Despite all the promises that the introduction of vaccines against SARS-COV-2 would improve everything and make us all happier, Gallup’s “Negative Experience Index” reached a new high or 33 last year. Adults in 122 countries and areas were polled last…
Author: Anne Whitaker, Editor
LGBT Adults had more depression, anxiety during COVID pandemic, Census says
According to a survey conducted by the United States Census Bureau, adults who identify as lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender (LGBT) reported consistently higher rates of both depression and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic than their non-LGBT counterparts. Previous research…
Record Numbers Used Food Banks in 2021
According to a report by Feeding America, more than 53 million people turned to food banks, pantries and meal programs in 2021. That’s one-Third more than had been using the services prior to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The…
Many Avoid Reading News
More people that in recent years are avoiding the news, according to a study by Oxford’s Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism (RISJ). That’s true around the world, the study found. News avoidance has risen 54% in Brazil and…
Republicans and Democrats largely favor raising age to own semi-automatics, Divided on ‘Gun Control’
Republicans still don’t support gun control, a new YouGov survey finds, even though five Republicans joined with House Democrats to pass gun control legislation in the wake of the Uvalde, Texas, mass shooting that left 19 children and two teachers…
50% of Americans believe state of moral value is “poor”
For 20 years, Americans have viewed the state of the nation’s morals as poor. What different this year is that they think our moral values have gone from bad to worse. That’s according to Gallup, which says that negative view…
Abortion to be Bigger Issue in 2022 Midterms, Polling Indicates
In the wake of the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion that is expected to overturn Roe V. Wade, abortion rights are poised to take center stage for many voters in the upcoming 2022 Midterm elections. Twenty-Seven percent of voters say…
More than Half of Americans Do Not Want Roe v. Wade Overturned
Americans remain largely opposed to overturning Roe v. Wade, as a steady 58% majority believe that the landmark 1973 Supreme Court ruling that recognized abortion as a constitutional right should stand, while 35% want it to be reversed. These sentiments are…
National Candy Month Celebrates Summer Fun with Americans’ Favorite Treats
Yesterday marked the beginning of National Candy Month, a month-long event that occurs each June to celebrate Americans’ favorite confectionery treats, their contributions to emotional well-being and the good times they bring to summer occasions. Confectionery enjoys a special place…
America is Ready to Grill This Summer: 8 In 10 Americans Let Cravings Guide What’s For Dinner
With Memorial Day Weekend marking the unofficial start of summer, Americans nationwide are ready for one of their favorite activities: outdoor grilling. In fact, 76% of Americans plan to grill out more during the next six months, according to a…