Taylor Orth is a data journalist and public opinion researcher who covers national polling on news, politics, technology, and society. She has a PhD in sociology from Stanford and is now based in Austin, Texas. She can be reached at taylor.orth@yougov.com.
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How Americans are rethinking their lives — and the country — ahead of Trump's second term
More than one in four American adults say that the election has influenced their news consumption, purchasing decisions, or future voting plans.
17 Jan 2025 - Article
Most Americans see corruption among politicians, judges, and executives as serious problems
Views on corruption differ sharply between Democrats and Republicans, particularly regarding Supreme Court justices, journalists, and political figures.
17 Jan 2025 - Article
Americans warm to driverless cars, though skepticism remains
More Americans are now enthusiastic about autonomous vehicles, say they'd be willing to try one, believe they are safe, and support allowing them in their cities.
02 Jan 2025 - Article
Many Americans think holiday celebrations start too early and that expectations are too high
Many Americans say that around the holidays, they feel stress or anxiety related to spending money, missing loved ones, crowds, and traffic.
19 Dec 2024 - Article
Holiday etiquette: How Americans handle gifts, gatherings, and greetings
While Americans agree on certain holiday etiquette rules — for instance, taking off the price tag before giving a gift, or not showing up to gatherings uninvited — other behaviors are far more divisive.
19 Dec 2024 - Article
What Americans believe about health, from eight daily glasses of water to the hair of the dog
A recent YouGov survey asked Americans whether 50 health beliefs — some might call some of them folk remedies — are true or not, from the necessity of drinking eight glasses of water a day to the suggestion that chicken soup cures colds.
13 Dec 2024 - Article
What Americans think of RFK Jr.'s Make America Healthy Again agenda
While proposals to ban certain food additives and restrict pesticides are popular, fewer are in favor of lifting restrictions on raw milk or removing fluoride from public drinking water.
13 Dec 2024 - Article
Trump's nominees, criminal cases, and business interests: November 23-26, 2024 Economist/YouGov Poll
This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers Donald Trump's appointees, his policy plans, his criminal cases, his businesses, and transgender issues.
27 Nov 2024 - Article
What do Americans know about Donald Trump?
While many people are aware of several biographical facts about Trump — such as his age, wealth, and marital history — fewer are aware of other parts of his life story, including his education, recognition he has received for his achievements, and allegations of wrongdoing against his companies and nonprofits.
26 Nov 2024 - Article
No talking and no texting: Americans' rules for movie theater etiquette
Our latest survey finds mixed opinions on texting and public displays of affection, but overwhelming agreement that loud talking and spoiling plot points are unacceptable.
20 Nov 2024