Americans See Too Many Unnecessary Laws
Most Americans think there are too many unnecessary laws in the United States today but are split over whether the U.S. system of justice as a whole is fair to most Americans.
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July 5, 2017
June 28, 2017
Very Few Adults Would Consider Cosmetic Surgery
Plastic surgery just isn’t on the table for most Americans.
June 23, 2017
Few Americans Would Run for Congress
Congress member isn’t a job most Americans want, even if they knew they would win. But nearly four-out-of-10 still want in.
June 19, 2017
Most Americans Still Stress Importance of Two-Parent Homes
Americans may have celebrated Father’s Day on Sunday, but they still think it takes two parents to raise a child.
June 15, 2017
One-in-Four Say They’re Overweight
A new study released this week claims that the United States has the greatest percentage of obese children and young adults, but most Americans don’t think it applies to them.
June 14, 2017
Fewer Americans Now See Tough Summer Job Market For Teens
Unemployment has reached a 10-year low, and now Americans think it will be easier for teenagers to find summer jobs than in the past.
June 14, 2017
Most Are Planning A Summer Vacation
As the temperatures rise and schools close, many Americans are turning their attention to summer vacation.
June 12, 2017
Support for Euthanasia Holds Steady
Massachusetts is the latest state considering whether to legalize physician-assisted suicide for terminally ill patients, and just over half of Americans support such a law.
June 9, 2017
Americans Think Text-Blocking Tech Will Make Roads Safer
Apple announced this week that their newest iPhone operating system, iOS 11, will have a “Do Not Disturb for Driving” mode that will stop users from receiving text messages while behind the wheel. Americans already think distracted driving is a big problem and are on board with this new technology.
June 8, 2017
Most Americans Believe in the Afterlife
Is there life after death? Americans sure think so.
May 24, 2017
Americans Think Internet Reliance Makes Economy More Vulnerable
In the wake of the international WannaCry cyberattacks last week, Americans are more concerned than ever about the safety of the country’s online economic systems.
May 17, 2017
Can A Robot Do Your Job?
A majority of Americans say it’s likely that robots and computers will take over most jobs in the next quarter century, but they aren’t worried about their own job just yet.
May 17, 2017
Americans Rate Teachers Higher But Would Rather Be Doctors
Americans view teaching as a more important profession than being a doctor but think doctoring is a much better job to go into.
May 16, 2017
Americans' Trust in Their Doctors Reaches New High
As the future of the U.S. healthcare system is in limbo, the number of Americans who trust their doctor has jumped to a new high.
May 4, 2017
Americans Not Tuning in For Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby is running this Saturday, but most Americans aren’t planning to watch the famous horse race. (To see survey question wording, click here.)
April 27, 2017
42% Less Likely to Travel to Europe After Recent Terror Attacks
Americans doubt that Europe can ever completely defeat the scourge of terrorism, and many have changed their travel plans accordingly.
April 20, 2017
Americans Blame Passengers in Airline Confrontations
United Airlines is in hot water after a video went viral of security forcibly removing a man from a plane to make room for traveling employees. Many have called for a boycott of the airline over the incident, but Americans are more likely to blame the passenger for such disputes than the airline itself.
April 12, 2017
Americans Reject Proposed Online Access Law
Senate Republicans recently voted to eliminate proposed privacy rules that prevent Internet Service Providers (ISPs) from selling or sharing users’ browsing history and other personal information, and voters aren’t having it.
April 11, 2017
Most Americans Aren't Volunteering for Space Travel
Virgin Galactic owner Richard Branson insists he'll have commercial travelers in space by the end of next year, but a trip to space isn’t high on most Americans’ to-do lists.
April 6, 2017
54% Think There Are Too Many Lawyers in the U.S.
Americans still think the United States would be better off with fewer attorneys, though that view has been on the decline.
