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Most Millennials and Gen Zers don't place themselves within their usual generational group
The overwhelming majority of Baby Boomers consider themselves part of that generation. Only about four in 10 people born since 1981 identify themselves with the generation that they are typically associated with.
about 13 hours ago - Article
Which Americans do Irish and Italian people say can describe themselves as Irish and Italians?
YouGov examines how attached Americans are to their Irish and Italian heritage, and how much they and their cousins in the mother countries feel they have in common
4 days ago - Article
Most Americans would limit abortion after a certain stage of pregnancy and allow certain exceptions
55% of Americans say that in most circumstances, an abortion should be allowed up until a certain time in pregnancy and restricted after that.
4 days ago - Article
Is something out there? Americans aren't sure, but most say the government isn’t open about UFOs
More than 60% of Americans believe the U.S. government is concealing information about UFOs. But Americans are divided about whether unidentified flying objects are actually aliens or have earthly explanations.
5 days ago - Article
For most film fans, the 2024 Oscars are about 'Oppenheimer' and 'Barbie'
Around 27% of Americans say they'll watch some or all of the 2024 Academy Awards on Sunday, March 10. Most of those who do watch say they'll be rooting for either "Oppenheimer" or "Barbie" — two of the biggest movies released last year.
11 days ago - Article
What the polls say about Nikki Haley’s campaign
Most Republicans support Donald Trump as the party's presidential nominee and were ready for Nikki Haley to drop out, even before she suspended her campaign Wednesday.
12 days ago - Article
Who would handle each of 15 issues better if elected: Joe Biden or Donald Trump?
Biden comes out ahead on health care, the environment, and education while Trump is regarded more highly on the economy, immigration, crime, and China.
14 days ago - Article
How do Americans feel about walking, driving, and other ways they get around?
Driving is the form of transportation most commonly used at least weekly by Americans (65%), followed by walking (44%) and riding as a passenger in a car (35%).
20 days ago - 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.
20 days ago - 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.
25 days ago - Article
Most Americans like NATO and say the U.S. should defend NATO allies
Most Americans say they like the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, or NATO, and support the U.S. honoring its commitments to militarily defend NATO allies. There is majority support across the political spectrum, though people who identify as MAGA Republicans are more likely to hold negative beliefs about NATO.
25 days ago - Article
American and Western European attitudes to NATO in February 2024
Despite Donald Trump’s remarks, Americans – including Republicans – are still generally committed to NATO and European defence
25 days ago - Article
Four months after Hamas attacked Israel, has American opinion on the longstanding conflict changed?
Americans' outlook on the future of the conflict is largely negative, with most Americans saying they do not think there will ever be peace in the Middle East.
26 days ago - Article
More Americans support than oppose a 16-week abortion ban
48% Americans say they support a national ban on abortion after 16 weeks of pregnancy, while 36% oppose one. However, this support is concentrated among Americans who care less about abortion as an issue than do opponents of a ban.
26 days ago - Article
Ukraine war two years on – the view from Western Europe and the US
Attitudes remain largely the same as they were at the time of the first anniversary of the invasion
26 days ago - Article
Most voters have already made up their minds about November
Nearly nine months before Election Day, 60% of registered U.S. voters say they've already decided who they're going to vote for. Supporters of Donald Trump and Joe Biden are equally likely to say their vote is locked in.
27 days ago - 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.
about 1 month ago - Article
Americans’ concern about Biden’s age is high, but unchanged after special counsel report
Many Americans say they're concerned about President Joe Biden's age — more than say they are about Donald Trump's age — but this concern hasn't gone up in the wake of criticism in a special counsel's report.
about 1 month ago - 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.
about 1 month ago - Article
Would a Trump conviction move his voters? Evidence from past and present polls
A lesson from the Bill Clinton impeachment 25 years ago suggests we ought to be wary of the latest results about potential Trump convictions.
about 1 month ago