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August 14, 2024

Are Schools Doing Too Much or Not Enough for Transgender Students?

As students prepare for the beginning of another school year, Americans are clearly divided over transgender policies.

August 7, 2024

‘One Nation Under God’? Most Still Want Pledge in Schools

A majority of Americans still support requiring school children to recite the Pledge of Allegiance daily.

August 6, 2024

Most See Teachers’ Unions Mainly Concerned With Job-Protection

Although public opinion of teachers’ unions have improved in the past four years, half of Americans still think the unions care less about education than about protecting their members’ jobs.

July 31, 2024

Most Still Don’t See Electric Vehicles as Practical

Even while some politicians demand the elimination of gasoline-powered vehicles, most Americans still don’t consider electric replacements practical.

July 30, 2024

Diversity? Most Americans Think It’s Great

The word “diversity” has become a source of political controversy, but in reality most Americans have no problem with it, an opinion that has remained unchanged the past five years.

July 25, 2024

Just 12% Think Opioid Problem Is Getting Better

Far more Americans believe the country’s opioid drug abuse problem has gotten worse in the past year than think it's gotten better.

July 11, 2024

Summer Heat: 62% Blame Climate Change

Most Americans think it’s hotter than usual this summer, and a majority suspect it’s because of climate change.

July 4, 2024

Fourth of July Now Ranked Most Important Holiday

As the nation celebrates Independence Day, more Americans than ever rate the Fourth of July as the nation’s top holiday.

July 2, 2024

Proud to Be an American? 80% Say Yes!

As the nation prepares to celebrate Independence Day on July 4, Americans are overwhelmingly proud of their country and its history.

June 18, 2024

‘Elite’? Americans Not Impressed With Ivy League

Graduates of Ivy League universities may think they’re better than everybody else, but Americans overwhelmingly disagree.

June 18, 2024

School Bullying ‘Traumatic,’ Most Americans Believe

Getting bullied in school should not be considered a normal part of childhood, according to a majority of Americans.

June 14, 2024

Father’s Day: Do Dads Matter?

Father’s Day is Sunday and most Americans still believe dads play an important role.

June 12, 2024

40% See Too Much ‘Pride’ From Businesses This Month

Many businesses actively promote June as LGBTQ Pride Month, but a plurality of Americans believe there’s too much celebration

June 6, 2024

Transgender Agenda Remains Unpopular

Years of transgender activism have still not convinced most Americans that there are more than two genders, and a majority don’t want teachers going behind parents’ backs on the subject.

June 4, 2024

49% Plan on Summer Vacation

June is here and nearly half of Americans are planning a vacation this summer.

May 31, 2024

Most Americans Support NFL Kicker Harrison Butker

A firestorm of controversy was unleashed this month when Kansas City Chiefs placekicker Harrison Butker gave a graduation speech at a Catholic college, expressing traditional Catholic beliefs about marriage and family life. Most Americans aren’t offended, however

May 24, 2024

Nearly 1-in-5 Say Someone They Know Died from COVID-19 Vaccine

Four years after the COVID-19 pandemic gripped the world, many Americans believe they know someone who died from the vaccine that promised to stop the virus.

May 23, 2024

Veterans Value Memorial Day More

As America prepares for the holiday honoring those who died while serving in the U.S. military, veterans have a higher opinion of Memorial Day.

May 17, 2024

Two-Thirds See Racism as Serious Problem

Most Americans think racism is still a serious problem in the country, and more than a quarter of them worry that they could be accused of racism.

May 15, 2024

Most See High School Graduates as Unprepared

Just weeks before high school seniors get their diplomas, most Americans don’t think new graduates are ready for the real world.