[{"kind":"featured-topic","status":"published","slug":"rigged-economy-food-worry","title":"76% of Americans say the U.S. economic system is rigged to favor the wealthy","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/americans-say-economic-system-rigged-to-favor-the-wealthy","dek":"76.1% of U.S. adults agree the economic system is rigged to benefit the wealthy and well-connected at the expense of ordinary people (43.4% strongly plus 32.7% somewhat); 36.0% worried in the past year that their food would run out before they got money to buy more.","searchText":"76% of americans say the u.s. economic system is rigged to favor the wealthy money money & finance 76.1% of u.s. adults agree the economic system is rigged to benefit the wealthy and well-connected at the expense of ordinary people (43.4% strongly plus 32.7% somewhat); 36.0% worried in the past year that their food would run out before they got money to buy more. belief that the economic system is rigged is broad and intense, and it sits alongside concrete worry about affording food. 76.1% of u.s. adults agree that the u.s. economic system is rigged to benefit the wealthy and well-connected at the expense of ordinary people, the sum of 43.4% who strongly agree and 32.7% who somewhat agree. just 18.5% disagree (11.0% somewhat plus 7.5% strongly). the strain shows up in concrete terms too. 36.0% of adults say it was sometimes (24.4%) or often (11.6%) true in the past 12 months that they worried their food would run out before they got money to buy more. three-quarters call the system rigged 76.1% of adults agree that the economic system is rigged to benefit the wealthy and well-connected at the expense of ordinary people, combining 43.4% who strongly agree and 32.7% who somewhat agree. 18.5% disagree (11.0% somewhat plus 7.5% strongly), and 5.4% are not sure. strong agreement peaks among the young 53.4% of adults under 30 strongly agree the system is rigged, compared with 37.5% of those 65 and older. by region, strong agreement is highest in the northeast (49.2%) and lowest in the south (39.5%). food worry reaches a third of adults 36.0% of adults say it was sometimes (24.4%) or often (11.6%) true in the past 12 months that they worried their food would run out before they got money to buy more; 64.1% say it was never true. men were more likely than women to say that worry never applied (71.0% vs. 57.5%)."},{"kind":"featured-topic","status":"published","slug":"online-news-channels","title":"AI chatbots are rarely used as a daily news source","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/ai-chatbots-are-rarely-used-as-a-daily-news-source","dek":"61% of U.S. adults never get news from AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini and just 4% often do, while news websites or apps (76%), search engines (75%) and social media (75%) each reach about three-quarters of adults at least sometimes.","searchText":"ai chatbots are rarely used as a daily news source culture culture 61% of u.s. adults never get news from ai chatbots like chatgpt, claude or gemini and just 4% often do, while news websites or apps (76%), search engines (75%) and social media (75%) each reach about three-quarters of adults at least sometimes. the established online channels reach essentially identical audiences, and the newest entrant has not dented them: chatbot news use is rare while websites, search and social media all sit near three-quarters. ai chatbots are the one online news channel that has not caught on. 61% of u.s. adults never get news from chatbots like chatgpt, claude or gemini, and just 4% often do. the established channels reach near-identical audiences. news websites or apps (76%), search engines (75%) and social media (75%) each reach about three-quarters of adults at least sometimes. chatbot news use is rare on their smartphones, computers and tablets, 61% of u.s. adults never get news from ai chatbots like chatgpt, claude or gemini, and another 20% rarely do, a combined 81%. just 4% often get news from a chatbot, and 15% sometimes do. adults 65 and older are the most likely to have skipped chatbots entirely, with 67% saying never, compared with 56% of adults 30 to 49. websites, search and social media dominate about three-quarters of adults at least sometimes get news from news websites or apps (76%, combining 37% often and 39% sometimes), through google or other search engines (75%, combining 29% often and 46% sometimes) and from social media (75%, combining 41% often and 34% sometimes). social media is the most frequent habit of the three: 41% often get news there, including 56% of adults under 30. news websites or apps skew the other way, with 47% of adults 65 and older often using them, versus 27% of adults under 30. podcasts and newsletters also trail podcasts reach a limited news audience: 11% of adults often get news from them, while 66% rarely (24%) or never (42%) do. email newsletters look similar. about one in ten adults (11%) often get news from them, while 36% never do and another 27% rarely do."},{"kind":"featured-topic","status":"published","slug":"ai-anxiety-outweighs-excitement","title":"AI leaves more Americans anxious than excited","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/ai-leaves-more-americans-anxious-than-excited","dek":"About six in ten U.S. adults (61%) agree they feel anxious about the rise of AI, while fewer than half (48%) say they are excited about the possibilities it brings to their lives.","searchText":"ai leaves more americans anxious than excited ai & tech ai & tech about six in ten u.s. adults (61%) agree they feel anxious about the rise of ai, while fewer than half (48%) say they are excited about the possibilities it brings to their lives. across a six-statement battery, the negative readings consistently outpoll the positive ones; anxiety is the majority mood and firm enthusiasm is rare. anxiety outpolls excitement. 61% of u.s. adults agree they feel anxious about the rise of ai, while 48% agree they are excited about the possibilities it brings to their lives. the rest of the battery tilts the same way. majorities disagree that ai is having a positive impact on society (59%) and that they trust ai tools to be accurate (55%), and about seven in ten expect fewer job opportunities (72%). anxiety is the majority mood about six in ten u.s. adults (61%, combining 21% strongly and 39% somewhat) agree they feel anxious about the rise of ai. just 14% strongly disagree. excitement splits the public almost evenly: 48% agree they are excited about the possibilities ai brings to their lives (12% strongly plus 35% somewhat), while 52% disagree (30% somewhat plus 23% strongly). the intensity is one-sided, with 23% strongly disagreeing, nearly double the 12% who strongly agree. trust and perceived benefit lag 55% of adults disagree that they trust ai tools to give them accurate information (33% somewhat plus 22% strongly). just 6% strongly agree that they trust ai to be accurate. 59% disagree that ai is having a positive impact on society overall (36% somewhat plus 24% strongly), while 7% strongly agree that it is. jobs and human connection drive the worry about seven in ten adults (72%) agree that ai will lead to fewer job opportunities in the future, including 31% who strongly agree. just 7% strongly disagree. a similar share (72%) agrees that ai threatens human connection and authentic relationships, and a third (34%) strongly agree."},{"kind":"featured-topic","status":"published","slug":"weekly-anxiety-therapy","title":"Americans are anxious but few seek therapy","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/americans-are-anxious-but-few-seek-therapy","dek":"About half of U.S. adults (51%) say they feel worried, nervous or anxious daily or weekly, while 22% received counseling or therapy from a mental health professional in the past year.","searchText":"americans are anxious but few seek therapy health health about half of u.s. adults (51%) say they feel worried, nervous or anxious daily or weekly, while 22% received counseling or therapy from a mental health professional in the past year. frequent anxiety is a mass experience concentrated among the young, and the share receiving professional care (22%) is far smaller than the share reporting at least weekly anxiety (51%). about half of u.s. adults (51%) feel worried, nervous or anxious at least weekly, combining 23% who feel that way daily and 28% weekly. just 10% never do. professional care reaches a much smaller share. 22% of adults received counseling or therapy from a mental health professional in the past 12 months. frequent anxiety is widespread about half of u.s. adults (51%) feel worried, nervous or anxious at least weekly: 23% feel that way daily and another 28% weekly. another 14% feel anxious monthly and 26% a few times a year. just 10% say they never feel worried, nervous or anxious. the experience skews young. 43% of adults under 30 report feeling anxious weekly, compared with 18% of adults 65 and older. women report daily anxiety more often than men 27% of women say they feel worried, nervous or anxious daily, compared with 19% of men. therapy use also varies across groups. 29% of black adults received counseling or therapy in the past year, the highest share among the racial groups measured, and by region the share runs from 25% in the midwest to 20% in the west. far fewer received professional care about one in five u.s. adults (22%) received counseling or therapy from a mental health professional, such as a psychiatrist, psychologist, psychiatric nurse or clinical social worker, in the past 12 months. use follows the same age line as anxiety itself: 32% of adults under 30 received counseling or therapy in the past year, compared with 10% of adults 65 and older."},{"kind":"featured-topic","status":"published","slug":"children-kept-with-kin","title":"Americans believe children of divorce should split time with parents","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/children-of-divorce-should-split-time-with-parents","dek":"Two-thirds of U.S. adults (66.1%) say children whose parents separate or divorce are best off spending about equal time with both parents, alternating between homes; just 3.5% say living with the mother all of the time is best.","searchText":"americans believe children of divorce should split time with parents culture culture two-thirds of u.s. adults (66.1%) say children whose parents separate or divorce are best off spending about equal time with both parents, alternating between homes; just 3.5% say living with the mother all of the time is best. shared time between both parents is the public's clear favorite arrangement for children after a separation or divorce. two-thirds of adults (66.1%) say the best arrangement for children after a separation or divorce is about equal time with both parents, regularly alternating between homes. just 3.5% say living with the mother all of the time is best, and 0.8% say the father all of the time. the preference for keeping children with family carries into removal cases. when children cannot live with their biological parents, 48.4% say legal guardianship with a relative is usually better than adoption. equal time is the clear favorite about two-thirds of adults (66.1%) say children whose parents separate or divorce are best off spending about equal time with both parents, regularly alternating between homes. another 18.1% say living with both parents but mostly with the mother is best. full-time arrangements draw little support: 3.5% say the mother all of the time and 0.8% say the father all of the time. relatives beat adoption when parents are out when children cannot live with their biological parents because of abuse and neglect, 48.4% of adults say legal guardianship with a relative is usually better than adoption, while 19.9% say adoption is usually better. another 31.7% see the two as similar. adults 18-29 call them similar far more often than adults 65 and older (47.9% vs 21.2%). broad support for checking on newborns about two-thirds of adults (65.5%) say child protective services should always assess a newborn's safety before hospital discharge if the parents previously lost custody of other children due to abuse and neglect. another 27.9% say sometimes, and just 2.4% say never."},{"kind":"featured-topic","status":"published","slug":"iran-war-canada-statehood","title":"Americans broadly disapprove of a war with Iran","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/americans-broadly-disapprove-of-a-war-with-iran","dek":"72.9% of U.S. adults say the United States should not declare war on Iran and send its army and navy abroad to fight; 12.4% say it should and 14.7% are unsure.","searchText":"americans broadly disapprove of a war with iran politics politics 72.9% of u.s. adults say the united states should not declare war on iran and send its army and navy abroad to fight; 12.4% say it should and 14.7% are unsure. asked directly whether the united states should declare war on iran and send forces abroad, the public says no by a wide margin, and opposition is strongest among the youngest adults. 72.9% of u.s. adults say the united states should not declare war on iran and send its army and navy abroad to fight. just 12.4% say it should, and 14.7% are unsure. opposition holds across age groups but peaks among the youngest adults: 88.1% of those under 30 say no, compared with 65.6% of those 65 and older. most say no to declaring war 72.9% of u.s. adults say the united states should not declare war on iran and send its army and navy abroad to fight. 12.4% say it should, and 14.7% are not sure. opposition is strongest among young adults 88.1% of adults under 30 say the united states should not declare war, the highest opposition of any age group. among adults 65 and older, 65.6% oppose it, still about two-thirds. canadian statehood meets similar resistance asked whether canada should join the united states as the 51st state, 64.7% of adults disagree, the sum of 44.1% who strongly disagree and 20.6% who disagree. just 10.5% agree (6.8% agree plus 3.7% strongly agree), while 21.4% neither agree nor disagree."},{"kind":"featured-topic","status":"published","slug":"appearance-first-impressions","title":"Americans cite physical looks as a source of external judgment","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/physical-looks-as-a-source-of-external-judgment","dek":"Asked what contributes most to how others perceive them, 47.5% of U.S. adults name their appearance, well ahead of age (13.0%) and race (10.9%).","searchText":"americans cite physical looks as a source of external judgment culture culture asked what contributes most to how others perceive them, 47.5% of u.s. adults name their appearance, well ahead of age (13.0%) and race (10.9%). appearance leads every demographic trait when adults name what drives how others perceive them. asked what contributes most to how they are perceived by others, nearly half of adults (47.5%) name their appearance. age comes next at 13.0%, followed by race at 10.9%, social class at 8.4% and gender at 6.5%. appearance is also something people spend on. about one-in-five adults (22.3%) put money into their physical appearance in the past year to help a current or prospective romantic relationship. appearance leads by a wide margin nearly half of adults (47.5%) say their appearance contributes most to how they are perceived by others. no other trait comes close. age is next at 13.0%, followed by race (10.9%), social class (8.4%), gender (6.5%) and sexuality (1.8%). the next trait depends on who is answering black adults are far likelier than white adults to say race contributes most to how others perceive them, 27.1% versus 6.2%. age looms largest for older adults: 25.7% of adults 65 and older name it, compared with 5.2% of adults 30-49. some back the judgment with money about one-in-five adults (22.3%) say they spent money on their physical appearance in the past year to improve their romantic chances or experience, including 13.4% for a current relationship and 8.9% for prospective ones. the spending skews young. among adults 65 and older, 91.2% say they did not spend for this reason, compared with 62.7% of adults 18-29."},{"kind":"featured-topic","status":"published","slug":"government-elder-care","title":"Americans look to the government to care for older adults with no family","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/americans-look-to-government-to-care-for-older-adults","dek":"About six-in-ten U.S. adults (59.9%) say the government should primarily help an older adult who has no family, roughly three times the 21.1% who name charities, religious organizations and nonprofits.","searchText":"americans look to the government to care for older adults with no family politics politics about six-in-ten u.s. adults (59.9%) say the government should primarily help an older adult who has no family, roughly three times the 21.1% who name charities, religious organizations and nonprofits. when an older adult has no family, the public puts primary responsibility on the government rather than charities, friends or private companies. about six-in-ten adults (59.9%) say the government should primarily help an older adult who has no family. charities and religious organizations come next at 21.1%, followed by friends and neighbors (11.9%) and private companies (7.1%). the preference for public support extends to family caregivers. direct payments to help with caregiving costs are the most-favored federal policy, at 46.3%. government is the clear first choice asked who should primarily help an older adult who does not have any family, 59.9% of adults say the government. charities, religious organizations and nonprofits come second at 21.1%, followed by friends and neighbors (11.9%) and private companies (7.1%). direct payments lead the caregiving asks for people caring for an aging family member, 46.3% of adults most favor the federal government giving direct payments to help with caregiving costs. tax credits follow at 25.2%, paid short-term respite care at 16.7% and requiring employers to provide paid family leave at 11.9%. adults 18-29 favor mandated paid family leave far more than adults 65 and older (18.1% vs 5.2%). no clear side on immigration as a demographic fix on using immigration to address the economic effects of aging populations and falling birth rates, the largest group of adults (42.8%) is neutral. the rest divide almost evenly: 29.8% disagree with using immigration this way and 27.4% agree."},{"kind":"featured-topic","status":"published","slug":"ai-regulation-support","title":"Americans want better AI safety guardrails","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/americans-want-better-ai-safety-guardrails","dek":"About nine in ten U.S. adults (89%) support requiring AI companies to publicly disclose safety-test results, and 80% would give the federal government authority to block an AI system found to pose a risk.","searchText":"americans want better ai safety guardrails ai & tech ai & tech about nine in ten u.s. adults (89%) support requiring ai companies to publicly disclose safety-test results, and 80% would give the federal government authority to block an ai system found to pose a risk. support for ai guardrails is one of the most lopsided findings in the wave, and it comes with distrust of the industry writing its own rules. support for ai safety regulation is broad and lopsided. about nine in ten u.s. adults back mandatory disclosure of safety-test results (89%) and independent review of the most powerful systems before deployment (89%), and 80% support federal authority to block a risky system. the public also doubts the industry's own proposals. a 43% plurality say industry-drafted regulations are designed mainly to benefit the companies, while just 9% say they are mainly designed to protect the public. disclosure and independent review draw near-consensus support 89% of u.s. adults support requiring ai companies to publicly disclose the results of safety testing for their most powerful systems (55% strongly support plus 34% support); 11% oppose (8% oppose plus 3% strongly oppose). requiring independent, third-party review of the most powerful systems before deployment draws the same breadth: 89% support it (53% strongly plus 36%), while 11% are opposed. older adults are the most emphatic. on disclosure, 63% of adults 65 and older strongly support the requirement, compared with 47% of adults under 30. most would let the government stop a risky system four in five adults (80%, combining 45% strong support and 36% support) favor giving the federal government the authority to block the release of an ai system found to pose a risk. just 6% strongly oppose it. when the government and ai companies disagree over safety, 49% say the government should generally have the final say, about three times the 16% who would leave the call to the companies. another 35% are not sure. the industry's own proposals meet suspicion asked about the regulations ai companies have proposed for their own industry, a 43% plurality say the proposals are primarily designed to benefit the companies, 15% say they are equally motivated by public interest and self-interest, and just 9% say they are primarily designed to protect the public. another 33% say they do not have enough information to judge. asked who they trust more to determine whether a model is safe, 56% of adults say they are not familiar enough with the situation to have an opinion. among the rest, about twice as many trust the u.s. government (30%) as trust the ai company, anthropic (14%)."},{"kind":"featured-topic","status":"published","slug":"ai-policy-demand","title":"Americans want policymakers to focus on AI","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/americans-want-policymakers-to-focus-on-ai","dek":"Given seven policy ideas, just 8.7% of U.S. adults would ask state or federal policymakers to do nothing about AI; the most-selected idea, at 39.9%, is taxing AI companies and data centers to fund a dividend paid to all Americans.","searchText":"americans want policymakers to focus on ai ai & tech ai & tech given seven policy ideas, just 8.7% of u.s. adults would ask state or federal policymakers to do nothing about ai; the most-selected idea, at 39.9%, is taxing ai companies and data centers to fund a dividend paid to all americans. given seven ai policy ideas, almost no one asks policymakers to stand back, and the most-selected asks are all interventions. given seven policy ideas on ai, just 8.7% of adults would ask state or federal policymakers to do nothing. the most-selected ask is taxing ai companies and data centers to fund a dividend paid to all americans, at 39.9%. the issue also sits in view. about two-thirds of adults (67.8%) saw ai-related news at least weekly in the past month, and 53.9% are worried about the health effects of ai data centers. few would ask policymakers to do nothing asked to check any of seven policy or regulatory ideas they would ask state or federal policymakers to adopt on ai, just 8.7% of adults chose doing nothing. the most-selected idea is taxing ai companies and data centers and redistributing the revenue as a dividend to all americans, at 39.9%. free retraining programs for workers (37.3%), easier access to unemployment benefits (36.3%) and removing tax breaks for data centers (35.9%) follow closely. data-center health worries run through the demand more than half of adults (53.9%) are worried or very worried about the health effects of ai data centers. just 12.8% are not worried, and another 10.6% say they are not aware of the health effects of ai data centers. ai news is hard to avoid about two-thirds of adults (67.8%) saw news related to artificial intelligence at least weekly in the past month, including 22.9% who saw it multiple times a day. just 12.0% saw no ai-related news at all in the past month."},{"kind":"featured-topic","status":"published","slug":"news-device-dominance","title":"Digital devices are the most popular medium to consume news","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/digital-devices-are-the-most-popular-medium-to-consume-news","dek":"Two-thirds of U.S. adults (67%) often get news from a smartphone, computer or tablet, compared with 37% from television, 10% from radio and 8% from print.","searchText":"digital devices are the most popular medium to consume news culture culture two-thirds of u.s. adults (67%) often get news from a smartphone, computer or tablet, compared with 37% from television, 10% from radio and 8% from print. screens are near-universal for news across every age group, while television, radio and print survive mainly among older adults. two-thirds of u.s. adults (67%) often get news from a smartphone, computer or tablet. television is next at 37%, followed by radio at 10% and print at 8%. the device habit holds in every age group. among adults 65 and older, 59% often get news from a device, and among adults under 30 the share is 76%. devices lead by a wide margin about two-thirds of u.s. adults (67%) often get news from a smartphone, computer or tablet, and another 25% sometimes do, a combined 91%. just 4% never get news from a device. no age group has opted out. adults under 30 are the most frequent users at 76% often, and even among adults 65 and older, 59% often get news on a device. television, radio and print trail television is the closest competitor, with 37% of adults often getting news there. the habit divides sharply by age: 55% of adults 65 and older often get news from tv, compared with 13% of adults under 30. radio and print have faded further. only 10% often get news from radio, and 62% rarely (32%) or never (30%) do. print is the smallest source: 8% often get news from printed newspapers or news magazines, 71% rarely (34%) or never (37%) do, and even among adults 65 and older only 13% often read news in print. most adults still follow the news nearly half of u.s. adults (46%) follow the news all or most of the time, and another 36% follow it some of the time. the habit is strongest among adults 65 and older, 65% of whom follow the news all or most of the time, compared with 31% of adults under 30."},{"kind":"featured-topic","status":"published","slug":"polling-trust-research-willingness","title":"Fewer than a third of Americans trust public polling","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/fewer-than-a-third-of-americans-trust-public-polling","dek":"29.0% of U.S. adults trust public polling (26.0% somewhat plus 3.0% strongly), while 33.2% distrust it (22.2% somewhat plus 11.0% strongly) and another 33.2% are neutral.","searchText":"fewer than a third of americans trust public polling culture culture 29.0% of u.s. adults trust public polling (26.0% somewhat plus 3.0% strongly), while 33.2% distrust it (22.2% somewhat plus 11.0% strongly) and another 33.2% are neutral. trust in public polling is tepid, with distrust edging out trust and strong trust nearly absent, even as most adults say they would help with research. 29.0% of u.s. adults trust public polling, combining 26.0% who somewhat trust it and 3.0% who strongly trust it. distrust totals 33.2% (22.2% somewhat plus 11.0% strongly), and another 33.2% are neutral. skepticism about polls does not extend to research participation: 81.4% say they would be likely to help researchers collect or analyze data (43.8% very likely plus 37.6% somewhat likely). trust sits below a third 29.0% of adults trust public polling (26.0% somewhat plus 3.0% strongly), while 33.2% distrust it (22.2% somewhat plus 11.0% strongly). another 33.2% are neutral and 4.6% have no opinion. strong feelings run one way: 11.0% strongly distrust polls, against 3.0% who strongly trust them. willingness to help research runs far higher 81.4% of adults say they would be likely to participate in helping researchers collect or analyze data (43.8% very likely plus 37.6% somewhat). just 4.5% say they would be unlikely to (2.5% very plus 2.0% somewhat), and 14.0% are unsure. respondents are members of a survey panel, a group self-selected for research participation, so stated willingness likely runs higher than in the general public. the word itself matters 55.2% of adults think of surveys and polls as the same thing. among those who see a difference, surveys win easily: 27.8% view surveys more positively, versus 3.9% who feel that way about polls. another 13.2% are not sure how the two compare."},{"kind":"featured-topic","status":"published","slug":"ideal-age-legacy","title":"More Americans pick 90 or older as the right age to die","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/more-americans-pick-90-or-older-as-the-right-age-to-die","dek":"44.6% of U.S. adults say the ideal age to die is 90 or older, more than any other answer and nearly double the 23.1% who say 85 to 89; just 3.1% say under 70.","searchText":"more americans pick 90 or older as the right age to die health health 44.6% of u.s. adults say the ideal age to die is 90 or older, more than any other answer and nearly double the 23.1% who say 85 to 89; just 3.1% say under 70. asked to weigh quality and quantity of life, more adults choose 90 or older than any other age range, and views on leaving a legacy split by intensity and by race. considering both quality and quantity of life, 44.6% of u.s. adults put the ideal age to die at 90 or older, more than any other answer. the next most common choice is 85 to 89, at 23.1%. preferences skew long across the board: 17.9% say 80 to 84, 7.6% say 75 to 79, 3.6% say 70 to 74 and just 3.1% say under 70. 90 or older leads every other answer 44.6% of adults choose 90 or older as the ideal age to die, nearly double the 23.1% who choose 85 to 89. fewer choose each younger band: 17.9% say 80 to 84, 7.6% say 75 to 79, 3.6% say 70 to 74 and 3.1% say under 70. who picks 90 or older black adults (56.4%) and adults 65 and older (50.3%) are the most likely to name 90 or older, compared with 42.2% of white adults and 36.3% of adults under 30. by region, 50.9% in the northeast pick 90 or older, versus 34.3% in the midwest. legacy matters, but deep investment is a minority view 64.4% of adults say leaving a legacy beyond their family is at least somewhat important, the sum of 28.6% somewhat, 20.4% very and 15.4% extremely important. only 35.8% (20.4% very plus 15.4% extremely) call it very or extremely important. 21.0% say a legacy is not too important and 14.5% not at all important. the racial divide is wide: 33.2% of black adults call a legacy extremely important, versus 11.2% of white adults."},{"kind":"featured-topic","status":"published","slug":"ai-use-data-centers","title":"Most Americans use AI, but oppose building more data centers","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/most-americans-use-ai-but-oppose-building-data-centers","dek":"73.4% of U.S. adults use AI at least once a month (25.8% every day, 15.2% once a week, 20.3% a few times a month, 12.1% once a month), while 62.2% oppose continuing to build more data centers in the U.S. (32.2% somewhat plus 30.0% strongly).","searchText":"most americans use ai, but oppose building more data centers ai & tech ai & tech 73.4% of u.s. adults use ai at least once a month (25.8% every day, 15.2% once a week, 20.3% a few times a month, 12.1% once a month), while 62.2% oppose continuing to build more data centers in the u.s. (32.2% somewhat plus 30.0% strongly). everyday ai use is now mainstream, with 73.4% of adults using it at least once a month, but the public opposes the data center build-out, and strong support for more construction is rare at 5.9%. 73.4% of u.s. adults use ai in their day-to-day lives at least once a month, the sum of 25.8% who use it every day or multiple times a day, 15.2% once a week, 20.3% a few times a month and 12.1% once a month. the remaining 26.5% never use it. 62.2% oppose continuing to build more data centers in the u.s., combining 32.2% who somewhat oppose and 30.0% who strongly oppose. support totals 37.9%, and just 5.9% strongly support more construction. most adults use ai at least monthly 73.4% of adults use ai at least once a month: 25.8% every day or multiple times a day, 15.2% once a week, 20.3% a few times a month and 12.1% once a month. 26.5% never use ai, and adults 65 and older are the most likely to be non-users at 34.3%. a majority opposes more data centers 62.2% of adults oppose continuing to build more data centers in the u.s., the sum of 32.2% who somewhat oppose and 30.0% who strongly oppose. support is shallow: 32.0% somewhat support more construction and just 5.9% strongly support it, a combined 37.9%. job risk from ai feels distant to most 44.8% of adults say they face no risk of losing their job to ai, and another 24.9% put the risk at 25% or lower; just 7.8% put it above 50%. that confidence falls steeply with age: 71.7% of adults 65 and older see no risk, compared with 27.4% of adults under 30."},{"kind":"featured-topic","status":"published","slug":"global-health-self-reliance","title":"U.S. global health funding draws majority support","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/us-global-health-funding-draws-majority-support","dek":"About six-in-ten U.S. adults (59.3%) would maintain or increase U.S. global health funding, versus 29.1% who would decrease or eliminate it.","searchText":"u.s. global health funding draws majority support politics politics about six-in-ten u.s. adults (59.3%) would maintain or increase u.s. global health funding, versus 29.1% who would decrease or eliminate it. most adults would keep or grow u.s. global health funding, and the most-agreed approach is helping countries build their own capacity. about six-in-ten adults (59.3%) would maintain u.s. global health funding at current levels (23.0%) or increase it (36.3%). about three-in-ten (29.1%) would decrease it or eliminate it, including just 6.2% who would eliminate it entirely. on the new u.s.-africa health agreements, the most-agreed statement (41.5%) is that the u.s. should prioritize helping african countries build their own health manufacturing, medicine production and infrastructure. most would keep or grow the funding asked about u.s. global health funding, which costs several billion dollars a year, 59.3% of adults would maintain it at current levels (23.0%) or increase it (36.3%). about three-in-ten (29.1%) would cut it: 13.1% would decrease it somewhat, 9.8% significantly and just 6.2% would eliminate it entirely. another 11.6% have no opinion. building capacity beats trading aid for resources offered statements about the new u.s.-africa health agreements, adults agree most (41.5%) that the u.s. should prioritize helping african countries build their own health manufacturing capacity, local medicine production and health infrastructure. transactional approaches draw about a quarter each: 25.7% agree the u.s. can exchange health funding for minerals and other resources, and 25.3% agree it should prioritize rapid access to african health data. cutting has an age gradient agreement that the u.s. should significantly reduce global health funding to africa and focus only on direct american benefits sits at 23.5% overall, but reaches 33.0% among adults 50-64 versus 15.5% among adults 18-29."},{"kind":"featured-topic","status":"published","slug":"the-2026-midterm-outlook","title":"How Americans see the 2026 midterms shaping up","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/how-americans-see-the-2026-midterms-shaping-up","dek":"About 78% of Americans have voted before and plan to vote again this fall, and slightly more expect Democrats than Republicans to win the House and Senate, against a backdrop where 62% say the country is on the wrong track.","searchText":"how americans see the 2026 midterms shaping up politics politics about 78% of americans have voted before and plan to vote again this fall, and slightly more expect democrats than republicans to win the house and senate, against a backdrop where 62% say the country is on the wrong track. stated turnout intent is high and expectations tilt narrowly toward democrats, set against a sour national mood and a low rating for the president. heading into the 2026 midterms, stated turnout intent is high and expectations tilt narrowly toward democrats, though about a quarter of americans are unsure who will win control of congress. the mood is sour. 62% say the country is on the wrong track, and 43% give president trump the lowest possible rating for his job performance. most plan to turn out 78.3% say they have voted before and plan to vote this fall, and another 4.6% are first-time voters who plan to participate. on how they will decide, 25.3% will back the best-qualified candidate and 23.3% will compare policy positions, while 23.9% will vote democratic no matter what and 15.5% republican no matter what. a narrow democratic edge in expectations 39.3% expect democrats to win the most house seats versus 35.0% who expect republicans, with 25.6% unsure. expectations for the senate are similar: 38.7% say democrats and 36.0% republicans, with 25.2% unsure. against a sour national mood 62.0% say the country is on the wrong track, while 25.1% say it is headed in the right direction. on a 0-to-10 scale, 43.0% rate president trump's job performance a 0, the lowest possible score, compared with 12.6% who give him a 10."},{"kind":"featured-topic","status":"published","slug":"ai-in-politics-and-public-life","title":"How Americans want AI handled in politics and public life","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/how-americans-want-ai-handled-in-politics-and-public-life","dek":"Roughly 74% say political campaigns should always disclose when they use AI, and 45% would be less likely to back a candidate who used it, even as 78% feel they have little or no say in how AI is regulated.","searchText":"how americans want ai handled in politics and public life ai & tech ai & tech roughly 74% say political campaigns should always disclose when they use ai, and 45% would be less likely to back a candidate who used it, even as 78% feel they have little or no say in how ai is regulated. americans bring clear disclosure expectations and real wariness to ai's move into campaigns, courts, and everyday governance, even as most feel they have no say over how it is regulated. americans bring clear expectations and real wariness to ai's move into politics. strong majorities want disclosure when campaigns use it, a plurality would penalize candidates who do, and most doubt they have any influence over how it is governed. the wariness is not limited to elections. about 63% say ai's main beneficiaries are wealthy investors and big corporations rather than ordinary americans, and 31% expect ai to shape judges' decisions to a large extent. most want campaigns to disclose ai use 73.7% say a campaign should always disclose when it uses ai to write or generate messages. another 9.9% want disclosure for images, video, or audio, and 8.0% when the content is misleading, so more than nine in ten favor disclosure in some form. only 3.5% say disclosure should not be required, with 4.8% unsure. using ai carries a penalty with voters if they learned a campaign used ai for materials like websites, ads, and canvassing scripts, 44.7% say they would be less likely to support the candidate, including 23.8% much less likely and 20.9% somewhat less likely. just 11.0% would be more likely to support such a candidate, while 44.3% say it would make no difference. wariness extends beyond the campaign 78.4% feel they have little or no say in how ai is developed and regulated, with 48.7% saying not at all and 29.7% not much. 62.7% agree the main beneficiaries of ai are wealthy investors and big corporations, not ordinary americans. on ai in the courts, 31.3% think it will affect judges' decisions to a large extent, while 49.8% expect a minimal effect."},{"kind":"featured-topic","status":"published","slug":"data-centers-in-the-community","title":"What Americans weigh when a data center comes to town","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/what-americans-weigh-when-a-data-center-comes-to-town","dek":"Asked to imagine a data center proposed in their community, 58.8% point to higher energy or water prices and 50.4% to environmental harm, and 40.1% say they would sign a petition to oppose it.","searchText":"what americans weigh when a data center comes to town ai & tech ai & tech asked to imagine a data center proposed in their community, 58.8% point to higher energy or water prices and 50.4% to environmental harm, and 40.1% say they would sign a petition to oppose it. picturing a data center proposed nearby, residents focus on costs, the environment, and ai itself far more than on jobs or tax revenue, and most say they would push back. the data-center buildout behind the ai boom meets a skeptical public at the local level. when residents picture one proposed nearby, cost and environmental worries dominate, and concrete benefits like jobs and tax revenue draw far less attention. that skepticism translates into a willingness to act. opposition far outweighs support, and only a minority say they would do nothing at all. costs and the environment top the list 58.8% say higher energy or water prices would be on their mind, and 50.4% cite negative environmental effects such as pollution. local benefits register with fewer people: 27.1% mention more jobs for the community and 26.7% more tax revenue. ai itself drives much of the unease 43.7% point to job losses from ai or automation, and 36.5% say a data center would mean ai changing society for the worse. only 13.6% associate it with ai changing society for the better. most would push back 40.1% say they would sign a petition opposing the project, 27.9% would contact a local official to oppose it, and 25.5% would speak against it at a local meeting; 20.4% would attend a protest. support is rare: 9.5% would contact an official in favor and 8.9% would speak up to support it. 37.5% would take no action."},{"kind":"featured-topic","status":"published","slug":"views-on-the-supreme-courts-power","title":"Where Americans land on the Supreme Court's power","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/where-americans-land-on-the-supreme-courts-power","dek":"A 55% majority say the Supreme Court should have the final word on the Constitution even when most people disagree, yet 54% want stronger means to control the Court, and 56% reject doing away with it.","searchText":"where americans land on the supreme court's power politics politics a 55% majority say the supreme court should have the final word on the constitution even when most people disagree, yet 54% want stronger means to control the court, and 56% reject doing away with it. americans grant the supreme court real interpretive authority while wanting stronger checks on it, hold soft rather than deep trust, and stop short of abolition. americans hold the supreme court in a kind of conditional regard. they grant it real interpretive authority, but pair that with a clear appetite for checks on its power. about 55% say the court should decide what the constitution means even against majority opinion, while 54% want stronger means to control its actions. trust is soft rather than deep, and only about one in five would consider abolishing the court. americans grant the court real authority 55.0% agree the court should have the right to say what the constitution means even when a majority disagrees, including 26.6% who agree strongly and 28.4% somewhat. a similar 53.1% agree that court decisions must always be carried out, even if that limits congress and the president. but they want it kept in check 53.7% agree the court inevitably gets mixed up in politics and that the country needs stronger means of controlling it. opinion splits on narrowing its reach: 32.3% disagree that the court's right to decide certain cases should be reduced, 30.7% agree, and 37.1% take neither side. trust is soft, but abolition is a step too far trust is lukewarm: 45.5% agree the court can usually be trusted to decide what is right for the country, while 29.5% disagree and 25.0% take neither side. the limits of frustration are clear: 56.2% reject doing away with the court if it made unpopular decisions, while 21.2% would be open to it."},{"kind":"featured-topic","status":"published","slug":"prediction-markets-were-familiar-but-rarely-used","title":"What Americans think about prediction markets","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/prediction-markets-were-familiar-but-rarely-used","dek":"Roughly 69% are at least slightly familiar with prediction markets, but 80% say they never bet on them and 45% say they cause more harm than benefit.","searchText":"what americans think about prediction markets money money & finance roughly 69% are at least slightly familiar with prediction markets, but 80% say they never bet on them and 45% say they cause more harm than benefit. adults have heard of prediction markets more often than they have used them, and views of their social effects lean more uncertain or negative than positive. prediction markets appear familiar to many adults, but that familiarity has not translated into broad participation. about 68.9% are at least slightly familiar with prediction markets, while 80.3% say they never bet on them. on the broader social question, 44.8% say prediction markets cause more harm than benefit and 38.0% are not sure. awareness is broader than use roughly 68.9% of adults are at least slightly familiar with prediction markets. that includes 27.0% who are somewhat familiar and 8.6% who are very familiar. actual use is much lower. about 80.3% say they never bet on prediction markets, and 50.3% say they have not participated and are not interested. regulation views cluster around casinos or stricter treatment the largest regulation bucket is parity with casinos: 35.4% say prediction markets should be regulated about the same as casinos. another 29.4% say prediction markets should be regulated more strictly than casinos, while 9.1% say they should be regulated less strictly and 24.2% are not sure. social benefit remains unsettled views of social impact lean more negative than positive. about 44.8% say prediction markets cause more harm than benefit, compared with 17.3% who say they cause more benefit than harm. the large 38.0% not-sure share matters because it sits alongside broader familiarity. the pattern is not simply that adults have never heard of prediction markets. it is that many remain unconvinced or undecided."},{"kind":"featured-topic","status":"published","slug":"pope-leo-xiv-public-role-drew-limits","title":"How Americans view Pope Leo XIV's role in politics","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/pope-leo-xivs-public-role-drew-limits","dek":"Roughly 48% have a favorable view of Pope Leo XIV, while majorities say President Trump should not publicly criticize the Pope and Pope Leo XIV should not make a vote public.","searchText":"how americans view pope leo xiv's role in politics politics politics roughly 48% have a favorable view of pope leo xiv, while majorities say president trump should not publicly criticize the pope and pope leo xiv should not make a vote public. adults viewed pope leo xiv more favorably than unfavorably, but they drew different boundaries around presidential criticism, papal policy criticism, voting, and public disclosure. adults viewed pope leo xiv more favorably than unfavorably, but that favorable baseline did not translate into open-ended support for every form of public political engagement. roughly 48% have a favorable opinion of pope leo xiv, compared with about 15% who have an unfavorable opinion. at the same time, 70% say it is inappropriate for president trump to publicly criticize the pope, and 75% say pope leo xiv should not make a vote public if he votes. favorable views outnumber unfavorable views about 47.9% of adults have a favorable opinion of pope leo xiv, including 28.1% with a very favorable opinion and 19.8% with a somewhat favorable opinion. unfavorable views are much smaller at 14.7%. another 22.4% are neither favorable nor unfavorable, and 14.9% say they have no opinion or are not familiar enough. criticism looks different depending on who is speaking a 69.8% majority say it is inappropriate for president trump to publicly criticize the pope. this includes 52.3% who say it is very inappropriate. views are closer when the direction is reversed. about 49.8% say it is appropriate for the pope to publicly criticize the u.s. president's policies, while 39.3% say it is inappropriate. adults distinguish voting from public disclosure after being told pope leo xiv is an american citizen, 77.1% say he should cast a vote in u.s. elections. but voting support does not extend to public disclosure. if pope leo xiv votes, 74.8% say he should not make his vote public. taken together, the questions point to a distinction between private civic participation and public political signaling."},{"kind":"featured-topic","status":"published","slug":"where-stress-and-sleep-meet-mental-health-support","title":"Where stress and sleep meet mental health support","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/where-stress-and-sleep-meet-mental-health-support","dek":"Stress, sleep, and support preferences point to a connected story about where adults look for help.","searchText":"where stress and sleep meet mental health support health health stress, sleep, and support preferences point to a connected story about where adults look for help. sleep, stress, primary care resources, health coaching, and chronic-illness support point to a connected mental-health support story. the stress and sleep questions connect daily experience with the places adults may turn for support. most adults describe their days as at least a bit stressful, sleep satisfaction is mixed, and many want primary care to have more resources for physical and mental health needs. most days carry at least some stress a 69.8% share said most days are at least a bit stressful. that stress context gives the support questions a clearer frame than a standalone readout would. sleep adds daily-life context sleep satisfaction is mixed, with 40.9% saying they are sometimes satisfied with their sleep over the past month. nightmares and reported effects after disrupted sleep add more detail to how daily sleep experience sits alongside stress. support often starts with care settings a 60.2% share agreed that primary care offices should have more resources to support both physical and mental health needs. questions about chronic-illness mental health tools, first professional contact, health-coach understanding, and stress-biomarker willingness add context around where support may come from."