A survey by YouGov has found that majorities of both major political parties agree on how important certain factors are in maintaining a strong democracy. Fair national elections, a system of checks and balances were both cited by most people.…
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Many Say Election Results Have Changed How They Shop and Consume the News
A new survey by YouGov reveals that the results of the 2024 election has Americans thinking differently about their lives including where they want to live, their finances and their healthcare. 44% of Americans say the results of the 2024…
Vast Majority of Americans Oppose Expanding Country by Force
Since taking office on January 20, Donald Trump has called on the Danish government to allow his government to buy Greenland (they declined), has taking to calling Canada the 51st state, has tried to claim ownership of the Panama Canal…
Free Speech and Its Consequences, What Americans Think
A key factor in American rights that are enshrined in our constitution is that of Freedom of Speech. However, the balance of protecting that right and addressing it’s harms is a highly debated issue in the United States. A new…
The National Mood
The Economist and YouGov conducted a poll the week of February 2 on a wide range of topics to gauge the country’s mood now that the goals of the second Trump Administration are clear. Slightly more Americans approve strongly or…
Most See Corruption Among Politicians, Judges, Executives as Serious Problem
Most Americans see corruption as a serious issue within many different professions. Members of Congress and U.S. Presidents top the list of concerns. Also on the list: corporate leadership, media, law enforcement, and prison systems. Views differ sharply between the…
Even as Opinions on Driverless Cars Warm, Most Americans Remain Skeptical
Most Americans remain skeptical of a concept that just a few short years seemed an idea only in fiction, the driverless car. Though, increasing numbers are viewing the technology more and more warmly, this according to a new survey from…
The New Years’ Resolutions that Americans are Making in 2025
A new poll by YouGov asked Americans what they were planning to make their resolutions this year. A majority of Americans say they are not making any New Years Resolutions many who are making them though, are looking to make…
What Celebrities do Americans Think Are Treated Unfairly by the Media?
A new survey conducted by YouGov asked Americans about media coverage about celebrities and if it was fair. And whether they feel coverage of celebrities had gotten more fair in the last 20 years. 43% of Americans say the coverage…
As Election Day Nears, So Do Fears about Trump’s Fitness for Office
Americans are becoming more likely to say that former President (and current republican nominee) Donald Trump, 78, is too old to be President. However, that number is still lower than the number who said the same thing about President Joe…