Few Americans Would Run for Congress
Congress member isn’t a job most Americans want, even if they knew they would win. But nearly four-out-of-10 still want in.
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June 23, 2017
June 19, 2017
Most Americans Still Stress Importance of Two-Parent Homes
Americans may have celebrated Father’s Day on Sunday, but they still think it takes two parents to raise a child.
June 16, 2017
Fatherhood Still Seen as Man’s Most Important Role
This Sunday is Father’s Day, and Americans still see fatherhood as a vital role in a man’s life.
June 15, 2017
One-in-Four Say They’re Overweight
A new study released this week claims that the United States has the greatest percentage of obese children and young adults, but most Americans don’t think it applies to them.
June 14, 2017
Fewer Americans Now See Tough Summer Job Market For Teens
Unemployment has reached a 10-year low, and now Americans think it will be easier for teenagers to find summer jobs than in the past.
June 14, 2017
Most Are Planning A Summer Vacation
As the temperatures rise and schools close, many Americans are turning their attention to summer vacation.
June 12, 2017
Support for Euthanasia Holds Steady
Massachusetts is the latest state considering whether to legalize physician-assisted suicide for terminally ill patients, and just over half of Americans support such a law.
June 9, 2017
Americans Think Text-Blocking Tech Will Make Roads Safer
Apple announced this week that their newest iPhone operating system, iOS 11, will have a “Do Not Disturb for Driving” mode that will stop users from receiving text messages while behind the wheel. Americans already think distracted driving is a big problem and are on board with this new technology.
June 8, 2017
Most Americans Believe in the Afterlife
Is there life after death? Americans sure think so.
June 7, 2017
More Americans Are Streaming TV and Movies Now
Americans still watch a lot of television, but they’re doing more of it through streaming services these days.
June 5, 2017
Americans Are Avid Readers, But Prefer Print to Digital
Despite living in a digital age, Americans still appreciate time with a good book—and they prefer that book be printed on paper rather than on a touchscreen.
May 29, 2017
Respect for Memorial Day Reaches New High
More Americans than ever now honor Memorial Day, today’s federal holiday that recognizes military personnel who have given their lives for our country.
May 24, 2017
Americans Think Internet Reliance Makes Economy More Vulnerable
In the wake of the international WannaCry cyberattacks last week, Americans are more concerned than ever about the safety of the country’s online economic systems.
May 17, 2017
Can A Robot Do Your Job?
A majority of Americans say it’s likely that robots and computers will take over most jobs in the next quarter century, but they aren’t worried about their own job just yet.
May 17, 2017
Americans Rate Teachers Higher But Would Rather Be Doctors
Americans view teaching as a more important profession than being a doctor but think doctoring is a much better job to go into.
May 16, 2017
Americans' Trust in Their Doctors Reaches New High
As the future of the U.S. healthcare system is in limbo, the number of Americans who trust their doctor has jumped to a new high.
May 12, 2017
Fewer Americans See Motherhood As a Woman’s Most Important Role
Few Americans see Mother’s Day as the nation's most important holiday, and the number who consider motherhood the most important job for a woman is at its lowest level yet.
May 5, 2017
Job Market Still Seen As Rough Going for Most College Grads
College graduation season is upon us, but while Americans still stress the importance of a degree, few think the class of 2017 has marketable job skills.
May 4, 2017
Americans Not Tuning in For Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby is running this Saturday, but most Americans aren’t planning to watch the famous horse race. (To see survey question wording, click here.)
May 3, 2017
Americans See Free Speech on Campuses as a Thing of the Past
Conservative pundit Ann Coulter recently cancelled a planned speech at University of California, Berkeley, following protests and threats of violence by the students. Americans are now left wondering whether free speech on college campuses is simply a relic of a bygone era.