},{"kind":"featured-topic","status":"published","slug":"what-food-and-weight-reveal-about-daily-health","title":"What food and weight reveal about daily health","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/what-food-and-weight-reveal-about-daily-health","dek":"Eating ratings, food noise, weight goals, and food-choice tools show how food and body weight shape daily health decisions.","searchText":"what food and weight reveal about daily health health health eating ratings, food noise, weight goals, and food-choice tools show how food and body weight shape daily health decisions. eating behavior, food noise, weight goals, glp-1 use, and food insecurity show how food and body-weight concerns sit inside daily health decisions. food and weight questions show a practical daily-health story rather than a single diet or body-weight readout. adults place themselves around the middle and positive end of healthy eating, while food noise, weight goals, glp-1 use, food insecurity, and tracking tools add context. healthy eating ratings cluster in the middle healthy eating ratings clustered around the middle and positive end of the scale, with 45.0% choosing the midpoint and 30.3% choosing the next-highest rating. support from others also appears in the food-change context, with 50.7% agreeing or strongly agreeing that support plays an important role. food noise and weight goals broaden the picture a 50.9% share reported experiencing food noise at least sometimes. weight goals and beliefs about genetic influence add a broader body-weight context, while 82.8% said they had not taken a glp-1 medication in the past 12 months. tools and food pressure add context food insecurity, embarrassment about food, interest in a mobile app for food choices, and image-based tracking preferences all add context around daily food decisions."},{"kind":"featured-topic","status":"published","slug":"how-people-connect-habits-with-long-term-health","title":"How people connect habits with long-term health","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/how-people-connect-habits-with-long-term-health","dek":"Adults point to personal health behaviors as the biggest driver of well-being, with exercise patterns showing how prevention enters daily life.","searchText":"how people connect habits with long-term health health health adults point to personal health behaviors as the biggest driver of well-being, with exercise patterns showing how prevention enters daily life. adults point to personal health behaviors as the biggest influence on well-being, while exercise patterns and prevention advice show how that belief plays out day to day. this topic starts with how adults describe their health, then looks at what they believe shapes long-term well-being. personal health behaviors lead the list of perceived health drivers, while physical activity and clinician advice show how prevention enters ordinary routines. most adults describe their health positively a 79.1% share rated their physical health as good, very good, or excellent. mental health ratings were similar, with 77.1% choosing good, very good, or excellent. personal behaviors lead the health drivers a 54.7% majority selected personal health behaviors, including diet, exercise, sleep, substance use, and stress management, as the greatest influence on overall health and well-being. that response puts habits ahead of financial stability, access to healthcare, social support, physical environment, and work conditions. exercise shows the prevention gap a 60.4% share said they already engage in regular physical activity, while others said they intend to start or do not plan to start soon. a 23.7% share said a doctor or health professional told them in the past year to increase muscle-strengthening exercise to lower disease risk."},{"kind":"featured-topic","status":"published","slug":"how-people-connect-nature-with-well-being","title":"How people connect nature with well-being","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/how-people-connect-nature-with-well-being","dek":"Adults link nature with well-being, nearby green space, and willingness to follow health advice to spend time outside.","searchText":"how people connect nature with well-being health health adults link nature with well-being, nearby green space, and willingness to follow health advice to spend time outside. adults connect nature with well-being, report frequent exposure to outdoor space, and say they would follow health advice to spend time outside. the nature questions connect well-being, access, and health advice rather than treating outdoor time as a generic lifestyle preference. most adults say nature makes them feel good, and many report nearby green space or a willingness to spend time outside if a health professional recommended it. nature is tied to feeling good a 93.5% share said the statement that they feel good when spending time in nature describes them at least somewhat. that makes the nature block a health and well-being story, not just a question about recreation. health advice could move behavior an 82.4% share said they would definitely or probably follow through if a health professional recommended spending time in nature. another 73.9% said there is a park or public green space within a 10-minute walk from home. outdoor time and access add context recent outdoor time varies, but 77.1% agreed that access to natural open spaces is part of being an american."},{"kind":"featured-topic","status":"published","slug":"what-stands-between-people-and-cancer-screening","title":"What stands between people and cancer screening","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/what-stands-between-people-and-cancer-screening","dek":"Adults express interest in noninvasive cancer screening, while cancer-care costs remain a major household concern.","searchText":"what stands between people and cancer screening health health adults express interest in noninvasive cancer screening, while cancer-care costs remain a major household concern. multi-cancer early detection tests draw strong interest, while cancer-care costs remain a major household concern. the cancer questions show a clear gap between interest in screening and concern about the cost of care. adults broadly value noninvasive multi-cancer early detection tests, but the same cluster shows strong concern about the financial impact if cancer care is needed. screening interest is high a 74.9% share said it is very important for the healthcare system to offer noninvasive multi-cancer early detection tests. another 67.0% said they would be somewhat or very likely to complete one of these tests. trust and follow-through shape the story a 61.4% share agreed that they would trust the results of these tests as much as traditional cancer screening at a doctor's office. an 81.3% share said they would be somewhat or very likely to take action based on the results. cost concern remains high a 72.7% share said they would be very or extremely concerned about the household financial impact if they or someone in their household needed cancer care."},{"kind":"featured-topic","status":"published","slug":"where-people-draw-the-line-on-ai-in-healthcare","title":"Where people draw the line on AI in healthcare","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/where-people-draw-the-line-on-ai-in-healthcare","dek":"Adults show some recent AI health use, but they still reserve several healthcare tasks for human providers.","searchText":"where people draw the line on ai in healthcare ai & tech ai & tech adults show some recent ai health use, but they still reserve several healthcare tasks for human providers. ai health use is present, but adults still draw boundaries around high-stakes care, mental health disclosure, and paid nutrition tools. ai health tools are part of the landscape, but the strongest signal in this cluster is caution around high-stakes care. adults report limited recent use, low mental-health disclosure to ai tools, and little willingness to pay for a researcher-developed ai nutrition chatbot. human providers still hold the boundary human-provider preference is clearest around medication decisions, with 62.9% saying they would only trust a human provider to adjust medicines. majorities also reserved medication concerns, emotional support, and medicine necessity decisions for human providers. recent use remains limited a 55.7% majority said they had not used ai-based tools for health in the past three months. another 84.4% said they had not disclosed mental health concerns to ai tools such as chatgpt, and 75.6% said they would not pay for an ai nutrition chatbot developed by researchers. views of ai consciousness add context views on whether large language models have consciousness or sentience are split across rejection, future possibility, current belief, and uncertainty."},{"kind":"featured-topic","status":"published","slug":"citizenship-and-immigration-enforcement-drew-support","title":"Where immigration enforcement draws support","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/where-immigration-enforcement-draws-support","dek":"About 44% agree that citizenship criteria should be more restrictive, and 50% agree that the government spends too little to reduce illegal immigration.","searchText":"where immigration enforcement draws support politics politics about 44% agree that citizenship criteria should be more restrictive, and 50% agree that the government spends too little to reduce illegal immigration. more adults agree than disagree with restrictive citizenship criteria and with increased spending to reduce illegal immigration. more adults agree than disagree that the criteria for obtaining us citizenship should be more restrictive. the same pattern appears on enforcement spending: about 50% agree that the government is spending too little to reduce illegal immigration, while 20% disagree. restrictive citizenship criteria draw more agreement about 44% agree that the criteria for obtaining us citizenship should be more restrictive. about 26% disagree, while 22% neither agree nor disagree. enforcement spending also draws support about 50% agree that the government spends too little money to reduce illegal immigration. about 20% disagree, and 22% neither agree nor disagree. the two measures point in the same direction the paired results do not measure the same policy, but both show a larger agreement side than disagreement side on restrictive or enforcement-focused immigration statements."},{"kind":"featured-topic","status":"published","slug":"snap-was-familiar-but-use-was-limited","title":"What SNAP awareness looks like","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/what-snap-awareness-looks-like","dek":"About 88% say they know what SNAP is, while 55% say they have never applied.","searchText":"what snap awareness looks like health health about 88% say they know what snap is, while 55% say they have never applied. snap is widely recognized, but most adults say they have never applied for the program. snap is broadly familiar in this survey. about 88% say they know what the supplemental nutrition assistance program is. experience with the program is narrower. about 37% say they currently use snap or received benefits in the past, while 55% say they have never applied. awareness is widespread about 88% of adults say they know what snap is. about 12% say they do not know the program. most have never applied about 55% say they have never applied for snap. about 20% say they received benefits in the past, 16% say they currently use snap, and 9% say they applied but did not receive benefits. recognition is not the same as use the gap between awareness and application history matters for how the result should be read: the program is recognizable, but most adults in the sample report no direct application history."},{"kind":"featured-topic","status":"published","slug":"healthcare-conversations-left-prevention-gaps","title":"How healthcare conversations leave prevention gaps","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/how-healthcare-conversations-leave-prevention-gaps","dek":"About 70% are satisfied with primary care, yet 61% say a provider has not spoken to them or their child about the HPV vaccine.","searchText":"how healthcare conversations leave prevention gaps health health about 70% are satisfied with primary care, yet 61% say a provider has not spoken to them or their child about the hpv vaccine. most adults are satisfied with primary care, but prevention-related conversations are not reaching everyone. primary care satisfaction is high: about 70% agree that they are satisfied with the care they receive from their primary or family doctor. but some prevention and broader health conversations are missing. about 61% say a provider has not spoken to them or their child about the hpv vaccine. primary care satisfaction is high about 37% strongly agree and 33% agree that they are satisfied with primary or family doctor care. only about 7% disagree, while 9% say they do not have a primary or family doctor. hpv conversations are less common about 31% say a provider has spoken to them, their child, or both about the hpv vaccine. a much larger share, 61%, say no provider has had that conversation or made that recommendation. other care settings show limits too among the full sample, about 10% report orthodontic care that included health education beyond braces or brushing, while 22% say it did not. views of workforce training for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are also mixed: 15% say training is enough, 37% say somewhat, and 35% say no."},{"kind":"featured-topic","status":"published","slug":"executive-power-and-disruptive-protest-drew-limits","title":"Where people set limits on courts and protest","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/where-adults-set-limits-on-courts-and-protest","dek":"About 62% say the president should not ignore court rulings, while opposition to disruptive campus protest tactics is higher than support.","searchText":"where people set limits on courts and protest politics politics about 62% say the president should not ignore court rulings, while opposition to disruptive campus protest tactics is higher than support. adults mostly reject ignoring court rulings and tend to oppose highly disruptive campus protest tactics. adults mostly reject the idea that the president should ignore court rulings when they believe doing so is in the national interest. about 62% say no. the protest questions point in the same direction on disruptive tactics. adults are more likely to oppose than support shouting over a megaphone to disrupt a speech or occupying campus space to block entry. court rulings remain a clear limit about 62% say the president should not be able to ignore court rulings if they believe doing so is in the nation's best interest. about 21% say the president should be able to ignore court rulings, and 17% say they do not know. disruptive speech tactics draw more opposition than support for students shouting over a megaphone to disrupt a campus speech, 52% are at least slightly opposed. about 22% are at least slightly supportive, while 26% are neither supportive nor opposed. blocking entry is even less supported occupying an area of campus and preventing students who support israel from entering draws stronger opposition: about 65% are at least slightly opposed. support is lower, at about 12% at least slightly supportive."},{"kind":"featured-topic","status":"published","slug":"voice-assistant-interviews-feel-most-comfortable-at-home","title":"Where voice-assistant interviews feel acceptable","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/where-voice-assistant-interviews-feel-acceptable","dek":"About 82% are at least somewhat familiar with digital voice assistants, and 63% would participate in a voice-assistant interview while relaxing at home.","searchText":"where voice-assistant interviews feel acceptable ai & tech ai & tech about 82% are at least somewhat familiar with digital voice assistants, and 63% would participate in a voice-assistant interview while relaxing at home. adults are familiar with voice assistants, but interview participation looks most comfortable in private or routine settings. digital voice assistants are familiar to most adults. about 82% are at least somewhat familiar with tools like google assistant, alexa, or siri. participation in a voice-assistant interview is more situational. home and household settings are more acceptable than public places or public transit. familiarity is broad about 30% say they are extremely familiar with digital voice assistants, and another 27% are very familiar. only about 8% say they are not at all familiar. private settings work better for interviews the most selected interview setting is relaxing at home, chosen by about 63%. household chores are next at 44%, followed by driving in a car at 31%. public settings are less inviting public transportation and public places are much lower, selected by about 14% and 17%, respectively. about 21% say none of the listed situations would be acceptable."},{"kind":"featured-topic","status":"published","slug":"ai-worries-center-on-misinformation-bias-and-jobs","title":"What worries people about AI","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/what-worries-people-about-ai","dek":"About 86% are at least somewhat concerned about AI misinformation, 81% about bias, and 82% about AI taking jobs from humans.","searchText":"what worries people about ai ai & tech ai & tech about 86% are at least somewhat concerned about ai misinformation, 81% about bias, and 82% about ai taking jobs from humans. ai concern is broadest around misinformation, bias, and job loss, while anxiety about ai is also common. ai concern is broad across multiple risk areas. misinformation, bias, and job loss each draw at least 80% at the somewhat-concerned level or higher. the emotional measure points the same way. about 50% agree that they feel anxious about the rise of ai, compared with 22% who disagree. misinformation is the highest concern about 86% are at least somewhat concerned about misinformation in ai output. the strongest responses are substantial too: 33% are extremely concerned and 26% are very concerned. bias and job loss are close behind bias in ai model training and output draws about 81% at least somewhat concerned. ai taking jobs from humans is similarly high at about 82%. anxiety is common, but not universal about 50% agree that they feel anxious about the rise of ai, while 22% disagree and 29% are neutral. concern about humans developing relationships with ai is lower than misinformation or jobs but still broad, with about 67% at least somewhat concerned."},{"kind":"featured-topic","status":"published","slug":"ai-search-summaries-are-common-but-not-settled","title":"What people want from AI search summaries","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/what-people-want-from-ai-search-summaries","dek":"About 44% saw AI summaries on every or almost every search in the past week, while 50% would turn them off for at least some searches if Google allowed it.","searchText":"what people want from ai search summaries ai & tech ai & tech about 44% saw ai summaries on every or almost every search in the past week, while 50% would turn them off for at least some searches if google allowed it. ai search summaries are already a common search experience, but adults are split on whether they would keep them on. ai summaries are already familiar in practice. about 44% say they saw an ai-generated summary on every or almost every search in the past week. but that does not mean users simply want them always on. about 28% would turn them off for some searches, 22% would turn them off for all searches, and 25% are not sure. ai summaries are a frequent search layer about 44% say they saw an ai-generated summary on every or almost every search during the previous week. another 17% saw one on about half of searches and 18% saw one on a few searches, leaving 22% who did not see one in the past week. many would use an off switch if google allowed users to turn ai summaries off, 25% would keep them on for all searches. a larger combined group, about 50%, would turn them off for some or all searches. publisher traffic is not top of mind for most asked about ai search decreasing traffic to original websites, 53% say they have not thought much about it. concern and non-concern are close among the rest: 24% are concerned and 23% are not concerned."},{"kind":"featured-topic","status":"published","slug":"rising-prices-outpaced-income-confidence","title":"Where price expectations are headed in 2026","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/where-price-expectations-are-headed-in-2026","dek":"About 64% expect everyday goods to get more expensive in 2026, while 56% are not confident their income or savings will keep pace.","searchText":"where price expectations are headed in 2026 money money & finance about 64% expect everyday goods to get more expensive in 2026, while 56% are not confident their income or savings will keep pace. most adults expect everyday prices to keep rising, and more are not confident than confident that income or savings will keep up. adults mostly expect prices to keep rising in 2026. about 64% say everyday goods such as groceries and household items will generally increase. personal confidence is weaker. about 56% are not confident that their income or savings will keep up with rising prices, compared with 44% who are confident. most expect everyday goods to cost more about 64% expect the prices of everyday goods to increase in 2026. far smaller groups expect prices to decrease at 12% or stay the same at 21%. confidence trails the price outlook about 30% are somewhat confident and 14% are very confident that income or savings will keep up with rising prices. the less confident side is larger: 30% are not very confident and 26% are not confident at all. the pressure is both expected and personal the paired findings show a public that expects the price environment to get harder and is not fully sure household resources will catch up."},{"kind":"featured-topic","status":"published","slug":"ice-views-were-negative-but-cross-pressured","title":"What people say about ICE","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/what-adults-say-about-ice","dek":"About 56% describe ICE negatively, while adults are nearly split on whether ICE protects Americans.","searchText":"what people say about ice politics politics about 56% describe ice negatively, while adults are nearly split on whether ice protects americans. views of immigration and customs enforcement are more negative than positive, but the protect-versus-threat framing shows cross-pressure. adults are more negative than positive toward ice overall. about 56% describe their opinion as negative, while 31% describe it as positive. the statement frames show why the issue is more cross-pressured than a single favorability number. about 44% agree that ice protects americans, while 54% agree that ice threatens americans. overall opinion leans negative about 34% describe their view of ice as extremely negative, and 56% are at least slightly negative overall. positive views are lower: about 31% describe their opinion as at least slightly positive. the protect frame is nearly split asked whether ice protects americans, adults divide closely. about 44% agree, while 43% disagree. that split is not the same as the overall favorability result, which is more negative. the threat frame lands more strongly a larger share agrees that ice threatens americans: about 54% agree with that statement, compared with 34% who disagree. together, the measures show a public view that is negative overall but still pulled between protection and threat language."},{"kind":"featured-topic","status":"published","slug":"political-violence-was-broadly-rejected","title":"Views on political violence","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/where-adults-draw-the-line-on-political-violence","dek":"About 86% say assault for an aligned political cause is unacceptable, and 82% say the same when the cause is one they disagree with.","searchText":"views on political violence politics politics about 86% say assault for an aligned political cause is unacceptable, and 82% say the same when the cause is one they disagree with. adults broadly reject physical assault for political causes, whether the cause is one they agree with or one they oppose. political violence is not just narrowly unpopular in this survey. adults reject it across both versions of the scenario. about 86% say it is unacceptable for someone to physically assault another person in support of a political cause they agree with. about 82% say assault is unacceptable when the cause is one they disagree with. supportive causes do not make assault acceptable when the political cause is one respondents agree with, 78% call assault completely unacceptable and another 8% call it somewhat unacceptable. only about 7% say assault is acceptable in that aligned-cause scenario. opposition to the cause does not change the pattern the rejection is similar when the political cause is one respondents disagree with: 77% say assault is completely unacceptable and 5% say it is somewhat unacceptable. acceptance remains low in that scenario too, at about 6%. the result is a broad boundary the paired questions suggest that the boundary is about political violence itself, not only about whether respondents like the cause involved."},{"kind":"featured-topic","status":"published","slug":"ai-use-reached-everyday-tasks-before-deep-trust","title":"How people are using AI while trust lags","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/how-adults-are-using-ai-while-trust-lags","dek":"About 44% use ChatGPT and 42% use AI for personal tasks, while 51% say AI can be trusted only some of the time.","searchText":"how people are using ai while trust lags ai & tech ai & tech about 44% use chatgpt and 42% use ai for personal tasks, while 51% say ai can be trusted only some of the time. many adults were already using ai chatbots and task support, but confidence in ai accuracy and comfort with synthetic people remained limited. ai use has moved into everyday information tasks, but trust has not caught up with adoption. about 44% of adults say they use chatgpt, and 42% say they use ai for personal tasks. at the same time, 51% say ai can be trusted to provide correct information only some of the time. ai is useful before it is deeply trusted roughly 51% say ai can be trusted to provide correct information only some of the time. another 12% say none of the time. that limited trust coexists with practical use. about 42% say they use ai for personal tasks, 26% for entertainment, 26% for health, and 25% for work-related tasks. chatgpt is the most common chatbot named chatgpt is the most commonly reported chatbot, with 44% saying they use it. gemini follows at 27%, and microsoft copilot at 17%. a large share remains outside chatbot use: 38% say they do not use ai chatbots. adults draw limits around synthetic people and government replacement nearly half of adults choose the least comfortable rating when asked about generative ai using synthetic people as part of a survey group. replacing federal employees with ai systems also faces more opposition than support. about 42% say it would lead to worse public services, and 34% say it would make government less responsive."},{"kind":"featured-topic","status":"published","slug":"local-news-habits-softened-but-trust-remained-partial","title":"How people follow and judge local news","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/how-adults-are-following-and-judging-local-news","dek":"About 33% say they watch less local news than five years ago, while 54% say they sometimes trust their local TV news networks.","searchText":"how people follow and judge local news culture culture about 33% say they watch less local news than five years ago, while 54% say they sometimes trust their local tv news networks. adults were more likely to say they watch less local news than five years ago, while local tv news still drew more partial trust than outright distrust. local news use appears softer than five years ago, but adults are not rejecting local tv news outright. about 33% say they watch less local news than they did five years ago, compared with 26% who say more and 31% who say the same. local tv news trust is mostly partial: 54% say they sometimes trust their local tv news networks. less local news viewing outweighs more viewing asked about local news compared with five years ago, 33% say they watch less. another 31% say they watch the same amount, 26% say they watch more, and 11% say they do not watch local news. trust in local tv news is mostly conditional about 54% say they sometimes trust their local tv news networks. another 17% say they always trust them. outright distrust is smaller: 17% rarely trust local tv news and 4% never trust it. google still dominates online information search familiarity with major news brands remains high: 87% have heard of the new york times, 84% the wall street journal, and 72% the bbc. for online search, 76% say they used mostly google in the past 30 days, while 6% say mostly chatgpt and 13% say they used both about the same."},{"kind":"featured-topic","status":"published","slug":"voters-expected-republican-midterm-gains","title":"Voter expectations for the 2026 midterms","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/voter-expectations-for-the-2026-midterms","dek":"About 58% expected Republicans to win the House and 56% expected Republicans to win the Senate, with slim majorities the most common forecast in each chamber.","searchText":"voter expectations for the 2026 midterms politics politics about 58% expected republicans to win the house and 56% expected republicans to win the senate, with slim majorities the most common forecast in each chamber. adults were more likely to expect republican control of both chambers in 2026, while candidate preferences and ad recall showed a more complicated electoral environment. adults leaned toward republican control of both chambers in their 2026 midterm expectations, but the surrounding candidate and campaign context was not one-note. about 58% expected republicans to win control of the house, and 56% expected republicans to win control of the senate. in both chambers, a slim republican majority was the single most common forecast. republican control was the more common forecast for the house, 40% expected republicans to win a slim majority and 18% expected republicans to win a large majority. for the senate, 38% expected republicans to win a slim majority and 19% expected republicans to win a large majority. candidate fit still mattered in the nomination frame in a nomination-choice scenario, 65% selected the candidate described as agreeing with them on most important issues. a separate presidential-readiness item found 64% would consider voting for a woman in the next u.s. presidential election, compared with 10% who said no and 24% who said they did not know. social media and television were the dominant ad memories looking back to the 2024 presidential election, 55% recalled encountering political ads on social media. broadcast television was close behind at 49%, followed by streaming television at 31%."},{"kind":"featured-topic","status":"published","slug":"voters-know-past-results-but-want-more-choice","title":"Voter knowledge of past elections and future choices","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/voter-knowledge-of-past-elections-and-future-choices","dek":"Knowledge of the 2012 and 2020 losers is high, but the 2024 preference picture is less settled and interest in a viable third-party option is visible.","searchText":"voter knowledge of past elections and future choices politics politics knowledge of the 2012 and 2020 losers is high, but the 2024 preference picture is less settled and interest in a viable third-party option is visible. adults mostly identify past presidential losers correctly, while many also say they want a viable third-party candidate. adults mostly identify past presidential losers correctly: 89% name mitt romney as the 2012 loser, and 79% name donald trump as the 2020 loser. looking toward 2024, expectations are closer. trump is ahead at 38%, biden is at 35%, and 27% say someone else would win if the election were held then. past election recognition is high recognition of the 2012 result is especially strong, with 89% correctly identifying mitt romney as the loser. recognition of the 2020 result is also high: 79% identify donald trump as the loser. the 2024 expectation is less settled asked who would win the 2024 presidential election if it were held at the time of the survey, 38% say donald trump and 35% say joe biden. a sizable 27% choose someone else, which keeps the result from reading like a simple two-name split. many adults want more political choice interest in a viable third-party candidate is visible: 26% strongly agree and 23% agree that they want one to vote for in 2024. on d.c. representation, 57% agree that residents should have congressional representatives who vote in the u.s. senate and house."},{"kind":"featured-topic","status":"published","slug":"voters-balance-issues-and-2026-expectations","title":"Voter priorities before 2026","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/voter-priorities-before-2026","dek":"Inflation and healthcare are the leading vote considerations, and nearly 80% say voting in the next presidential election will be very important.","searchText":"voter priorities before 2026 politics politics inflation and healthcare are the leading vote considerations, and nearly 80% say voting in the next presidential election will be very important. voters are not clustering around one single issue, but they do put inflation and healthcare at the top while still saying the next presidential election matters. inflation and healthcare are the clearest issue priorities in this survey. about 72% say inflation matters when they vote, and 70% say healthcare does. that does not make voting a one-issue choice. most adults say they consider several issues together, and nearly 80% say voting in the next presidential election will be very important. inflation and healthcare lead the issue list inflation is the most selected voting issue at about 72%, with healthcare close behind at 70%. immigration, abortion, and climate also draw substantial shares, which makes the issue picture broad rather than centered on one topic. most voters describe a multi-issue decision about 58% say they usually consider several issues together when thinking about their vote. the stated importance of voting is also high: nearly 80% say voting in the next presidential election will be very important. expectations for 2026 lean republican, but not by a landslide registration is closely split between republicans and democrats, with a large unaffiliated group also present. asked which party will win the most house seats in 2026, 51% say republicans and 43% say democrats."},{"kind":"featured-topic","status":"published","slug":"survey-participation-needs-clearer-value-and-easier-documents","title":"What makes survey participation feel worth it","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/what-makes-survey-participation-feel-worth-it","dek":"About 80% say the market research industry should explain why honest participation matters, and 35% report documents that did not open or display correctly.","searchText":"what makes survey participation feel worth it culture culture about 80% say the market research industry should explain why honest participation matters, and 35% report documents that did not open or display correctly. adults strongly supported being told why honest survey participation matters, while digital-document friction and incentive preferences show practical barriers to participation. respondents want clearer reasons to participate honestly, but good participation also depends on whether survey-related tasks feel accessible and worth the effort. about 80% say the market research industry should explain why people should participate honestly in surveys. at the same time, digital-document problems and incentive preferences point to practical participation barriers. adults want the purpose of honest participation explained about 80% say the market research industry should tell people why they should participate honestly in surveys. only 15% say no, and 5% say they do not know what the market research industry is. digital-document barriers are common the most common accessibility difficulty is a document that did not open or display correctly on a phone or computer, selected by 35%. when people last had trouble using a digital document, 30% tried to find another way, 25% pushed through despite frustration, and 11% gave up and did not complete it. incentive preferences become sharper for higher-effort asks for survey participation, paypal is the most preferred incentive type at 47%, followed by amazon gift cards at 20% and venmo at 14%. for taking home photos during a survey, 33% say they would need more than $50 to be motivated, and 9% would not consider it for any incentive."},{"kind":"featured-topic","status":"published","slug":"health-access-and-womens-health-concerns","title":"What people want from healthcare access","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/what-adults-want-from-healthcare-access","dek":"Faster appointments are the top help adults name after delaying primary care, while views are split on whether women's health conditions receive enough attention.","searchText":"what people want from healthcare access health health faster appointments are the top help adults name after delaying primary care, while views are split on whether women's health conditions receive enough attention. adults point to practical access barriers, mixed views of women's health attention, and support for paid leave around reproductive health care. when adults think about delayed primary care, the top help they name is a sooner appointment at 32%. telehealth visits and clearer cost information are also visible, but neither is a majority answer. women's health is more divided. about 26% disagree that women's health conditions receive adequate attention in the healthcare system, while 23% agree. faster appointments are the clearest access help among the options tested, a sooner appointment is the top thing adults say would help after delaying primary care. the next responses are close: 31% say they have never delayed primary care, 28% name a video visit, and 22% name clearer information about cost. women's health attention does not have a clear consensus views are split on whether women's health conditions receive adequate attention in the healthcare system: disagreement is slightly ahead, but not by much. at the same time, 44% say they would be very comfortable discussing menstrual or reproductive health issues with a healthcare provider. paid medical leave draws support around reproductive care about 51% say employers should be required to provide paid medical leave for reproductive health care, with fertility care and menstrual care also drawing substantial support. on end-of-life decisions, nearly half say they would want loved ones to stop a breathing machine when two doctors agree there is no chance of getting off it alive."},{"kind":"featured-topic","status":"published","slug":"coffee-brands-are-familiar-but-habits-stay-modest","title":"How people think about coffee brands and habits","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/how-adults-think-about-coffee-brands-and-habits","dek":"About 91% have heard of Starbucks and 87% have heard of Dunkin', while the most common coffee-shop buying pattern is less than once a month.","searchText":"how people think about coffee brands and habits culture culture about 91% have heard of starbucks and 87% have heard of dunkin', while the most common coffee-shop buying pattern is less than once a month. starbucks and dunkin' are widely recognized, but everyday coffee behavior is more restrained than brand awareness alone suggests. coffee brands have broad reach, but the behavior underneath is still modest: recognition is much wider than frequent coffee-shop buying. about 91% have heard of starbucks and 87% have heard of dunkin'. consumption is lower, with 53% saying they consumed starbucks in the past year and 42% saying the same for dunkin'. starbucks and dunkin' dominate awareness starbucks and dunkin' are the clear awareness leaders. about 91% have heard of starbucks, and 87% have heard of dunkin'. consumption is still led by the same two brands, but at lower levels: 53% say they consumed starbucks in the last year, and 42% say they consumed dunkin'. daily coffee is common, but shop buying is less routine the most common coffee-drinking pattern is about once a day at 34%, followed by multiple times per day at 22%. coffee-shop buying is less frequent. about a third of americans (33%) say they buy coffee out less than once a month, and another 22% buy it a few times a month. most weekly coffee budgets stay under $10 weekly spending is concentrated at the lower end. about 38% say they spend less than $5, and 37% say they spend $5 to $10. the drink-type pattern also looks mixed. espresso is mostly rare or absent, while cold brew and iced coffee show regular, occasional, rare, and nonuse patterns."},{"kind":"featured-topic","status":"published","slug":"abortion-views-remain-close-and-complicated","title":"Where abortion views remain close","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/where-abortion-views-remain-close","dek":"About 34% say abortion should be illegal in most cases, while 31% say it should be legal in most cases. Supreme Court justices are the most named responsible actor.","searchText":"where abortion views remain close health health about 34% say abortion should be illegal in most cases, while 31% say it should be legal in most cases. supreme court justices are the most named responsible actor. abortion opinion is not concentrated in one clean position, and responsibility for policy change is also read through several actors. abortion views remain close and complicated: legal-status preferences, rights views, state-law knowledge, and responsibility all point away from one simple camp. about 34% say abortion should be illegal in most cases, while 31% say it should be legal in most cases. when adults name who is most responsible for the end of the constitutional right to abortion access, supreme court justices lead at 47%. personal abortion views are narrowly split personal abortion views do not settle into one dominant answer. about 34% say abortion should be illegal in most cases. close behind, 31% say abortion should be legal in most cases, 24% say legal in all cases, and 11% say illegal in all cases. rights and policy views are also spread out on abortion-rights views, 37% say some, 29% say a lot, 21% say very little, and 13% say none. policy views show the same lack of one clean majority. the two largest shares are separated by less than one point in the abortion-rights policy question. knowledge and blame add another layer knowledge of state abortion law is unsettled. about 23% are not sure what the laws in their state are, while 22% say abortion is fully banned with few exceptions. responsibility views are more concentrated. supreme court justices are the leading named actor, at 47% in one question and 45% in a select-all version."},{"kind":"featured-topic","status":"published","slug":"healthcare-contact-is-common-but-key-conversations-are-missing","title":"How primary care conversations leave gaps","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/how-primary-care-conversations-leave-gaps","dek":"About 78% saw a primary care provider in the past year, while 88% say a health care practitioner did not speak with them about secure firearm storage.","searchText":"how primary care conversations leave gaps health health about 78% saw a primary care provider in the past year, while 88% say a health care practitioner did not speak with them about secure firearm storage. most adults saw primary care recently, yet some specific health conversations are much less common. primary-care contact is common, but contact alone does not mean every sensitive or practical health conversation is happening. about 78% of adults saw a primary care provider in the past year. yet 88% say a physician or other health care practitioner did not speak with them about secure firearm storage in the past 12 months. most adults had recent primary-care contact about 78% of adults say they saw a primary care provider in the past year. in primary-care visits, the most common screening topics are tobacco use at 69% and alcohol use at 67%. that suggests many adults are encountering some routine screening. secure firearm-storage conversations are rare some conversations are much less common. about 88% say no physician or other health care practitioner spoke with them about secure firearm storage in the past 12 months. the yes responses are scattered across primary care, mental health professionals, specialists, nurses, and physician assistants, with no single setting reaching 5%. adults still want care to include family and home context adults show broad support for including fathers in maternal care. roughly 72% say fathers should be invited to prenatal visits and classes, and 70% say they should be included in birth planning and delivery. for hospice care, the preference is even clearer: 72% prefer at-home care with health aid, compared with 19% who prefer a hospice facility."},{"kind":"featured-topic","status":"published","slug":"ai-at-work-feels-useful-and-risky","title":"How people see AI skills and job risk","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/how-adults-see-ai-skills-and-job-risk","dek":"About 54% rate AI-tool skills as very or extremely important, while 69% expect AI in the workplace to lead to fewer job opportunities.","searchText":"how people see ai skills and job risk ai & tech ai & tech about 54% rate ai-tool skills as very or extremely important, while 69% expect ai in the workplace to lead to fewer job opportunities. adults see ai skills as important, but they are also concerned that ai will reduce job opportunities. adults are not dismissing ai at work. they are separating the value of ai skills from worry about what ai does to jobs. about 54% say ai-tool skills are very or extremely important. but 69% say ai in the workplace will lead to fewer job opportunities, and 82% are concerned about ai taking jobs from humans. ai skills are treated as important adults tend to see ai-tool skills as part of the workplace skill set. about 54% say skills to understand and use ai tools are very or extremely important. another 33% call those skills somewhat important, leaving relatively few adults who say they are not too important or not at all important. the jobs read is much more cautious the long-run jobs question points in the other direction. about 69% say ai in the workplace will lead to fewer job opportunities. concern about job displacement is also broad. roughly 82% are at least somewhat concerned about ai taking jobs away from humans. excitement exists, but it does not settle the story adults are almost evenly split on whether they are excited about what ai brings to their work: 33% agree, 33% disagree, and 34% are neutral. that makes the broader pattern practical rather than simply positive or negative. ai skills matter, but the job-risk concern is still the dominant public signal."},{"kind":"featured-topic","status":"published","slug":"ai-use-is-broad-but-trust-has-not-caught-up","title":"How AI use is spreading while trust trails","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/how-ai-use-is-spreading-while-trust-trails","dek":"About 63% have used AI tools in the past month, while 50% disagree that tech companies can be trusted to develop AI responsibly.","searchText":"how ai use is spreading while trust trails ai & tech ai & tech about 63% have used ai tools in the past month, while 50% disagree that tech companies can be trusted to develop ai responsibly. many adults have used ai tools recently, but trust in the companies and regulators behind those tools remains limited. ai use is already broad, but the public is not treating adoption as the same thing as trust. about 63% of adults say they used ai tools in the past month. at the same time, 50% disagree that tech companies can be trusted to develop ai responsibly, and 60% say they are not confident regulators can keep up with ai rules. recent ai use is common about 63% of adults say they have used ai tools in their work or personal life in the past month. use is not equally routine, though. the largest frequency groups are split between a few times a week at 22% and never at 22%. chatgpt and google gemini lead the tool set chatgpt is the most recognized tool at 86%, with google gemini close behind at 80%. recent use follows the same pattern. about 46% used chatgpt in the last month, and 40% used google gemini. planned use in a separate wave also starts with those two tools. adoption does not mean institutional trust trust is weaker than use. about 50% disagree that tech companies can be trusted to develop ai responsibly, compared with 24% who agree. adults still want guardrails: 79% favor independent safety tests before powerful new models are released. confidence in regulators is also limited. roughly 60% are not very confident or not at all confident that regulators can keep pace with ai rules."},{"kind":"featured-topic","status":"published","slug":"how-adults-used-digital-tools-and-thought-about-survey-privacy","title":"How people use digital tools and think about privacy","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/how-adults-use-digital-tools-and-think-about-privacy","dek":"Roughly 72% had used Zoom and 65% used apps like Twitter daily, while 39% were at least somewhat worried about survey-answer privacy.","searchText":"how people use digital tools and think about privacy ai & tech ai & tech roughly 72% had used zoom and 65% used apps like twitter daily, while 39% were at least somewhat worried about survey-answer privacy. adults reported widespread zoom use and daily social-media use, while concern about survey-answer privacy was present but not dominant. digital tools were already part of ordinary adult life, while survey privacy concern was present but not dominant. roughly 72% said they had used zoom, and 65% said they used apps like twitter daily. about 47% were not at all worried that survey answers are kept private, while 39% were at least somewhat worried. zoom use was widespread roughly 72% of adults said they had used zoom. about 26% said they had not, and 2% were not sure. the result makes zoom a mainstream behavior, not a narrow technology niche. daily social-media use was common about 65% of adults said they used apps like twitter daily. roughly 11% used them once or twice a week. nonuse was still visible. about 19% said they did not use apps like twitter. survey privacy concern remained mixed roughly 47% were not at all worried that their survey answers are kept private. about 19% were somewhat worried, 15% were slightly worried, 11% were extremely worried, and 9% were very worried. respondents also largely said they gave their own views in the survey. about 87% selected \"all your own true views,\" while 8% selected \"mostly your own views.