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Women and politics: What Americans think about the 2024 election and how views have changed
Twice as many Americans say that Harris being elected president would be good for women than say Trump being elected would.
about 7 hours ago - Article
Social issues: What 2024 voters want and which candidate they trust
Harris' supporters are far more likely than Trump's to emphasize social issues — both overall and, in particular, abortion and birth control access.
6 days ago - Article
What do Americans plan to dress up as for Halloween in 2024?
Among the people who already have a Halloween costume picked out, more say their costume is store-bought than homemade.
8 days ago - Article
Half of self-described people-pleasers think being this way makes life harder
Among self-identified people-pleasers, 32% believe they were socialized by others to be this way and 52% think it comes naturally to them.
13 days ago - Article
Trump holds a big lead among Americans who view themselves as ‘completely masculine’
Donald Trump leads among Americans who say they view themselves as completely masculine (57% vs. 36%). Kamala Harris leads among those who consider themselves mostly feminine, as well as those who say they are either slightly masculine or slightly feminine.
18 days ago - Article
Has Leif Erikson come out of Christopher Columbus' shadow?
While far more Americans know Columbus than know Erikson, what opinion there is of Erikson is overwhelmingly positive.
20 days ago - Article
Christopher Columbus and Columbus Day divide Americans
About half of Americans have a somewhat or very favorable opinion of Christopher Columbus — 52% view him favorably and 32% view him unfavorably.
20 days ago - Article
More Americans support federal observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day than of Columbus Day
Many Americans approve of celebrating such a day and of its federal observance, but fewer approve of its place on the calendar.
20 days ago - Article
Did you hear? Majorities of Americans think gossiping is bad for society, harmful, and mean-spirited
A YouGov survey found that majorities of Americans think gossip is bad for society, harmful, and mean-spirited. But at least one-fifth of adults really enjoy gossip.
about 1 month ago - Article
Here's where Americans worry about natural disasters
Nearly three in four Americans say they live in an area where hurricanes, tornadoes, or earthquakes are major or minor problems. 26% say they live in an area where one of the three are major problems.
3 months ago - Article
Should U.S. transit systems designate women-only cars?
43% of Americans — including 38% of men and 48% of women — support trains and subway systems reserving a car for women only.
3 months ago - Article
What’s up with Gen Z’s socks?
Although ankle socks are a popular choice across all age groups, the youngest and oldest American adults are much more likely to favor taller sock styles.
3 months ago - Article
Who answers the door anymore?
If someone knocks at the door when they aren’t expecting any visitors, 5% of Americans say excitement best describes their reaction. 34% say it's curiosity while 25% are annoyed.
4 months ago - Article
It’s bug season: Butterflies are the most popular insect of summer 2024
Americans are not particularly excited about a seasonal influx of insects: 49% say they feel very or somewhat negative about encountering insects or bugs outdoors while only 13% feel positively.
4 months ago - Article
How often do Americans eat leafy greens, and which ones do they think are the best?
Twice as many Americans prefer spinach rather than kale for nutrition, and spinach beats kale for taste in a rout.
4 months ago - Article
Ahead of July Fourth, here’s what Americans think about fireworks, democracy, and the American Dream
Americans are more satisfied with how democracy is working now than they were a year ago, but dissatisfaction is still much higher than it was in 1997.
4 months ago - Article
Nearly all parents with adult children have saved childhood photos or art
Hardly any parents of adult children say they wish they kept less (6%) of their children’s memorabilia. 35% say they wish they had kept more from their children’s childhood.
4 months ago - Article
The most common pests Americans spot in their homes
Flies, spiders, and ants top the list of pests that Americans are most likely to notice in their homes.
4 months ago - Article
Most American men own at least one suit, but 28% never wear one
44% of Americans never wear a suit, more have negative than positive feelings about wearing suits, and 45% say they wear suits less frequently now than they did 10 years ago.
5 months ago - Article
Awareness of Juneteenth has risen since 2022
Black Americans are particularly likely to say they know a lot about the holiday and to say they plan to celebrate it. They’re also more likely to support the inclusion of Juneteenth in history curricula.
5 months ago