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.
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September 17, 2021
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.
June 8, 2021
Religious Belief Declines Among Younger Americans
Most Americans consider themselves religious and believe in an afterlife, but both views have significantly declined among those under 40.
June 4, 2021
70% of Americans Now Streaming Movies
Online streaming services have grown increasingly popular and more than two-thirds of Americans are now streaming movies and TV programs at home.
May 19, 2021
59% Very Concerned About Cyberterrorism
In the wake of the hacking attack that shut down the Colonial Pipeline, most Americans are worried about threats to the nation’s computer network.
May 11, 2021
Most Americans Are Proud of Our History, But Many Democrats Disagree
Denunciations of our nation’s past haven’t made much headway with most Americans, who are still proud of their country’s history, but that pride is unevenly distributed along party lines.
April 15, 2021
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.
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.