\""},{"kind":"featured-topic","status":"published","slug":"what-adults-said-about-identity-labels-and-language","title":"Views on identity labels and language","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/adults-views-on-identity-labels-and-language","dek":"About 52% selected neither Latinx nor country-of-origin labeling, while 68% said they had not heard of the term Latine.","searchText":"views on identity labels and language culture culture about 52% selected neither latinx nor country-of-origin labeling, while 68% said they had not heard of the term latine. adults were more likely to reject the offered latinx and country-of-origin label choices than to choose latinx, and most had not heard of latine. about 52% of adults selected neither latinx nor country of origin when asked which label they prefer. roughly 39% selected country of origin, and 9% selected latinx. awareness of latine was limited. about 68% said they had not heard of the term, while 32% said they had. neither label was the most selected answer about 52% selected neither latinx nor country of origin as their preferred label. country of origin was selected by 39%. latinx was the least selected of the three offered answers. roughly 9% of adults selected it. most adults had not heard of latine about 68% of adults said they had not heard of the term latine. roughly 32% said they had heard of it. that result keeps the label-preference finding in context: familiarity with the related term was limited. gender self-description was split across endpoints the largest gender self-description responses were close. about 25% selected completely feminine, and 25% selected completely masculine. middle categories were smaller: 19% selected mostly masculine, 17% selected mostly feminine, 8% selected slightly masculine, and 6% selected slightly feminine."},{"kind":"featured-topic","status":"published","slug":"what-adults-thought-about-policing-and-public-force","title":"Views on policing and public force","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/adults-views-on-policing-and-public-force","dek":"Roughly 48% supported removing officers with repeated excessive-force complaints, while 19% said they or someone in their family had experienced violent police force.","searchText":"views on policing and public force politics politics roughly 48% supported removing officers with repeated excessive-force complaints, while 19% said they or someone in their family had experienced violent police force. adults supported targeted police-accountability proposals more than broad funding reallocations, while most did not report direct family exposure to violent police force. adults showed the strongest support for targeted officer-removal policies. roughly 48% selected removing officers with repeated excessive-force complaints, and 40% selected removing officers with extremist or paramilitary ties. direct reported exposure was less common. about 19% said they or someone in their family had experienced violent police force, while 81% said they had not. targeted accountability proposals led the policing list roughly 48% of adults supported removing officers with multiple previous excessive-use-of-force complaints. about 40% supported removing officers with ties to extremist or paramilitary groups. those were the two strongest policing proposals in the list. they were also more selected than \"none of the above,\" which was chosen by 33%. reallocating police funds drew less support support was lower for reallocating police funds. about 23% selected community social services, 19% selected trauma centers, and 18% selected minority communities. dissolving police unions was selected by about 10%, the lowest selected policing proposal in the set. most adults did not report direct family exposure about 19% of adults said they or someone in their family had been the victim of violent police force. roughly 81% said they had not. the broader public-force pattern also included majority support for prohibiting private profit from military weapons manufacturing and sales. roughly 64% said yes, while 36% said no."},{"kind":"featured-topic","status":"published","slug":"competition-appealed-more-than-winning-at-any-cost","title":"How people think about competition and winning","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/how-adults-think-about-competition-and-winning","dek":"Roughly 63% agreed at least somewhat that competition helps them discover their abilities, while 60% disagreed at least somewhat that winning is the most important thing no matter what.","searchText":"how people think about competition and winning culture culture roughly 63% agreed at least somewhat that competition helps them discover their abilities, while 60% disagreed at least somewhat that winning is the most important thing no matter what. adults were more positive about competition as self-discovery than about treating winning itself as the most important thing. adults separated competition as a way to test ability from a more absolute belief that winning matters no matter what. roughly 63% agreed at least somewhat that they enjoy competition because it helps them discover their abilities. about 60% disagreed at least somewhat that winning is the most important thing no matter what. competition as self-discovery drew agreement roughly 29% somewhat agreed, 22% agreed, and 13% strongly agreed that they enjoy competition because it helps them discover their abilities. combined, about 63% agreed at least somewhat with the statement. roughly 16% disagreed at least somewhat, and 21% neither agreed nor disagreed. winning at any cost drew disagreement about 27% strongly disagreed and 21% disagreed that the most important thing is winning, no matter what. another 13% somewhat disagreed. the agreement side was smaller. roughly 23% agreed at least somewhat, while 17% neither agreed nor disagreed. the paired items point to a boundary the two results are not opposites. adults were open to competition when it was framed as learning about ability, but they were less accepting of a statement that made winning the overriding goal."},{"kind":"featured-topic","status":"published","slug":"civic-participation-was-low-and-news-trust-was-limited","title":"Civic life, news, and public trust","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/how-adults-are-engaging-with-civic-life-and-news","dek":"About 71% had never donated to a political campaign and 90% had not participated in a demonstration in the last year, while 44% trusted network news not too much or not at all.","searchText":"civic life, news, and public trust politics politics about 71% had never donated to a political campaign and 90% had not participated in a demonstration in the last year, while 44% trusted network news not too much or not at all. adults reported low campaign donation and demonstration participation, while trust in network news sat mostly in the middle and lower categories. adults reported low direct political participation and limited network-news trust, but the attitudes underneath did not reduce to a single anti-politics position. about 71% had never donated to a political campaign, and 90% had not participated in a demonstration in the last 12 months. trust in network news was more mixed: 56% said they trusted it some or a lot, while 44% said not too much or not at all. most adults had not donated to a campaign roughly 71% said they had never donated to a political campaign. about 26% said they had donated, and 3% were not sure. that makes campaign donation a minority behavior rather than a broad form of political participation. recent demonstration participation was rare about 90% said they had not participated in a demonstration in the last 12 months. roughly 9% said they had, and 1% preferred not to answer. the participation measures point in the same direction: formal campaign donation and recent protest participation were both limited. network news trust was limited, not absent about 42% said they trust information from network news organizations some, and 14% said a lot. another 24% said not too much, and 20% said not at all. a related majority-rule statement also drew more disagreement than agreement. roughly 45% disagreed at least somewhat that the majority should get what it wants no matter what the minority wants, while 30% agreed at least somewhat."},{"kind":"featured-topic","status":"published","slug":"growth-mattered-more-than-low-inflation","title":"How people weigh growth and inflation","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/how-adults-weigh-growth-and-inflation","dek":"About 73% chose high inflation with a thriving economy over low inflation with recession, while 68% said finding an equal or better nearby residence would be at least somewhat difficult.","searchText":"how people weigh growth and inflation money money & finance about 73% chose high inflation with a thriving economy over low inflation with recession, while 68% said finding an equal or better nearby residence would be at least somewhat difficult. adults chose a thriving economy with high inflation over recession with low inflation, even as housing and student-debt questions showed household pressure. adults prioritized avoiding recession in the forced economic tradeoff, but the broader economic evidence still showed pressure around housing and student-loan debt. about 73% chose high inflation with a thriving economy and low unemployment over low inflation with high unemployment and recession. roughly 68% said finding an equal or better nearby residence would be at least somewhat difficult. adults chose growth over recession about 73% chose high inflation with a thriving economy and low unemployment. roughly 27% chose low inflation with high unemployment and a recession. the result does not mean adults were comfortable with inflation. it shows that when forced to choose between two bad economic packages, recession was the less acceptable outcome. unemployment training drew broad support roughly 74% favored the government spending more on education and training programs for the unemployed, even at the cost of reducing unemployment benefits. that includes 55% who were in favor and 19% who were strongly in favor. about 26% were against or strongly against the tradeoff. housing still looked hard to replace roughly 68% said finding a nearby residence as good as or better than their current one would be at least somewhat difficult. about 32% said it would not be difficult at all. student-loan debt also read more as disadvantage than privilege. about 55% described people with student-loan debt as very or somewhat disadvantaged, while 45% described them as very or somewhat privileged."},{"kind":"featured-topic","status":"published","slug":"environmental-support-meets-a-water-knowledge-gap","title":"Where environmental support meets knowledge gaps","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/where-environmental-support-meets-knowledge-gaps","dek":"Roughly 63% said the EPA should do more, and 73% said water should be at least somewhat important to the federal government, while 66% described themselves as not at all or only mildly knowledgeable about Colorado River water scarcity.","searchText":"where environmental support meets knowledge gaps politics politics roughly 63% said the epa should do more, and 73% said water should be at least somewhat important to the federal government, while 66% described themselves as not at all or only mildly knowledgeable about colorado river water scarcity. adults supported more federal environmental action, but many also described limited knowledge of colorado river water scarcity. adults supported more environmental action and treated water as important, but their self-reported knowledge of colorado river water scarcity was much thinner. roughly 63% said the epa should do more. about 73% said water should be at least somewhat important to the federal government, while 66% described themselves as not at all or only mildly knowledgeable about colorado river water scarcity. most adults said the epa should do more roughly 63% of adults said the epa should do more. about 25% said they did not know, while 11% said no. the size of the \"don't know\" response matters for the page framing. the result shows majority support for more epa action, but it also leaves a visible group that did not take a position. carbon-emissions action drew more support than waiting about 49% said politicians should take the lead in drastically reducing u.s. carbon emissions. roughly 34% said politicians should wait until they have evidence that the public supports such action. another 17% said they did not know. the split is not a full consensus, but the lead-action response was still the largest position. water looked important even where knowledge was limited about 48% said water should be extremely important to the federal government, and another 26% said it should be somewhat important. that priority did not come with broad self-reported familiarity. roughly 38% said they were not at all knowledgeable about colorado river water scarcity, and 27% said they were only mildly knowledgeable."},{"kind":"featured-topic","status":"published","slug":"what-voters-think-about-election-confidence","title":"Voter confidence in the 2026 vote count","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/voter-confidence-in-the-2026-vote-count","dek":"Roughly 68% are confident votes will be counted as intended, while adults split over which party will control the House and Senate.","searchText":"voter confidence in the 2026 vote count politics politics roughly 68% are confident votes will be counted as intended, while adults split over which party will control the house and senate. most adults are at least somewhat confident votes will be counted as intended in the 2026 midterms, even as expectations for control of congress remain unsettled. most adults express at least some confidence that votes will be counted as intended in the 2026 midterms, while expectations for party control of congress remain split. roughly 68% say they are very or somewhat confident that votes nationwide will be counted as voters intend. about 45% expect democrats to win the most house seats, while 39% expect republicans to win the most senate seats. most adults are at least somewhat confident in the vote count about 68% of adults say they are confident that votes nationwide will be counted as voters intend in the november 2026 congressional elections. this includes 21% who are very confident and 46% who are somewhat confident. roughly 32% say they are not very confident or not at all confident. adults split over which party will control congress for the u.s. house, 45% of adults expect democrats to win the most seats, 34% expect republicans to win the most seats, and 21% say they do not know. for the u.s. senate, 39% expect republicans to win the most seats, 35% expect democrats to win the most seats, and 26% say they do not know. competition and vote-count confidence coexist taken together, the trust and chamber questions show adults expecting a live contest without rejecting the vote count outright. the stronger read is not total confidence or total distrust. it is a public that sees the election as competitive while most still say votes will be counted as intended."},{"kind":"featured-topic","status":"published","slug":"adults-views-on-ai-in-elections","title":"Views on AI in elections","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/adults-views-on-ai-in-elections","dek":"Roughly 56% of adults never use chatbots for political information, and 63% are uncomfortable using AI to help decide a 2026 midterm vote.","searchText":"views on ai in elections ai & tech ai & tech roughly 56% of adults never use chatbots for political information, and 63% are uncomfortable using ai to help decide a 2026 midterm vote. u.s. adults report limited chatbot use for political information and discomfort when ai helps choose a candidate. u.s. adults use chatbots for some political information tasks, but discomfort is stronger when ai is used to help choose a candidate. roughly 56% of adults say they never use chatbots to inform themselves about politics. about 63% say they are not comfortable using an ai chatbot to help decide which candidate to vote for in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections. u.s. adults are uncomfortable with ai-assisted vote choice about six-in-ten u.s. adults (63%) say they are not comfortable using an ai chatbot to help decide which candidate to vote for in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections. the largest single response is complete discomfort. nearly four-in-ten adults (38%) say they are completely uncomfortable with using a chatbot this way. another 25% say they are somewhat uncomfortable, 25% are somewhat comfortable, and 11% are very comfortable. adults report little political chatbot use roughly 56% of adults say they never use chatbots to inform themselves about politics. roughly 24% say they use chatbots to fact-check something they saw online or heard from someone. another 23% use them to learn more about an ongoing current issue. some 13% use them to process recent events from the past week. about 8% use them to gather information to win an argument with someone else. older adults are less comfortable with ai vote choice adults ages 65 and older are less likely than adults ages 30 to 49 to say they are comfortable using an ai chatbot to help decide which candidate to vote for, 22% vs. 48%. roughly 65% of adults ages 65 and older say they never use chatbots to inform themselves about politics, compared with 47% of adults ages 30 to 49. among partisans, 59% of republicans, 63% of democrats, and 67% of independents say they are not comfortable using an ai chatbot to help decide their 2026 midterm vote. concern about ai bots reaches policy and business surveys eight-in-ten adults (80%) say they are concerned that ai bots, rather than real people, are answering surveys used to inform government policy and business decisions. this includes 38% who are very concerned and 42% who are somewhat concerned. roughly one-in-five adults (21%) say they are not concerned. adults reject autonomous-speech treatment for harmful political ai roughly 45% disagree that false and harmful political content generated by ai should be treated as autonomous speech under freedom of speech principles rather than as a tool used by humans. another 23% agree that harmful political ai should be treated as autonomous speech, while 31% neither agree nor disagree."},{"kind":"featured-topic","status":"published","slug":"what-adults-think-about-taxing-wealth","title":"What people think about taxing wealth","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/what-adults-think-about-taxing-wealth","dek":"Roughly 73% agree that raising wealth taxes on billionaires would be fair, and 67% agree that raising taxes on large corporations would be fair.","searchText":"what people think about taxing wealth money money & finance roughly 73% agree that raising wealth taxes on billionaires would be fair, and 67% agree that raising taxes on large corporations would be fair. u.s. adults are pessimistic about the economy, but majorities say it would be fair to raise taxes on billionaires and large corporations. u.s. adults are pessimistic about the economy, but they still show majority support for raising taxes on billionaires and large corporations. roughly 73% of adults agree that it would be fair to raise wealth taxes on billionaires. about 67% agree that it would be fair to raise taxes on large corporations. adults are pessimistic about the near-term economy about 46% of adults say they feel pessimistic about the u.s. economy in the next year, including 24% who are very pessimistic and 22% who are somewhat pessimistic. the long-term retirement outlook is also uncertain. roughly 36% are not sure whether social security will still be around in 40 years, while 35% say it will not and 29% say it will. majorities say higher taxes on billionaires and corporations would be fair about 73% of adults agree that it would be fair to raise wealth taxes on billionaires. this includes 55% who strongly agree and 18% who somewhat agree. support is also broad for taxing large corporations. roughly 67% agree that it would be fair to raise taxes on large corporations, including 43% who strongly agree and 24% who somewhat agree. economic pessimism does not reduce support for higher taxes at the top the money questions show pessimism and tax fairness moving together. adults are more likely to say the economy looks weak than strong, but that does not translate into resistance to higher taxes on concentrated wealth. the sharper pattern is that support for taxing billionaires and large corporations is much stronger than optimism about the broader economic outlook."},{"kind":"featured-topic","status":"published","slug":"why-healthy-eating-feels-hard","title":"Why healthy eating feels hard","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/why-healthy-eating-feels-hard","dek":"Roughly 40% say healthy foods are too expensive, while 51% say they try to avoid or never eat ultra-processed foods.","searchText":"why healthy eating feels hard health health roughly 40% say healthy foods are too expensive, while 51% say they try to avoid or never eat ultra-processed foods. cost is the leading barrier adults name when healthy eating feels hard, even though many already think about ultra-processed food. cost is the leading barrier adults name when healthy eating feels hard, even though many already think about ultra-processed food. roughly 40% say healthy foods are too expensive. about 32% say it was at least somewhat hard for their household to regularly get and eat healthy foods over the last 12 months. cost is the most common barrier to healthy eating about 40% of adults say healthy foods are too expensive, making cost the most common barrier selected in this question. other barriers are less common. roughly 19% point to traditional family foods, 13% say they do not have enough time to cook or shop, and 9% say they or their family do not like the taste of healthy foods. healthy eating is hard for about one-third of adults about 32% of adults say it was very hard, hard, or somewhat hard for their household to regularly get and eat healthy foods over the last 12 months. a larger share says it was not very hard or not hard at all, but the barrier question shows cost remains the clearest friction among those named. many adults already think about ultra-processed food about 51% of adults say they either try to avoid ultra-processed foods or never eat them, while 39% say they do not think about whether a food is ultra-processed when deciding whether to eat it. familiarity with formal dietary guidance is mixed. roughly 52% say they are at least somewhat familiar with the dietary guidelines for americans, while 48% are not very familiar or not at all familiar."},{"kind":"featured-topic","status":"published","slug":"where-climate-agreement-still-holds","title":"Where climate agreement still holds","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/where-climate-agreement-still-holds","dek":"Roughly 83% support planting trees and restoring wetlands to absorb carbon emissions, compared with 51% who support a 100% renewable-electricity requirement.","searchText":"where climate agreement still holds politics politics roughly 83% support planting trees and restoring wetlands to absorb carbon emissions, compared with 51% who support a 100% renewable-electricity requirement. adults broadly support nature-based climate solutions, while support is more divided for requiring utilities to use only renewable electricity by 2050. adults broadly support nature-based climate solutions, while support is more divided for a renewable-electricity requirement. roughly 83% support planting trees and restoring wetlands to absorb carbon emissions. about 51% support requiring utilities to produce all electricity from renewable sources by 2050. nature-based climate solutions draw broad support about 83% of adults support nature-based solutions such as planting more trees and restoring wetlands to absorb carbon emissions. this includes 53% who strongly support these solutions and 30% who somewhat support them. roughly 3% oppose them. climate concern is present in the background climate is personally important to many adults. roughly 75% say climate change is at least somewhat important to them, including 49% who say it is extremely or very important. worry is also common. about 64% say they are very or somewhat worried about climate change, while 36% say they are not very worried or not at all worried. support is narrower for a renewable-electricity requirement support is more divided when the policy asks utilities to produce all electricity from renewable sources by 2050. about 51% support that requirement, including 26% who strongly support it and 25% who somewhat support it. roughly 24% oppose it, and 25% neither support nor oppose it."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"dont-judge-a-book-by-its-cover-is-the-saying-americans-most-live-by","title":"\"Don't judge a book by its cover\" is the saying Americans most live by","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/dont-judge-a-book-by-its-cover-is-the-saying-americans-most-live-by","dek":"Six-in-ten Americans (60%) count “Don’t judge a book by its cover” among the sayings that guide how they approach life, more than any other adage, according to an October 2024 Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults.","searchText":"\"don't judge a book by its cover\" is the saying americans most live by there are many sayings that people use to guide decisions they make in life. please read the following statements below and indicate which of them is how you approach your own life culture culture six-in-ten americans (60%) count “don’t judge a book by its cover” among the sayings that guide how they approach life, more than any other adage, according to an october 2024 verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults. six-in-ten americans (60%) count “don’t judge a book by its cover” among the sayings that guide how they approach life, more than any other adage, according to an october 2024 verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults. six-in-ten americans (60%) count “don’t judge a book by its cover” among the sayings that guide how they approach life, more than any other adage, according to an october 2024 verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults. nearly half (48%) live by “you can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink,” and about four-in-ten each embrace “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” (41%) and “slow and steady wins the race” (41%). far fewer hold to “children ought to be seen and not heard” (9%) or “it is better to be feared than loved” (8%), and 7% say none of these sayings describe how they live."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"i-dont-need-it-is-the-top-reason-americans-skip-ai","title":"\"I don't need it\" is the top reason Americans skip AI","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/i-dont-need-it-is-the-top-reason-americans-skip-ai","dek":"Among Americans who don't use AI products, no reason for staying away is cited more than simply not needing it (53%), according to a Verasight survey conducted July 30-Aug. 4, 2025.","searchText":"\"i don't need it\" is the top reason americans skip ai what are your main reasons for not using ai products today? ai & tech ai & tech among americans who don't use ai products, no reason for staying away is cited more than simply not needing it (53%), according to a verasight survey conducted july 30-aug. 4, 2025. among americans who don't use ai products, no reason for staying away is cited more than simply not needing it (53%), according to a verasight survey conducted july 30-aug. 4, 2025. among americans who don't use ai products, no reason for staying away is cited more than simply not needing it (53%), according to a verasight survey conducted july 30-aug. 4, 2025. distrust follows (38%), along with concerns about privacy (30%) and ai's impact on society (27%), and 24% say they don't know how to use it. relatively few point to environmental impacts (12%), cost (5%), or some other reason (3%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"im-healthy-enough-is-the-top-barrier-americans-cite-to-improving-their-wellness","title":"\"I'm healthy enough\" is the top barrier Americans cite to improving their wellness","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/im-healthy-enough-is-the-top-barrier-americans-cite-to-improving-their-wellness","dek":"About one-in-three Americans (34%) say what's holding their wellness journey back is that they're pretty healthy and don't need to worry, according to a November 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"\"i'm healthy enough\" is the top barrier americans cite to improving their wellness what would you say is the biggest barrier preventing you from furthering your wellness journey? health health about one-in-three americans (34%) say what's holding their wellness journey back is that they're pretty healthy and don't need to worry, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. about one-in-three americans (34%) say what's holding their wellness journey back is that they're pretty healthy and don't need to worry, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. about one-in-three americans (34%) say what's holding their wellness journey back is that they're pretty healthy and don't need to worry, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. cost and confusion follow: 27% say they can't afford their healthcare expenses, and 25% don't know where to begin. fewer (11%) say they don't want to spend money on preventive health, while 13% point to something else."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"woke-branding-often-makes-little-difference","title":"\"Woke\" branding often makes little difference","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/woke-branding-often-makes-little-difference","dek":"For a plurality of Americans, a business calling itself “woke” changes nothing: 33% say it wouldn’t much affect their opinion, according to a Verasight survey conducted Jan. 18-24, 2024.","searchText":"\"woke\" branding often makes little difference if a business were described as “woke,\" would that give you a more favorable opinion of them, a less favorable opinion, or wouldn’t it make much of a difference? culture culture for a plurality of americans, a business calling itself “woke” changes nothing: 33% say it wouldn’t much affect their opinion, according to a verasight survey conducted jan. 18-24, 2024. for a plurality of americans, a business calling itself “woke” changes nothing: 33% say it wouldn’t much affect their opinion, according to a verasight survey conducted jan. 18-24, 2024. for a plurality of americans, a business calling itself “woke” changes nothing: 33% say it wouldn’t much affect their opinion, according to a verasight survey conducted jan. 18-24, 2024. negative reactions edge out positive ones: 30% of adults view such a business less favorably (including 20% much less favorably), against 28% who view it more favorably (including 14% much more favorably). the remaining 8% are unsure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"12-of-americans-had-property-damaged-by-a-natural-disaster-in-the-past-year","title":"12% of Americans had property damaged by a natural disaster in the past year","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/12-of-americans-had-property-damaged-by-a-natural-disaster-in-the-past-year","dek":"In a Verasight survey conducted April 9-15, 2025, 12% of Americans say a wildfire, flood, or hurricane damaged their home or property in the past year.","searchText":"12% of americans had property damaged by a natural disaster in the past year in the past year, have you experienced damage to your home or property due to a natural disaster, such as a wildfire, flood, or hurricane? culture culture in a verasight survey conducted april 9-15, 2025, 12% of americans say a wildfire, flood, or hurricane damaged their home or property in the past year. in a verasight survey conducted april 9-15, 2025, 12% of americans say a wildfire, flood, or hurricane damaged their home or property in the past year. in a verasight survey conducted april 9-15, 2025, 12% of americans say a wildfire, flood, or hurricane damaged their home or property in the past year. the remaining 88% say they had no such damage over the same period."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"15-of-americans-paid-directly-for-local-news-in-the-past-year","title":"15% of Americans paid directly for local news in the past year","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/15-of-americans-paid-directly-for-local-news-in-the-past-year","dek":"Just 15% of Americans say they directly paid or gave money to a local news source in the past year, whether by subscribing, donating, or becoming a member, according to a September 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"15% of americans paid directly for local news in the past year in the past year, have you directly paid or given money to any local news sources by subscribing, donating, or becoming a member? culture culture just 15% of americans say they directly paid or gave money to a local news source in the past year, whether by subscribing, donating, or becoming a member, according to a september 2025 verasight survey. just 15% of americans say they directly paid or gave money to a local news source in the past year, whether by subscribing, donating, or becoming a member, according to a september 2025 verasight survey. just 15% of americans say they directly paid or gave money to a local news source in the past year, whether by subscribing, donating, or becoming a member, according to a september 2025 verasight survey. the remaining 85% say they gave nothing to local outlets over that span."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"35-of-americans-have-tried-to-persuade-someone-to-believe-in-jesus-christ","title":"35% of Americans have tried to persuade someone to believe in Jesus Christ","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/35-of-americans-have-tried-to-persuade-someone-to-believe-in-jesus-christ","dek":"About a third of Americans (35%) say they have at some point tried to encourage someone to believe in Jesus Christ or to accept him as their savior, according to a June 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"35% of americans have tried to persuade someone to believe in jesus christ have you ever tried to encourage someone to believe in jesus christ or to accept jesus christ as his or her savior? politics politics about a third of americans (35%) say they have at some point tried to encourage someone to believe in jesus christ or to accept him as their savior, according to a june 2026 verasight survey. about a third of americans (35%) say they have at some point tried to encourage someone to believe in jesus christ or to accept him as their savior, according to a june 2026 verasight survey. about a third of americans (35%) say they have at some point tried to encourage someone to believe in jesus christ or to accept him as their savior, according to a june 2026 verasight survey. about two-thirds (65%) say they never have."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"38-of-americans-say-achieving-its-goals-is-the-top-mark-of-a-successful-protest","title":"38% of Americans say achieving its goals is the top mark of a successful protest","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/38-of-americans-say-achieving-its-goals-is-the-top-mark-of-a-successful-protest","dek":"A June 2026 Verasight survey finds a plurality of Americans judge a protest by whether it accomplishes what it set out to do. Roughly four-in-ten (38%) name obtaining the protest's goals as the single most important marker of success, ahead of any other option.","searchText":"38% of americans say achieving its goals is the top mark of a successful protest when considering whether a protest is successful or not, which characteristic do you believe is most important for a protest to be considered as successful? politics politics a june 2026 verasight survey finds a plurality of americans judge a protest by whether it accomplishes what it set out to do. roughly four-in-ten (38%) name obtaining the protest's goals as the single most important marker of success, ahead of any other option. a june 2026 verasight survey finds a plurality of americans judge a protest by whether it accomplishes what it set out to do. roughly four-in-ten (38%) name obtaining the protest's goals as the single most important marker of success, ahead of any other option. a june 2026 verasight survey finds a plurality of americans judge a protest by whether it accomplishes what it set out to do. roughly four-in-ten (38%) name obtaining the protest's goals as the single most important marker of success, ahead of any other option. more than a quarter (27%) instead point to getting policies the public wants enacted. smaller shares cite reducing inequality or widening economic opportunity (14% each), and just 6% name gaining a leadership role."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"39-of-americans-view-austria-favorably","title":"39% of Americans view Austria favorably","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/39-of-americans-view-austria-favorably","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted April 19 to 27, 2023, 39% of Americans had a favorable view of Austria.","searchText":"39% of americans view austria favorably what is your overall opinion of austria, the country in europe? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 19 to 27, 2023, 39% of americans had a favorable view of austria. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 19 to 27, 2023, 39% of americans had a favorable view of austria. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 19 to 27, 2023, 39% of americans had a favorable view of austria. a majority chose the middle-of-the-road option (56%), while 4% had an unfavorable view."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"40-of-americans-report-poor-experiences-with-womens-healthcare","title":"40% of Americans report poor experiences with women's healthcare","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/40-of-americans-report-poor-experiences-with-womens-healthcare","dek":"Two-in-five Americans (40%) say they or someone close to them has faced inadequate care tied to a women's health concern, according to a December 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"40% of americans report poor experiences with women's healthcare have you, or someone close to you, ever experienced inadequate medical care related to a women’s health concern (e.g., pain dismissal, delayed diagnosis, difficulty accessing care, or not feeling listened to)? health health two-in-five americans (40%) say they or someone close to them has faced inadequate care tied to a women's health concern, according to a december 2025 verasight survey. two-in-five americans (40%) say they or someone close to them has faced inadequate care tied to a women's health concern, according to a december 2025 verasight survey. two-in-five americans (40%) say they or someone close to them has faced inadequate care tied to a women's health concern, according to a december 2025 verasight survey. a nearly identical share (40%) say they have not, while about one-in-five (19%) are unsure and 1% prefer not to say."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"43-of-americans-say-canada-treats-the-u-s-fairly-on-trade","title":"43% of Americans say Canada treats the U.S. fairly on trade","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/43-of-americans-say-canada-treats-the-u-s-fairly-on-trade","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 22 to 28, 2025, 43% of Americans agreed that Canada treats the United States fairly when it comes to trade.","searchText":"43% of americans say canada treats the u.s. fairly on trade do you agree or disagree that canada treats the united states fairly when it comes to trade? money money & finance in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 22 to 28, 2025, 43% of americans agreed that canada treats the united states fairly when it comes to trade. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 22 to 28, 2025, 43% of americans agreed that canada treats the united states fairly when it comes to trade. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 22 to 28, 2025, 43% of americans agreed that canada treats the united states fairly when it comes to trade. another 23% disagreed, while 35% were neutral or said they did not know."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"44-of-americans-think-their-cancer-risk-is-average","title":"44% of Americans think their cancer risk is average","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/44-of-americans-think-their-cancer-risk-is-average","dek":"A plurality of Americans (44%) think their own cancer risk is about average compared with others their same age and gender, according to a Verasight survey conducted Aug. 20-25, 2025.","searchText":"44% of americans think their cancer risk is average relative to other people your same age and gender, how high is your own cancer risk? culture culture a plurality of americans (44%) think their own cancer risk is about average compared with others their same age and gender, according to a verasight survey conducted aug. 20-25, 2025. a plurality of americans (44%) think their own cancer risk is about average compared with others their same age and gender, according to a verasight survey conducted aug. 20-25, 2025. a plurality of americans (44%) think their own cancer risk is about average compared with others their same age and gender, according to a verasight survey conducted aug. 20-25, 2025. about a quarter rate their risk above average (24%), including 5% who see it as much higher, while one-in-five put it below average (20%), including 7% who say much lower. another 12% aren't sure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"53-of-americans-dont-talk-with-anyone-in-other-countries","title":"53% of Americans don't talk with anyone in other countries","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/53-of-americans-dont-talk-with-anyone-in-other-countries","dek":"A slim majority of Americans (53%) say they never talk with people in other countries about events happening there, according to a May 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"53% of americans don't talk with anyone in other countries how often, if at all, do you talk to people in other countries about events happening in that country? culture culture a slim majority of americans (53%) say they never talk with people in other countries about events happening there, according to a may 2024 verasight survey. a slim majority of americans (53%) say they never talk with people in other countries about events happening there, according to a may 2024 verasight survey. a slim majority of americans (53%) say they never talk with people in other countries about events happening there, according to a may 2024 verasight survey. among all adults, 18% talk with people abroad less than once a month and 9% about once a month, while smaller shares do so weekly or more: 7% about once a week, and 6% each every other week or more than once a week."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"53-of-americans-rate-donald-trump-unfavorably","title":"53% of Americans rate Donald Trump unfavorably","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/53-of-americans-rate-donald-trump-unfavorably","dek":"Most Americans feel cool toward Donald Trump on a 0-to-100 feeling thermometer (53%), including 42% at the coldest, most unfavorable end, according to a Verasight survey of 506 U.S. adults fielded July 14-24, 2025.","searchText":"53% of americans rate donald trump unfavorably on the feeling thermometer scale from 0 to 100, how would you rate donald trump right now, at this moment? politics politics most americans feel cool toward donald trump on a 0-to-100 feeling thermometer (53%), including 42% at the coldest, most unfavorable end, according to a verasight survey of 506 u.s. adults fielded july 14-24, 2025. most americans feel cool toward donald trump on a 0-to-100 feeling thermometer (53%), including 42% at the coldest, most unfavorable end, according to a verasight survey of 506 u.s. adults fielded july 14-24, 2025. most americans feel cool toward donald trump on a 0-to-100 feeling thermometer (53%), including 42% at the coldest, most unfavorable end, according to a verasight survey of 506 u.s. adults fielded july 14-24, 2025. about a third feel warm toward him (33%), including 16% at the very warmest end, while another 14% are neutral."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"54-of-americans-oppose-any-foreign-ownership-of-major-sports-teams","title":"54% of Americans oppose any foreign ownership of major sports teams","category":"Sports","categoryLabel":"Sports","categorySlug":"sports","href":"/sports/54-of-americans-oppose-any-foreign-ownership-of-major-sports-teams","dek":"Just over half of Americans (54%) say foreign sovereign wealth funds should not be allowed to buy any ownership stake in major league sports teams like NFL, NBA, or MLB franchises, according to an April 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"54% of americans oppose any foreign ownership of major sports teams saudi arabia public investment fund, qatar investment authority) be allowed to purchase ownership of major league sports teams like those in the national football league, national basketball association, or major league baseball? sports sports just over half of americans (54%) say foreign sovereign wealth funds should not be allowed to buy any ownership stake in major league sports teams like nfl, nba, or mlb franchises, according to an april 2024 verasight survey. just over half of americans (54%) say foreign sovereign wealth funds should not be allowed to buy any ownership stake in major league sports teams like nfl, nba, or mlb franchises, according to an april 2024 verasight survey. just over half of americans (54%) say foreign sovereign wealth funds should not be allowed to buy any ownership stake in major league sports teams like nfl, nba, or mlb franchises, according to an april 2024 verasight survey. another 29% would allow such funds a minority stake short of the largest share, 12% would permit outright 100% ownership, and 6% would allow the largest share short of full ownership."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"56-of-americans-believe-the-medical-system-is-biased","title":"56% of Americans believe the medical system is biased","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/56-of-americans-believe-the-medical-system-is-biased","dek":"A majority of Americans (56%) believe the medical system is inherently biased, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey of 496 U.S. adults.","searchText":"56% of americans believe the medical system is biased do you believe the medical system is inherently biased? health health a majority of americans (56%) believe the medical system is inherently biased, according to a may 2026 verasight survey of 496 u.s. adults. a majority of americans (56%) believe the medical system is inherently biased, according to a may 2026 verasight survey of 496 u.s. adults. a majority of americans (56%) believe the medical system is inherently biased, according to a may 2026 verasight survey of 496 u.s. adults. the remaining 44% reject the idea that it is."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"59-of-americans-did-not-send-anyone-a-rude-message-in-the-past-year","title":"59% of Americans did not send anyone a rude message in the past year","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/59-of-americans-did-not-send-anyone-a-rude-message-in-the-past-year","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Feb. 28 to March 6, 2025, 59% of Americans said they had not sent anyone a rude message in the past year.","searchText":"59% of americans did not send anyone a rude message in the past year in the past year, how often have you sent a rude message to someone? health health in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, 59% of americans said they had not sent anyone a rude message in the past year. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, 59% of americans said they had not sent anyone a rude message in the past year. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, 59% of americans said they had not sent anyone a rude message in the past year. the remaining 41% reported sending a rude message at least rarely."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"59-of-americans-support-letting-citizens-abroad-vote-in-party-primaries","title":"59% of Americans support letting citizens abroad vote in party primaries","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/59-of-americans-support-letting-citizens-abroad-vote-in-party-primaries","dek":"Nearly six-in-ten Americans (59%) support letting citizens who live abroad vote in U.S. party primaries, including 32% who strongly support it, according to a June 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"59% of americans support letting citizens abroad vote in party primaries allowing these americans to participate in partisan activities, like voting in a democratic or republican primary election, while living abroad? politics politics nearly six-in-ten americans (59%) support letting citizens who live abroad vote in u.s. party primaries, including 32% who strongly support it, according to a june 2026 verasight survey. nearly six-in-ten americans (59%) support letting citizens who live abroad vote in u.s. party primaries, including 32% who strongly support it, according to a june 2026 verasight survey. nearly six-in-ten americans (59%) support letting citizens who live abroad vote in u.s. party primaries, including 32% who strongly support it, according to a june 2026 verasight survey. the remaining 41% are opposed, including 19% who strongly oppose the idea."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"60-of-americans-didnt-need-any-aging-care-help-in-the-past-year","title":"60% of Americans didn't need any aging-care help in the past year","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/60-of-americans-didnt-need-any-aging-care-help-in-the-past-year","dek":"Aging can create needs at any point in a year, from a fall to a move to skilled nursing care. Over the last 12 months, most Americans encountered none of it: 60% say neither they nor someone they love needed such help, according to a November 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"60% of americans didn't need any aging-care help in the past year in the last 12 months, have you or someone you love/care for needed help with aging issues such as falls, safer living situations, skilled nursing care, etc.? health health aging can create needs at any point in a year, from a fall to a move to skilled nursing care. over the last 12 months, most americans encountered none of it: 60% say neither they nor someone they love needed such help, according to a november 2024 verasight survey. aging can create needs at any point in a year, from a fall to a move to skilled nursing care. over the last 12 months, most americans encountered none of it: 60% say neither they nor someone they love needed such help, according to a november 2024 verasight survey. aging can create needs at any point in a year, from a fall to a move to skilled nursing care. over the last 12 months, most americans encountered none of it: 60% say neither they nor someone they love needed such help, according to a november 2024 verasight survey. three-in-ten (30%) say that help was needed, and another 10% expect to need it within the next 12 months."