Goodbye, Good Riddance to 2020
For most Americans, New Year’s Day is just another holiday, but they welcome it this year because it will put the dreadful 2020 behind them.
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December 31, 2020
December 31, 2020
Americans Approve of Media’s COVID Coverage
Americans remain generally positive about the media’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic and don’t think the risks of the disease have been overhyped.
December 24, 2020
Fewer Plan To Attend Religious Services This Christmas
Most Americans still consider Christmas one of our most important holidays, but with the COVID-19 lockdown, fewer say they plan to go to church this holiday season.
December 23, 2020
17% Haven’t Started Their Holiday Shopping Yet
The clock’s ticking, and a sizable number of Americans still have holiday shopping to do.
December 22, 2020
Americans Question Safety, Fairness of Anti-COVID-19 Vaccine
Americans are cautious about the new anti-coronavirus vaccine and slightly more reluctant to get one. Most also aren’t convinced that the vaccine will be administered fairly.
December 11, 2020
Americans Put Jesus Far Ahead of Santa Again This Christmas
For most Americans, Christmas remains more a religious experience than a time to buy things.
December 8, 2020
Most See Lockdown, Masks For At Least Another Six Months
Concern about the coronavirus remains high among Americans, and most suspect that we will be wearing masks and living in lockdown for at least the next six months.
December 3, 2020
Americans Plan To Spend Less This Holiday Season
Americans are holiday shopping at their usual pace but aren’t planning to spend as much as they have in the last several years.
November 27, 2020
33% Still Plan In-person Black Friday Shopping
With anti-coronavirus restrictions being reimposed in many areas, Americans are less likely to do any in-person Black Friday shopping this year, while online holiday shopping appears ready to edge past last year’s record pace.
November 25, 2020
Many Still Plan to Travel This Thanksgiving
Health officials have encouraged Americans not to travel this Thanksgiving to prevent a coronavirus surge, but travel plans appear to be down only slightly.
November 20, 2020
Democrats Are More Enthusiastic About COVID Vaccine Since Biden Won
Democrats are a lot more eager to get the anti-coronavirus vaccine now that it appears Joe Biden will be administering the shot.
November 18, 2020
More Americans See Positive COVID Results But Little Change in State Restrictions
As positive COVID cases cross the 11 million mark in the United States, more Americans are now saying they or someone in their immediate family have gotten a positive test result. But even as these numbers climb, there has been little perceived change in how states are handling lockdown restrictions.
October 28, 2020
Democrats Are Far More Fearful of COVID ‘Dark Winter’ Than Others
Democrats strongly agree with their nominee Joe Biden that America is entering “a dark winter” because of the coronavirus, but other voters aren’t nearly as gloomy. President Trump is more upbeat, promising a COVID-19 vaccine soon, and most voters say they’re likely to get one.
September 25, 2020
Most Are Sending Their Kids Back to School If They’re Open
Just over half of Americans report that schools are open for in-person teaching where they live, and most parents in these communities are sending their kids back to school despite the lingering coronavirus threat. Perhaps in part that’s because parents question whether at-home learning is working.
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.
September 4, 2020
Most Agree With Trump On Need for ‘Patriotic Education’
Voters feel better about America’s public schools these days, but most agree with President Trump that we need to restore patriotic education to the curriculum.
September 3, 2020
As Coronavirus Lingers, Most Worry More About Their Health Than Their Wallet
Despite the easing of the lockdown in many communities, concern about the coronavirus has changed little from earlier this summer. Most Americans worry more about the virus’ health impact than how it will hurt their pocketbooks.
August 17, 2020
Unionizing College Players Is A Winner for Their Biggest Fans
Players in the collegiate Pac-12 Conference are pushing for unionization and with it payment for their play. Most Americans don’t like either idea, but for close fans of college athletics, the time has come.
August 11, 2020
Americans Grow More Critical of Teachers’ Unions
Most parents want their kids to go back to school in the fall, but teachers’ unions nationwide are fighting efforts to reopen. Americans, especially those with children, are now more critical of those unions and suspect that they have too much influence over local school operations.
August 6, 2020
Americans Are Less Eager To Get Coronavirus Vaccine
Americans are closely divided over whether an anti-coronavirus vaccine is coming by the end of the year, but a sizable number are willing to be guinea pigs to get the job done. Most still say they’re likely to get the vaccine when it’s here but not as many as three months ago.
