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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Half of Americans expect to view the April 8 solar eclipse
People who saw the last eclipse in 2017 are far more likely than those who didn't to say they'll see the upcoming eclipse: 73% think they'll view it, including 42% who have already made plans.
04 Apr 2024 - Article
Americans prefer Trump's approach to trade to Biden's — but are split on big tariffs on China
Americans are divided on whether tariffs on foreign goods should be increased or decreased, but there is some consensus on the effects of raising them: that higher tariffs would help domestic industries and government revenue while hurting the affordability and variety of goods.
22 Mar 2024 - Article
Most Republicans say a criminal past is highly undesirable in a CEO; fewer say it is for a president
Biden is more likely to be seen as elderly, forgetful, and out of touch, while Trump is more likely to be characterized as egotistical, a bully, and a criminal, among other things.
28 Feb 2024 - Article
Oppenheimer is Americans' top pick for Best Picture at the 2024 Oscars
With the exceptions of Oppenheimer and Barbie, few Americans have seen any of this year's nominees as of a few weeks before the Academy Awards on March 10, though sizable shares say they would like to see each one.
23 Feb 2024 - Article
Where Americans stand on 20 transgender policy issues
Majorities agree with existing protections in the U.S. for transgender people against hate crimes and discriminatory firings, but transgender inclusion in athletics, prisons, and public bathrooms all receive more opposition than support.
16 Feb 2024 - Article
The states whose residents are most likely to support secession: Alaska, Texas, and California
Around one in four Americans say they would support their state seceding — ranging from 9% in Connecticut to 36% in Alaska, among 46 states analyzed.
14 Feb 2024 - Article
Most Americans 30 and older remember Y2K as an exaggerated problem that wasted time and resources
While nearly all remember being aware of the Y2K problem and a majority recall most other people being concerned about it, few say they personally were very worried about it, and few believe it caused major disruptions.
12 Feb 2024 - Article
How Taylor Swift is driving interest in the Super Bowl
About half of Americans are planning to watch the 2024 Super Bowl between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs — and some of that interest may be driven by Taylor Swift.
09 Feb 2024 - Article
Love, sex, and heartbreak: Commonalities in American relationship experiences
Most people have been in a serious relationship involving an age gap of five or more years. Fewer have been with someone who is significantly different from them in regards to educational attainment, wealth, or religion.
09 Feb 2024 - Article
Most Americans like an average day at least as much as Valentine's Day
For many people, Valentine's Day isn't a particularly good or bad day. Most Americans say they enjoy it about as much as an average day (53%); 22% enjoy it less than other days, and just 17% more than other days.
01 Feb 2024