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"61-of-americans-feel-connected-to-national-events","title":"61% of Americans feel connected to national events","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/61-of-americans-feel-connected-to-national-events","dek":"A majority of Americans (61%) think what happens to people across the country will have something to do with what happens in their own life, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey of 509 U.S. adults.","searchText":"61% of americans feel connected to national events do you think what happens generally to people in this country will have something to do with what happens in your life? culture culture a majority of americans (61%) think what happens to people across the country will have something to do with what happens in their own life, according to a may 2026 verasight survey of 509 u.s. adults. a majority of americans (61%) think what happens to people across the country will have something to do with what happens in their own life, according to a may 2026 verasight survey of 509 u.s. adults. a majority of americans (61%) think what happens to people across the country will have something to do with what happens in their own life, according to a may 2026 verasight survey of 509 u.s. adults. the remaining 39% see no such link between the national picture and their own lives."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"63-of-americans-expect-injectable-weight-loss-drugs-to-keep-gaining-users","title":"63% of Americans expect injectable weight-loss drugs to keep gaining users","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/63-of-americans-expect-injectable-weight-loss-drugs-to-keep-gaining-users","dek":"In a Verasight survey conducted Aug. 1-6, 2025, nearly two-thirds of Americans (63%) expect the use of injectable weight-loss drugs like Ozempic to keep climbing beyond current levels.","searchText":"63% of americans expect injectable weight-loss drugs to keep gaining users in your opinion, will the use of injectable weight loss drugs (like ozempic) continue to grow, beyond it's current level of use? health health in a verasight survey conducted aug. 1-6, 2025, nearly two-thirds of americans (63%) expect the use of injectable weight-loss drugs like ozempic to keep climbing beyond current levels. in a verasight survey conducted aug. 1-6, 2025, nearly two-thirds of americans (63%) expect the use of injectable weight-loss drugs like ozempic to keep climbing beyond current levels. in a verasight survey conducted aug. 1-6, 2025, nearly two-thirds of americans (63%) expect the use of injectable weight-loss drugs like ozempic to keep climbing beyond current levels. about one-in-five (18%) do not, and a similar share (19%) are unsure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"63-of-americans-say-their-feet-are-the-same-length","title":"63% of Americans say their feet are the same length","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/63-of-americans-say-their-feet-are-the-same-length","dek":"Most Americans (63%) say their feet are the same length, reporting that neither foot is longer than the other, according to an August 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"63% of americans say their feet are the same length is one of your feet longer than the other? culture culture most americans (63%) say their feet are the same length, reporting that neither foot is longer than the other, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. most americans (63%) say their feet are the same length, reporting that neither foot is longer than the other, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. most americans (63%) say their feet are the same length, reporting that neither foot is longer than the other, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. one-in-five (20%) aren't sure, and 17% say one foot is in fact longer."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"64-of-americans-dont-watch-the-paralympics","title":"64% of Americans don't watch the Paralympics","category":"Sports","categoryLabel":"Sports","categorySlug":"sports","href":"/sports/64-of-americans-dont-watch-the-paralympics","dek":"Roughly two-thirds of Americans (64%) don't watch the Paralympics at all, according to a November 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"64% of americans don't watch the paralympics thinking about past paralympic games, which of the following best describes your viewing habits (tv, youtube, etc.)? sports sports roughly two-thirds of americans (64%) don't watch the paralympics at all, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. roughly two-thirds of americans (64%) don't watch the paralympics at all, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. roughly two-thirds of americans (64%) don't watch the paralympics at all, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. lighter engagement follows: 18% of americans catch only occasional clips or highlights, 10% watch a few specific events during the games, 5% follow some events across the games, and just 3% try to see as much coverage as possible."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"64-of-americans-were-not-mean-to-anyone-online-in-the-past-year","title":"64% of Americans were not mean to anyone online in the past year","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/64-of-americans-were-not-mean-to-anyone-online-in-the-past-year","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Feb. 28 to March 6, 2025, 64% of Americans said they had not been mean to anyone online in the past year.","searchText":"64% of americans were not mean to anyone online in the past year in the past year, how often have you been mean to another person while online? health health in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, 64% of americans said they had not been mean to anyone online in the past year. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, 64% of americans said they had not been mean to anyone online in the past year. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, 64% of americans said they had not been mean to anyone online in the past year. the remaining 36% reported being mean to someone online at least rarely."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"64-of-americans-havent-considered-glp-1s-for-weight-loss","title":"65% of Americans haven't considered GLP-1s for weight loss","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/64-of-americans-havent-considered-glp-1s-for-weight-loss","dek":"Most Americans (65%) have not considered using a GLP-1 medication such as Ozempic or Wegovy to lose weight, according to a survey Verasight fielded from December 2025 into January 2026.","searchText":"65% of americans haven't considered glp-1s for weight loss have you considered using a glp-1 medication to lose weight (e.g., ozempic, wegovy, etc)? health health most americans (65%) have not considered using a glp-1 medication such as ozempic or wegovy to lose weight, according to a survey verasight fielded from december 2025 into january 2026. most americans (65%) have not considered using a glp-1 medication such as ozempic or wegovy to lose weight, according to a survey verasight fielded from december 2025 into january 2026. most americans (65%) have not considered using a glp-1 medication such as ozempic or wegovy to lose weight, according to a survey verasight fielded from december 2025 into january 2026. another 12% have considered it briefly, 11% have seriously weighed it, and 12% are currently taking one."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"67-of-americans-did-not-curse-at-anyone-online-in-the-past-year","title":"67% of Americans did not curse at anyone online in the past year","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/67-of-americans-did-not-curse-at-anyone-online-in-the-past-year","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Feb. 28 to March 6, 2025, 67% of Americans said they had not cursed at anyone online in the past year.","searchText":"67% of americans did not curse at anyone online in the past year in the past year, how often have you cursed at someone while online? health health in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, 67% of americans said they had not cursed at anyone online in the past year. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, 67% of americans said they had not cursed at anyone online in the past year. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, 67% of americans said they had not cursed at anyone online in the past year. the remaining 33% reported cursing at someone online at least rarely."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"68-of-americans-expect-ai-to-cause-widespread-job-losses-within-the-next-decade","title":"68% of Americans expect AI to cause widespread job losses within the next decade","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/68-of-americans-expect-ai-to-cause-widespread-job-losses-within-the-next-decade","dek":"Americans broadly expect AI to take a heavy toll on employment: more than two-thirds (68%) agree it will cause widespread job losses for American workers within the next ten years, including 26% who agree strongly.","searchText":"68% of americans expect ai to cause widespread job losses within the next decade please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree the following statement: in the next ten years, ai will cause widespread job losses for american workers. ai & tech ai & tech americans broadly expect ai to take a heavy toll on employment: more than two-thirds (68%) agree it will cause widespread job losses for american workers within the next ten years, including 26% who agree strongly. americans broadly expect ai to take a heavy toll on employment: more than two-thirds (68%) agree it will cause widespread job losses for american workers within the next ten years, including 26% who agree strongly. americans broadly expect ai to take a heavy toll on employment: more than two-thirds (68%) agree it will cause widespread job losses for american workers within the next ten years, including 26% who agree strongly. one-in-five (21%) stay neutral, while just 11% disagree, including 1% who strongly disagree, according to a june 2026 verasight survey."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"70-of-americans-view-turkey-neither-favorably-nor-unfavorably","title":"70% of Americans view Turkey neither favorably nor unfavorably","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/70-of-americans-view-turkey-neither-favorably-nor-unfavorably","dek":"In a Verasight survey conducted June 21, 2026, about seven-in-ten Americans (70%) say they feel neither favorable nor unfavorable toward Turkey.","searchText":"70% of americans view turkey neither favorably nor unfavorably how favorable is your opinion about the country turkey/türkiye? politics politics in a verasight survey conducted june 21, 2026, about seven-in-ten americans (70%) say they feel neither favorable nor unfavorable toward turkey. in a verasight survey conducted june 21, 2026, about seven-in-ten americans (70%) say they feel neither favorable nor unfavorable toward turkey. in a verasight survey conducted june 21, 2026, about seven-in-ten americans (70%) say they feel neither favorable nor unfavorable toward turkey. across all adults, slightly more view the country favorably (16%, including 3% very favorably) than unfavorably (14%, including 3% very unfavorably)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"70-of-americans-wouldnt-consider-owning-cryptocurrency","title":"70% of Americans wouldn't consider owning cryptocurrency","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/70-of-americans-wouldnt-consider-owning-cryptocurrency","dek":"Most Americans want no part of cryptocurrency. Seven-in-ten (70%) say they would not consider owning any type of crypto, such as Bitcoin or Ethereum, according to a Verasight survey of 807 U.S. adults conducted in March 2026.","searchText":"70% of americans wouldn't consider owning cryptocurrency would you ever consider owning any type of cryptocurrency, such as bitcoin or ethereum? ai & tech ai & tech most americans want no part of cryptocurrency. seven-in-ten (70%) say they would not consider owning any type of crypto, such as bitcoin or ethereum, according to a verasight survey of 807 u.s. adults conducted in march 2026. most americans want no part of cryptocurrency. seven-in-ten (70%) say they would not consider owning any type of crypto, such as bitcoin or ethereum, according to a verasight survey of 807 u.s. adults conducted in march 2026. most americans want no part of cryptocurrency. seven-in-ten (70%) say they would not consider owning any type of crypto, such as bitcoin or ethereum, according to a verasight survey of 807 u.s. adults conducted in march 2026. the remaining 30% say they would consider it."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"72-of-americans-did-not-tease-anyone-online-in-the-past-year","title":"72% of Americans did not tease anyone online in the past year","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/72-of-americans-did-not-tease-anyone-online-in-the-past-year","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Feb. 28 to March 6, 2025, 72% of Americans said they had not teased anyone online in the past year.","searchText":"72% of americans did not tease anyone online in the past year in the past year, how often have you teased someone while online? health health in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, 72% of americans said they had not teased anyone online in the past year. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, 72% of americans said they had not teased anyone online in the past year. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, 72% of americans said they had not teased anyone online in the past year. the remaining 28% reported teasing someone online at least rarely."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"73-of-americans-did-not-make-fun-of-anyone-online-in-the-past-year","title":"73% of Americans did not make fun of anyone online in the past year","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/73-of-americans-did-not-make-fun-of-anyone-online-in-the-past-year","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Feb. 28 to March 6, 2025, 73% of Americans said they had not made fun of anyone online in the past year.","searchText":"73% of americans did not make fun of anyone online in the past year in the past year, how often have you made fun of someone while online? health health in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, 73% of americans said they had not made fun of anyone online in the past year. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, 73% of americans said they had not made fun of anyone online in the past year. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, 73% of americans said they had not made fun of anyone online in the past year. the remaining 27% reported making fun of someone online at least rarely."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"74-of-americans-did-not-call-anyone-mean-names-online-in-the-past-year","title":"74% of Americans did not call anyone mean names online in the past year","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/74-of-americans-did-not-call-anyone-mean-names-online-in-the-past-year","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Feb. 28 to March 6, 2025, 74% of Americans said they had not called anyone mean names online in the past year.","searchText":"74% of americans did not call anyone mean names online in the past year in the past year, how often have you called someone mean names while online? health health in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, 74% of americans said they had not called anyone mean names online in the past year. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, 74% of americans said they had not called anyone mean names online in the past year. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, 74% of americans said they had not called anyone mean names online in the past year. the remaining 26% reported calling someone mean names online at least rarely."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"74-of-americans-didnt-fly-at-all-in-the-past-three-months","title":"74% of Americans didn't fly at all in the past three months","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/74-of-americans-didnt-fly-at-all-in-the-past-three-months","dek":"Nearly three-quarters of Americans (74%) did not fly on an airplane even once over the three months from February through April 2026, a June 2026 Verasight survey finds.","searchText":"74% of americans didn't fly at all in the past three months during the past three months (february, march, and april), how many times did you fly in an airplane? politics politics nearly three-quarters of americans (74%) did not fly on an airplane even once over the three months from february through april 2026, a june 2026 verasight survey finds. nearly three-quarters of americans (74%) did not fly on an airplane even once over the three months from february through april 2026, a june 2026 verasight survey finds. nearly three-quarters of americans (74%) did not fly on an airplane even once over the three months from february through april 2026, a june 2026 verasight survey finds. the other 26% took at least one flight — 17% once or twice, 7% three or four times, and 2% five or more."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"74-of-americans-expect-the-ai-boom-to-continue","title":"74% of Americans expect the AI boom to continue","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/74-of-americans-expect-the-ai-boom-to-continue","dek":"Americans are broadly optimistic about AI's momentum: nearly three-quarters (74%) expect the current boom in artificial intelligence to continue into 2026 rather than crash.","searchText":"74% of americans expect the ai boom to continue in 2026, do you expect the current boom in artificial intelligence (ai) to continue or crash? ai & tech ai & tech americans are broadly optimistic about ai's momentum: nearly three-quarters (74%) expect the current boom in artificial intelligence to continue into 2026 rather than crash. americans are broadly optimistic about ai's momentum: nearly three-quarters (74%) expect the current boom in artificial intelligence to continue into 2026 rather than crash. americans are broadly optimistic about ai's momentum: nearly three-quarters (74%) expect the current boom in artificial intelligence to continue into 2026 rather than crash. just 15% expect a crash, and 11% are not sure, according to a verasight survey conducted dec. 22, 2025 to jan. 5, 2026."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"83-of-americans-say-mental-health-records-have-a-place-in-legal-hearings","title":"83% of Americans say mental-health records have a place in legal hearings","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/83-of-americans-say-mental-health-records-have-a-place-in-legal-hearings","dek":"More than four-in-five Americans (83%) say a person's mental-health history can be useful evidence in legal hearings, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"83% of americans say mental-health records have a place in legal hearings is the use of past mental health history records useful in legal hearings? health health more than four-in-five americans (83%) say a person's mental-health history can be useful evidence in legal hearings, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. more than four-in-five americans (83%) say a person's mental-health history can be useful evidence in legal hearings, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. more than four-in-five americans (83%) say a person's mental-health history can be useful evidence in legal hearings, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. the remaining 17% say such records have no place in that setting."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"83-of-americans-werent-adopted-as-children","title":"83% of Americans weren't adopted as children","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/83-of-americans-werent-adopted-as-children","dek":"The vast majority of Americans (83%) were not adopted as children, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"83% of americans weren't adopted as children if you were adopted as a child, what world region were you adopted from? culture culture the vast majority of americans (83%) were not adopted as children, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. the vast majority of americans (83%) were not adopted as children, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. the vast majority of americans (83%) were not adopted as children, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. among all adults, 12% report being adopted from the u.s. or canada and 2% from latin america, while europe, asia, africa, and australia/oceania each register around 1%."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"84-of-americans-are-willing-to-put-in-the-time-for-healthy-teeth-and-gums","title":"84% of Americans are willing to put in the time for healthy teeth and gums","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/84-of-americans-are-willing-to-put-in-the-time-for-healthy-teeth-and-gums","dek":"An overwhelming share of Americans (84%) say they are willing to put in the time and care that brushing and flossing take to keep their teeth and gums healthy, a November 2025 Verasight survey finds.","searchText":"84% of americans are willing to put in the time for healthy teeth and gums to have healthy teeth and gums, are you willing to put time and skill when tooth-brushing and flossing? culture culture an overwhelming share of americans (84%) say they are willing to put in the time and care that brushing and flossing take to keep their teeth and gums healthy, a november 2025 verasight survey finds. an overwhelming share of americans (84%) say they are willing to put in the time and care that brushing and flossing take to keep their teeth and gums healthy, a november 2025 verasight survey finds. an overwhelming share of americans (84%) say they are willing to put in the time and care that brushing and flossing take to keep their teeth and gums healthy, a november 2025 verasight survey finds. about one-in-eight (12%) say maybe, and just 4% are not willing."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"84-of-americans-do-not-use-polymarket-at-all","title":"84% of Americans do not use Polymarket at all","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/84-of-americans-do-not-use-polymarket-at-all","dek":"Most Americans stay away from Polymarket entirely: 84% say they do not use the online prediction market platform at all, according to a June 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"84% of americans do not use polymarket at all to what extent do you use polymarket (the online prediction market platform)? politics politics most americans stay away from polymarket entirely: 84% say they do not use the online prediction market platform at all, according to a june 2026 verasight survey. most americans stay away from polymarket entirely: 84% say they do not use the online prediction market platform at all, according to a june 2026 verasight survey. most americans stay away from polymarket entirely: 84% say they do not use the online prediction market platform at all, according to a june 2026 verasight survey. the rest use it to varying degrees: 7% a moderate amount, 4% a little, and 2% each a lot or a great deal."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-candidates-competence-matters-most-in-americans-presidential-votes","title":"A candidate's competence matters most in Americans' presidential votes","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/a-candidates-competence-matters-most-in-americans-presidential-votes","dek":"When Americans recall what shaped their last presidential vote, a candidate's competence stands out: about a quarter (26%) point to the candidate's competency as the biggest influence, according to an April 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"a candidate's competence matters most in americans' presidential votes the last time you participated in an presidential election, which of the following was the most influential to your vote? politics politics when americans recall what shaped their last presidential vote, a candidate's competence stands out: about a quarter (26%) point to the candidate's competency as the biggest influence, according to an april 2024 verasight survey. when americans recall what shaped their last presidential vote, a candidate's competence stands out: about a quarter (26%) point to the candidate's competency as the biggest influence, according to an april 2024 verasight survey. when americans recall what shaped their last presidential vote, a candidate's competence stands out: about a quarter (26%) point to the candidate's competency as the biggest influence, according to an april 2024 verasight survey. nothing else draws as much, with personal economic concerns accounting for 17% and broader economic conditions 14%, while 12% have never voted for president and 11% cite partisan loyalty. smaller shares name the candidate's personal image (6%), international issues (5%) or the candidate's popularity (3%), and 7% give some other reason."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-clear-path-to-higher-income-matters-most-when-americans-choose-a-college-program","title":"A clear path to higher income matters most when Americans choose a college program","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/a-clear-path-to-higher-income-matters-most-when-americans-choose-a-college-program","dek":"A quarter of Americans (25%) say that if they were choosing a college program today, a clear path to increasing their income and advancing their career would matter most, according to a March 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"a clear path to higher income matters most when americans choose a college program if you were choosing a college program today, which of the following would matter most to you? ai & tech ai & tech a quarter of americans (25%) say that if they were choosing a college program today, a clear path to increasing their income and advancing their career would matter most, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. a quarter of americans (25%) say that if they were choosing a college program today, a clear path to increasing their income and advancing their career would matter most, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. a quarter of americans (25%) say that if they were choosing a college program today, a clear path to increasing their income and advancing their career would matter most, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. low or no upfront tuition costs top the list for another 21%, while 19% say they wouldn't be interested in pursuing college at all. smaller shares prioritize a schedule that fits around job and family responsibilities (14%), earning credit for work experience through real projects (10%), practical training in ai and emerging technologies (6%), or ongoing coaching to help them stay on track (4%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-doctors-politics-usually-wouldnt-sway-their-patients","title":"A doctor's politics usually wouldn't sway their patients","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/a-doctors-politics-usually-wouldnt-sway-their-patients","dek":"If they learned their doctor supported a different political party than their own, 45% of Americans say it would not affect them at all, well ahead of any other response, according to a March 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"a doctor's politics usually wouldn't sway their patients if you learned that your doctor supported a political party different from your own, how would that affect you? culture culture if they learned their doctor supported a different political party than their own, 45% of americans say it would not affect them at all, well ahead of any other response, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. if they learned their doctor supported a different political party than their own, 45% of americans say it would not affect them at all, well ahead of any other response, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. if they learned their doctor supported a different political party than their own, 45% of americans say it would not affect them at all, well ahead of any other response, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. another 20% say it would make them somewhat uncomfortable but they would keep their doctor, and 17% say it would affect them a little. just 14% would consider finding a different doctor, while relatively few (4%) say it would make them very uncomfortable but still keep their doctor."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-jobs-guarantee-funded-by-high-income-taxes-has-broad-support","title":"A jobs guarantee funded by high-income taxes has broad support","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/a-jobs-guarantee-funded-by-high-income-taxes-has-broad-support","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted in March 2026, 65% of Americans favored a federal program that would guarantee a job to any American who wants one, funded by a 5% income tax increase on those earning over $200,000 per year. This includes 33% who strongly support and 31% who somewhat support.","searchText":"a jobs guarantee funded by high-income taxes has broad support would you support or oppose creating a program like this? money money & finance in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted in march 2026, 65% of americans favored a federal program that would guarantee a job to any american who wants one, funded by a 5% income tax increase on those earning over $200,000 per year. this includes 33% who strongly support and 31% who somewhat support. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted in march 2026, 65% of americans favored a federal program that would guarantee a job to any american who wants one, funded by a 5% income tax increase on those earning over $200,000 per year. this includes 33% who strongly support and 31% who somewhat support. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted in march 2026, 65% of americans favored a federal program that would guarantee a job to any american who wants one, funded by a 5% income tax increase on those earning over $200,000 per year. this includes 33% who strongly support and 31% who somewhat support. about one in five opposed the program (23%), with 11% who somewhat oppose and 11% who strongly oppose. another 13% were unsure. in a parallel survey arm, support rose to 75% when the same program was funded by a tax on incomes over $1 million."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-jobs-guarantee-funded-by-million-dollar-income-taxes-has-broad-support","title":"A jobs guarantee funded by million-dollar income taxes has broad support","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/a-jobs-guarantee-funded-by-million-dollar-income-taxes-has-broad-support","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted in March 2026, 75% of Americans favored a federal program that would guarantee a job to any American who wants one, funded by a 5% income tax increase on those earning over $1 million per year. This includes 47% who strongly support and 28% who somewhat support.","searchText":"a jobs guarantee funded by million-dollar income taxes has broad support would you support or oppose creating a program like this? money money & finance in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted in march 2026, 75% of americans favored a federal program that would guarantee a job to any american who wants one, funded by a 5% income tax increase on those earning over $1 million per year. this includes 47% who strongly support and 28% who somewhat support. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted in march 2026, 75% of americans favored a federal program that would guarantee a job to any american who wants one, funded by a 5% income tax increase on those earning over $1 million per year. this includes 47% who strongly support and 28% who somewhat support. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted in march 2026, 75% of americans favored a federal program that would guarantee a job to any american who wants one, funded by a 5% income tax increase on those earning over $1 million per year. this includes 47% who strongly support and 28% who somewhat support. about a quarter opposed the program (25%), with 15% who somewhat oppose and 10% who strongly oppose. in a parallel survey arm, support fell to 65% when the same program was funded by a tax on incomes over $200,000."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-majority-call-january-6-a-violent-insurrection","title":"A majority call January 6 a violent insurrection","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/a-majority-call-january-6-a-violent-insurrection","dek":"A majority of Americans (57%) describe the events of January 6, 2021 at the U.S. Capitol as a violent insurrection rather than a peaceful protest, according to a Verasight survey conducted May 28 to June 1, 2022.","searchText":"a majority call january 6 a violent insurrection are you more inclined to say that the events of january 6, 2021 at the u.s. capital were a peaceful protest or a violent insurrection? politics politics a majority of americans (57%) describe the events of january 6, 2021 at the u.s. capitol as a violent insurrection rather than a peaceful protest, according to a verasight survey conducted may 28 to june 1, 2022. a majority of americans (57%) describe the events of january 6, 2021 at the u.s. capitol as a violent insurrection rather than a peaceful protest, according to a verasight survey conducted may 28 to june 1, 2022. a majority of americans (57%) describe the events of january 6, 2021 at the u.s. capitol as a violent insurrection rather than a peaceful protest, according to a verasight survey conducted may 28 to june 1, 2022. the remaining 43% see that day as a peaceful protest."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-majority-consider-he-lost-an-election-legitimately-uncivil","title":"A majority consider \"He lost an election legitimately\" uncivil","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/a-majority-consider-he-lost-an-election-legitimately-uncivil","dek":"A narrow majority of Americans (57%) view the comment “He lost an election legitimately” as uncivil, meaning rude or disrespectful, according to a Verasight survey conducted Jan. 18-24, 2024.","searchText":"a majority consider \"he lost an election legitimately\" uncivil he lost an election legitimately.” do you find this comment uncivil or not uncivil? politics politics a narrow majority of americans (57%) view the comment “he lost an election legitimately” as uncivil, meaning rude or disrespectful, according to a verasight survey conducted jan. 18-24, 2024. a narrow majority of americans (57%) view the comment “he lost an election legitimately” as uncivil, meaning rude or disrespectful, according to a verasight survey conducted jan. 18-24, 2024. a narrow majority of americans (57%) view the comment “he lost an election legitimately” as uncivil, meaning rude or disrespectful, according to a verasight survey conducted jan. 18-24, 2024. the remaining 43% read it as civil or neutral."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-majority-dont-consider-themselves-christian-nationalists","title":"A majority don't consider themselves Christian nationalists","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/a-majority-dont-consider-themselves-christian-nationalists","dek":"In a Verasight survey conducted April 9-15, 2025, a majority of Americans (56%) reject the description “Christian nationalist” for themselves, including 50% who strongly disagree that it fits.","searchText":"a majority don't consider themselves christian nationalists please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: i consider myself a christian nationalist. politics politics in a verasight survey conducted april 9-15, 2025, a majority of americans (56%) reject the description “christian nationalist” for themselves, including 50% who strongly disagree that it fits. in a verasight survey conducted april 9-15, 2025, a majority of americans (56%) reject the description “christian nationalist” for themselves, including 50% who strongly disagree that it fits. in a verasight survey conducted april 9-15, 2025, a majority of americans (56%) reject the description “christian nationalist” for themselves, including 50% who strongly disagree that it fits. fewer than one-in-five (19%) agree the label describes them, with 11% somewhat and 8% strongly agreeing. a quarter (25%) take neither side."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-majority-dont-see-now-is-not-the-time-to-be-hiding-as-uncivil","title":"A majority don't see \"Now is not the time to be hiding\" as uncivil","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/a-majority-dont-see-now-is-not-the-time-to-be-hiding-as-uncivil","dek":"The line \"Now is not the time to be hiding\" strikes most Americans as fair play. A 57% majority find the comment not uncivil, describing it as neutral, civil, or even nice rather than the kind of remark that shuts a conversation down, according to a January 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"a majority don't see \"now is not the time to be hiding\" as uncivil now is not the time to be hiding.” do you find this comment uncivil or not uncivil? politics politics the line \"now is not the time to be hiding\" strikes most americans as fair play. a 57% majority find the comment not uncivil, describing it as neutral, civil, or even nice rather than the kind of remark that shuts a conversation down, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. the line \"now is not the time to be hiding\" strikes most americans as fair play. a 57% majority find the comment not uncivil, describing it as neutral, civil, or even nice rather than the kind of remark that shuts a conversation down, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. the line \"now is not the time to be hiding\" strikes most americans as fair play. a 57% majority find the comment not uncivil, describing it as neutral, civil, or even nice rather than the kind of remark that shuts a conversation down, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. that leaves 43% who read it the other way: rude, disrespectful, or unreasonable enough to make a person leave a discussion or respond combatively."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-majority-dont-worry-police-will-stereotype-them-by-race","title":"A majority don't worry police will stereotype them by race","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/a-majority-dont-worry-police-will-stereotype-them-by-race","dek":"About six-in-ten U.S. adults (62%) disagree that they worry police may stereotype them because of their race or ethnicity, including 34% who strongly disagree.","searchText":"a majority don't worry police will stereotype them by race please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: i worry that police may stereotype me because of my race or ethnicity. culture culture about six-in-ten u.s. adults (62%) disagree that they worry police may stereotype them because of their race or ethnicity, including 34% who strongly disagree. about six-in-ten u.s. adults (62%) disagree that they worry police may stereotype them because of their race or ethnicity, including 34% who strongly disagree. about six-in-ten u.s. adults (62%) disagree that they worry police may stereotype them because of their race or ethnicity, including 34% who strongly disagree. about a quarter (26%) agree, including 8% who strongly agree, while 12% neither agree nor disagree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey of 504 u.s. adults."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-majority-feel-anxious-about-another-country-overtaking-the-u-s","title":"A majority feel anxious about another country overtaking the U.S.","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/a-majority-feel-anxious-about-another-country-overtaking-the-u-s","dek":"Nearly six-in-ten Americans (59%) agree that the thought of another country overtaking the United States as the world's top superpower makes them anxious, including 20% who strongly agree.","searchText":"a majority feel anxious about another country overtaking the u.s. the thought of another country overtaking the united states as the world's top superpower makes me anxious. politics politics nearly six-in-ten americans (59%) agree that the thought of another country overtaking the united states as the world's top superpower makes them anxious, including 20% who strongly agree. nearly six-in-ten americans (59%) agree that the thought of another country overtaking the united states as the world's top superpower makes them anxious, including 20% who strongly agree. nearly six-in-ten americans (59%) agree that the thought of another country overtaking the united states as the world's top superpower makes them anxious, including 20% who strongly agree. about one-in-five (20%) disagree, while 21% neither agree nor disagree, according to a september 2023 verasight survey."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-majority-feel-emotionally-attached-to-their-home-state","title":"A majority feel emotionally attached to their home state","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/a-majority-feel-emotionally-attached-to-their-home-state","dek":"Most Americans feel rooted where they live: 56% agree they are emotionally attached to their home state, including 22% who strongly agree, according to a September 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"a majority feel emotionally attached to their home state to what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement?: \"i feel emotionally attached to the state where i live.\" culture culture most americans feel rooted where they live: 56% agree they are emotionally attached to their home state, including 22% who strongly agree, according to a september 2025 verasight survey. most americans feel rooted where they live: 56% agree they are emotionally attached to their home state, including 22% who strongly agree, according to a september 2025 verasight survey. most americans feel rooted where they live: 56% agree they are emotionally attached to their home state, including 22% who strongly agree, according to a september 2025 verasight survey. about a quarter (23%) neither agree nor disagree, while 20% disagree, including 9% who strongly disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-majority-feel-nostalgic-for-how-america-used-to-be","title":"A majority feel nostalgic for how America used to be","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/a-majority-feel-nostalgic-for-how-america-used-to-be","dek":"In a Verasight survey conducted Feb. 28 to March 6, 2025, a majority of Americans (55%) agree that they are nostalgic for the way the United States used to be, including 21% who strongly agree.","searchText":"a majority feel nostalgic for how america used to be please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: i am nostalgic for the way the united states used to be. culture culture in a verasight survey conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, a majority of americans (55%) agree that they are nostalgic for the way the united states used to be, including 21% who strongly agree. in a verasight survey conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, a majority of americans (55%) agree that they are nostalgic for the way the united states used to be, including 21% who strongly agree. in a verasight survey conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, a majority of americans (55%) agree that they are nostalgic for the way the united states used to be, including 21% who strongly agree. nearly three-in-ten (29%) neither agree nor disagree, while 16% disagree, including 6% who strongly disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-majority-of-americans-didnt-use-cannabis-in-the-past-month","title":"A majority of Americans didn't use cannabis in the past month","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/a-majority-of-americans-didnt-use-cannabis-in-the-past-month","dek":"A majority of Americans (57%) report no cannabis use at all during the month before a Verasight survey conducted Aug. 20-25, 2025.","searchText":"a majority of americans didn't use cannabis in the past month please indicate to extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: over the past month, i followed a set of rules that guided my cannabis use in different situations, such as when or whether i use, and how much i use. health health a majority of americans (57%) report no cannabis use at all during the month before a verasight survey conducted aug. 20-25, 2025. a majority of americans (57%) report no cannabis use at all during the month before a verasight survey conducted aug. 20-25, 2025. a majority of americans (57%) report no cannabis use at all during the month before a verasight survey conducted aug. 20-25, 2025. among all u.s. adults, about one-in-five (19%) say they followed a set of personal rules governing their cannabis use that month, including 7% who strongly agree. another 10% disagree, 13% take neither side, and 1% decline to answer."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"four-in-ten-steer-clear-of-political-talk-on-social-media","title":"A majority of Americans don't discuss politics on social media","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/four-in-ten-steer-clear-of-political-talk-on-social-media","dek":"About four-in-ten U.S. adults (40%) say they do not engage in political discussion on social media, and another 16% say they never do, according to a June 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"a majority of americans don't discuss politics on social media do you engage in political discussion on social media? culture culture about four-in-ten u.s. adults (40%) say they do not engage in political discussion on social media, and another 16% say they never do, according to a june 2025 verasight survey. about four-in-ten u.s. adults (40%) say they do not engage in political discussion on social media, and another 16% say they never do, according to a june 2025 verasight survey. about four-in-ten u.s. adults (40%) say they do not engage in political discussion on social media, and another 16% say they never do, according to a june 2025 verasight survey. a third (33%) engage occasionally and 8% do so often, while 2% say they do not use social media."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-majority-of-americans-favor-affirmative-action-in-higher-education","title":"A majority of Americans favor affirmative action in higher education","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/a-majority-of-americans-favor-affirmative-action-in-higher-education","dek":"Most Americans (58%) support affirmative action programs meant to improve access to higher education for Black people, women and other minorities, a June 2026 Verasight survey finds.","searchText":"a majority of americans favor affirmative action in higher education do you favor or oppose affirmative action programs designed to help black people, women, and other minorities get better access to higher education? politics politics most americans (58%) support affirmative action programs meant to improve access to higher education for black people, women and other minorities, a june 2026 verasight survey finds. most americans (58%) support affirmative action programs meant to improve access to higher education for black people, women and other minorities, a june 2026 verasight survey finds. most americans (58%) support affirmative action programs meant to improve access to higher education for black people, women and other minorities, a june 2026 verasight survey finds. about a quarter (26%) oppose such programs, and 16% say they don't know."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"two-thirds-of-americans-know-someone-whos-had-an-abortion","title":"A majority of Americans know someone who's had an abortion","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/two-thirds-of-americans-know-someone-whos-had-an-abortion","dek":"Roughly four-in-ten Americans (42%) say they do not know anyone who has ever had an abortion, according to a January 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"a majority of americans know someone who's had an abortion do you know someone who has ever had an abortion? health health roughly four-in-ten americans (42%) say they do not know anyone who has ever had an abortion, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. roughly four-in-ten americans (42%) say they do not know anyone who has ever had an abortion, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. roughly four-in-ten americans (42%) say they do not know anyone who has ever had an abortion, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. beyond that, 22% of americans name a close friend who has had one, 20% someone else, and 14% an immediate family member, while 10% say they have had an abortion themselves and 5% prefer not to say."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-majority-of-americans-say-the-14th-amendments-insurrection-ban-applies-to-trump","title":"A majority of Americans say the 14th Amendment's insurrection ban applies to Trump","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/a-majority-of-americans-say-the-14th-amendments-insurrection-ban-applies-to-trump","dek":"A 57% majority of Americans say the 14th Amendment's insurrection ban applies to Donald Trump, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"a majority of americans say the 14th amendment's insurrection ban applies to trump do you believe this applies to donald trump? politics politics a 57% majority of americans say the 14th amendment's insurrection ban applies to donald trump, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. a 57% majority of americans say the 14th amendment's insurrection ban applies to donald trump, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. a 57% majority of americans say the 14th amendment's insurrection ban applies to donald trump, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. the other 43% say it does not apply to him."