now, but more than half of Americans took advantage of the warmer months while they lasted by taking some time off for a little rest and relaxation.

September 1, 2017

Voters Glued to Local Stations, Internet for Weather News

As Hurricane Harvey continues to wreak havoc on Texas, most Americans are following the news intently, and many are doing so through their local television news station.

August 29, 2017

Most Feel Bad About Modern Children's Lives

Most Americans continue to think children are worse off these days.

August 28, 2017

Most Americans Think 11-16 is Appropriate Age to Get a Cell Phone

Parents across the country are being urged to sign a “Wait Until 8th” pledge to not buy their children a smartphone until eighth grade.

August 23, 2017

73% Say Freedom of Speech Worth Dying For

Americans agree freedom of speech is under assault but strongly insist that they are prepared to defend that freedom even at the cost of their lives if necessary.

August 22, 2017

Just 28% Think Americans Have True Freedom of Speech Today

Few Americans think they have true freedom of speech today and think the country is too politically correct.

August 16, 2017

44% Say Opioid Abuse a Problem Where They Live

President Trump has officially declared the nation’s opioid crisis a national emergency. A plurality of Americans agree it’s a major problem where they live, and the number who think most doctors overprescribe drugs has jumped dramatically in the past three years.

August 3, 2017

Americans Are Still Regularly Exercising

Exercising remains an important part of most Americans’ lives, and most report getting active at least once a week.

August 2, 2017

More Americans View Boy Scouts Favorably

Despite the criticism surrounding President Trump’s speech at their jamboree last month, the Boy Scouts of America are viewed more favorably among Americans, but still remain slightly less popular than the Girl Scouts.

July 28, 2017

47% Still Paying More for Health Care

Most Americans still say their health hasn't changed in recent years, but nearly half are also paying more for health care.

July 27, 2017

More Americans Report Being Scolded By Their Doctors

Nearly half of Americans say their doctor recommended a lifestyle change during their last checkup.

July 24, 2017

Are Americans More Interested in Sports or Politics?

Stand back, LeBron. Move over, Patriots. Americans by a better than two-to-one margin have their eye more on politics these days.

July 20, 2017

Americans Are Happier Than They Have Been In Years

Americans are feeling better about their own lives than they have in over a decade.

July 11, 2017

59% Expect Gas Prices to Climb

Americans haven’t felt the pinch of rising gas prices that they typically experience this time of year, but they expect that to be short-lived.