Are Americans Losing Faith in Dr. Fauci?
Less than half of Americans now have a favorable opinion of Dr. Anthony Fauci, although most still want to follow the COVID-19 expert’s advice on dealing with the pandemic.
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August 27, 2021
August 26, 2021
Do We Talk Too Much About Race? Americans Disagree
There is substantial agreement among Americans that racism is a serious problem in the country, but they are divided as to whether we talk too much about the subject.
August 16, 2021
Americans Overwhelmingly Reject Oregon’s New Education Law
The state of Oregon has eliminated requirements that students demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing and math before graduating high school, and an overwhelming majority of Americans don’t want such a policy in their schools.
August 13, 2021
Back to School? Most Americans Say Wait Until After Labor Day
Kids shouldn’t start back to school until after Labor Day, according to a majority of Americans, who oppose proposals for year-round school.
August 12, 2021
Most Americans Agree Kids Should Have a Cell Phone by Age 16
What’s the right age for a child to have their own cell phone? Almost half of Americans think middle school is about right, but more than two-thirds agree that age 16 is appropriate.
August 9, 2021
COVID-19: Two-Thirds of Democrats Say Proof of Vaccination Should Be Required
Politics divides the nation over plans to require proof of COVID-19 vaccination, with Democrats strongly favoring the idea while most other Americans are against it.
August 6, 2021
Most Americans See Political Correctness As a Threat to Free Speech
“Cancel culture” is everywhere now, and nearly two-thirds of Americans see political correctness as an infringement of free speech.
July 29, 2021
Americans Want More Action Against Opioid Problem
Most Americans don’t think the nation’s opioid drug epidemic is getting better, and only one in five believe President Joe Biden’s administration is doing enough to fight the problem.
July 28, 2021
Olympics: 38% Think Athletes Should Be Required to Get COVID-19 Vaccine
With the Olympic games underway in Tokyo, Americans are divided over whether U.S. athletes should be required to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
July 26, 2021
Media Gets Lower Scores for COVID-19 Coverage
Only 42% of Americans rate the media’s coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic excellent or good, and many have concerns about the accuracy of reporting on vaccine safety.
July 22, 2021
Who’s More Racist? Not Whites, Americans Say
Americans believe Blacks are more racist than whites, and think Hispanics and Asians are less racist.
July 16, 2021
Most Democrats Favor Mandatory Masks, COVID-19 Vaccine for School Children
When children return to school this fall, will they be required to wear masks and get the COVID-19 vaccine? Democrats hope so.
July 12, 2021
Protests May Reduce Olympic TV Audience
Most Americans expect to watch much of the upcoming Tokyo Olympics competition, but the prospect of political protests by athletes make many less likely to tune in.
July 7, 2021
Americans Think Youth Sports Are Important, But Don’t Like ‘Participation’ Trophies
Americans overwhelmingly believe it is important for young people to participate in sports, but most feel that rewarding winners matters more than recognizing kids for participating.
July 2, 2021
What Would the Founding Fathers Say?
Most Americans consider the Fourth of July one of our nation’s most important holidays, and recognize it celebrates signing of the Declaration of Independence. Far fewer, however, think the Founding Fathers would be happy with the current condition of the country they created.
July 2, 2021
Nearly a Third of Americans Think Public Health Officials Are Lying About Vaccine Safety
Distrust of public health officials may be a major factor in people refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Nearly a third of Americans believe officials are lying about vaccine safety, a number that rises to almost two-thirds among those who say they don’t intend to get vaccinated against the coronavirus.
July 1, 2021
‘Liberty and Justice for All’? Most Democrats Don’t Think So
As the Fourth of July approaches, most Americans still believe their country delivers on the Pledge of Allegiance’s promise of “liberty and justice for all.” Democrats, however, mostly think otherwise.
June 30, 2021
Do Surveillance Cameras Make Us Safer?
Most Americans believe that surveillance cameras reduce crime and increase public safety, and less than a third worry that they’re being spied on.
June 25, 2021
Olympics: Is It Fair to Make Women Compete Against Transgender Athletes?
As the Tokyo Olympics approach next month, more than half of Americans are against having women compete against transgender athletes.
June 22, 2021
After COVID-19, More Americans Plan Summer Vacation This Year
Nearly half of Americans expect to take a vacation this summer, after the COVID-19 pandemic ruined vacation plans last year.
