Less Than Half of Americans Support Death Penalty
Support for the death penalty has declined significantly in the past decade, and less than half of Americans still favor capital punishment.
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November 10, 2022
November 4, 2022
Should School Require COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids?
Most parents are against making COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for school children, but most Democrats favor such a mandate.
October 31, 2022
Halloween: Not Just for Kids
Most Americans don’t think Halloween is a very important holiday, but they do believe grown-ups should celebrate it.
October 28, 2022
Most ‘Rings of Power’ Viewers Like New Tolkien-Inspired Series
Some outspoken critics have slammed a new series inspired by the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, but most people who have seen Amazon Prime’s “The Rings of Power” rate the show positively.
October 18, 2022
Does America Need More Religion?
Most Americans say religion is important to their own lives, and many think the country would be better off if more people attended religious services regularly.
October 12, 2022
Education: 77% Say Issue Will Be Important in Midterms
A year after school controversies helped Republicans win big in Virginia, education remains an important issue for most voters.
October 6, 2022
More Women Say They’re Overweight
Experts say obesity is a growing problem in America – pardon the pun – and women are more willing than men to admit they’re overweight.
September 30, 2022
Marijuana: Most Don’t Think It’s Dangerous
While a majority of Americans think the nation’s drug abuse problem is getting worse, most don’t believe marijuana is dangerous.
September 28, 2022
TikTok Not Safe for Teenagers, Most Say
About half of Americans believe the popular social media platform TikTok is bad, and even more think it is dangerous for teenagers.
September 22, 2022
22% Say Fall Is Their Favorite Season
Today is the first day of autumn, and nearly half of Americans are happy it’s here.
September 19, 2022
God Save the King? Few Think Charles Will Be Better Than Elizabeth
How highly did Americans regard the late Queen Elizabeth II of England? Most think she’ll be a tough act for the newly crowned King Charles III to follow.
September 16, 2022
Is College Still Worth It?
The cost of a college education has risen faster than inflation, even as many Americans believe the value of a degree has declined.
September 8, 2022
Most Democrats Still Favor Mandatory Masks, COVID-19 Vaccine for Students
As children return to classrooms this fall, a majority of Democrats still support school policies to require masks and vaccines against COVID-19.
September 5, 2022
Americans Honor Workers on Labor Day
Although it’s not viewed as one of America’s most important holidays, Labor Day is seen more as a recognition of workers than merely the unofficial end of summer.
September 2, 2022
Nearly Half of Americans Support Arming Teachers
Americans are worried about the danger of school shootings, and support has increased for arming teachers to defend their classrooms.
August 31, 2022
Most Americans Still Rate Their Life Positively
Problems like inflation, crime and drug overdoses make national headlines, but most Americans still have a positive view of their own lives.
August 29, 2022
Just 8% Rate Public Schools ‘Excellent’
As students return to the classroom this fall, more than four times as many Americans rate public schools poor as rate them excellent.
August 25, 2022
Roll Tide? Most College Football Fans Expect Another National Title for Alabama
College football kicks off Saturday, and a majority of fans think it’s likely that the University of Alabama will claim the national championship this season.
August 19, 2022
U.S. Schools Not ‘World Class,’ Americans Believe
More than a decade after Barack Obama emphasized the need for “world-class education,” most Americans think U.S. schools are failing to deliver.
August 17, 2022
Leagues Not Doing Enough About Sexual Misconduct by Athletes, Most Say
A majority of Americans believe more needs to be done to stop professional athletes from engaging in sexual misconduct.
