Linley Sanders is a data journalist who previously worked in YouGov‘s U.S. News team.
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How well can Americans distinguish real news headlines from fake ones?
A YouGov survey tested Americans' susceptibility to falsehoods in news, and found that on average, they failed to correctly classify one-third of headlines as either real or fake.
29 Jun 2023 - Article
Many Americans are anticipating a warmer-than-normal summer
The latest Economist/YouGov poll finds that 46% of Americans expect that temperatures in their local area will be warmer than in previous summers, while 31% expect them to stay generally the same.
02 Jun 2023 - Article
Nearly half of Americans say there is a lot of discrimination against transgender people in the U.S.
By 40% to 35%, Americans are more likely to disapprove than approve of the way Joe Biden has been handling gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender issues.
01 Jun 2023 - Article
What do Americans think of adaptations in the remake of The Little Mermaid?
A new YouGov poll reveals that Americans are more likely to oppose (47%) than support (30%) modifications intended to better align classic media entertainment with current social values.
24 May 2023 - Article
Most Americans think a mass shooting is very or somewhat likely to happen in their own community
Roughly one in 10 U.S. adults (13%) say they have already been affected by a mass shooting in their own community.
18 May 2023 - Article
Three in five Americans say if George Santos does not resign, he should be removed from Congress
A majority of Republicans (54%) now view Representative George Santos unfavorably.
18 May 2023 - Article
Americans' favorite pizza topping is pepperoni. Their least favorite, by far: anchovies
Pepperoni has many lovers and few haters: Fewer than 1% of Americans say it's their least favorite topping.
16 May 2023 - Article
Americans' opinions on 20 different music genres, from classic rock to hip-hop and rap
Classic rock is overwhelmingly popular among all Americans, but older adults show an even greater appreciation for it than younger adults.
11 May 2023 - Article
Americans' views on book bans and the challenged books that they have read
Book bans divide Americans — there is no clear majority when it comes to whether books should be removed from public libraries or public school spaces.
09 May 2023 - Article
Trust in Media 2023: What news outlets do Americans trust most for information?
When it comes to the national rankings, The Weather Channel is followed by national public broadcaster PBS (+30), the U.K. news outlet BBC (+29), and The Wall Street Journal (+24) in national trust.
08 May 2023