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May 7, 2024

Greetings, Earthlings: 37% Think Space Aliens Have Visited Planet

Most Americans intelligent life exists somewhere else in the universe, and many believe the Earth has had visitors from outer space.

May 6, 2024

71% Want Disney to Return to Family-Friendly Entertainment

While LGBTQ activists are happy with Disney’s gay “inclusion” agenda, most Americans wish the entertainment giant would go back to it’s family-friendly roots.

May 3, 2024

Most Americans See Retail Theft as a Serious Problem Where They Live

The problem of shoplifting and retail theft is a major concern for Americans, and more than a fifth say stores have closed in their community because of the problem.

April 25, 2024

Americans Cite Self-Defense for Buying More Guns

More Americans are exercising their Second Amendment rights these days, and most see self-defense as the best reason for firearms ownership.

April 11, 2024

Evangelicals Most Likely to Consider Faith ‘Very Important’

Americans are less likely to identify as evangelical Christians than as Catholics or Protestants, but those who do say they’re evangelical are most likely to view their faith as very important.

April 3, 2024

Movies Aren't Getting Better, Most Americans Say

By a 2-to-1 margin, Americans believe movies have gotten worse in the 21st century.

March 28, 2024

Should Government Monitor Video Gamers for ‘Extremism’?

Federal agencies are working to combat extremism among online videogame players, and many gamers are OK with that.

March 26, 2024

The More Americans Know About DEI, the More They Hate It

Major corporations are pushing to implement DEI (“diversity, equity and inclusion”) policies, and familiarity breeds contempt. 

March 12, 2024

Is the Internet Making Kids Crazy?

An overwhelming majority of Americans think young people spend too much time on social media, and think online overexposure may be causing mental health problems.

February 13, 2024

What’s Best for Valentine’s Day? (Hint: Not Chocolate or Flowers)

As Valentine’s Day arrives, most Americans would like to celebrate the romantic occasion with dinner for two.

February 9, 2024

Fans Expect Chiefs to Win Super Bowl LVIII

The Kansas City Chiefs – and their celebrity fan Taylor Swift – are favorites to win Sunday’s Super Bowl against the San Francisco 49ers.

February 7, 2024

43% Still See Opioid Problem Getting Worse

By a 3-to-1 margin, more Americans say the problem of opioid drug abuse has gotten worse in the past year than think it's gotten better..

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February 2, 2024

Only 15% Think Race Relations Are Getting Better

February is Black History Month, and when considering the current state of race relations in the country, most Americans aren’t too optimistic

January 30, 2024

Jews More Likely to Be Bullied, Americans Believe

At a time when war in the Middle East has heightened tensions, most Americans view anti-Semitism as the most prevalent source of religious bigotry.

January 24, 2024

By 2-to-1 Margin, Americans OK With Chiefs, Braves Mascots

Despite claims by activists that it’s wrong for sports teams to have Native American mascots, an overwhelming majority of Americans don’t think the Kansas City Chiefs or Atlanta Braves should change their names.

January 18, 2024

Most Believe Climate Change Makes Winter Worse

Even though most Americans say this year’s winter is not worse than usual, a majority still believe climate change could cause more severe weather.

January 16, 2024

Fewer Americans Expect to Buy Electric Cars

Despite the hype around electric vehicles, fewer Americans expect their next auto purchase will be an EV.

January 10, 2024

More Americans Say Video Games Cause Violence

Although concerns about movies causing violence in society have declined, Americans are slightly more likely to blame video games.

January 4, 2024

41% of Americans Still See Crime Rising

While officials say crime decreased last year, few Americans believe this is true where they live.

December 29, 2023

Most Will Welcome New Year at Home

When the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, most Americans will be home to greet the arrival of 2024.