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-majority-reject-the-idea-that-men-are-more-disadvantaged-than-women-today","title":"A majority reject the idea that men are more disadvantaged than women today","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/a-majority-reject-the-idea-that-men-are-more-disadvantaged-than-women-today","dek":"Most Americans push back on the idea that men have it worse: 57% disagree that men are more disadvantaged than women in today's society, including 32% who strongly disagree, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"a majority reject the idea that men are more disadvantaged than women today please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: men are more disadvantaged than women in today's society. culture culture most americans push back on the idea that men have it worse: 57% disagree that men are more disadvantaged than women in today's society, including 32% who strongly disagree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. most americans push back on the idea that men have it worse: 57% disagree that men are more disadvantaged than women in today's society, including 32% who strongly disagree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. most americans push back on the idea that men have it worse: 57% disagree that men are more disadvantaged than women in today's society, including 32% who strongly disagree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. one-in-five (20%) agree, including 6% who strongly agree, while 23% neither agree nor disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-slim-majority-reject-the-idea-that-top-leaders-should-be-men","title":"A majority reject the idea that top leaders should be men","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/a-slim-majority-reject-the-idea-that-top-leaders-should-be-men","dek":"A majority of Americans (57%) disagree that top national political leadership positions should preferably be held by men rather than women, including 34% who strongly disagree, according to a December 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"a majority reject the idea that top leaders should be men please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following statement: \"top national political leadership positions in a country (for example, president or prime minister) should preferably be held by men rather than women, because male leaders are politics politics a majority of americans (57%) disagree that top national political leadership positions should preferably be held by men rather than women, including 34% who strongly disagree, according to a december 2025 verasight survey. a majority of americans (57%) disagree that top national political leadership positions should preferably be held by men rather than women, including 34% who strongly disagree, according to a december 2025 verasight survey. a majority of americans (57%) disagree that top national political leadership positions should preferably be held by men rather than women, including 34% who strongly disagree, according to a december 2025 verasight survey. roughly one-in-five (19%) agree, including 4% who strongly agree, while 24% neither agree nor disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-majority-say-abortion-bans-are-blocking-care-for-high-risk-pregnancies","title":"A majority say abortion bans are blocking care for high-risk pregnancies","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/a-majority-say-abortion-bans-are-blocking-care-for-high-risk-pregnancies","dek":"Most Americans see abortion restrictions spilling into other care: 54% agree that doctors in states where abortion is banned or restricted face barriers to treating patients with serious conditions such as kidney disease or cancer, including 39% who fully agree, according to a Verasight survey conducted Nov. 14-20, 2025.","searchText":"a majority say abortion bans are blocking care for high-risk pregnancies \"doctors in states where abortion has been banned or restricted are facing barriers to providing medical care to pregnant people with health issues such as kidney disease, cancer, misca health health most americans see abortion restrictions spilling into other care: 54% agree that doctors in states where abortion is banned or restricted face barriers to treating patients with serious conditions such as kidney disease or cancer, including 39% who fully agree, according to a verasight survey conducted nov. 14-20, 2025. most americans see abortion restrictions spilling into other care: 54% agree that doctors in states where abortion is banned or restricted face barriers to treating patients with serious conditions such as kidney disease or cancer, including 39% who fully agree, according to a verasight survey conducted nov. 14-20, 2025. most americans see abortion restrictions spilling into other care: 54% agree that doctors in states where abortion is banned or restricted face barriers to treating patients with serious conditions such as kidney disease or cancer, including 39% who fully agree, according to a verasight survey conducted nov. 14-20, 2025. a smaller share (22%) disagree, 15% outright and 7% somewhat, while 23% say they don't know."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-majority-say-ai-could-help-explain-health-information-in-plain-language","title":"A majority say AI could help explain health information in plain language","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/a-majority-say-ai-could-help-explain-health-information-in-plain-language","dek":"A slim majority of Americans view AI as a plain-language guide to health information: 56% agree that tools like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, or Microsoft Copilot could explain health information in language they can understand, including 18% who strongly agree.","searchText":"a majority say ai could help explain health information in plain language ai tools like chatgpt, google gemini, or microsoft copilot could help understand health information by explaining it in language i can understand. ai & tech ai & tech a slim majority of americans view ai as a plain-language guide to health information: 56% agree that tools like chatgpt, google gemini, or microsoft copilot could explain health information in language they can understand, including 18% who strongly agree. a slim majority of americans view ai as a plain-language guide to health information: 56% agree that tools like chatgpt, google gemini, or microsoft copilot could explain health information in language they can understand, including 18% who strongly agree. a slim majority of americans view ai as a plain-language guide to health information: 56% agree that tools like chatgpt, google gemini, or microsoft copilot could explain health information in language they can understand, including 18% who strongly agree. one-quarter (25%) are neutral and 12% disagree, including 5% who strongly disagree, while 8% say they are not familiar with ai tools or would not use them, according to a november 2025 verasight survey."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-majority-say-americans-abroad-should-be-able-to-vote-for-president","title":"A majority say Americans abroad should be able to vote for president","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/a-majority-say-americans-abroad-should-be-able-to-vote-for-president","dek":"More than six-in-ten Americans (62%) agree that citizens living abroad should be able to vote in U.S. presidential elections, including 35% who strongly agree, according to a Verasight survey conducted Oct. 1-11, 2024.","searchText":"a majority say americans abroad should be able to vote for president please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following statement: american citizens abroad should be able to vote in american presidential elections. politics politics more than six-in-ten americans (62%) agree that citizens living abroad should be able to vote in u.s. presidential elections, including 35% who strongly agree, according to a verasight survey conducted oct. 1-11, 2024. more than six-in-ten americans (62%) agree that citizens living abroad should be able to vote in u.s. presidential elections, including 35% who strongly agree, according to a verasight survey conducted oct. 1-11, 2024. more than six-in-ten americans (62%) agree that citizens living abroad should be able to vote in u.s. presidential elections, including 35% who strongly agree, according to a verasight survey conducted oct. 1-11, 2024. about one-in-five (21%) neither agree nor disagree, while 17% disagree, including 7% who strongly disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-majority-say-anyone-who-wants-to-should-be-able-to-attend-college","title":"A majority say anyone who wants to should be able to attend college","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/a-majority-say-anyone-who-wants-to-should-be-able-to-attend-college","dek":"Most Americans (57%) would open college to any student who wants to attend, according to a January 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"a majority say anyone who wants to should be able to attend college who should attend college? money money & finance most americans (57%) would open college to any student who wants to attend, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. most americans (57%) would open college to any student who wants to attend, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. most americans (57%) would open college to any student who wants to attend, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. fewer would gate it by ambition or means: 29% name students aiming for jobs that require a degree, 15% those who can afford it, and 12% those who earned high grades in high school. just 2% endorse none of these groups."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-majority-say-homeless-people-with-mental-illness-should-be-forced-into-treatment","title":"A majority say homeless people with mental illness should be forced into treatment","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/a-majority-say-homeless-people-with-mental-illness-should-be-forced-into-treatment","dek":"Forcing treatment on homeless people who have a mental illness draws majority support: nearly six-in-ten Americans (59%) agree they should be required to get mental-health care even against their will, according to a Verasight survey conducted Nov. 14-20, 2025.","searchText":"a majority say homeless people with mental illness should be forced into treatment people who are homeless and diagnosed with a mental illness should be forced to get mental health treatment, even if they don't want to. health health forcing treatment on homeless people who have a mental illness draws majority support: nearly six-in-ten americans (59%) agree they should be required to get mental-health care even against their will, according to a verasight survey conducted nov. 14-20, 2025. forcing treatment on homeless people who have a mental illness draws majority support: nearly six-in-ten americans (59%) agree they should be required to get mental-health care even against their will, according to a verasight survey conducted nov. 14-20, 2025. forcing treatment on homeless people who have a mental illness draws majority support: nearly six-in-ten americans (59%) agree they should be required to get mental-health care even against their will, according to a verasight survey conducted nov. 14-20, 2025. that includes 16% who strongly agree; the other 41% disagree, including 8% who strongly disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-majority-say-hospitals-should-test-all-newborns-for-prenatal-drug-exposure","title":"A majority say hospitals should test all newborns for prenatal drug exposure","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/a-majority-say-hospitals-should-test-all-newborns-for-prenatal-drug-exposure","dek":"Most Americans (56%) favor testing every newborn for prenatal exposure to illicit drugs, including 24% who strongly agree, according to a March 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"a majority say hospitals should test all newborns for prenatal drug exposure hospitals should test all newborns for prenatal exposure to illicit drugs. health health most americans (56%) favor testing every newborn for prenatal exposure to illicit drugs, including 24% who strongly agree, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. most americans (56%) favor testing every newborn for prenatal exposure to illicit drugs, including 24% who strongly agree, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. most americans (56%) favor testing every newborn for prenatal exposure to illicit drugs, including 24% who strongly agree, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. about a quarter (26%) come down in the middle, while 18% disagree, including 6% who strongly disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-majority-say-media-covers-minority-politicians-differently-than-white-ones","title":"A majority say media covers minority politicians differently than White ones","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/a-majority-say-media-covers-minority-politicians-differently-than-white-ones","dek":"In a Verasight survey conducted Oct. 1-11, 2024, a majority of Americans (56%) agree that media covers politicians from minority backgrounds differently than it covers White ones. That includes 24% who strongly agree.","searchText":"a majority say media covers minority politicians differently than white ones to what extent do you agree with the following statement: media coverage of politicians of minority backgrounds (black, hispanic, asian, etc.) differs from media coverage of white politicians. culture culture in a verasight survey conducted oct. 1-11, 2024, a majority of americans (56%) agree that media covers politicians from minority backgrounds differently than it covers white ones. that includes 24% who strongly agree. in a verasight survey conducted oct. 1-11, 2024, a majority of americans (56%) agree that media covers politicians from minority backgrounds differently than it covers white ones. that includes 24% who strongly agree. in a verasight survey conducted oct. 1-11, 2024, a majority of americans (56%) agree that media covers politicians from minority backgrounds differently than it covers white ones. that includes 24% who strongly agree. about three-in-ten (31%) neither agree nor disagree, while 13% disagree, including 7% who strongly disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-majority-say-partisan-gridlock-is-the-biggest-problem-in-american-politics","title":"A majority say partisan gridlock is the biggest problem in American politics","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/a-majority-say-partisan-gridlock-is-the-biggest-problem-in-american-politics","dek":"In a Verasight survey conducted April 9-15, 2025, 62% of Americans agree that Democrats and Republicans not getting along is the biggest problem in American politics today, including 18% who strongly agree.","searchText":"a majority say partisan gridlock is the biggest problem in american politics democrats and republicans not getting along is the biggest problem in american politics today. politics politics in a verasight survey conducted april 9-15, 2025, 62% of americans agree that democrats and republicans not getting along is the biggest problem in american politics today, including 18% who strongly agree. in a verasight survey conducted april 9-15, 2025, 62% of americans agree that democrats and republicans not getting along is the biggest problem in american politics today, including 18% who strongly agree. in a verasight survey conducted april 9-15, 2025, 62% of americans agree that democrats and republicans not getting along is the biggest problem in american politics today, including 18% who strongly agree. about one-in-six (16%) neither agree nor disagree, and 22% disagree, including 7% who strongly disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-majority-say-patients-who-make-an-effort-get-more-respect-from-doctors","title":"A majority say patients who make an effort get more respect from doctors","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/a-majority-say-patients-who-make-an-effort-get-more-respect-from-doctors","dek":"A majority of Americans (57%) agree that patients who make a visible effort, from dressing up to researching their symptoms beforehand, earn more respect from their doctors, according to a January 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"a majority say patients who make an effort get more respect from doctors a patient who puts their best foot forward when interacting with their doctor, such as wearing their sunday best and doing their research before appointments to articulate their health concerns effectively, is likely to be treated respectfully by their doctor. health health a majority of americans (57%) agree that patients who make a visible effort, from dressing up to researching their symptoms beforehand, earn more respect from their doctors, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. a majority of americans (57%) agree that patients who make a visible effort, from dressing up to researching their symptoms beforehand, earn more respect from their doctors, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. a majority of americans (57%) agree that patients who make a visible effort, from dressing up to researching their symptoms beforehand, earn more respect from their doctors, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. that includes 19% who strongly agree; 36% are neutral, and just 8% disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-majority-say-policy-decisions-should-be-guided-by-scientific-research","title":"A majority say policy decisions should be guided by scientific research","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/a-majority-say-policy-decisions-should-be-guided-by-scientific-research","dek":"A 62% majority of Americans agree that people should use scientific research findings when making public policy decisions, including 27% who strongly agree, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"a majority say policy decisions should be guided by scientific research please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: people should use scientific research findings when making public policy decisions. politics politics a 62% majority of americans agree that people should use scientific research findings when making public policy decisions, including 27% who strongly agree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. a 62% majority of americans agree that people should use scientific research findings when making public policy decisions, including 27% who strongly agree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. a 62% majority of americans agree that people should use scientific research findings when making public policy decisions, including 27% who strongly agree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. close to three-in-ten (28%) neither agree nor disagree, while just 10% disagree, including 5% who strongly disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-majority-say-standing-up-for-truth-matters-more-than-empathy","title":"A majority say standing up for truth matters more than empathy","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/a-majority-say-standing-up-for-truth-matters-more-than-empathy","dek":"More than half of Americans (56%) think standing up for truth matters more than showing empathy, including 22% who feel that way strongly, according to a March 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"a majority say standing up for truth matters more than empathy standing up for truth is more important than having empathy. health health more than half of americans (56%) think standing up for truth matters more than showing empathy, including 22% who feel that way strongly, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. more than half of americans (56%) think standing up for truth matters more than showing empathy, including 22% who feel that way strongly, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. more than half of americans (56%) think standing up for truth matters more than showing empathy, including 22% who feel that way strongly, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. another 30% are neutral, and 14% disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-majority-say-transgender-people-shouldnt-have-to-disclose-their-identity","title":"A majority say transgender people shouldn't have to disclose their identity","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/a-majority-say-transgender-people-shouldnt-have-to-disclose-their-identity","dek":"Most Americans extend privacy to gender identity: 58% agree that transgender people don't need to identify themselves to others, including 27% who strongly agree, according to a Verasight survey conducted Jan. 18-24, 2024.","searchText":"a majority say transgender people shouldn't have to disclose their identity - transgender people don’t need to identify themselves to others culture culture most americans extend privacy to gender identity: 58% agree that transgender people don't need to identify themselves to others, including 27% who strongly agree, according to a verasight survey conducted jan. 18-24, 2024. most americans extend privacy to gender identity: 58% agree that transgender people don't need to identify themselves to others, including 27% who strongly agree, according to a verasight survey conducted jan. 18-24, 2024. most americans extend privacy to gender identity: 58% agree that transgender people don't need to identify themselves to others, including 27% who strongly agree, according to a verasight survey conducted jan. 18-24, 2024. about one-in-five (19%) neither agree nor disagree, while 23% disagree, including 10% who strongly disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-majority-see-domestic-terrorism-as-the-bigger-threat-to-the-u-s","title":"A majority see domestic terrorism as the bigger threat to the U.S.","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/a-majority-see-domestic-terrorism-as-the-bigger-threat-to-the-u-s","dek":"More than six-in-ten Americans (62%) consider domestic terrorism a greater threat to the United States than terrorism from abroad, according to a Verasight survey conducted April 10 to 15, 2024.","searchText":"a majority see domestic terrorism as the bigger threat to the u.s. which form of terrorism do you think poses the greatest threat to the united states, domestic terrorism or international terrorism? politics politics more than six-in-ten americans (62%) consider domestic terrorism a greater threat to the united states than terrorism from abroad, according to a verasight survey conducted april 10 to 15, 2024. more than six-in-ten americans (62%) consider domestic terrorism a greater threat to the united states than terrorism from abroad, according to a verasight survey conducted april 10 to 15, 2024. more than six-in-ten americans (62%) consider domestic terrorism a greater threat to the united states than terrorism from abroad, according to a verasight survey conducted april 10 to 15, 2024. the rest, 38%, point instead to international terrorism as the bigger danger."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-majority-support-emphasizing-climate-change-in-k-12-science-classes","title":"A majority support emphasizing climate change in K-12 science classes","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/a-majority-support-emphasizing-climate-change-in-k-12-science-classes","dek":"About 56% of Americans support K-12 public school science classes emphasizing climate change, including 33% who strongly support it, according to an April 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"a majority support emphasizing climate change in k-12 science classes on a scale from 1 to 7, 1 meaning “strongly oppose” and 7 meaning “strongly support”: how do you feel about k-12 public school curriculum emphasizing climate change in science classes? politics politics about 56% of americans support k-12 public school science classes emphasizing climate change, including 33% who strongly support it, according to an april 2025 verasight survey. about 56% of americans support k-12 public school science classes emphasizing climate change, including 33% who strongly support it, according to an april 2025 verasight survey. about 56% of americans support k-12 public school science classes emphasizing climate change, including 33% who strongly support it, according to an april 2025 verasight survey. around a quarter (24%) are opposed, including 12% who strongly oppose it, and 20% are neutral."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-majority-think-china-is-now-as-powerful-as-the-u-s","title":"A majority think China is now as powerful as the U.S.","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/a-majority-think-china-is-now-as-powerful-as-the-u-s","dek":"In most Americans' eyes, China rates as a near-equal to the United States: 55% say the two are about equally powerful, according to a September 2023 Verasight survey.","searchText":"a majority think china is now as powerful as the u.s. what is your perception of china’s power relative to the united states? politics politics in most americans' eyes, china rates as a near-equal to the united states: 55% say the two are about equally powerful, according to a september 2023 verasight survey. in most americans' eyes, china rates as a near-equal to the united states: 55% say the two are about equally powerful, according to a september 2023 verasight survey. in most americans' eyes, china rates as a near-equal to the united states: 55% say the two are about equally powerful, according to a september 2023 verasight survey. about a quarter (27%) rank china below the u.s., while 18% place it above."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-majority-want-the-next-president-to-fix-current-foreign-policy-not-overhaul-it","title":"A majority want the next president to fix current foreign policy, not overhaul it","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/a-majority-want-the-next-president-to-fix-current-foreign-policy-not-overhaul-it","dek":"Most Americans (58%) want the next president to preserve and repair current U.S. foreign policy rather than pursue bold change, according to a Verasight survey conducted January 18 to 24, 2024.","searchText":"a majority want the next president to fix current foreign policy, not overhaul it when it comes to the foreign policy of next president of the united states, would you say you’re looking for someone who promises to deliver bold change to u.s. foreign policy or continue with what’s working and fix what’s not? politics politics most americans (58%) want the next president to preserve and repair current u.s. foreign policy rather than pursue bold change, according to a verasight survey conducted january 18 to 24, 2024. most americans (58%) want the next president to preserve and repair current u.s. foreign policy rather than pursue bold change, according to a verasight survey conducted january 18 to 24, 2024. most americans (58%) want the next president to preserve and repair current u.s. foreign policy rather than pursue bold change, according to a verasight survey conducted january 18 to 24, 2024. the other 42% prefer a leader who promises bold change to u.s. foreign policy."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-majority-worry-about-other-nations-winning-the-ai-race","title":"A majority worry about other nations winning the AI race","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/a-majority-worry-about-other-nations-winning-the-ai-race","dek":"Six-in-ten Americans say they are at least somewhat concerned about foreign nations winning the AI race, including 16% who are extremely concerned, according to a Verasight survey conducted July 30-Aug. 4, 2025.","searchText":"a majority worry about other nations winning the ai race foreign nations winning the ai race ai & tech ai & tech six-in-ten americans say they are at least somewhat concerned about foreign nations winning the ai race, including 16% who are extremely concerned, according to a verasight survey conducted july 30-aug. 4, 2025. six-in-ten americans say they are at least somewhat concerned about foreign nations winning the ai race, including 16% who are extremely concerned, according to a verasight survey conducted july 30-aug. 4, 2025. six-in-ten americans say they are at least somewhat concerned about foreign nations winning the ai race, including 16% who are extremely concerned, according to a verasight survey conducted july 30-aug. 4, 2025. another 30% say they are not at all concerned, while 11% say they are unfamiliar with the topic."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"fewer-than-four-in-ten-say-the-disputed-north-carolina-voters-should-be-allowed-to-vote","title":"A majority would let at least some disputed North Carolina voters cast ballots","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/fewer-than-four-in-ten-say-the-disputed-north-carolina-voters-should-be-allowed-to-vote","dek":"A 56% majority of Americans would let at least some of the disputed North Carolina voters cast ballots, according to an April 2025 Verasight survey. That includes 38% who say all U.S. citizens with legal ties to the state should be allowed to vote and 18% who would permit it only for those with strong legal or family ties, such as military or missionary families.","searchText":"a majority would let at least some disputed north carolina voters cast ballots do you believe these voters should be allowed to vote in north carolina elections? politics politics a 56% majority of americans would let at least some of the disputed north carolina voters cast ballots, according to an april 2025 verasight survey. that includes 38% who say all u.s. citizens with legal ties to the state should be allowed to vote and 18% who would permit it only for those with strong legal or family ties, such as military or missionary families. a 56% majority of americans would let at least some of the disputed north carolina voters cast ballots, according to an april 2025 verasight survey. that includes 38% who say all u.s. citizens with legal ties to the state should be allowed to vote and 18% who would permit it only for those with strong legal or family ties, such as military or missionary families. a 56% majority of americans would let at least some of the disputed north carolina voters cast ballots, according to an april 2025 verasight survey. that includes 38% who say all u.s. citizens with legal ties to the state should be allowed to vote and 18% who would permit it only for those with strong legal or family ties, such as military or missionary families. about a quarter (23%) say only those who have physically lived in the state should be eligible, while 21% are unsure or want more information."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-majority-would-support-a-family-member-coming-out-as-trans-or-nonbinary","title":"A majority would support a family member coming out as trans or nonbinary","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/a-majority-would-support-a-family-member-coming-out-as-trans-or-nonbinary","dek":"A majority of Americans (62%) agree they would support a family member who came out to them as nonbinary or transgender, according to a November 2025 Verasight survey. That includes 38% who strongly agree.","searchText":"a majority would support a family member coming out as trans or nonbinary if a member of my family came out to me as nonbinary or transgender, i would support them. culture culture a majority of americans (62%) agree they would support a family member who came out to them as nonbinary or transgender, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. that includes 38% who strongly agree. a majority of americans (62%) agree they would support a family member who came out to them as nonbinary or transgender, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. that includes 38% who strongly agree. a majority of americans (62%) agree they would support a family member who came out to them as nonbinary or transgender, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. that includes 38% who strongly agree. about one-in-five (21%) are neutral and 16% disagree, including 8% who strongly disagree; almost none say they don't understand the question."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-are-split-on-whether-illegal-immigration-is-a-criminal-or-civil-case","title":"A narrow majority call an unauthorized-presence accusation a criminal case","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/americans-are-split-on-whether-illegal-immigration-is-a-criminal-or-civil-case","dek":"A narrow majority of Americans (52%) say that when someone is accused of being in the country without authorization, the matter is a criminal case, according to a Verasight survey conducted Jan. 18-24, 2024.","searchText":"a narrow majority call an unauthorized-presence accusation a criminal case when a person is accused of being in the country without authorization, which type of case is it? politics politics a narrow majority of americans (52%) say that when someone is accused of being in the country without authorization, the matter is a criminal case, according to a verasight survey conducted jan. 18-24, 2024. a narrow majority of americans (52%) say that when someone is accused of being in the country without authorization, the matter is a criminal case, according to a verasight survey conducted jan. 18-24, 2024. a narrow majority of americans (52%) say that when someone is accused of being in the country without authorization, the matter is a criminal case, according to a verasight survey conducted jan. 18-24, 2024. close behind, 45% call it a civil case, and just 3% a bankruptcy case."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-are-nearly-evenly-split-on-whether-theyve-had-a-colonoscopy","title":"A narrow majority of Americans haven't had a colonoscopy","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/americans-are-nearly-evenly-split-on-whether-theyve-had-a-colonoscopy","dek":"A narrow majority of Americans (53%) have never had a colonoscopy, while 45% have, according to a 2022 Verasight survey.","searchText":"a narrow majority of americans haven't had a colonoscopy have you had a colonoscopy? health health a narrow majority of americans (53%) have never had a colonoscopy, while 45% have, according to a 2022 verasight survey. a narrow majority of americans (53%) have never had a colonoscopy, while 45% have, according to a 2022 verasight survey. a narrow majority of americans (53%) have never had a colonoscopy, while 45% have, according to a 2022 verasight survey. the remaining 2% aren't sure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-are-divided-on-whether-the-president-can-declare-war","title":"A narrow majority of Americans say the president cannot declare war","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/americans-are-divided-on-whether-the-president-can-declare-war","dek":"A narrow majority of Americans say the U.S. president does not have the right to declare war (51%), according to an October 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"a narrow majority of americans say the president cannot declare war does the united states president have the right to declare war? politics politics a narrow majority of americans say the u.s. president does not have the right to declare war (51%), according to an october 2024 verasight survey. a narrow majority of americans say the u.s. president does not have the right to declare war (51%), according to an october 2024 verasight survey. a narrow majority of americans say the u.s. president does not have the right to declare war (51%), according to an october 2024 verasight survey. the rest (49%) say the president does have that right."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-plurality-expect-republicans-to-keep-both-chambers-in-the-midterms","title":"A plurality expect Republicans to keep both chambers in the midterms","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/a-plurality-expect-republicans-to-keep-both-chambers-in-the-midterms","dek":"More Americans think Republicans will hold both the Senate and the House after the 2026 midterms than predict any other result (36%), according to a Verasight survey of 3,000 U.S. adults conducted Sept. 22-29, 2025.","searchText":"a plurality expect republicans to keep both chambers in the midterms which of the following outcomes do you think is most likely after the midterm elections next year? culture culture more americans think republicans will hold both the senate and the house after the 2026 midterms than predict any other result (36%), according to a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 22-29, 2025. more americans think republicans will hold both the senate and the house after the 2026 midterms than predict any other result (36%), according to a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 22-29, 2025. more americans think republicans will hold both the senate and the house after the 2026 midterms than predict any other result (36%), according to a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 22-29, 2025. roughly a quarter (26%) think democrats will take both chambers instead. an additional 23% expect a republican senate alongside a democratic house, and 14% foresee the reverse, a democratic senate with a republican house."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-most-often-guess-the-unemployment-rate-sits-between-3-7-and-5-3","title":"A plurality of Americans put the U.S. unemployment rate between 3.7% and 5.3%","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/americans-most-often-guess-the-unemployment-rate-sits-between-3-7-and-5-3","dek":"A plurality of Americans (37%) put the U.S. unemployment rate between 3.68% and 5.33%, according to a June 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"a plurality of americans put the u.s. unemployment rate between 3.7% and 5.3% even if you are uncertain, please provide us with your best estimate of the percent of people actively searching for work but who are not presently employed. politics politics a plurality of americans (37%) put the u.s. unemployment rate between 3.68% and 5.33%, according to a june 2026 verasight survey. a plurality of americans (37%) put the u.s. unemployment rate between 3.68% and 5.33%, according to a june 2026 verasight survey. a plurality of americans (37%) put the u.s. unemployment rate between 3.68% and 5.33%, according to a june 2026 verasight survey. about one-in-five (20%) put it between 5.34% and 7.00% and 15% between 2.01% and 3.67%. smaller shares spread across the higher ranges, 10% between 7.01% and 8.67%, 6% between 8.68% and 10.33%, and 9% between 10.34% and 12.00%, while just 3% guess below 2.00%."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-most-often-say-ai-weakens-students-deep-thinking","title":"A plurality of Americans say AI weakens students' deep thinking","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/americans-most-often-say-ai-weakens-students-deep-thinking","dek":"Americans' most common read on AI in the classroom is a wary one: 23% say it reduces students' deep thinking, ahead of any other view, according to an August 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"a plurality of americans say ai weakens students' deep thinking which of the following best describes how you think ai impacts student learning? ai & tech ai & tech americans' most common read on ai in the classroom is a wary one: 23% say it reduces students' deep thinking, ahead of any other view, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. americans' most common read on ai in the classroom is a wary one: 23% say it reduces students' deep thinking, ahead of any other view, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. americans' most common read on ai in the classroom is a wary one: 23% say it reduces students' deep thinking, ahead of any other view, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. another 18% say ai's impact is still unclear, and 16% see it adding convenience without real depth; the rest divide among smaller camps, with 14% each calling it a study aid or saying it promotes dependency, and 8% each pointing to tech overuse or personalized learning."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-are-divided-on-whether-big-business-should-step-in-when-government-fails","title":"A plurality of Americans say big business should step in when government fails","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/americans-are-divided-on-whether-big-business-should-step-in-when-government-fails","dek":"Americans lean toward agreement that big business should shoulder problems the government leaves unaddressed: 37% agree it is big business's responsibility to address an economic, social, or cultural issue the federal government has failed to, including 14% who strongly agree, a January 2024 Verasight survey finds.","searchText":"a plurality of americans say big business should step in when government fails “if the federal government fails to address an economic, social, or cultural issue, then it is big business’s responsibility to address the problem.” do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, neither agree nor disagree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with this statement? money money & finance americans lean toward agreement that big business should shoulder problems the government leaves unaddressed: 37% agree it is big business's responsibility to address an economic, social, or cultural issue the federal government has failed to, including 14% who strongly agree, a january 2024 verasight survey finds. americans lean toward agreement that big business should shoulder problems the government leaves unaddressed: 37% agree it is big business's responsibility to address an economic, social, or cultural issue the federal government has failed to, including 14% who strongly agree, a january 2024 verasight survey finds. americans lean toward agreement that big business should shoulder problems the government leaves unaddressed: 37% agree it is big business's responsibility to address an economic, social, or cultural issue the federal government has failed to, including 14% who strongly agree, a january 2024 verasight survey finds. a comparable 32% disagree, including 15% who strongly disagree, while 31% take neither side."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"two-thirds-reject-the-idea-that-women-are-more-moral-than-men","title":"A plurality of Americans take no side on whether women are more moral than men","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/two-thirds-reject-the-idea-that-women-are-more-moral-than-men","dek":"A plurality of Americans (43%) neither agree nor disagree that the average woman is more moral than the average man.","searchText":"a plurality of americans take no side on whether women are more moral than men please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: the average woman is more moral than the average man. culture culture a plurality of americans (43%) neither agree nor disagree that the average woman is more moral than the average man. a plurality of americans (43%) neither agree nor disagree that the average woman is more moral than the average man. a plurality of americans (43%) neither agree nor disagree that the average woman is more moral than the average man. a third (33%) agree, outnumbering the 24% who disagree; strong views are scarce, with just 5% strongly agreeing and 6% strongly disagreeing, according to a may 2026 verasight survey."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-most-often-say-kids-should-be-held-responsible-around-age-9","title":"A plurality say children should be held responsible at age 9 or older","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/americans-most-often-say-kids-should-be-held-responsible-around-age-9","dek":"The largest share of Americans (31%) put the age at which children should be held responsible for their actions at 9 or older, according to a Verasight survey conducted Feb. 28 to March 6, 2025.","searchText":"a plurality say children should be held responsible at age 9 or older at what age do you believe children should be held responsible for their actions? culture culture the largest share of americans (31%) put the age at which children should be held responsible for their actions at 9 or older, according to a verasight survey conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025. the largest share of americans (31%) put the age at which children should be held responsible for their actions at 9 or older, according to a verasight survey conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025. the largest share of americans (31%) put the age at which children should be held responsible for their actions at 9 or older, according to a verasight survey conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025. younger answers trail: 17% say 6 and 15% say 5, while every remaining age draws 12% or less."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-are-split-on-whether-christians-could-be-domestic-terrorists","title":"A plurality see Christians as neither likely nor unlikely to be domestic terrorists","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/americans-are-split-on-whether-christians-could-be-domestic-terrorists","dek":"About a third of Americans (33%) see Christians as neither likely nor unlikely to be domestic terrorists, according to an April 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"a plurality see christians as neither likely nor unlikely to be domestic terrorists on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 represents \"very unlikely\" and 5 represents \"very likely,\" please indicate how likely it is for the following groups to be domestic terrorists: - christians politics politics about a third of americans (33%) see christians as neither likely nor unlikely to be domestic terrorists, according to an april 2024 verasight survey. about a third of americans (33%) see christians as neither likely nor unlikely to be domestic terrorists, according to an april 2024 verasight survey. about a third of americans (33%) see christians as neither likely nor unlikely to be domestic terrorists, according to an april 2024 verasight survey. the rest lands on either side of neutral: 35% on the unlikely side, including 17% who call it very unlikely, and 32% on the likely side, including 10% very likely."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-are-split-on-whether-wealthy-people-could-be-domestic-terrorists","title":"A plurality see wealthy people as neither likely nor unlikely to be domestic terrorists","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/americans-are-split-on-whether-wealthy-people-could-be-domestic-terrorists","dek":"Asked to gauge how likely wealthy people are to be domestic terrorists, the largest group of Americans (37%) see them as neither likely nor unlikely, according to a Verasight survey fielded April 10-15, 2024.","searchText":"a plurality see wealthy people as neither likely nor unlikely to be domestic terrorists on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 represents \"very unlikely\" and 5 represents \"very likely,\" please indicate how likely it is for the following groups to be domestic terrorists: - wealthy people politics politics asked to gauge how likely wealthy people are to be domestic terrorists, the largest group of americans (37%) see them as neither likely nor unlikely, according to a verasight survey fielded april 10-15, 2024. asked to gauge how likely wealthy people are to be domestic terrorists, the largest group of americans (37%) see them as neither likely nor unlikely, according to a verasight survey fielded april 10-15, 2024. asked to gauge how likely wealthy people are to be domestic terrorists, the largest group of americans (37%) see them as neither likely nor unlikely, according to a verasight survey fielded april 10-15, 2024. the likely and unlikely sides land close together, at 30% and 33% respectively, each including 11% at the very-likely and very-unlikely extremes."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-quarter-of-americans-oppose-tearing-down-israeli-hostage-posters","title":"A quarter of Americans oppose tearing down Israeli hostage posters","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/a-quarter-of-americans-oppose-tearing-down-israeli-hostage-posters","dek":"About a quarter of Americans (26%) oppose people ripping down or defacing Israeli hostage posters, the most common response in a September 2025 Verasight survey. Nearly as many (24%) say they don't know what happened on Oct. 7, 2023.","searchText":"a quarter of americans oppose tearing down israeli hostage posters how do you feel about people ripping down or defacing israeli hostage posters since 10/7/23? culture culture about a quarter of americans (26%) oppose people ripping down or defacing israeli hostage posters, the most common response in a september 2025 verasight survey. nearly as many (24%) say they don't know what happened on oct. 7, 2023. about a quarter of americans (26%) oppose people ripping down or defacing israeli hostage posters, the most common response in a september 2025 verasight survey. nearly as many (24%) say they don't know what happened on oct. 7, 2023. about a quarter of americans (26%) oppose people ripping down or defacing israeli hostage posters, the most common response in a september 2025 verasight survey. nearly as many (24%) say they don't know what happened on oct. 7, 2023. another 19% call those who rip down the posters antisemitic and 18% say they don't care about them, while smaller shares see the removals as resistance to occupation (6%), support ripping them down (4%), or don't believe the hostages exist (2%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-sale-is-the-best-pitch-to-get-a-friend-to-grab-a-candy-bar","title":"A sale is the best pitch to get a friend to grab a candy bar","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/a-sale-is-the-best-pitch-to-get-a-friend-to-grab-a-candy-bar","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Aug. 1-6, 2025, the pitch most would use to talk a friend into a candy bar at the drugstore is the bargain: 40% would go with the line that it's on sale, two-for-one.","searchText":"a sale is the best pitch to get a friend to grab a candy bar which of the following would you be most likely to say to convince a friend to get a candy bar at a cvs/drugstore? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 1-6, 2025, the pitch most would use to talk a friend into a candy bar at the drugstore is the bargain: 40% would go with the line that it's on sale, two-for-one. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 1-6, 2025, the pitch most would use to talk a friend into a candy bar at the drugstore is the bargain: 40% would go with the line that it's on sale, two-for-one. