Americans Confident in Online Commerce, But Don’t Trust Social Media Companies
After a data breach exposed Facebook users’ information, most Americans trust social media companies less than they do online retailers.
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April 15, 2021
March 24, 2021
Most Aren’t in the Market for a New Car
About a third of Americans are thinking about getting a new car this year, and many say they are driving less.
March 17, 2021
75% Support Voter ID Laws
As the U.S. Senate considers legislation that would revamp America’s election laws, voters still overwhelmingly support laws requiring that voters show identification before casting a ballot.
March 5, 2021
Americans Wary of Making COVID-19 Vaccine Mandatory
Can employers require workers to get vaccinated against the coronavirus? At least one lawsuit has already been filed against such a workplace requirement, and Americans aren’t sure employers should be able to make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory.
February 26, 2021
Americans Say Teaching Is an Important Job That Most Wouldn’t Want to Do
Amid concerns about schools reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans overwhelmingly consider teaching an important job, but most wouldn’t want to do it.
February 24, 2021
Most Americans See Homelessness as Primarily a State and Local Issue
President Biden has promised billions of dollars in new federal spending to fight homelessness, but most Americans believe the problem is primarily a responsibility of state and local governments.
February 18, 2021
Just 25% of Americans Say They’re Overweight
According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 42% of Americans are obese, but a much lower percentage actually consider themselves overweight.
February 16, 2021
66% Say News Media Sacrifice Accuracy for Speed
Americans overwhelmingly say the media should care more about getting a story right than about getting it first, but two-thirds believe it’s usually the other way around.
February 12, 2021
Voters Don’t Trust Social Media Censorship
Social media censorship made news again with Twitter’s announcement that former President Trump’s ban from the platform will be permanent, but most voters don’t trust social media companies to censor content fairly.
January 29, 2021
Americans Don’t Want Chiefs, Braves to Change Mascots
Washington’s NFL franchise rushed to dump their “Redskins” mascot last year, but most Americans are against other pro teams changing their Native American sports mascots.
January 27, 2021
60% ‘Very Concerned’ About COVID-19 Financial Impact
Despite the advent of vaccinations against COVID-19, a majority of Americans are very concerned about the financial impact of the pandemic.
January 21, 2021
Only 19% View Celebrities as Good Role Models
Celebrities like Tom Hanks and Lady Gaga were part of what the media called President Biden’s “star-studded” inauguration this week, but most Americans don’t have a very high opinion of show-business stars.
January 19, 2021
36% Say Postal Service Was Worse This Holiday Season
If your mail hasn’t been arriving on time in recent weeks, you’re not alone. More than 40% of Americans rate the performance of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) as fair or poor, and many say it was worse over the holidays than in previous years.
September 18, 2020
45% Say Trump Deserves Nobel Peace Prize
President Trump has been nominated for the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize following the new U.S.-brokered peace deals in the Middle East. Americans are evenly divided over whether he deserves it.
July 17, 2020
For Most, Political Correctness Is Killing Freedom of Speech
Most Americans continue to see political correctness as a problem that is killing free speech in this country.
March 5, 2020
Most Say Homelessness Made Worse By Actions of Some Cities, States
As President Trump pressures California to tackle its worsening homelessness problem, most Americans continue to believe some cities and states make the problem worse for themselves and say it’s not up to the federal government to solve it for them.
February 21, 2020
Americans Look A Lot Less Kindly on Boy Scouts
Favorable opinions of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) have fallen to an all-time low following the organization’s announcement this week that it is declaring bankruptcy in the face of hundreds of sexual abuse lawsuits. Americans are also less enthusiastic about scouting in general.
February 20, 2020
Americans Worry More About Coronavirus Despite Media Hype
Americans are growing more concerned about the threat of coronavirus but also tend to think the media is overhyping the deadly disease that erupted out of China.
January 28, 2020
Americans Are Confident U.S. Health System Can Handle Coronavirus
Most Americans are worried about the rapidly spreading coronavirus but feel confident the U.S. public health system is up to the challenge.
January 15, 2020
Americans Are Less Supportive of Plastic Bag Ban
States and localities throughout the country are debating whether to outlaw the use of disposable plastic bags, even as Americans nationwide appear less agreeable to the idea.
