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July 11, 2018
July 9, 2018
Most Oppose Affirmative Action in College Admissions
Americans have mixed feelings about affirmative action programs in general, but most agree with the Trump administration’s decision to reverse Obama era policies that made race a deciding factor in college admissions.
July 4, 2018
Independence Day Still An Important Holiday for Americans
The Fourth of July continues to be one of the nation’s most important holidays in the eyes of Americans, but the number of adults who feel that way is dwindling.
June 27, 2018
37% Are Tuning In to This Year’s World Cup
The World Cup may be under way in Russia, but U.S. interest in soccer remains a mixed bag, with younger Americans more likely to watch than older Americans, and an overall decline in recognition of the event.
June 26, 2018
Half Think Their Fellow Americans Play Video Games Too Much
The World Health Organization now classifies “gaming disorder,” or a video game addiction, as a mental health condition. But while most Americans say they rarely or never play video games, half think most Americans play too much.
June 21, 2018
Regular Cell Phone Users Downplay Cancer Connection
Americans aren't overly concerned that cell phone usage may lead to cancer.
June 20, 2018
Fewer See Benefit of Summer Break, But Still Value Summer Work
As summer vacation begins, most adults still see the value in the break for students and in work for young people during this break. They’re likelier to think it will be easier for young people to find summer jobs now, though.
June 19, 2018
Americans View Online Dating Sites More Favorably
Facebook announced last month that it is launching a dating app which could be good news for the social network since Americans look more favorably these days on dating sites.
June 18, 2018
Half of Adults Think We Should Retest Older Drivers
Americans are still on board with requiring older drivers to take annual tests to renew their driver’s licenses, though they’re more divided over when that testing should start.
June 15, 2018
63% Say Fatherhood Is a Man’s Most Important Role
Sunday is Father’s Day, and while most adults still think being a father is the most important job for a man today, that belief has tapered off from past years.
June 12, 2018
Americans Like Championship-Winning Sports Team Visits to the White House
The White House canceled a planned visit by the Super Bowl-winning Philadelphia Eagles after only a small number of players agreed to visit.
June 12, 2018
23% Less Likely to Watch Miss America Pageant Sans Swimsuit Competition
The annual Miss America pageant has announced that it is scrapping the swimsuit competition and will no longer judge contestants on the basis of their physical appearance.
June 8, 2018
Does The U.S. Spend Enough On Its Students?
According to the U.S. Department of Education, the United States spends nearly $13,000 per student per year on education, but voters still don’t think that’s enough.
June 8, 2018
The Majority Are Proud to Be an American, Proud of History
Americans overwhelmingly are proud of their nation and its past.
June 7, 2018
Americans See Overpopulation as a Bigger Problem Than Underpopulation
The U.S. birth rate hit its lowest in 30 years in 2017, potentially leading to a generation unable to replace itself in population. But Americans are still more concerned about a population that grows too quickly than one slowing down.
May 31, 2018
Most Parents Oppose Pulling Kids Out of School for Gun Protests
Arne Duncan, President Obama's secretary of Education, recently proposed that parents across America keep their children out of school for a few days after Labor Day to pressure Congress into passing more gun control laws. Most adults with school-aged kids oppose such a protest and are concerned it will take away from classroom time.
May 30, 2018
NFL ‘Stand’ Policy Appears To Mean Little to Viewers
Americans are closely divided over the wisdom of the National Football League’s new policy on player protests during “The Star Spangled Banner,” but the policy appears unlikely to have much negative impact on viewership.
May 28, 2018
Americans Continue to Honor Memorial Day
Memorial Day, a time when Americans honor those who lost their lives while serving in the U.S. military, remains one of the nation's most important holidays.
May 25, 2018
Most Say Summer is (Unofficially) Here
This Memorial Day weekend, most Americans are marking the start of summer--unofficially. Most are also planning their summer vacations.
May 23, 2018
After Southwest Incidents, is U.S. Air Travel Still Safe?
It’s been a rough couple of months for U.S. airlines, particularly Southwest, after a passenger died when one of the plane’s windows broke mid-flight and a similar incident happened again in early May. Nonetheless, Americans still generally believe air travel in this country is safe, though they’re slightly less likely to say it’s safer than in the rest of the world now.