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 1-6, 2025, the pitch most would use to talk a friend into a candy bar at the drugstore is the bargain: 40% would go with the line that it's on sale, two-for-one. nothing else comes close: 18% say they wouldn't use any of these lines, while 16% would offer to split it, 11% would tell the friend they deserve it after all they've been through, and 10% would bring up eating these growing up as kids. relatively few would try a health angle, whether that it's healthy enough (4%) or not even that bad for you (1%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-sizable-share-feel-others-dont-really-understand-their-experiences","title":"A sizable share feel others don't really understand their experiences","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/a-sizable-share-feel-others-dont-really-understand-their-experiences","dek":"Fewer than half of Americans (45%) agree that other people usually do not understand their experiences, a May 2026 Verasight survey finds. That includes 8% who strongly agree.","searchText":"a sizable share feel others don't really understand their experiences please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: other people usually do not understand my experiences. culture culture fewer than half of americans (45%) agree that other people usually do not understand their experiences, a may 2026 verasight survey finds. that includes 8% who strongly agree. fewer than half of americans (45%) agree that other people usually do not understand their experiences, a may 2026 verasight survey finds. that includes 8% who strongly agree. fewer than half of americans (45%) agree that other people usually do not understand their experiences, a may 2026 verasight survey finds. that includes 8% who strongly agree. about a quarter (26%) neither agree nor disagree, while 29% disagree, including 4% who strongly disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-slim-majority-are-happy-with-their-primary-care-doctor","title":"A slim majority are happy with their primary care doctor","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/a-slim-majority-are-happy-with-their-primary-care-doctor","dek":"In a Verasight survey conducted Nov. 19-22, 2024, just over half of Americans (51%) disagree that they wish they had a different primary care doctor, including 29% who disagree strongly.","searchText":"a slim majority are happy with their primary care doctor i wish i could have a different primary care/family doctor. health health in a verasight survey conducted nov. 19-22, 2024, just over half of americans (51%) disagree that they wish they had a different primary care doctor, including 29% who disagree strongly. in a verasight survey conducted nov. 19-22, 2024, just over half of americans (51%) disagree that they wish they had a different primary care doctor, including 29% who disagree strongly. in a verasight survey conducted nov. 19-22, 2024, just over half of americans (51%) disagree that they wish they had a different primary care doctor, including 29% who disagree strongly. fewer than one-in-five (19%) do want a change, while 21% are neutral and 9% have no primary care doctor at all."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-slim-majority-are-more-curious-about-someone-who-turned-from-bad-to-good","title":"A slim majority are more curious about someone who turned from bad to good","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/a-slim-majority-are-more-curious-about-someone-who-turned-from-bad-to-good","dek":"Between a redemption arc and a fall from grace, the redemption draws more curiosity. A May 2026 Verasight survey finds 58% of Americans are more curious to learn about the motive and background of someone who was originally extremely morally bad and became extremely morally good.","searchText":"a slim majority are more curious about someone who turned from bad to good of these two people, whose motive and background are you more curious to learn about? politics politics between a redemption arc and a fall from grace, the redemption draws more curiosity. a may 2026 verasight survey finds 58% of americans are more curious to learn about the motive and background of someone who was originally extremely morally bad and became extremely morally good. between a redemption arc and a fall from grace, the redemption draws more curiosity. a may 2026 verasight survey finds 58% of americans are more curious to learn about the motive and background of someone who was originally extremely morally bad and became extremely morally good. between a redemption arc and a fall from grace, the redemption draws more curiosity. a may 2026 verasight survey finds 58% of americans are more curious to learn about the motive and background of someone who was originally extremely morally bad and became extremely morally good. curiosity runs the other way for 42%, toward a person who started out extremely morally good and turned extremely morally bad."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"roughly-three-quarters-are-unlikely-to-protest-local-immigration-enforcement","title":"A slim majority are unlikely to protest local immigration enforcement","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/roughly-three-quarters-are-unlikely-to-protest-local-immigration-enforcement","dek":"Faced with the prospect of immigration enforcement in their own community, more Americans would stay home than take to the streets. A slim majority (51%) say they are unlikely to protest if ICE or Border Patrol conducted enforcement locally, including 41% who are very unlikely, according to a March 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"a slim majority are unlikely to protest local immigration enforcement if ice or border patrol were to conduct immigration enforcement in your community, how likely or unlikely are you to participate in a protest against their actions? health health faced with the prospect of immigration enforcement in their own community, more americans would stay home than take to the streets. a slim majority (51%) say they are unlikely to protest if ice or border patrol conducted enforcement locally, including 41% who are very unlikely, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. faced with the prospect of immigration enforcement in their own community, more americans would stay home than take to the streets. a slim majority (51%) say they are unlikely to protest if ice or border patrol conducted enforcement locally, including 41% who are very unlikely, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. faced with the prospect of immigration enforcement in their own community, more americans would stay home than take to the streets. a slim majority (51%) say they are unlikely to protest if ice or border patrol conducted enforcement locally, including 41% who are very unlikely, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. more than a quarter (27%) say they are likely to protest, including 14% who are very likely, while 21% are neither likely nor unlikely and 1% give another answer."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-slim-majority-are-unlikely-to-see-the-next-hunger-games","title":"A slim majority are unlikely to see the next Hunger Games","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/a-slim-majority-are-unlikely-to-see-the-next-hunger-games","dek":"A slim majority of Americans (56%) say they are unlikely to see the next Hunger Games film, Sunrise on the Reaping, including 32% who call it highly unlikely, according to a Verasight survey conducted Dec. 22, 2025 to Jan. 5, 2026.","searchText":"a slim majority are unlikely to see the next hunger games - the hunger games: sunrise on the reaping culture culture a slim majority of americans (56%) say they are unlikely to see the next hunger games film, sunrise on the reaping, including 32% who call it highly unlikely, according to a verasight survey conducted dec. 22, 2025 to jan. 5, 2026. a slim majority of americans (56%) say they are unlikely to see the next hunger games film, sunrise on the reaping, including 32% who call it highly unlikely, according to a verasight survey conducted dec. 22, 2025 to jan. 5, 2026. a slim majority of americans (56%) say they are unlikely to see the next hunger games film, sunrise on the reaping, including 32% who call it highly unlikely, according to a verasight survey conducted dec. 22, 2025 to jan. 5, 2026. the remaining 44% lean the other way, with 26% saying they are likely to see it and 18% highly likely."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-slim-majority-call-domestic-terrorism-one-of-the-nations-top-issues","title":"A slim majority call domestic terrorism one of the nation's top issues","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/a-slim-majority-call-domestic-terrorism-one-of-the-nations-top-issues","dek":"A slim majority of Americans (53%) agree that domestic terrorism is one of the most important issues facing America today, including 15% who strongly agree, according to an April 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"a slim majority call domestic terrorism one of the nation's top issues on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 represents “strongly disagree” and 5 represents “strongly agree”, please rate your level of agreement with the following statement: domestic terrorism is one of the most important issues facing america today. politics politics a slim majority of americans (53%) agree that domestic terrorism is one of the most important issues facing america today, including 15% who strongly agree, according to an april 2024 verasight survey. a slim majority of americans (53%) agree that domestic terrorism is one of the most important issues facing america today, including 15% who strongly agree, according to an april 2024 verasight survey. a slim majority of americans (53%) agree that domestic terrorism is one of the most important issues facing america today, including 15% who strongly agree, according to an april 2024 verasight survey. nearly three-in-ten (29%) neither agree nor disagree, while 18% disagree, including 5% who strongly disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-slim-majority-dont-favor-male-candidates-over-female-ones","title":"A slim majority don't favor male candidates over female ones","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/a-slim-majority-dont-favor-male-candidates-over-female-ones","dek":"In a January 2024 Verasight survey, a slim majority of Americans (51%) disagree that they would rather vote for a male candidate for elected office than a female one, including 24% who strongly disagree.","searchText":"a slim majority don't favor male candidates over female ones rank how much you agree or disagree with the following statement: i would rather vote for a male candidate for elected office than a female candidate. culture culture in a january 2024 verasight survey, a slim majority of americans (51%) disagree that they would rather vote for a male candidate for elected office than a female one, including 24% who strongly disagree. in a january 2024 verasight survey, a slim majority of americans (51%) disagree that they would rather vote for a male candidate for elected office than a female one, including 24% who strongly disagree. in a january 2024 verasight survey, a slim majority of americans (51%) disagree that they would rather vote for a male candidate for elected office than a female one, including 24% who strongly disagree. fewer take the opposite view: 15% agree and 11% strongly agree, while 23% are not sure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-slim-majority-dont-know-how-their-state-picks-its-top-judges","title":"A slim majority don't know how their state picks its top judges","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/a-slim-majority-dont-know-how-their-state-picks-its-top-judges","dek":"More than half of Americans (55%) cannot say how their state selects the judges on its highest court, according to an April 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"a slim majority don't know how their state picks its top judges what kind of judicial selection method does your state employ for the highest court in the state? politics politics more than half of americans (55%) cannot say how their state selects the judges on its highest court, according to an april 2025 verasight survey. more than half of americans (55%) cannot say how their state selects the judges on its highest court, according to an april 2025 verasight survey. more than half of americans (55%) cannot say how their state selects the judges on its highest court, according to an april 2025 verasight survey. the actual methods trail well behind: naming a legislative election tops them at 12%, nonpartisan election follows at 9%, and none of the remaining approaches climbs out of the single digits."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-slim-majority-havent-sent-a-party-invitation-in-the-past-year","title":"A slim majority haven't sent a party invitation in the past year","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/a-slim-majority-havent-sent-a-party-invitation-in-the-past-year","dek":"Fewer than half of Americans (46%) say they've used any platform in the past 12 months to send invitations for an event they organized; the other 54% haven't sent invitations for a party in that span, according to a Verasight survey conducted March 6-16, 2026.","searchText":"a slim majority haven't sent a party invitation in the past year in the past 12 months, which of the following platforms have you used to send an invitation/invite guests to an event you organized (birthday, baby shower, retirement party etc)? health health fewer than half of americans (46%) say they've used any platform in the past 12 months to send invitations for an event they organized; the other 54% haven't sent invitations for a party in that span, according to a verasight survey conducted march 6-16, 2026. fewer than half of americans (46%) say they've used any platform in the past 12 months to send invitations for an event they organized; the other 54% haven't sent invitations for a party in that span, according to a verasight survey conducted march 6-16, 2026. fewer than half of americans (46%) say they've used any platform in the past 12 months to send invitations for an event they organized; the other 54% haven't sent invitations for a party in that span, according to a verasight survey conducted march 6-16, 2026. text message or imessage is the most-used platform at 21%, followed by physical invites by hand or by mail (7%), facebook messenger (7%) and email (6%). relatively few reach for event management platforms like partiful or evite (3%), another social media platform (1%) or whatsapp (1%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-slim-majority-keep-no-loaded-firearms-at-home","title":"A slim majority keep no loaded firearms at home","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/a-slim-majority-keep-no-loaded-firearms-at-home","dek":"About one-in-eight U.S. adults (13%) say they keep a loaded firearm that is also unlocked, with no key, combination, or fingerprint needed to get or fire it, according to a November 2025 Verasight survey. Another 21% keep loaded guns and say every one of them is locked.","searchText":"a slim majority keep no loaded firearms at home don’t count the safety as a lock. culture culture about one-in-eight u.s. adults (13%) say they keep a loaded firearm that is also unlocked, with no key, combination, or fingerprint needed to get or fire it, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. another 21% keep loaded guns and say every one of them is locked. about one-in-eight u.s. adults (13%) say they keep a loaded firearm that is also unlocked, with no key, combination, or fingerprint needed to get or fire it, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. another 21% keep loaded guns and say every one of them is locked. about one-in-eight u.s. adults (13%) say they keep a loaded firearm that is also unlocked, with no key, combination, or fingerprint needed to get or fire it, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. another 21% keep loaded guns and say every one of them is locked. a 58% majority say their homes hold no loaded firearms at all. the rest either aren't certain (3%) or decline to answer (5%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"income-outside-a-primary-job-is-common-for-a-slim-majority-of-americans","title":"A slim majority of Americans earn income outside a primary job","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/income-outside-a-primary-job-is-common-for-a-slim-majority-of-americans","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Aug. 1 to 6, 2025, 51% of Americans said they have a side hustle, a hobby they are trying to monetize, or other ways to make money outside their primary job.","searchText":"a slim majority of americans earn income outside a primary job do you have a side hustle or hobby that you are trying to make money from, or other ways to make money outside from your primary job? money money & finance in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 1 to 6, 2025, 51% of americans said they have a side hustle, a hobby they are trying to monetize, or other ways to make money outside their primary job. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 1 to 6, 2025, 51% of americans said they have a side hustle, a hobby they are trying to monetize, or other ways to make money outside their primary job. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 1 to 6, 2025, 51% of americans said they have a side hustle, a hobby they are trying to monetize, or other ways to make money outside their primary job. about half said they did not have a side income source beyond their primary job (49%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-slim-majority-of-americans-have-confidence-in-local-journalists","title":"A slim majority of Americans have confidence in local journalists","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/a-slim-majority-of-americans-have-confidence-in-local-journalists","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted March 6 to 16, 2026, 56% of Americans said they have at least a fair amount of confidence in journalists who work for local news outlets to act in the best interests of the public. This includes 45% who said a fair amount and 11% who said a great deal.","searchText":"a slim majority of americans have confidence in local journalists how much confidence, if any, do you have in journalists who work for local news outlets to act in the best interests of the public? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 56% of americans said they have at least a fair amount of confidence in journalists who work for local news outlets to act in the best interests of the public. this includes 45% who said a fair amount and 11% who said a great deal. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 56% of americans said they have at least a fair amount of confidence in journalists who work for local news outlets to act in the best interests of the public. this includes 45% who said a fair amount and 11% who said a great deal. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 56% of americans said they have at least a fair amount of confidence in journalists who work for local news outlets to act in the best interests of the public. this includes 45% who said a fair amount and 11% who said a great deal. about four-in-ten said they have not too much or no confidence in local journalists (44%), with 28% who said not too much and 16% who said no confidence at all."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"can-americans-tell-iuds-from-implants-a-slim-majority-can","title":"A slim majority of Americans know the difference between IUDs and implants","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/can-americans-tell-iuds-from-implants-a-slim-majority-can","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Nov. 19 to 22, 2024, 53% of Americans said they know the difference between IUDs and implants.","searchText":"a slim majority of americans know the difference between iuds and implants do you know the difference between iuds and implants? health health in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 19 to 22, 2024, 53% of americans said they know the difference between iuds and implants. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 19 to 22, 2024, 53% of americans said they know the difference between iuds and implants. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 19 to 22, 2024, 53% of americans said they know the difference between iuds and implants. about a third said they do not (32%). another 15% said they are not sure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"should-states-secede-if-compromise-fails-a-slim-majority-of-americans-say-no","title":"A slim majority of Americans oppose letting states secede if compromise fails","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/should-states-secede-if-compromise-fails-a-slim-majority-of-americans-say-no","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted July 14 to 24, 2025, 51% of Americans opposed allowing some states to secede from the United States if political compromise fails. This includes 29% who strongly oppose, 16% who oppose, and 7% who slightly oppose.","searchText":"a slim majority of americans oppose letting states secede if compromise fails the following idea? if political compromise fails, some states should be allowed to secede from the united states. politics politics in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted july 14 to 24, 2025, 51% of americans opposed allowing some states to secede from the united states if political compromise fails. this includes 29% who strongly oppose, 16% who oppose, and 7% who slightly oppose. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted july 14 to 24, 2025, 51% of americans opposed allowing some states to secede from the united states if political compromise fails. this includes 29% who strongly oppose, 16% who oppose, and 7% who slightly oppose. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted july 14 to 24, 2025, 51% of americans opposed allowing some states to secede from the united states if political compromise fails. this includes 29% who strongly oppose, 16% who oppose, and 7% who slightly oppose. about a quarter supported the idea (25%), with 12% who slightly support, 6% who support, and 7% who strongly support. another 24% were neutral."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-slim-majority-of-americans-say-charitable-foundations-should-stay-tax-exempt","title":"A slim majority of Americans say charitable foundations should stay tax-exempt","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/a-slim-majority-of-americans-say-charitable-foundations-should-stay-tax-exempt","dek":"In a Verasight survey conducted June 21, 2026, 52% of Americans say charitable foundations should keep their tax-exempt status.","searchText":"a slim majority of americans say charitable foundations should stay tax-exempt do you think that charitable foundations should continue to be tax-exempt in the us? money money & finance in a verasight survey conducted june 21, 2026, 52% of americans say charitable foundations should keep their tax-exempt status. in a verasight survey conducted june 21, 2026, 52% of americans say charitable foundations should keep their tax-exempt status. in a verasight survey conducted june 21, 2026, 52% of americans say charitable foundations should keep their tax-exempt status. roughly a quarter (27%) are unsure, and 21% say they should not."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-slim-majority-of-americans-say-universal-healthcare-is-a-fundamental-right","title":"A slim majority of Americans say universal healthcare is a fundamental right","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/a-slim-majority-of-americans-say-universal-healthcare-is-a-fundamental-right","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 57% of Americans said universal healthcare is a fundamental right.","searchText":"a slim majority of americans say universal healthcare is a fundamental right is universal healthcare a fundamental right? health health in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 57% of americans said universal healthcare is a fundamental right. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 57% of americans said universal healthcare is a fundamental right. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 57% of americans said universal healthcare is a fundamental right. roughly one in five said it is not (22%). another 20% said they do not know."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-slim-majority-of-americans-trust-online-only-universities-for-career-preparation","title":"A slim majority of Americans trust online-only universities for career preparation","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/a-slim-majority-of-americans-trust-online-only-universities-for-career-preparation","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Dec. 3 to 8, 2025, 55% of Americans said they were at least somewhat confident that an online-only university can prepare students for careers as effectively as a traditional university. This includes 37% who said somewhat confident and 17% who said very confident.","searchText":"a slim majority of americans trust online-only universities for career preparation how confident are you that an online-only university can prepare students for careers as effectively as a traditional university? ai & tech ai & tech in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted dec. 3 to 8, 2025, 55% of americans said they were at least somewhat confident that an online-only university can prepare students for careers as effectively as a traditional university. this includes 37% who said somewhat confident and 17% who said very confident. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted dec. 3 to 8, 2025, 55% of americans said they were at least somewhat confident that an online-only university can prepare students for careers as effectively as a traditional university. this includes 37% who said somewhat confident and 17% who said very confident. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted dec. 3 to 8, 2025, 55% of americans said they were at least somewhat confident that an online-only university can prepare students for careers as effectively as a traditional university. this includes 37% who said somewhat confident and 17% who said very confident. about four-in-ten said they were not confident (45%), with 33% who said slightly confident and 13% who said not at all confident."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-slim-majority-of-americans-would-consider-a-pneumococcal-vaccine","title":"A slim majority of Americans would consider a pneumococcal vaccine","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/a-slim-majority-of-americans-would-consider-a-pneumococcal-vaccine","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Nov. 19 to 22, 2024, 53% of Americans said they are at least somewhat likely to consider receiving a pneumococcal disease vaccine if eligible. This includes 34% who said very likely, with another 20% who said somewhat likely.","searchText":"a slim majority of americans would consider a pneumococcal vaccine how likely are you to consider receiving a streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcal disease) vaccine if you are eligible? health health in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 19 to 22, 2024, 53% of americans said they are at least somewhat likely to consider receiving a pneumococcal disease vaccine if eligible. this includes 34% who said very likely, with another 20% who said somewhat likely. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 19 to 22, 2024, 53% of americans said they are at least somewhat likely to consider receiving a pneumococcal disease vaccine if eligible. this includes 34% who said very likely, with another 20% who said somewhat likely. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 19 to 22, 2024, 53% of americans said they are at least somewhat likely to consider receiving a pneumococcal disease vaccine if eligible. this includes 34% who said very likely, with another 20% who said somewhat likely. about a quarter said they are unlikely to consider it (24%), with 15% who said very unlikely and 9% who said somewhat unlikely. another 23% were neutral."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-slim-majority-of-americans-would-not-vote-for-officials-defying-the-supreme-court","title":"A slim majority of Americans would not vote for officials defying the Supreme Court","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/a-slim-majority-of-americans-would-not-vote-for-officials-defying-the-supreme-court","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted March 6 to 16, 2026, 55% of Americans said they are unlikely to vote for an elected official seeking reelection who had refused to follow a U.S. Supreme Court decision. This includes 36% who said very unlikely and 19% who said somewhat unlikely.","searchText":"a slim majority of americans would not vote for officials defying the supreme court if an elected official seeking reelection had refused to follow a decision of the u.s. supreme court, how likely would you be to vote for that candidate? politics politics in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 55% of americans said they are unlikely to vote for an elected official seeking reelection who had refused to follow a u.s. supreme court decision. this includes 36% who said very unlikely and 19% who said somewhat unlikely. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 55% of americans said they are unlikely to vote for an elected official seeking reelection who had refused to follow a u.s. supreme court decision. this includes 36% who said very unlikely and 19% who said somewhat unlikely. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 55% of americans said they are unlikely to vote for an elected official seeking reelection who had refused to follow a u.s. supreme court decision. this includes 36% who said very unlikely and 19% who said somewhat unlikely. few americans said they are likely to vote for that candidate (9%), with 6% who said somewhat likely and another 4% who said very likely. about a quarter were neutral (25%), and another 11% said they are not sure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-slim-majority-oppose-letting-the-government-track-location-data-from-online-services","title":"A slim majority oppose letting the government track location data from online services","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/a-slim-majority-oppose-letting-the-government-track-location-data-from-online-services","dek":"In a Verasight survey conducted Jan. 18-24, 2024, just over half of Americans oppose letting the government track location data pulled from the online services they use, disagreeing with the statement (52%), including 24% who strongly disagree.","searchText":"a slim majority oppose letting the government track location data from online services - the government should be able to track location data from online services. ai & tech ai & tech in a verasight survey conducted jan. 18-24, 2024, just over half of americans oppose letting the government track location data pulled from the online services they use, disagreeing with the statement (52%), including 24% who strongly disagree. in a verasight survey conducted jan. 18-24, 2024, just over half of americans oppose letting the government track location data pulled from the online services they use, disagreeing with the statement (52%), including 24% who strongly disagree. in a verasight survey conducted jan. 18-24, 2024, just over half of americans oppose letting the government track location data pulled from the online services they use, disagreeing with the statement (52%), including 24% who strongly disagree. the rest come down on the other side: 48% agree the government should have that access, with 15% agreeing strongly."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-slim-majority-order-standard-sized-fast-food-meals","title":"A slim majority order standard-sized fast food meals","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/a-slim-majority-order-standard-sized-fast-food-meals","dek":"Just over half of Americans (55%) say standard or regular sized meals are what they're ordering more of at fast food restaurants this year, an August 2025 Verasight survey finds.","searchText":"a slim majority order standard-sized fast food meals select one. culture culture just over half of americans (55%) say standard or regular sized meals are what they're ordering more of at fast food restaurants this year, an august 2025 verasight survey finds. just over half of americans (55%) say standard or regular sized meals are what they're ordering more of at fast food restaurants this year, an august 2025 verasight survey finds. just over half of americans (55%) say standard or regular sized meals are what they're ordering more of at fast food restaurants this year, an august 2025 verasight survey finds. for another 18% it's smaller portion sized meals or snacks, and for 17% it's larger, shareable meals they can eat some of now and some of later. one-in-ten don't order from fast food restaurants at all."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-slim-majority-put-protecting-democratic-rights-over-fighting-crime","title":"A slim majority put protecting democratic rights over fighting crime","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/a-slim-majority-put-protecting-democratic-rights-over-fighting-crime","dek":"We asked Americans what should come first for the country when protecting democratic rights and keeping the country safe pull in opposite directions. In a Verasight survey conducted July 14-24, 2025, 52% say the U.S. should focus first on protecting democratic rights, even if that means being less able to prevent crime.","searchText":"a slim majority put protecting democratic rights over fighting crime which of the following, in your opinion, should be the highest priority for the u.s.? politics politics we asked americans what should come first for the country when protecting democratic rights and keeping the country safe pull in opposite directions. in a verasight survey conducted july 14-24, 2025, 52% say the u.s. should focus first on protecting democratic rights, even if that means being less able to prevent crime. we asked americans what should come first for the country when protecting democratic rights and keeping the country safe pull in opposite directions. in a verasight survey conducted july 14-24, 2025, 52% say the u.s. should focus first on protecting democratic rights, even if that means being less able to prevent crime. we asked americans what should come first for the country when protecting democratic rights and keeping the country safe pull in opposite directions. in a verasight survey conducted july 14-24, 2025, 52% say the u.s. should focus first on protecting democratic rights, even if that means being less able to prevent crime. the other 48% put safety first, accepting that some democratic freedoms might have to be limited."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-slim-majority-reject-a-strong-leader-who-skips-parliament-and-elections","title":"A slim majority reject a strong leader who skips parliament and elections","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/a-slim-majority-reject-a-strong-leader-who-skips-parliament-and-elections","dek":"More than half of Americans (53%) disagree that it would be better to have a strong leader who does not have to bother with parliament and elections, including 31% who strongly disagree, according to a Verasight survey conducted Sept. 22-29, 2025.","searchText":"a slim majority reject a strong leader who skips parliament and elections to what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement?: \"it would be better to have a strong leader who does not have to bother with parliament and election.\" politics politics more than half of americans (53%) disagree that it would be better to have a strong leader who does not have to bother with parliament and elections, including 31% who strongly disagree, according to a verasight survey conducted sept. 22-29, 2025. more than half of americans (53%) disagree that it would be better to have a strong leader who does not have to bother with parliament and elections, including 31% who strongly disagree, according to a verasight survey conducted sept. 22-29, 2025. more than half of americans (53%) disagree that it would be better to have a strong leader who does not have to bother with parliament and elections, including 31% who strongly disagree, according to a verasight survey conducted sept. 22-29, 2025. about one-in-five (20%) agree, including 7% who strongly agree, while 26% neither agree nor disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-slim-majority-reject-tearing-down-u-s-institutions-to-start-over","title":"A slim majority reject tearing down U.S. institutions to start over","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/a-slim-majority-reject-tearing-down-u-s-institutions-to-start-over","dek":"Told that the country's social institutions cannot be fixed and must be torn down and rebuilt, a 53% majority of Americans disagree, including 23% who strongly disagree, a March 2025 Verasight survey finds.","searchText":"a slim majority reject tearing down u.s. institutions to start over please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: we cannot fix the problems in the united states' social institutions, we need to tear them down and start over. politics politics told that the country's social institutions cannot be fixed and must be torn down and rebuilt, a 53% majority of americans disagree, including 23% who strongly disagree, a march 2025 verasight survey finds. told that the country's social institutions cannot be fixed and must be torn down and rebuilt, a 53% majority of americans disagree, including 23% who strongly disagree, a march 2025 verasight survey finds. told that the country's social institutions cannot be fixed and must be torn down and rebuilt, a 53% majority of americans disagree, including 23% who strongly disagree, a march 2025 verasight survey finds. about a quarter (24%) neither agree nor disagree, and 23% agree, including 6% who strongly agree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-slim-majority-say-apps-should-monitor-users-and-report-crime-to-police","title":"A slim majority say apps should monitor users and report crime to police","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/a-slim-majority-say-apps-should-monitor-users-and-report-crime-to-police","dek":"Just over half of Americans think online services like websites and apps should monitor users' behavior and report crimes to law enforcement, agreeing with the idea (51%), including 16% who strongly agree, according to a Verasight survey conducted Sept. 7-13, 2023.","searchText":"a slim majority say apps should monitor users and report crime to police online services like websites and apps should monitor people’s online behavior, and report crime to law enforcement. ai & tech ai & tech just over half of americans think online services like websites and apps should monitor users' behavior and report crimes to law enforcement, agreeing with the idea (51%), including 16% who strongly agree, according to a verasight survey conducted sept. 7-13, 2023. just over half of americans think online services like websites and apps should monitor users' behavior and report crimes to law enforcement, agreeing with the idea (51%), including 16% who strongly agree, according to a verasight survey conducted sept. 7-13, 2023. just over half of americans think online services like websites and apps should monitor users' behavior and report crimes to law enforcement, agreeing with the idea (51%), including 16% who strongly agree, according to a verasight survey conducted sept. 7-13, 2023. the remaining 49% disagree, 24% of them strongly."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-slim-majority-say-asian-americans-are-an-ethnic-minority","title":"A slim majority say Asian Americans are an ethnic minority","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/a-slim-majority-say-asian-americans-are-an-ethnic-minority","dek":"In an October 2024 Verasight survey, a 56% majority of Americans consider Asian Americans an ethnic minority in the United States.","searchText":"a slim majority say asian americans are an ethnic minority do you consider asian americans to be an ethnic minority in the united states? politics politics in an october 2024 verasight survey, a 56% majority of americans consider asian americans an ethnic minority in the united states. in an october 2024 verasight survey, a 56% majority of americans consider asian americans an ethnic minority in the united states. in an october 2024 verasight survey, a 56% majority of americans consider asian americans an ethnic minority in the united states. about a quarter (23%) do not, while 21% are unsure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-slim-majority-say-focusing-on-differences-only-fuels-division","title":"A slim majority say focusing on differences only fuels division","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/a-slim-majority-say-focusing-on-differences-only-fuels-division","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 22 to 28, 2025, a slim majority said focusing on differences only fuels division; 52% agreed that focusing on differences just creates more division.","searchText":"a slim majority say focusing on differences only fuels division please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: focusing on differences just creates more division. culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 22 to 28, 2025, a slim majority said focusing on differences only fuels division; 52% agreed that focusing on differences just creates more division. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 22 to 28, 2025, a slim majority said focusing on differences only fuels division; 52% agreed that focusing on differences just creates more division. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 22 to 28, 2025, a slim majority said focusing on differences only fuels division; 52% agreed that focusing on differences just creates more division. about one in five disagreed (21%), while 27% neither agreed nor disagreed."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-slim-majority-say-no-shutdown-is-worth-it-and-want-immediate-compromise","title":"A slim majority say no shutdown is worth it and want immediate compromise","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/a-slim-majority-say-no-shutdown-is-worth-it-and-want-immediate-compromise","dek":"A March 2026 Verasight survey sets up a hypothetical: Republicans control the presidency and Congress, Democrats are threatening a government shutdown over an issue Americans care deeply about, and a longer standoff would make their own side more likely to get what it wants. Even then, 53% say no shutdown is acceptable and the two sides should compromise immediately.","searchText":"a slim majority say no shutdown is worth it and want immediate compromise how many weeks of a federal government shutdown would be acceptable to you if it meant your side was more likely to get what it wanted? culture culture a march 2026 verasight survey sets up a hypothetical: republicans control the presidency and congress, democrats are threatening a government shutdown over an issue americans care deeply about, and a longer standoff would make their own side more likely to get what it wants. even then, 53% say no shutdown is acceptable and the two sides should compromise immediately. a march 2026 verasight survey sets up a hypothetical: republicans control the presidency and congress, democrats are threatening a government shutdown over an issue americans care deeply about, and a longer standoff would make their own side more likely to get what it wants. even then, 53% say no shutdown is acceptable and the two sides should compromise immediately. a march 2026 verasight survey sets up a hypothetical: republicans control the presidency and congress, democrats are threatening a government shutdown over an issue americans care deeply about, and a longer standoff would make their own side more likely to get what it wants. even then, 53% say no shutdown is acceptable and the two sides should compromise immediately. one to two weeks of shutdown is acceptable to 17% of americans, and about as many say it could run indefinitely, as long as it takes. a smaller share (10%) draws the line at three to four weeks, and just 3% would go one to two months."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-slim-majority-say-the-january-6-rioters-should-be-charged-as-domestic-terrorists","title":"A slim majority say the January 6 rioters should be charged as domestic terrorists","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/a-slim-majority-say-the-january-6-rioters-should-be-charged-as-domestic-terrorists","dek":"Just over half of Americans (51%) say those who stormed the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, should be charged as domestic terrorists, including 30% who strongly agree, according to an April 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"a slim majority say the january 6 rioters should be charged as domestic terrorists on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 represents \"strongly disagree\" and 5 represents “strongly agree,” please indicate your level of agreement with the following statement: those who stormed the u.s. capitol on january 6, 2021, should be charged as domestic terrorists. politics politics just over half of americans (51%) say those who stormed the u.s. capitol on january 6, 2021, should be charged as domestic terrorists, including 30% who strongly agree, according to an april 2024 verasight survey. just over half of americans (51%) say those who stormed the u.s. capitol on january 6, 2021, should be charged as domestic terrorists, including 30% who strongly agree, according to an april 2024 verasight survey. just over half of americans (51%) say those who stormed the u.s. capitol on january 6, 2021, should be charged as domestic terrorists, including 30% who strongly agree, according to an april 2024 verasight survey. about a fifth (21%) neither agree nor disagree, while 28% disagree — 16% strongly."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-slim-majority-say-the-u-s-and-china-can-still-cooperate","title":"A slim majority say the U.S. and China can still cooperate","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/a-slim-majority-say-the-u-s-and-china-can-still-cooperate","dek":"A narrow 55% of Americans see enough common ground between the United States and China for the two to cooperate on international problems, according to a January 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"a slim majority say the u.s. and china can still cooperate which view is closer to your own? politics politics a narrow 55% of americans see enough common ground between the united states and china for the two to cooperate on international problems, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. a narrow 55% of americans see enough common ground between the united states and china for the two to cooperate on international problems, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. a narrow 55% of americans see enough common ground between the united states and china for the two to cooperate on international problems, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. the other 45% say their interests are too different for cooperation to be possible."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-slim-majority-say-they-dont-usually-get-side-effects-from-their-meds","title":"A slim majority say they don't usually get side effects from their meds","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/a-slim-majority-say-they-dont-usually-get-side-effects-from-their-meds","dek":"A slim majority of Americans (51%) reject the notion that they usually experience side effects from their medications, including 23% who strongly disagree, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"a slim majority say they don't usually get side effects from their meds please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: when i take medications, i usually experience side effects. health health a slim majority of americans (51%) reject the notion that they usually experience side effects from their medications, including 23% who strongly disagree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. a slim majority of americans (51%) reject the notion that they usually experience side effects from their medications, including 23% who strongly disagree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. a slim majority of americans (51%) reject the notion that they usually experience side effects from their medications, including 23% who strongly disagree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. about a fifth (21%) say side effects are the norm for them, and 27% neither agree nor disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-slim-majority-say-theyd-be-upset-if-trump-were-assassinated","title":"A slim majority say they'd be upset if Trump were assassinated","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/a-slim-majority-say-theyd-be-upset-if-trump-were-assassinated","dek":"A narrow majority of Americans (51%) agree with the statement that they would be upset if Donald Trump were assassinated; 39% strongly agree.","searchText":"a slim majority say they'd be upset if trump were assassinated to what extent do you agree with the following statement?: i would be upset if donald trump was assassinated. politics politics a narrow majority of americans (51%) agree with the statement that they would be upset if donald trump were assassinated; 39% strongly agree. a narrow majority of americans (51%) agree with the statement that they would be upset if donald trump were assassinated; 39% strongly agree. a narrow majority of americans (51%) agree with the statement that they would be upset if donald trump were assassinated; 39% strongly agree. a quarter (25%) neither agree nor disagree, and 24% disagree, including 19% who strongly disagree, according to a verasight survey conducted may 16-17, 2023."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-slim-majority-support-restricting-foreign-buyers-from-u-s-homes","title":"A slim majority support restricting foreign buyers from U.S. homes","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/a-slim-majority-support-restricting-foreign-buyers-from-u-s-homes","dek":"A slim majority of Americans (52%) support measures to limit foreign buyers from purchasing homes in the U.S., including 24% who strongly support them, according to an October 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"a slim majority support restricting foreign buyers from u.s. homes to what extent would you oppose or support implementing similar measures in the united states to limit foreign buyers from purchasing homes. culture culture a slim majority of americans (52%) support measures to limit foreign buyers from purchasing homes in the u.s., including 24% who strongly support them, according to an october 2024 verasight survey. a slim majority of americans (52%) support measures to limit foreign buyers from purchasing homes in the u.s., including 24% who strongly support them, according to an october 2024 verasight survey. a slim majority of americans (52%) support measures to limit foreign buyers from purchasing homes in the u.s., including 24% who strongly support them, according to an october 2024 verasight survey. about three-in-ten (30%) neither oppose nor support the idea, and 19% oppose it, including 5% who strongly oppose."