Reaction to Sports Promotion of BLM Is More Negative Than Positive
Americans are sending more negative signals than positive ones over the decision by many professional sports organizations to promote the controversial Black Lives Matter movement.
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July 31, 2020
July 29, 2020
51% Say Their State Is Reinstating Coronavirus Restrictions
The vast majority of Americans say their immediate family has escaped the coronavirus so far, but just over half say their state has started tightening up again because of the surge of new cases.
July 24, 2020
Americans Say Blacks More Racist Than Whites, Hispanics, Asians
Americans believe blacks are more racist than whites, Hispanics and Asians in this country.
July 23, 2020
Most Parents Want Schools to Reopen In The Fall
As the coronavirus lockdown loosens in many states, most parents of school-age children think schools should reopen this fall and say it will be bad for students if they do not.
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.
July 13, 2020
Americans Turn Against Washington Redskins’ Name
Support for the long-standing name of Washington, DC’s professional football franchise has fallen dramatically, so perhaps it’s no surprise that the Washington Redskins have reportedly decided to change their name.
July 10, 2020
Support Grows for Punishing Those Who Don’t Wear Face Masks
With America emerging from the coronavirus lockdown, use of face masks has risen, and Americans are more sympathetic to penalties for those who don’t wear one in public.
July 3, 2020
Only 40% Think Founders Would Consider America A Success This 4th of July
Respect for the Fourth of July is down this year, although most still recognize that it marks the signing of the Declaration of Independence. But Americans aren’t so sure the Founding Fathers who signed that important document would be happy with the country they initiated this day.
July 2, 2020
68% Are Likely To Send Their Kids Back to School in the Fall
Most Americans expect their local schools to reopen this fall after the spring’s coronavirus lockdown. Two-out-of-three parents say they’re likely to let their kids go back.
June 30, 2020
As COVID-19 Continues, Faith in Public Health System Falls
Fear of coronavirus remains high, with Americans expressing less confidence that the U.S. public health system can handle it.
June 25, 2020
Most Americans Plan to Dine Out Within Next Month
With the coronavirus lockdown easing in much of the country, most Americans plan to return to restaurants in the next month, although they admit they are worried about catching the virus while dining out.
June 25, 2020
31% of Blacks Favor Removing ‘White Jesus’ from Churches
Americans strongly reject the call by a leading Black Lives Matter activist to remove “white Jesus” from churches and elsewhere. His message resonates far stronger among black Americans than others.
June 24, 2020
Most Say It’s Too Hard to Fire Bad Cops
Americans are critical of police unions and think it’s too difficult to get rid of bad apples on the police force.
June 16, 2020
28% of Blacks Think Most Americans Are Racist
Positive views of race relations in this country have taken a beating in recent days, although most continue to reject the idea that racism is rampant in America.
June 4, 2020
Americans Still Praise Police But Are More Skeptical of Officer-Involved Deaths
Most Americans continue to give high praise to their local police and approve of their tactics. But following George Floyd’s death, they’re more critical of police-involved killings.
May 28, 2020
COVID-19 Fear Remains, Especially Among Older Americans
Even as the coronavirus lockdown eases in many parts of the country, Americans are less concerned about the threat of the disease but still aren’t overly confident in the ability of the public health system to protect them.
May 25, 2020
For Most, Summer Begins on Memorial Day, But Far Fewer Plan to Travel
Most Americans agree that Memorial Day – celebrated today – is the unofficial beginning of summer, but the number of those who plan a summer vacation this year has plummeted.
May 22, 2020
26% Say COVID-19 Has Cost Them Tickets to a Sporting Event
One-in-four Americans have been forced to cancel tickets to a sporting event because of the coronavirus crisis and now say they are watching more sports on TV to make up for it.
May 21, 2020
Americans Say Fewer Out of Work Than A Month Ago
The number of Americans citing lost jobs in their immediate family thanks to the coronavirus has fallen back to the level seen earlier in the crisis.
May 19, 2020
Americans Praise Fauci But Share Trump’s Desire to Get Going
Americans give Dr. Anthony Fauci high marks for his performance during the coronavirus crisis but disagree with his continuing go-slow approach to reopening the country.
