Only 2% of Americans Consider Themselves Wealthy
Most Americans identify as middle class and, even at the highest income levels, only one-fifth consider themselves wealthy.
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October 27, 2021
October 21, 2021
COVID-19: Americans Divided Over Vaccine Mandates for Cops, Firefighters
While most Americans believe that doctors and nurses should be required to get vaccinated against COVID-19, they’re evenly divided over whether such mandates should include police officers and firefighters.
October 15, 2021
Halloween Season? Most Americans Are Already Celebrating
October 31 is more than two weeks away, but already many Americans are celebrating Halloween and a majority now see it as a month-long season of spooky stuff.
October 13, 2021
College Sports Programs Have Too Much Power, Most Say
College football fans pack stadiums every Saturday, and millions more watch on TV, but most Americans think big-time sports have too much influence on campus.
October 13, 2021
Parent School Protests Protected By First Amendment, Most Voters Agree
The federal Department of Justice is investigating alleged threats against local school officials, but most voters agree that recent parent protests are “clearly protected by the First Amendment.”
October 12, 2021
Most Americans Agree Dr. Fauci Has ‘Lost Credibility’
More than 18 months into the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. government’s leading expect on the virus has lost credibility and a plurality of Americans now have a negative opinion of Dr. Anthony Fauci.
September 29, 2021
51% Blame Global Warming for Extreme Weather
As the 2021 hurricane season winds down, most Americans believe global warming is to blame for extreme weather.
September 23, 2021
Two-Thirds of Americans Rate Their Life Positively
Problems like COVID-19, immigration and climate change may dominate headlines, but most Americans have a positive view of their own lives.
September 21, 2021
Majority Reject New Gender-Switch Passport Rules
Most Americans don’t approve of a new State Department policy allowing people to change the gender identity on their passport without documentation.
September 17, 2021
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.
September 16, 2021
Majority of Americans Worry Football Crowds May Spread COVID-19
Fewer than one in four Americans say they plan to attend a football game this fall, and a majority are worried that crowded stadiums could lead to COVID-19 outbreaks.
September 8, 2021
Most Would Be Willing to Get COVID-19 Booster Shot
A majority of Americans are still worried about the risk of COVID-19, and have no problem with recommendations for getting a vaccine booster shot to enhance protection against the virus.
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.
September 3, 2021
Conservative News Viewers More Accurately Estimate COVID-19 Death Risk
Viewers of conservative cable news channels have a better understanding of the risk of death from COVID-19 than do viewers of liberal channels. Conservative media viewers are also more likely to think officials aren’t being honest about the safety of COVID-19 vaccines.
August 31, 2021
More Americans Rate Schools ‘Poor’
As students return to school this fall, Americans are more likely to rate the nation’s public schools as doing a poor job than to rate them good or excellent, but they give higher scores to schools in their local district.
August 27, 2021
Are Americans Losing Faith in Dr. Fauci?
Less than half of Americans now have a favorable opinion of Dr. Anthony Fauci, although most still want to follow the COVID-19 expert’s advice on dealing with the pandemic.
August 26, 2021
Do We Talk Too Much About Race? Americans Disagree
There is substantial agreement among Americans that racism is a serious problem in the country, but they are divided as to whether we talk too much about the subject.
August 16, 2021
Americans Overwhelmingly Reject Oregon’s New Education Law
The state of Oregon has eliminated requirements that students demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing and math before graduating high school, and an overwhelming majority of Americans don’t want such a policy in their schools.
August 13, 2021
Back to School? Most Americans Say Wait Until After Labor Day
Kids shouldn’t start back to school until after Labor Day, according to a majority of Americans, who oppose proposals for year-round school.
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.