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-slim-majority-think-democrats-will-win-the-house-in-2026","title":"A slim majority think Democrats will win the House in 2026","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/a-slim-majority-think-democrats-will-win-the-house-in-2026","dek":"In a Verasight survey conducted December 22, 2025 to January 5, 2026, a slim majority of Americans (55%) expect Democrats to win the most seats in the U.S. House after the 2026 midterms.","searchText":"a slim majority think democrats will win the house in 2026 which party will win the most house seats after the 2026 midterms? politics politics in a verasight survey conducted december 22, 2025 to january 5, 2026, a slim majority of americans (55%) expect democrats to win the most seats in the u.s. house after the 2026 midterms. in a verasight survey conducted december 22, 2025 to january 5, 2026, a slim majority of americans (55%) expect democrats to win the most seats in the u.s. house after the 2026 midterms. in a verasight survey conducted december 22, 2025 to january 5, 2026, a slim majority of americans (55%) expect democrats to win the most seats in the u.s. house after the 2026 midterms. the other 45% expect republicans to come out ahead instead."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-slim-majority-think-more-americans-visited-untrustworthy-sites-around-the-2024-election","title":"A slim majority think more Americans visited untrustworthy sites around the 2024 election","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/a-slim-majority-think-more-americans-visited-untrustworthy-sites-around-the-2024-election","dek":"Comparing the 2024 election with 2020, a slim 56% of Americans think a larger share of the public visited untrustworthy websites the second time around, according to a Verasight survey conducted April 9-15, 2025.","searchText":"a slim majority think more americans visited untrustworthy sites around the 2024 election do you think the percentage of american adults that visited at least one such website in the weeks around the 2024 u.s. presidential election was more, less, or the same? politics politics comparing the 2024 election with 2020, a slim 56% of americans think a larger share of the public visited untrustworthy websites the second time around, according to a verasight survey conducted april 9-15, 2025. comparing the 2024 election with 2020, a slim 56% of americans think a larger share of the public visited untrustworthy websites the second time around, according to a verasight survey conducted april 9-15, 2025. comparing the 2024 election with 2020, a slim 56% of americans think a larger share of the public visited untrustworthy websites the second time around, according to a verasight survey conducted april 9-15, 2025. a further 36% think the share held about the same, while just 8% think fewer people did."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-slim-majority-view-trump-unfavorably","title":"A slim majority view Trump unfavorably","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/a-slim-majority-view-trump-unfavorably","dek":"A slim majority of Americans (54%) hold an unfavorable view of Donald Trump, including 42% whose view is very unfavorable, according to a July 2025 Verasight survey of 494 U.S. adults.","searchText":"a slim majority view trump unfavorably on the feeling thermometer scale from 0 to 100, how would you rate donald trump? politics politics a slim majority of americans (54%) hold an unfavorable view of donald trump, including 42% whose view is very unfavorable, according to a july 2025 verasight survey of 494 u.s. adults. a slim majority of americans (54%) hold an unfavorable view of donald trump, including 42% whose view is very unfavorable, according to a july 2025 verasight survey of 494 u.s. adults. a slim majority of americans (54%) hold an unfavorable view of donald trump, including 42% whose view is very unfavorable, according to a july 2025 verasight survey of 494 u.s. adults. about a third (33%) view him favorably, including 15% very favorably, while 13% are neutral."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-slim-majority-vote-on-broad-policy-positions-over-ideology-or-a-single-issue","title":"A slim majority vote on broad policy positions over ideology or a single issue","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/a-slim-majority-vote-on-broad-policy-positions-over-ideology-or-a-single-issue","dek":"When Americans weigh what drives their politics, a slim majority (56%) point to a broad set of policy positions rather than an ideology or a single issue, according to a September 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"a slim majority vote on broad policy positions over ideology or a single issue in politics, is your priority a political ideology (liberal-conservative) or an individual with a specific policy position? politics politics when americans weigh what drives their politics, a slim majority (56%) point to a broad set of policy positions rather than an ideology or a single issue, according to a september 2025 verasight survey. when americans weigh what drives their politics, a slim majority (56%) point to a broad set of policy positions rather than an ideology or a single issue, according to a september 2025 verasight survey. when americans weigh what drives their politics, a slim majority (56%) point to a broad set of policy positions rather than an ideology or a single issue, according to a september 2025 verasight survey. nearly three-in-ten (29%) instead prioritize their own identification as conservative or liberal, and 16% name a specific policy position."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-slim-majority-wont-do-anything-special-for-juneteenth-this-year","title":"A slim majority won't do anything special for Juneteenth this year","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/a-slim-majority-wont-do-anything-special-for-juneteenth-this-year","dek":"A slim majority of Americans (54%) say they are unlikely to do something special or intentional to commemorate Juneteenth in 2026, including 41% who are extremely unlikely to, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey of 504 U.S. adults.","searchText":"a slim majority won't do anything special for juneteenth this year how likely are you to do something special and intentional, apart from your daily routine, related to the commemoration of juneteenth this year (2026)? politics politics a slim majority of americans (54%) say they are unlikely to do something special or intentional to commemorate juneteenth in 2026, including 41% who are extremely unlikely to, according to a may 2026 verasight survey of 504 u.s. adults. a slim majority of americans (54%) say they are unlikely to do something special or intentional to commemorate juneteenth in 2026, including 41% who are extremely unlikely to, according to a may 2026 verasight survey of 504 u.s. adults. a slim majority of americans (54%) say they are unlikely to do something special or intentional to commemorate juneteenth in 2026, including 41% who are extremely unlikely to, according to a may 2026 verasight survey of 504 u.s. adults. a quarter (25%) are neither likely nor unlikely, while 18% say they are likely to mark the day, 6% of them extremely likely; the remaining 3% prefer not to say."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-slim-majority-would-try-a-halloween-jack-o-latte-from-starbucks","title":"A slim majority would try a Halloween \"Jack-O-Latte\" from Starbucks","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/a-slim-majority-would-try-a-halloween-jack-o-latte-from-starbucks","dek":"Offered a Halloween \"Jack-O-Latte\" from Starbucks, a slim majority of Americans (54%) say they would try it, according to a September 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"a slim majority would try a halloween \"jack-o-latte\" from starbucks playful, seasonal, and a little spooky. culture culture offered a halloween \"jack-o-latte\" from starbucks, a slim majority of americans (54%) say they would try it, according to a september 2025 verasight survey. offered a halloween \"jack-o-latte\" from starbucks, a slim majority of americans (54%) say they would try it, according to a september 2025 verasight survey. offered a halloween \"jack-o-latte\" from starbucks, a slim majority of americans (54%) say they would try it, according to a september 2025 verasight survey. the other 46% would rather not."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-solid-majority-are-confident-their-votes-will-be-counted-correctly-in-2026","title":"A solid majority are confident their votes will be counted correctly in 2026","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/a-solid-majority-are-confident-their-votes-will-be-counted-correctly-in-2026","dek":"Nearly two-thirds of Americans (63%) are confident that votes nationwide will be counted as voters intend in the 2026 congressional election, including 20% who are very confident, according to a Verasight survey conducted March 6-16, 2026.","searchText":"a solid majority are confident their votes will be counted correctly in 2026 how confident are you that votes nationwide will be counted as voters intend in the november 2026 election for the u.s. congress? culture culture nearly two-thirds of americans (63%) are confident that votes nationwide will be counted as voters intend in the 2026 congressional election, including 20% who are very confident, according to a verasight survey conducted march 6-16, 2026. nearly two-thirds of americans (63%) are confident that votes nationwide will be counted as voters intend in the 2026 congressional election, including 20% who are very confident, according to a verasight survey conducted march 6-16, 2026. nearly two-thirds of americans (63%) are confident that votes nationwide will be counted as voters intend in the 2026 congressional election, including 20% who are very confident, according to a verasight survey conducted march 6-16, 2026. the other 37% are not confident, including 11% who are not at all confident."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-solid-majority-dont-see-military-leaders-and-retired-generals-know-it-as-uncivil","title":"A solid majority don't see \"Military leaders and retired generals know it\" as uncivil","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/a-solid-majority-dont-see-military-leaders-and-retired-generals-know-it-as-uncivil","dek":"When asked whether the comment \"Military leaders and retired generals know it\" crosses the line into incivility, more than six-in-ten Americans (63%) say it does not, a January 2024 Verasight survey of 3,000 U.S. adults finds.","searchText":"a solid majority don't see \"military leaders and retired generals know it\" as uncivil military leaders and retired generals know it.\" do you find this comment uncivil or not uncivil? politics politics when asked whether the comment \"military leaders and retired generals know it\" crosses the line into incivility, more than six-in-ten americans (63%) say it does not, a january 2024 verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults finds. when asked whether the comment \"military leaders and retired generals know it\" crosses the line into incivility, more than six-in-ten americans (63%) say it does not, a january 2024 verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults finds. when asked whether the comment \"military leaders and retired generals know it\" crosses the line into incivility, more than six-in-ten americans (63%) say it does not, a january 2024 verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults finds. the other 37% find the remark uncivil, judging it rude, disrespectful, or unreasonable enough to push someone out of the discussion."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-solid-majority-dont-use-cannabis","title":"A solid majority don't use cannabis","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/a-solid-majority-dont-use-cannabis","dek":"Nearly two-thirds of Americans (64%) say they do not currently use cannabis, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"a solid majority don't use cannabis which of the following best captures the average frequency you currently use cannabis? culture culture nearly two-thirds of americans (64%) say they do not currently use cannabis, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. nearly two-thirds of americans (64%) say they do not currently use cannabis, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. nearly two-thirds of americans (64%) say they do not currently use cannabis, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. one-in-ten americans (10%) use it near daily or more, while 8% use it a few times a year, 7% weekly, 6% monthly, and 5% less than once a year. relatively few (1%) prefer not to answer."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-solid-majority-expect-a-new-taylor-swift-album-in-2026","title":"A solid majority expect a new Taylor Swift album in 2026","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/a-solid-majority-expect-a-new-taylor-swift-album-in-2026","dek":"Americans like the odds of new Taylor Swift music. Nearly two-thirds (64%) think she will drop an album in 2026, according to a Verasight survey conducted Dec. 22, 2025-Jan. 5, 2026.","searchText":"a solid majority expect a new taylor swift album in 2026 will taylor swift drop an album in 2026? culture culture americans like the odds of new taylor swift music. nearly two-thirds (64%) think she will drop an album in 2026, according to a verasight survey conducted dec. 22, 2025-jan. 5, 2026. americans like the odds of new taylor swift music. nearly two-thirds (64%) think she will drop an album in 2026, according to a verasight survey conducted dec. 22, 2025-jan. 5, 2026. americans like the odds of new taylor swift music. nearly two-thirds (64%) think she will drop an album in 2026, according to a verasight survey conducted dec. 22, 2025-jan. 5, 2026. the other 36% say she won't."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-temporary-pause-on-more-powerful-ai-systems-has-broad-support","title":"A temporary pause on more powerful AI systems has broad support","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/a-temporary-pause-on-more-powerful-ai-systems-has-broad-support","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,509 U.S. adults conducted July 30 to Aug. 4, 2025, 67% of Americans favored a temporary pause on developing AI systems that can outperform humans at most tasks until stronger regulations are in place.","searchText":"a temporary pause on more powerful ai systems has broad support this idea? ai & tech ai & tech in a verasight survey of 1,509 u.s. adults conducted july 30 to aug. 4, 2025, 67% of americans favored a temporary pause on developing ai systems that can outperform humans at most tasks until stronger regulations are in place. in a verasight survey of 1,509 u.s. adults conducted july 30 to aug. 4, 2025, 67% of americans favored a temporary pause on developing ai systems that can outperform humans at most tasks until stronger regulations are in place. in a verasight survey of 1,509 u.s. adults conducted july 30 to aug. 4, 2025, 67% of americans favored a temporary pause on developing ai systems that can outperform humans at most tasks until stronger regulations are in place. another 16% opposed the idea, while 17% were not sure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-third-call-62-000-fair-pay-for-their-job","title":"A third call $62,000 fair pay for their job","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/a-third-call-62-000-fair-pay-for-their-job","dek":"About a third of Americans (36%) would consider $62,192 fair pay for their current job, according to an August 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"a third call $62,000 fair pay for their job if you were paid $62,192 for your current job, would you consider that to be: money money & finance about a third of americans (36%) would consider $62,192 fair pay for their current job, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. about a third of americans (36%) would consider $62,192 fair pay for their current job, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. about a third of americans (36%) would consider $62,192 fair pay for their current job, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. roughly one-in-five (19%) are not employed, and the rest spread across degrees of under- and overpayment, led by the 10% who call that salary extreme underpayment."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-third-call-a-30-000-salary-extreme-underpayment-for-their-job","title":"A third call a $30,000 salary extreme underpayment for their job","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/a-third-call-a-30-000-salary-extreme-underpayment-for-their-job","dek":"About a third of Americans (35%) call a $30,000 salary extreme underpayment for their current job, according to a Verasight survey conducted Aug. 20-25, 2025.","searchText":"a third call a $30,000 salary extreme underpayment for their job if you were paid each of the following for your current job, would you consider that to be: - $30,000 money money & finance about a third of americans (35%) call a $30,000 salary extreme underpayment for their current job, according to a verasight survey conducted aug. 20-25, 2025. about a third of americans (35%) call a $30,000 salary extreme underpayment for their current job, according to a verasight survey conducted aug. 20-25, 2025. about a third of americans (35%) call a $30,000 salary extreme underpayment for their current job, according to a verasight survey conducted aug. 20-25, 2025. nearly a quarter (24%) are not employed and about one-in-ten (11%) consider $30,000 fair pay. a further 10% rate it very unfair underpayment, with the remaining answers spread thinly across other degrees of under- and overpayment."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-third-call-this-salary-fair-pay-for-their-job","title":"A third call this salary fair pay for their job","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/a-third-call-this-salary-fair-pay-for-their-job","dek":"A $62,000 salary strikes about a third of Americans (31%) as fair pay for their current job, according to a Verasight survey conducted Aug. 20-25, 2025.","searchText":"a third call this salary fair pay for their job if you were paid each of the following for your current job, would you consider that to be: - $62,000 money money & finance a $62,000 salary strikes about a third of americans (31%) as fair pay for their current job, according to a verasight survey conducted aug. 20-25, 2025. a $62,000 salary strikes about a third of americans (31%) as fair pay for their current job, according to a verasight survey conducted aug. 20-25, 2025. a $62,000 salary strikes about a third of americans (31%) as fair pay for their current job, according to a verasight survey conducted aug. 20-25, 2025. nearly a quarter (24%) are not employed. the remaining verdicts scatter across degrees of under- and overpayment, and the harshest leads them: 11% call $62,000 extreme underpayment."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-third-have-told-an-ai-something-they-havent-told-the-people-close-to-them","title":"A third have told an AI something they haven't told the people close to them","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/a-third-have-told-an-ai-something-they-havent-told-the-people-close-to-them","dek":"Within the past 30 days, about a third of Americans (32%) say they have confided something to an AI that they haven't told the people close to them, a September 2025 Verasight survey finds.","searchText":"a third have told an ai something they haven't told the people close to them in the past 30 days, have you ai & tech ai & tech within the past 30 days, about a third of americans (32%) say they have confided something to an ai that they haven't told the people close to them, a september 2025 verasight survey finds. within the past 30 days, about a third of americans (32%) say they have confided something to an ai that they haven't told the people close to them, a september 2025 verasight survey finds. within the past 30 days, about a third of americans (32%) say they have confided something to an ai that they haven't told the people close to them, a september 2025 verasight survey finds. one-in-five (20%) say they have chatted with an ai “just to keep it company” over that stretch, and 16% have given their ai a name or nickname. smaller shares say they have described an ai as a friend or partner when talking with others (11%), felt jealous or protective about their ai (10%), or purchased or subscribed to a companion ai product (3%). meanwhile, 41% say they have done none of these things in that span."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-third-of-americans-dont-follow-influencers-at-all","title":"A third of Americans don't follow influencers at all","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/a-third-of-americans-dont-follow-influencers-at-all","dek":"One-in-three Americans (33%) say they don't use social media or follow anyone they don't know in real life, according to a July 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"a third of americans don't follow influencers at all please the statement below that describes the type of content you see from influencers you follow. culture culture one-in-three americans (33%) say they don't use social media or follow anyone they don't know in real life, according to a july 2025 verasight survey. one-in-three americans (33%) say they don't use social media or follow anyone they don't know in real life, according to a july 2025 verasight survey. one-in-three americans (33%) say they don't use social media or follow anyone they don't know in real life, according to a july 2025 verasight survey. the rest split three ways: 25% of americans follow at least one influencer who mostly posts about nonpolitical things but occasionally talks about news or politics, 23% follow one who almost always posts about news, political, or social issues, and 19% follow influencers but none who bring up those topics."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-third-of-americans-dont-play-video-games-at-all","title":"A third of Americans don't play video games at all","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/a-third-of-americans-dont-play-video-games-at-all","dek":"About a third of Americans (32%) don't play video games at all in a typical week, according to a November 2025 Verasight survey. A quarter (25%) play every day.","searchText":"a third of americans don't play video games at all during a typical week, how many days do you play video games (e.g., games on your phone, on a game console, or on a computer)? ai & tech ai & tech about a third of americans (32%) don't play video games at all in a typical week, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. a quarter (25%) play every day. about a third of americans (32%) don't play video games at all in a typical week, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. a quarter (25%) play every day. about a third of americans (32%) don't play video games at all in a typical week, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. a quarter (25%) play every day. another 18% play one or two days a week, while 15% play three or four days and 10% play five or six."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-third-of-americans-dont-watch-the-olympics","title":"A third of Americans don't watch the Olympics","category":"Sports","categoryLabel":"Sports","categorySlug":"sports","href":"/sports/a-third-of-americans-dont-watch-the-olympics","dek":"One-in-three Americans (33%) say they do not watch the Olympics at all, according to a November 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"a third of americans don't watch the olympics thinking about past olympic games, which of the following best describes your viewing habits (tv, youtube, etc.)? sports sports one-in-three americans (33%) say they do not watch the olympics at all, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. one-in-three americans (33%) say they do not watch the olympics at all, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. one-in-three americans (33%) say they do not watch the olympics at all, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. another 22% watch only a few specific events while the games are on, and 18% rarely watch, only occasionally seeing clips or highlights. smaller shares tune in to some events every few days (15%) or make an effort to watch as much coverage as possible (11%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-third-of-americans-recently-dealt-with-severe-nausea-vomiting-or-stomach-pain","title":"A third of Americans recently dealt with severe nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/a-third-of-americans-recently-dealt-with-severe-nausea-vomiting-or-stomach-pain","dek":"About a third of Americans (32%) have gone through a stretch of severe nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain in the last five years, according to a Verasight survey conducted March 6-16, 2026.","searchText":"a third of americans recently dealt with severe nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain in the last 5 years, have you had periods of severe nausea (i.e., feeling sick to your stomach), vomiting (i.e., throwing up), or abdominal pain (i.e., stomach pain)? health health about a third of americans (32%) have gone through a stretch of severe nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain in the last five years, according to a verasight survey conducted march 6-16, 2026. about a third of americans (32%) have gone through a stretch of severe nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain in the last five years, according to a verasight survey conducted march 6-16, 2026. about a third of americans (32%) have gone through a stretch of severe nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain in the last five years, according to a verasight survey conducted march 6-16, 2026. roughly two-thirds (67%) have not, and 2% prefer not to say."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-third-of-americans-spent-under-100-out-of-pocket-on-healthcare-last-year","title":"A third of Americans spent under $100 out of pocket on healthcare last year","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/a-third-of-americans-spent-under-100-out-of-pocket-on-healthcare-last-year","dek":"Out-of-pocket medical costs stay modest for most Americans: 33% spent less than $100 in the last year, and a slim majority (56%) spent under $500 in total, according to a November 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"a third of americans spent under $100 out of pocket on healthcare last year in the last year, how much out of pocket money have you spent on health care, including services that were not covered by insurance? health health out-of-pocket medical costs stay modest for most americans: 33% spent less than $100 in the last year, and a slim majority (56%) spent under $500 in total, according to a november 2024 verasight survey. out-of-pocket medical costs stay modest for most americans: 33% spent less than $100 in the last year, and a slim majority (56%) spent under $500 in total, according to a november 2024 verasight survey. out-of-pocket medical costs stay modest for most americans: 33% spent less than $100 in the last year, and a slim majority (56%) spent under $500 in total, according to a november 2024 verasight survey. spending climbs from there: 16% paid between $500 and $1,000, 15% between $1,000 and $2,500, and 8% between $2,500 and $5,000. only about one-in-twenty spent $5,000 or more (4% from $5,000 to $9,000, plus 1% at $9,000 or above)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-third-of-americans-view-ai-as-therapist-users-negatively","title":"A third of Americans view AI-as-therapist users negatively","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/a-third-of-americans-view-ai-as-therapist-users-negatively","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 11, 2026, 35% of Americans said they view people who use AI as a therapist or mentor negatively, with 20% who said somewhat negative and 15% who said extremely negative.","searchText":"a third of americans view ai-as-therapist users negatively how do you view people who use ai as a therapist or mentor? ai & tech ai & tech in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, 35% of americans said they view people who use ai as a therapist or mentor negatively, with 20% who said somewhat negative and 15% who said extremely negative. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, 35% of americans said they view people who use ai as a therapist or mentor negatively, with 20% who said somewhat negative and 15% who said extremely negative. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, 35% of americans said they view people who use ai as a therapist or mentor negatively, with 20% who said somewhat negative and 15% who said extremely negative. just one in ten said they view those users positively (10%), with 6% who said somewhat positive and 4% who said extremely positive. more than half (55%) said they feel neither negative nor positive."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-third-of-americans-wouldnt-order-anything-at-a-sushi-restaurant","title":"A third of Americans wouldn't order anything at a sushi restaurant","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/a-third-of-americans-wouldnt-order-anything-at-a-sushi-restaurant","dek":"Offered a list of sushi options, the largest bloc of Americans (32%) would order nothing at all, according to a Verasight survey conducted August 1-6, 2025.","searchText":"a third of americans wouldn't order anything at a sushi restaurant which of the following would you most likely choose at a sushi restaurant? culture culture offered a list of sushi options, the largest bloc of americans (32%) would order nothing at all, according to a verasight survey conducted august 1-6, 2025. offered a list of sushi options, the largest bloc of americans (32%) would order nothing at all, according to a verasight survey conducted august 1-6, 2025. offered a list of sushi options, the largest bloc of americans (32%) would order nothing at all, according to a verasight survey conducted august 1-6, 2025. among the dishes themselves, an avocado roll and cooked shrimp (ebi) draw the most interest at 17% each, followed by raw salmon (12%) and raw tuna (11%); a cucumber roll (6%) and raw yellowtail (5%) trail."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-third-say-elected-officials-dont-represent-their-policy-interests","title":"A third say elected officials don't represent their policy interests","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/a-third-say-elected-officials-dont-represent-their-policy-interests","dek":"In a Verasight survey conducted September 7-13, 2023, about a third of Americans (32%) disagree that elected officials represent their substantive policy interests, including 12% who strongly disagree.","searchText":"a third say elected officials don't represent their policy interests i believe elected officials represent my substantive policy interests. politics politics in a verasight survey conducted september 7-13, 2023, about a third of americans (32%) disagree that elected officials represent their substantive policy interests, including 12% who strongly disagree. in a verasight survey conducted september 7-13, 2023, about a third of americans (32%) disagree that elected officials represent their substantive policy interests, including 12% who strongly disagree. in a verasight survey conducted september 7-13, 2023, about a third of americans (32%) disagree that elected officials represent their substantive policy interests, including 12% who strongly disagree. a larger share, 39%, neither agree nor disagree, while 29% agree that officials represent their interests, including 9% who strongly agree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-third-say-local-government-overspends","title":"A third say local government overspends","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/a-third-say-local-government-overspends","dek":"Opinion on local government spending fractures four ways, with no group reaching a majority: the largest share (34%) thinks it spends too much, according to a January 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"a third say local government overspends how do you feel about government spending at each of the following levels? - local government money money & finance opinion on local government spending fractures four ways, with no group reaching a majority: the largest share (34%) thinks it spends too much, according to a january 2025 verasight survey. opinion on local government spending fractures four ways, with no group reaching a majority: the largest share (34%) thinks it spends too much, according to a january 2025 verasight survey. opinion on local government spending fractures four ways, with no group reaching a majority: the largest share (34%) thinks it spends too much, according to a january 2025 verasight survey. the other views trail closely behind: 28% call the amount about right and 21% say it spends too little, while 16% are unsure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-third-think-a-foreign-country-could-succeed-in-swaying-a-u-s-election","title":"A third think a foreign country could succeed in swaying a U.S. election","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/a-third-think-a-foreign-country-could-succeed-in-swaying-a-u-s-election","dek":"Asked to imagine a foreign country trying to sway a U.S. presidential election, about a third of Americans (35%) think it would likely succeed in tipping the result, including 8% who see success as very likely, according to an October 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"a third think a foreign country could succeed in swaying a u.s. election how likely do you think it is that they would succeed in tipping the election? politics politics asked to imagine a foreign country trying to sway a u.s. presidential election, about a third of americans (35%) think it would likely succeed in tipping the result, including 8% who see success as very likely, according to an october 2024 verasight survey. asked to imagine a foreign country trying to sway a u.s. presidential election, about a third of americans (35%) think it would likely succeed in tipping the result, including 8% who see success as very likely, according to an october 2024 verasight survey. asked to imagine a foreign country trying to sway a u.s. presidential election, about a third of americans (35%) think it would likely succeed in tipping the result, including 8% who see success as very likely, according to an october 2024 verasight survey. the largest share (37%) considers the outcome neither likely nor unlikely, while 28% think success unlikely, including 8% who call it very unlikely."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"about-a-quarter-of-americans-think-technology-can-solve-all-of-humanitys-problems","title":"About a quarter of Americans think technology can solve all of humanity's problems","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/about-a-quarter-of-americans-think-technology-can-solve-all-of-humanitys-problems","dek":"Roughly a quarter of Americans (27%) agree there is a technological solution to all of humanity's problems, including 7% who definitely agree, according to a June 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"about a quarter of americans think technology can solve all of humanity's problems please indicate to which extent you agree or disagree to the following statement: i believe there is a technological solution to all of humanity’s problems. ai & tech ai & tech roughly a quarter of americans (27%) agree there is a technological solution to all of humanity's problems, including 7% who definitely agree, according to a june 2026 verasight survey. roughly a quarter of americans (27%) agree there is a technological solution to all of humanity's problems, including 7% who definitely agree, according to a june 2026 verasight survey. roughly a quarter of americans (27%) agree there is a technological solution to all of humanity's problems, including 7% who definitely agree, according to a june 2026 verasight survey. far more are doubtful: 47% disagree, including 21% who definitely disagree, while 26% neither agree nor disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"about-a-third-drink-espresso","title":"About a third drink espresso","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/about-a-third-drink-espresso","dek":"About a third of Americans (36%) drink espresso at least sometimes, including 11% who drink it often, a September 2025 Verasight survey finds.","searchText":"about a third drink espresso espresso culture culture about a third of americans (36%) drink espresso at least sometimes, including 11% who drink it often, a september 2025 verasight survey finds. about a third of americans (36%) drink espresso at least sometimes, including 11% who drink it often, a september 2025 verasight survey finds. about a third of americans (36%) drink espresso at least sometimes, including 11% who drink it often, a september 2025 verasight survey finds. a near-identical 32% drink it only rarely, while 33% never drink it at all."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-most-often-say-their-parents-finished-high-school","title":"About a third of Americans say a high school diploma was their parents' highest schooling","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/americans-most-often-say-their-parents-finished-high-school","dek":"In a March 2025 Verasight survey, about a third of Americans (33%) say their parents' or guardians' schooling ended with a high school diploma.","searchText":"about a third of americans say a high school diploma was their parents' highest schooling what is the highest level of education of your parent(s)/guardian(s)? health health in a march 2025 verasight survey, about a third of americans (33%) say their parents' or guardians' schooling ended with a high school diploma. in a march 2025 verasight survey, about a third of americans (33%) say their parents' or guardians' schooling ended with a high school diploma. in a march 2025 verasight survey, about a third of americans (33%) say their parents' or guardians' schooling ended with a high school diploma. college credentials fill much of the remainder: 21% report a bachelor's degree, 17% some college, 12% a postgraduate degree, and 7% an associate degree, while 8% report some high school and 2% no high school."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-are-split-on-taking-a-punch-to-land-two-on-a-rival-partys-official","title":"About a third of Americans would take a punch to land two on a rival party's official","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/americans-are-split-on-taking-a-punch-to-land-two-on-a-rival-partys-official","dek":"About a third of Americans (35%) agree they would take a punch so that an official from the opposing party they disliked would take two, according to a Verasight survey conducted Sept. 7-13, 2023, including 16% who strongly agree.","searchText":"about a third of americans would take a punch to land two on a rival party's official think of the political party you most identify with. now, indicate the degree to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: i would be willing to take a punch if it meant that an official from the opposing political party that i did not like would receive two punches. politics politics about a third of americans (35%) agree they would take a punch so that an official from the opposing party they disliked would take two, according to a verasight survey conducted sept. 7-13, 2023, including 16% who strongly agree. about a third of americans (35%) agree they would take a punch so that an official from the opposing party they disliked would take two, according to a verasight survey conducted sept. 7-13, 2023, including 16% who strongly agree. about a third of americans (35%) agree they would take a punch so that an official from the opposing party they disliked would take two, according to a verasight survey conducted sept. 7-13, 2023, including 16% who strongly agree. another 34% take neither side, and 31% disagree, including 19% who feel that way strongly."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-are-divided-on-tearing-down-failing-institutions-to-start-over","title":"About as many Americans reject tearing down failing institutions as back it","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/americans-are-divided-on-tearing-down-failing-institutions-to-start-over","dek":"About as many Americans disagree (37%) as agree (34%) that the country's social institutions cannot be fixed and should be torn down to start over, an April 2025 Verasight survey finds.","searchText":"about as many americans reject tearing down failing institutions as back it we cannot fix the problems in our social institutions, we need to tear them down and start over. politics politics about as many americans disagree (37%) as agree (34%) that the country's social institutions cannot be fixed and should be torn down to start over, an april 2025 verasight survey finds. about as many americans disagree (37%) as agree (34%) that the country's social institutions cannot be fixed and should be torn down to start over, an april 2025 verasight survey finds. about as many americans disagree (37%) as agree (34%) that the country's social institutions cannot be fixed and should be torn down to start over, an april 2025 verasight survey finds. strong feeling runs about even on each side: 12% strongly disagree and 11% strongly agree. the other 29% take neither position."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"more-americans-say-extreme-weather-isnt-disrupting-their-daily-life-than-think-it-is","title":"About as many Americans say extreme weather is disrupting daily life as say it isn't","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/more-americans-say-extreme-weather-isnt-disrupting-their-daily-life-than-think-it-is","dek":"Americans are split almost down the middle on whether extreme weather is upending their daily routines: 39% agree it is disrupting their normal activities, including 6% who strongly agree, according to a March 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"about as many americans say extreme weather is disrupting daily life as say it isn't extreme weather events and conditions are disrupting your normal daily activities. ai & tech ai & tech americans are split almost down the middle on whether extreme weather is upending their daily routines: 39% agree it is disrupting their normal activities, including 6% who strongly agree, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. americans are split almost down the middle on whether extreme weather is upending their daily routines: 39% agree it is disrupting their normal activities, including 6% who strongly agree, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. americans are split almost down the middle on whether extreme weather is upending their daily routines: 39% agree it is disrupting their normal activities, including 6% who strongly agree, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. a nearly identical 38% disagree, including 16% who strongly disagree, while 23% stay neutral."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"about-four-in-ten-americans-want-the-supreme-court-to-decide-even-more-kinds-of-cases","title":"About four in ten Americans want the Supreme Court to decide even more kinds of cases","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/about-four-in-ten-americans-want-the-supreme-court-to-decide-even-more-kinds-of-cases","dek":"Roughly four-in-ten Americans (39%) would let the U.S. Supreme Court decide even more kinds of cases than it does now, including 13% who agree strongly, according to a June 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"about four in ten americans want the supreme court to decide even more kinds of cases please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following statement: the u.s. supreme court should have the right to decide even more kinds of cases than it does now. politics politics roughly four-in-ten americans (39%) would let the u.s. supreme court decide even more kinds of cases than it does now, including 13% who agree strongly, according to a june 2026 verasight survey. roughly four-in-ten americans (39%) would let the u.s. supreme court decide even more kinds of cases than it does now, including 13% who agree strongly, according to a june 2026 verasight survey. roughly four-in-ten americans (39%) would let the u.s. supreme court decide even more kinds of cases than it does now, including 13% who agree strongly, according to a june 2026 verasight survey. one-third (33%) neither agree nor disagree, while 27% disagree, including 10% who disagree strongly."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-are-split-on-whether-social-dance-classes-help-mental-health","title":"About four in ten Americans would try social dance classes for their mental health","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/americans-are-split-on-whether-social-dance-classes-help-mental-health","dek":"In a May 2026 Verasight survey, more Americans warm to social dance classes for their mental health than turn them down: 27% would take part, and another 12% would, though they worry it might crowd out other priorities.","searchText":"about four in ten americans would try social dance classes for their mental health if offered the opportunity to participate in social dance classes (such as salsa dancing, square dancing, or other social and movement-based activities) for your mental health, would you choose to do so? health health in a may 2026 verasight survey, more americans warm to social dance classes for their mental health than turn them down: 27% would take part, and another 12% would, though they worry it might crowd out other priorities. in a may 2026 verasight survey, more americans warm to social dance classes for their mental health than turn them down: 27% would take part, and another 12% would, though they worry it might crowd out other priorities. in a may 2026 verasight survey, more americans warm to social dance classes for their mental health than turn them down: 27% would take part, and another 12% would, though they worry it might crowd out other priorities. on the other side, 31% would decline outright and 4% would decline over those same competing priorities. about a quarter (23%) stay open to it but unsure of the benefits, while 2% land elsewhere."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"about-half-of-americans-dont-personally-know-anyone-who-is-transgender","title":"About half of Americans don't personally know anyone who is transgender","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/about-half-of-americans-dont-personally-know-anyone-who-is-transgender","dek":"About half of Americans (52%) say they do not personally know anyone who is transgender, according to a Verasight survey conducted May 21-26, 2026.","searchText":"about half of americans don't personally know anyone who is transgender do you personally know someone who is transgender? culture culture about half of americans (52%) say they do not personally know anyone who is transgender, according to a verasight survey conducted may 21-26, 2026. about half of americans (52%) say they do not personally know anyone who is transgender, according to a verasight survey conducted may 21-26, 2026. about half of americans (52%) say they do not personally know anyone who is transgender, according to a verasight survey conducted may 21-26, 2026. meanwhile, 42% know a transgender adult and 4% know a transgender child, while 5% are not sure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"only-about-a-quarter-reject-the-claim-that-minorities-are-less-committed-to-democracy","title":"About half of Americans reject the claim that minorities are less committed to democracy","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/only-about-a-quarter-reject-the-claim-that-minorities-are-less-committed-to-democracy","dek":"About half of Americans (49%) reject the statement that minorities are less committed to democracy than people in the majority, including 24% who strongly disagree, according to a December 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"about half of americans reject the claim that minorities are less committed to democracy to what extent do you agree with the following statement: “minorities are less committed to democracy than people in the majority.” culture culture about half of americans (49%) reject the statement that minorities are less committed to democracy than people in the majority, including 24% who strongly disagree, according to a december 2025 verasight survey. about half of americans (49%) reject the statement that minorities are less committed to democracy than people in the majority, including 24% who strongly disagree, according to a december 2025 verasight survey. about half of americans (49%) reject the statement that minorities are less committed to democracy than people in the majority, including 24% who strongly disagree, according to a december 2025 verasight survey. a third (33%) are neutral, while 17% agree, including 6% who strongly agree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"about-half-of-americans-strongly-disapprove-of-trumps-job-performance","title":"About half of Americans strongly disapprove of Trump's job performance","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/about-half-of-americans-strongly-disapprove-of-trumps-job-performance","dek":"Nearly two-thirds of Americans (64%) disapprove of the way President Trump is handling his job as president, including 51% who strongly disapprove and 13% who somewhat disapprove, according to a Verasight survey of 1,690 U.S. adults conducted June 18-19, 2026.","searchText":"about half of americans strongly disapprove of trump's job performance do you approve or disapprove of the way president trump is handling his job as president? politics politics nearly two-thirds of americans (64%) disapprove of the way president trump is handling his job as president, including 51% who strongly disapprove and 13% who somewhat disapprove, according to a verasight survey of 1,690 u.s. adults conducted june 18-19, 2026. nearly two-thirds of americans (64%) disapprove of the way president trump is handling his job as president, including 51% who strongly disapprove and 13% who somewhat disapprove, according to a verasight survey of 1,690 u.s. adults conducted june 18-19, 2026. nearly two-thirds of americans (64%) disapprove of the way president trump is handling his job as president, including 51% who strongly disapprove and 13% who somewhat disapprove, according to a verasight survey of 1,690 u.s. adults conducted june 18-19, 2026. the remaining 36% approve, including 17% who strongly approve and 19% who somewhat approve."