With Independence Day fast approaching, the red, white and blue stripes and stars are sure to be out and about. But Americans views of the flag snd patriotism are more complicated than ever. 60% of Americans report having a “very…
People Unhappier Than Ever
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…
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…