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"about-one-in-four-americans-worry-ai-could-take-their-job","title":"About one in four Americans worry AI could take their job","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/about-one-in-four-americans-worry-ai-could-take-their-job","dek":"Roughly a quarter of Americans (23%) say they are very or somewhat concerned about AI taking their job in 2026, including 7% who are very concerned, according to a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults fielded Dec. 22, 2025-Jan. 5, 2026.","searchText":"about one in four americans worry ai could take their job to what extent, if at all, are you concerned about ai taking your job in 2026? ai & tech ai & tech roughly a quarter of americans (23%) say they are very or somewhat concerned about ai taking their job in 2026, including 7% who are very concerned, according to a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults fielded dec. 22, 2025-jan. 5, 2026. roughly a quarter of americans (23%) say they are very or somewhat concerned about ai taking their job in 2026, including 7% who are very concerned, according to a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults fielded dec. 22, 2025-jan. 5, 2026. roughly a quarter of americans (23%) say they are very or somewhat concerned about ai taking their job in 2026, including 7% who are very concerned, according to a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults fielded dec. 22, 2025-jan. 5, 2026. about half (49%) say they are not concerned at all, while 28% say they do not work."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"half-of-americans-have-no-firearms-in-or-around-their-home","title":"About one in seven Americans keep a loaded firearm at home","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/half-of-americans-have-no-firearms-in-or-around-their-home","dek":"Whether a firearm is loaded is only a live question in homes that keep one. Half of Americans (51%) say there are no firearms kept in or around their home, according to a Verasight survey conducted Nov. 14-20, 2025.","searchText":"about one in seven americans keep a loaded firearm at home are any of these firearms now loaded? culture culture whether a firearm is loaded is only a live question in homes that keep one. half of americans (51%) say there are no firearms kept in or around their home, according to a verasight survey conducted nov. 14-20, 2025. whether a firearm is loaded is only a live question in homes that keep one. half of americans (51%) say there are no firearms kept in or around their home, according to a verasight survey conducted nov. 14-20, 2025. whether a firearm is loaded is only a live question in homes that keep one. half of americans (51%) say there are no firearms kept in or around their home, according to a verasight survey conducted nov. 14-20, 2025. another 27% say none of their firearms are now loaded, and 14% say at least one is. relatively few are unsure (3%) or prefer not to say (5%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"roughly-three-quarters-feel-connected-to-a-long-chain-of-past-actions-and-consequences","title":"About seven in ten feel connected to a long chain of past actions and consequences","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/roughly-three-quarters-feel-connected-to-a-long-chain-of-past-actions-and-consequences","dek":"About seven-in-ten Americans (71%) agree that they are part of a long chain of actions and consequences stretching from the past, including 21% who agree completely, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"about seven in ten feel connected to a long chain of past actions and consequences please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: we are part of a long chain of actions and consequences that stretches from the past. culture culture about seven-in-ten americans (71%) agree that they are part of a long chain of actions and consequences stretching from the past, including 21% who agree completely, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. about seven-in-ten americans (71%) agree that they are part of a long chain of actions and consequences stretching from the past, including 21% who agree completely, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. about seven-in-ten americans (71%) agree that they are part of a long chain of actions and consequences stretching from the past, including 21% who agree completely, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. another 18% neither agree nor disagree, and 11% disagree, including 3% who disagree completely."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"about-seven-in-ten-reject-the-claim-that-jewish-people-care-only-about-their-own","title":"About seven in ten reject the claim that Jewish people care only about their own","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/about-seven-in-ten-reject-the-claim-that-jewish-people-care-only-about-their-own","dek":"Most Americans reject the notion that Jewish people in the U.S. care only about their own kind. Nearly seven-in-ten (69%) disagree with that statement, including 47% who strongly disagree, according to a Verasight survey of 494 U.S. adults conducted July 14-24, 2025.","searchText":"about seven in ten reject the claim that jewish people care only about their own jewish people in the u.s. don't care what happens to anyone but their own kind. culture culture most americans reject the notion that jewish people in the u.s. care only about their own kind. nearly seven-in-ten (69%) disagree with that statement, including 47% who strongly disagree, according to a verasight survey of 494 u.s. adults conducted july 14-24, 2025. most americans reject the notion that jewish people in the u.s. care only about their own kind. nearly seven-in-ten (69%) disagree with that statement, including 47% who strongly disagree, according to a verasight survey of 494 u.s. adults conducted july 14-24, 2025. most americans reject the notion that jewish people in the u.s. care only about their own kind. nearly seven-in-ten (69%) disagree with that statement, including 47% who strongly disagree, according to a verasight survey of 494 u.s. adults conducted july 14-24, 2025. about one-in-six (18%) agree with it, while 14% say they aren't sure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"about-seven-in-ten-reject-the-idea-that-american-society-should-be-torn-down","title":"About seven in ten reject the idea that American society should be torn down","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/about-seven-in-ten-reject-the-idea-that-american-society-should-be-torn-down","dek":"In a Verasight survey conducted Feb. 28 to March 6, 2025, about seven-in-ten Americans (69%) reject the statement that American society should be burned to the ground, including 43% who strongly disagree.","searchText":"about seven in ten reject the idea that american society should be torn down please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: i think american society should be burned to the ground. politics politics in a verasight survey conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, about seven-in-ten americans (69%) reject the statement that american society should be burned to the ground, including 43% who strongly disagree. in a verasight survey conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, about seven-in-ten americans (69%) reject the statement that american society should be burned to the ground, including 43% who strongly disagree. in a verasight survey conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, about seven-in-ten americans (69%) reject the statement that american society should be burned to the ground, including 43% who strongly disagree. another 18% neither agree nor disagree, while 14% agree with the statement, including 4% who strongly agree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"about-seven-in-ten-see-themselves-as-american-above-all-else","title":"About seven in ten see themselves as American above all else","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/about-seven-in-ten-see-themselves-as-american-above-all-else","dek":"Most Americans place their national identity ahead of any other. About seven-in-ten (69%) agree that they identify as an American above all else, including 40% who strongly agree, according to a March 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"about seven in ten see themselves as american above all else i identify as an american above all else. culture culture most americans place their national identity ahead of any other. about seven-in-ten (69%) agree that they identify as an american above all else, including 40% who strongly agree, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. most americans place their national identity ahead of any other. about seven-in-ten (69%) agree that they identify as an american above all else, including 40% who strongly agree, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. most americans place their national identity ahead of any other. about seven-in-ten (69%) agree that they identify as an american above all else, including 40% who strongly agree, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. about one-in-six (17%) disagree, and 14% neither agree nor disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"about-seven-in-ten-weigh-side-effects-when-choosing-a-medication","title":"About seven in ten weigh side effects when choosing a medication","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/about-seven-in-ten-weigh-side-effects-when-choosing-a-medication","dek":"Most Americans (69%) agree that potential side effects shape which medication they reach for, including 32% who strongly agree, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"about seven in ten weigh side effects when choosing a medication please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: when choosing a medication, my decision is influenced by potential side effects. health health most americans (69%) agree that potential side effects shape which medication they reach for, including 32% who strongly agree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. most americans (69%) agree that potential side effects shape which medication they reach for, including 32% who strongly agree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. most americans (69%) agree that potential side effects shape which medication they reach for, including 32% who strongly agree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. about a fifth (21%) sit in the middle, neither agreeing nor disagreeing, and just 10% disagree, including 4% who strongly disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"about-three-in-ten-drink-instant-coffee","title":"About three in ten drink instant coffee","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/about-three-in-ten-drink-instant-coffee","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,519 U.S. adults conducted Sept. 3-8, 2025, about three-in-ten Americans (31%) drink instant coffee at least sometimes, including 14% who drink it often.","searchText":"about three in ten drink instant coffee instant coffee culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,519 u.s. adults conducted sept. 3-8, 2025, about three-in-ten americans (31%) drink instant coffee at least sometimes, including 14% who drink it often. in a verasight survey of 1,519 u.s. adults conducted sept. 3-8, 2025, about three-in-ten americans (31%) drink instant coffee at least sometimes, including 14% who drink it often. in a verasight survey of 1,519 u.s. adults conducted sept. 3-8, 2025, about three-in-ten americans (31%) drink instant coffee at least sometimes, including 14% who drink it often. nearly half of americans never drink instant coffee (44%), and another 25% do so only rarely."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"about-three-in-ten-would-use-a-rocking-chair-after-hip-or-knee-surgery","title":"About three in ten would use a rocking chair after hip or knee surgery","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/about-three-in-ten-would-use-a-rocking-chair-after-hip-or-knee-surgery","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Nov. 19 to 22, 2024, about three in ten would use a rocking chair to help with recovery after hip or knee surgery; 31% said they were at least somewhat likely to use one.","searchText":"about three in ten would use a rocking chair after hip or knee surgery how likely are you to use a rocking chair to help with recovery after hip or knee surgery? health health in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 19 to 22, 2024, about three in ten would use a rocking chair to help with recovery after hip or knee surgery; 31% said they were at least somewhat likely to use one. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 19 to 22, 2024, about three in ten would use a rocking chair to help with recovery after hip or knee surgery; 31% said they were at least somewhat likely to use one. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 19 to 22, 2024, about three in ten would use a rocking chair to help with recovery after hip or knee surgery; 31% said they were at least somewhat likely to use one. a larger 43% were neutral. another 27% said they were unlikely or would never use one."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"about-two-thirds-dont-worry-ice-will-stereotype-them-by-race","title":"About two-thirds don't worry ICE will stereotype them by race","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/about-two-thirds-dont-worry-ice-will-stereotype-them-by-race","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 496 U.S. adults conducted May 11, 2026, most say they do not worry that ICE might stereotype them because of their race or ethnicity. About two-thirds (66%) disagree with that statement, including 43% who strongly disagree.","searchText":"about two-thirds don't worry ice will stereotype them by race please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: i worry that ice may stereotype me because of my race or ethnicity. culture culture in a verasight survey of 496 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, most say they do not worry that ice might stereotype them because of their race or ethnicity. about two-thirds (66%) disagree with that statement, including 43% who strongly disagree. in a verasight survey of 496 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, most say they do not worry that ice might stereotype them because of their race or ethnicity. about two-thirds (66%) disagree with that statement, including 43% who strongly disagree. in a verasight survey of 496 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, most say they do not worry that ice might stereotype them because of their race or ethnicity. about two-thirds (66%) disagree with that statement, including 43% who strongly disagree. about a quarter (26%) agree that they worry, while 8% neither agree nor disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"about-two-thirds-of-americans-say-they-are-proud-to-be-american","title":"About two-thirds of Americans say they are proud to be American","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/about-two-thirds-of-americans-say-they-are-proud-to-be-american","dek":"About two-thirds of Americans (68%) say they are proud to be American, including 46% who feel that pride strongly, according to a June 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"about two-thirds of americans say they are proud to be american i am proud to be american. culture culture about two-thirds of americans (68%) say they are proud to be american, including 46% who feel that pride strongly, according to a june 2026 verasight survey. about two-thirds of americans (68%) say they are proud to be american, including 46% who feel that pride strongly, according to a june 2026 verasight survey. about two-thirds of americans (68%) say they are proud to be american, including 46% who feel that pride strongly, according to a june 2026 verasight survey. fewer than one-in-five (18%) disagree, and 14% neither agree nor disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"about-two-thirds-say-its-getting-harder-to-age-in-good-health-in-america","title":"About two-thirds say it's getting harder to age in good health in America","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/about-two-thirds-say-its-getting-harder-to-age-in-good-health-in-america","dek":"Roughly two-thirds of Americans (66%) think it's getting harder to age in good health in the U.S., a view 27% hold strongly, according to a Verasight survey conducted May 22-28, 2025.","searchText":"about two-thirds say it's getting harder to age in good health in america it’s getting harder to age in good health in the u.s. health health roughly two-thirds of americans (66%) think it's getting harder to age in good health in the u.s., a view 27% hold strongly, according to a verasight survey conducted may 22-28, 2025. roughly two-thirds of americans (66%) think it's getting harder to age in good health in the u.s., a view 27% hold strongly, according to a verasight survey conducted may 22-28, 2025. roughly two-thirds of americans (66%) think it's getting harder to age in good health in the u.s., a view 27% hold strongly, according to a verasight survey conducted may 22-28, 2025. one-in-five (20%) come down in the middle. about 15% disagree, including 4% who strongly disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"about-two-thirds-say-lying-makes-a-person-seem-less-attractive","title":"About two-thirds say lying makes a person seem less attractive","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/about-two-thirds-say-lying-makes-a-person-seem-less-attractive","dek":"Most Americans connect dishonesty to fading looks. About two-thirds (66%) agree that telling a lie makes someone appear less physically attractive, including 28% who strongly agree, according to a Verasight survey of 491 U.S. adults conducted May 11, 2026.","searchText":"about two-thirds say lying makes a person seem less attractive please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: telling a lie makes someone appear less physically attractive. culture culture most americans connect dishonesty to fading looks. about two-thirds (66%) agree that telling a lie makes someone appear less physically attractive, including 28% who strongly agree, according to a verasight survey of 491 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026. most americans connect dishonesty to fading looks. about two-thirds (66%) agree that telling a lie makes someone appear less physically attractive, including 28% who strongly agree, according to a verasight survey of 491 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026. most americans connect dishonesty to fading looks. about two-thirds (66%) agree that telling a lie makes someone appear less physically attractive, including 28% who strongly agree, according to a verasight survey of 491 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026. about one in five (21%) neither agree nor disagree, while 14% disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"above-all-americans-want-government-ai-to-be-unbiased","title":"Above all, Americans want government AI to be unbiased","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/above-all-americans-want-government-ai-to-be-unbiased","dek":"Bias is the thing Americans most want kept out of AI in government decision-making: 31% of U.S. adults say an unbiased system matters more than anything else, ahead of the 27% who prioritize accuracy, according to a September 2023 Verasight survey.","searchText":"above all, americans want government ai to be unbiased which of the following do you think is most important in using artificial intelligence (ai) in government decision-making? ai & tech ai & tech bias is the thing americans most want kept out of ai in government decision-making: 31% of u.s. adults say an unbiased system matters more than anything else, ahead of the 27% who prioritize accuracy, according to a september 2023 verasight survey. bias is the thing americans most want kept out of ai in government decision-making: 31% of u.s. adults say an unbiased system matters more than anything else, ahead of the 27% who prioritize accuracy, according to a september 2023 verasight survey. bias is the thing americans most want kept out of ai in government decision-making: 31% of u.s. adults say an unbiased system matters more than anything else, ahead of the 27% who prioritize accuracy, according to a september 2023 verasight survey. a smaller share (16%) says the key is that the ai's decisions be accountable to elected officials, and 12% want an ai that is understandable. at the bottom of the list, 7% point to something else entirely and 7% say the ai must be cost-effective."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"admitting-past-mistakes-would-build-trust-in-public-health","title":"Admitting past mistakes would build trust in public health","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/admitting-past-mistakes-would-build-trust-in-public-health","dek":"About a third of Americans (35%) say the public health field could best build greater trust by publicly acknowledging its past missteps and changing practices based on what it learns, according to a November 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"admitting past mistakes would build trust in public health what would most help the public health field build greater trust? health health about a third of americans (35%) say the public health field could best build greater trust by publicly acknowledging its past missteps and changing practices based on what it learns, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. about a third of americans (35%) say the public health field could best build greater trust by publicly acknowledging its past missteps and changing practices based on what it learns, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. about a third of americans (35%) say the public health field could best build greater trust by publicly acknowledging its past missteps and changing practices based on what it learns, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. another 23% point to building community partnerships that emphasize learning, and 15% say they don't know. smaller shares name training in transparent and empathetic communication (13%), changing organizational incentives to reward transparency (8%), and leadership modeling openness and self-reflection (7%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"ai-responsibility-starts-with-the-companies-behind-the-systems","title":"AI responsibility starts with the companies behind the systems","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/ai-responsibility-starts-with-the-companies-behind-the-systems","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted March 6 to 16, 2026, 33% of Americans ranked the company that developed an AI system as most responsible for harmful political content generated by that system.","searchText":"ai responsibility starts with the companies behind the systems the technology company that developed the ai system ai & tech ai & tech in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 33% of americans ranked the company that developed an ai system as most responsible for harmful political content generated by that system. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 33% of americans ranked the company that developed an ai system as most responsible for harmful political content generated by that system. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 33% of americans ranked the company that developed an ai system as most responsible for harmful political content generated by that system. another 29% ranked the company second, 26% ranked it third, and 12% ranked it fourth."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"alcohol-consumption-is-not-a-regular-habit-for-most-americans","title":"Alcohol consumption is not a regular habit for most Americans","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/alcohol-consumption-is-not-a-regular-habit-for-most-americans","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted in August 2025, 54% of Americans said they rarely or never consume alcohol. This includes 23% who never drink and 31% who drink very rarely or rarely.","searchText":"alcohol consumption is not a regular habit for most americans how often do you consume alcohol? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted in august 2025, 54% of americans said they rarely or never consume alcohol. this includes 23% who never drink and 31% who drink very rarely or rarely. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted in august 2025, 54% of americans said they rarely or never consume alcohol. this includes 23% who never drink and 31% who drink very rarely or rarely. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted in august 2025, 54% of americans said they rarely or never consume alcohol. this includes 23% who never drink and 31% who drink very rarely or rarely. another 46% said they drink at least occasionally, with 27% who said occasionally and 19% who said regularly, frequently, or very frequently."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"almost-everyone-calls-basic-computer-skills-important","title":"Almost everyone calls basic computer skills important","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/almost-everyone-calls-basic-computer-skills-important","dek":"Roughly seven-in-ten U.S. adults (72%) think basic computer skills, such as word processing or creating spreadsheets, are extremely or very important for a worker to be successful in today's economy, including 41% who consider them extremely important, according to a Verasight survey conducted July 30-Aug. 4, 2025.","searchText":"almost everyone calls basic computer skills important - basic computer skills, such as word processing or creating spreadsheets ai & tech ai & tech roughly seven-in-ten u.s. adults (72%) think basic computer skills, such as word processing or creating spreadsheets, are extremely or very important for a worker to be successful in today's economy, including 41% who consider them extremely important, according to a verasight survey conducted july 30-aug. 4, 2025. roughly seven-in-ten u.s. adults (72%) think basic computer skills, such as word processing or creating spreadsheets, are extremely or very important for a worker to be successful in today's economy, including 41% who consider them extremely important, according to a verasight survey conducted july 30-aug. 4, 2025. roughly seven-in-ten u.s. adults (72%) think basic computer skills, such as word processing or creating spreadsheets, are extremely or very important for a worker to be successful in today's economy, including 41% who consider them extremely important, according to a verasight survey conducted july 30-aug. 4, 2025. another 21% say the skills are somewhat important. relatively few think they are not too important (5%) or not at all important (2%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"almost-everyone-calls-communication-skills-important","title":"Almost everyone calls communication skills important","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/almost-everyone-calls-communication-skills-important","dek":"Nearly all Americans (94%) consider written and spoken communication skills at least somewhat important, including 49% who call them extremely important, according to a July 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"almost everyone calls communication skills important - written and spoken communication skills money money & finance nearly all americans (94%) consider written and spoken communication skills at least somewhat important, including 49% who call them extremely important, according to a july 2025 verasight survey. nearly all americans (94%) consider written and spoken communication skills at least somewhat important, including 49% who call them extremely important, according to a july 2025 verasight survey. nearly all americans (94%) consider written and spoken communication skills at least somewhat important, including 49% who call them extremely important, according to a july 2025 verasight survey. about three-in-ten (31%) rate them very important and 14% somewhat important, leaving small shares who see the skills as not too important (4%) or not at all important (3%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"almost-everyone-says-advanced-math-and-analytical-skills-matter","title":"Almost everyone says advanced math and analytical skills matter","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/almost-everyone-says-advanced-math-and-analytical-skills-matter","dek":"Outright dismissal of high-level math, analytical, or computer skills is rare, a Verasight survey of 1,509 U.S. adults finds: just 12% think the skills are not too or not at all important for a worker's success in today's economy, including 3% who say not at all important.","searchText":"almost everyone says advanced math and analytical skills matter - high-level math, analytical, or computer skills ai & tech ai & tech outright dismissal of high-level math, analytical, or computer skills is rare, a verasight survey of 1,509 u.s. adults finds: just 12% think the skills are not too or not at all important for a worker's success in today's economy, including 3% who say not at all important. outright dismissal of high-level math, analytical, or computer skills is rare, a verasight survey of 1,509 u.s. adults finds: just 12% think the skills are not too or not at all important for a worker's success in today's economy, including 3% who say not at all important. outright dismissal of high-level math, analytical, or computer skills is rare, a verasight survey of 1,509 u.s. adults finds: just 12% think the skills are not too or not at all important for a worker's success in today's economy, including 3% who say not at all important. the rest see at least some value: 33% think such skills are somewhat important, 31% very important, and 23% extremely important."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"almost-everyone-says-annual-cancer-screenings-matter","title":"Almost everyone says annual cancer screenings matter","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/almost-everyone-says-annual-cancer-screenings-matter","dek":"As many Americans say annual cancer screenings are extremely important as say they are very important (31% each), according to an August 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"almost everyone says annual cancer screenings matter in your opinion, how important is it to get annual cancer screenings? culture culture as many americans say annual cancer screenings are extremely important as say they are very important (31% each), according to an august 2025 verasight survey. as many americans say annual cancer screenings are extremely important as say they are very important (31% each), according to an august 2025 verasight survey. as many americans say annual cancer screenings are extremely important as say they are very important (31% each), according to an august 2025 verasight survey. a smaller share (27%) says the screenings are somewhat important, while 8% say they are slightly important and just 2% say they are not at all important."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"almost-everyone-says-bringing-ai-into-work-matters","title":"Almost everyone says bringing AI into work matters","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/almost-everyone-says-bringing-ai-into-work-matters","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,509 U.S. adults conducted July 30-Aug. 4, 2025, about three-quarters (76%) say the ability to integrate AI into work is at least somewhat important to a worker's success in today's economy, including 14% who call it extremely important.","searchText":"almost everyone says bringing ai into work matters - ability to integrate ai into work ai & tech ai & tech in a verasight survey of 1,509 u.s. adults conducted july 30-aug. 4, 2025, about three-quarters (76%) say the ability to integrate ai into work is at least somewhat important to a worker's success in today's economy, including 14% who call it extremely important. in a verasight survey of 1,509 u.s. adults conducted july 30-aug. 4, 2025, about three-quarters (76%) say the ability to integrate ai into work is at least somewhat important to a worker's success in today's economy, including 14% who call it extremely important. in a verasight survey of 1,509 u.s. adults conducted july 30-aug. 4, 2025, about three-quarters (76%) say the ability to integrate ai into work is at least somewhat important to a worker's success in today's economy, including 14% who call it extremely important. moderate importance is the leading view: 39% of americans say the skill is somewhat important and 23% very important. that leaves 24% on the doubtful side, with 16% saying not too important and 8% not at all important."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"almost-everyone-says-couples-should-complement-each-other","title":"Almost everyone says couples should complement each other","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/almost-everyone-says-couples-should-complement-each-other","dek":"Americans put real, if measured, weight on a romantic partner who balances them out. Roughly four-in-ten (39%) say complementarity is moderately important in a partner, and 28% say it is very important, a May 2026 Verasight survey finds.","searchText":"almost everyone says couples should complement each other how important is complementarity (e.g., being dissimilar to your partner in ways that balance each other out) in a romantic relationship partner? culture culture americans put real, if measured, weight on a romantic partner who balances them out. roughly four-in-ten (39%) say complementarity is moderately important in a partner, and 28% say it is very important, a may 2026 verasight survey finds. americans put real, if measured, weight on a romantic partner who balances them out. roughly four-in-ten (39%) say complementarity is moderately important in a partner, and 28% say it is very important, a may 2026 verasight survey finds. americans put real, if measured, weight on a romantic partner who balances them out. roughly four-in-ten (39%) say complementarity is moderately important in a partner, and 28% say it is very important, a may 2026 verasight survey finds. strong feelings are rare on either side: just 9% call it extremely important, and 8% say it is not important at all. another 16% say it is slightly important."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"almost-everyone-says-critical-thinking-matters","title":"Almost everyone says critical thinking matters","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/almost-everyone-says-critical-thinking-matters","dek":"A narrow majority of Americans (52%) say critical-thinking skills, the kind used to evaluate facts and make informed decisions, are extremely important, according to a July 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"almost everyone says critical thinking matters - critical thinking skills, such as evaluating facts and making informed decisions money money & finance a narrow majority of americans (52%) say critical-thinking skills, the kind used to evaluate facts and make informed decisions, are extremely important, according to a july 2025 verasight survey. a narrow majority of americans (52%) say critical-thinking skills, the kind used to evaluate facts and make informed decisions, are extremely important, according to a july 2025 verasight survey. a narrow majority of americans (52%) say critical-thinking skills, the kind used to evaluate facts and make informed decisions, are extremely important, according to a july 2025 verasight survey. nearly all americans (95%) rate them at least somewhat important, adding the 29% who say very important and 14% somewhat important to that group. just 5% say they are not too or not at all important."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"almost-everyone-says-equipment-skills-matter","title":"Almost everyone says equipment skills matter","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/almost-everyone-says-equipment-skills-matter","dek":"Most Americans value knowing how to operate, build, or repair machinery: 88% call these skills at least somewhat important, including 31% who say they are extremely important, according to a Verasight survey conducted July 30-Aug. 4, 2025.","searchText":"almost everyone says equipment skills matter - skills to operate, build, or repair machinery or equipment money money & finance most americans value knowing how to operate, build, or repair machinery: 88% call these skills at least somewhat important, including 31% who say they are extremely important, according to a verasight survey conducted july 30-aug. 4, 2025. most americans value knowing how to operate, build, or repair machinery: 88% call these skills at least somewhat important, including 31% who say they are extremely important, according to a verasight survey conducted july 30-aug. 4, 2025. most americans value knowing how to operate, build, or repair machinery: 88% call these skills at least somewhat important, including 31% who say they are extremely important, according to a verasight survey conducted july 30-aug. 4, 2025. very important and somewhat important draw nearly equal shares, at 29% and 28%. the remaining 12% say these skills matter little or not at all, with 9% saying not too important and 3% not at all."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"almost-everyone-says-hands-on-skills-matter","title":"Almost everyone says hands-on skills matter","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/almost-everyone-says-hands-on-skills-matter","dek":"Physical and manual work registers as valuable to most Americans: 86% rate such work and the use of hand tools as at least somewhat important. That includes 31% who call the skills extremely important, according to an August 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"almost everyone says hands-on skills matter - the ability to do physical or manual work or use hand tools money money & finance physical and manual work registers as valuable to most americans: 86% rate such work and the use of hand tools as at least somewhat important. that includes 31% who call the skills extremely important, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. physical and manual work registers as valuable to most americans: 86% rate such work and the use of hand tools as at least somewhat important. that includes 31% who call the skills extremely important, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. physical and manual work registers as valuable to most americans: 86% rate such work and the use of hand tools as at least somewhat important. that includes 31% who call the skills extremely important, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. below that, 29% land on very important and 26% on somewhat important. about one-in-seven (14%) place little value here, with 10% saying not too important and 3% not at all."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"almost-everyone-says-leadership-skills-matter","title":"Almost everyone says leadership skills matter","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/almost-everyone-says-leadership-skills-matter","dek":"Management and leadership skills win near-universal endorsement: 94% of Americans rate them at least somewhat important, with extremely and very important tied at 34% each, according to a July 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"almost everyone says leadership skills matter - management or leadership skills money money & finance management and leadership skills win near-universal endorsement: 94% of americans rate them at least somewhat important, with extremely and very important tied at 34% each, according to a july 2025 verasight survey. management and leadership skills win near-universal endorsement: 94% of americans rate them at least somewhat important, with extremely and very important tied at 34% each, according to a july 2025 verasight survey. management and leadership skills win near-universal endorsement: 94% of americans rate them at least somewhat important, with extremely and very important tied at 34% each, according to a july 2025 verasight survey. somewhat important covers the remaining 26% of that majority, while just 6% call the skills not too or not at all important."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"almost-everyone-says-people-skills-matter","title":"Almost everyone says people skills matter","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/almost-everyone-says-people-skills-matter","dek":"Half of Americans (50%) say interpersonal skills such as getting along with people and resolving conflicts are extremely important, according to a Verasight survey conducted July 30-Aug. 4, 2025.","searchText":"almost everyone says people skills matter - interpersonal skills, such as getting along with people and resolving conflicts money money & finance half of americans (50%) say interpersonal skills such as getting along with people and resolving conflicts are extremely important, according to a verasight survey conducted july 30-aug. 4, 2025. half of americans (50%) say interpersonal skills such as getting along with people and resolving conflicts are extremely important, according to a verasight survey conducted july 30-aug. 4, 2025. half of americans (50%) say interpersonal skills such as getting along with people and resolving conflicts are extremely important, according to a verasight survey conducted july 30-aug. 4, 2025. in all, 94% rate these skills at least somewhat important, including the 29% who say very important and 16% somewhat important. just 6% say they are not too or not at all important."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"almost-everyone-says-surveys-matter-to-society","title":"Almost everyone says surveys matter to society","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/almost-everyone-says-surveys-matter-to-society","dek":"Americans see surveys as important to society, though most stop short of the strongest endorsement. Four-in-ten U.S. adults (40%) think surveys are somewhat important for society, and 34% go further, to very important, according to a May 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"almost everyone says surveys matter to society how important do you think surveys are for society? ai & tech ai & tech americans see surveys as important to society, though most stop short of the strongest endorsement. four-in-ten u.s. adults (40%) think surveys are somewhat important for society, and 34% go further, to very important, according to a may 2024 verasight survey. americans see surveys as important to society, though most stop short of the strongest endorsement. four-in-ten u.s. adults (40%) think surveys are somewhat important for society, and 34% go further, to very important, according to a may 2024 verasight survey. americans see surveys as important to society, though most stop short of the strongest endorsement. four-in-ten u.s. adults (40%) think surveys are somewhat important for society, and 34% go further, to very important, according to a may 2024 verasight survey. an additional 15% say surveys are extremely important, while roughly one-in-ten think they are not very (9%) or not at all (2%) important."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"almost-everyone-spends-time-in-nature","title":"Almost everyone spends time in nature","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/almost-everyone-spends-time-in-nature","dek":"Just 8% of Americans say they never engage with natural environments; the other 92% do so at least occasionally, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"almost everyone spends time in nature how often do you engage with natural environments? politics politics just 8% of americans say they never engage with natural environments; the other 92% do so at least occasionally, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. just 8% of americans say they never engage with natural environments; the other 92% do so at least occasionally, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. just 8% of americans say they never engage with natural environments; the other 92% do so at least occasionally, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. daily or near-daily contact is common: 27% engage once a day or more, 26% several times a week, and 22% several times a month. smaller shares go less often, including 7% several times a year, 6% once a month, and 4% once a year or less."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"almost-no-one-has-attended-a-protest-recently","title":"Almost no one has attended a protest recently","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/almost-no-one-has-attended-a-protest-recently","dek":"Most Americans say they have not recently attended a protest (92%), according to an April 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"almost no one has attended a protest recently have you recently attended a protest? politics politics most americans say they have not recently attended a protest (92%), according to an april 2024 verasight survey. most americans say they have not recently attended a protest (92%), according to an april 2024 verasight survey. most americans say they have not recently attended a protest (92%), according to an april 2024 verasight survey. about 6% say they have, and 2% are not sure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"almost-no-one-has-bonded-emotionally-with-an-ai-chatbot","title":"Almost no one has bonded emotionally with an AI chatbot","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/almost-no-one-has-bonded-emotionally-with-an-ai-chatbot","dek":"Emotional attachment to AI chatbots is vanishingly rare: just 6% of Americans say they have ever felt an emotional or romantic connection with one, according to a November 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"almost no one has bonded emotionally with an ai chatbot have you ever felt an emotional or romantic connection with an ai chatbot? ai & tech ai & tech emotional attachment to ai chatbots is vanishingly rare: just 6% of americans say they have ever felt an emotional or romantic connection with one, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. emotional attachment to ai chatbots is vanishingly rare: just 6% of americans say they have ever felt an emotional or romantic connection with one, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. emotional attachment to ai chatbots is vanishingly rare: just 6% of americans say they have ever felt an emotional or romantic connection with one, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. the overwhelming majority, 94%, say they never have."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"almost-no-one-has-served-in-combat","title":"Almost no one has served in combat","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/almost-no-one-has-served-in-combat","dek":"In a Verasight survey conducted April 10-15, 2024, 93% of Americans say they have not served in combat.","searchText":"almost no one has served in combat have you served in combat? politics politics in a verasight survey conducted april 10-15, 2024, 93% of americans say they have not served in combat. in a verasight survey conducted april 10-15, 2024, 93% of americans say they have not served in combat. in a verasight survey conducted april 10-15, 2024, 93% of americans say they have not served in combat. the remaining 7% report having served, spread across the separate iraq- and afghanistan-era deployments the question listed."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"almost-no-one-uses-bereal","title":"Almost no one uses BeReal","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/almost-no-one-uses-bereal","dek":"BeReal barely registers with Americans: 98% say they don't ever use the app, according to a Verasight survey conducted July 30-Aug. 4, 2025.","searchText":"almost no one uses bereal bereal ai & tech ai & tech bereal barely registers with americans: 98% say they don't ever use the app, according to a verasight survey conducted july 30-aug. 4, 2025. bereal barely registers with americans: 98% say they don't ever use the app, according to a verasight survey conducted july 30-aug. 4, 2025. bereal barely registers with americans: 98% say they don't ever use the app, according to a verasight survey conducted july 30-aug. 4, 2025. just 2% say they use it."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"american-identity-feels-under-threat","title":"American identity feels under threat","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/american-identity-feels-under-threat","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted April 10 to 15, 2024, 46% of Americans said American identity is under serious threat right now. This includes 26% who said it is under threat a great deal and 20% who said a lot.","searchText":"american identity feels under threat what’s your impression, how much do you feel american identity is under threat right now? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 10 to 15, 2024, 46% of americans said american identity is under serious threat right now. this includes 26% who said it is under threat a great deal and 20% who said a lot. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 10 to 15, 2024, 46% of americans said american identity is under serious threat right now. this includes 26% who said it is under threat a great deal and 20% who said a lot. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 10 to 15, 2024, 46% of americans said american identity is under serious threat right now. this includes 26% who said it is under threat a great deal and 20% who said a lot. another 30% said american identity is somewhat under threat, while one in four said it is not much or not at all under threat (24%), with 14% who said not much and 10% who said not at all."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-are-concerned-about-ai-data-centers-environmental-impact","title":"Americans are concerned about AI data centers' environmental impact","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/americans-are-concerned-about-ai-data-centers-environmental-impact","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,509 U.S. adults conducted July 30 to Aug. 4, 2025, 69% of Americans were concerned about the environmental impacts of AI-supporting data centers.","searchText":"americans are concerned about ai data centers' environmental impact environmental impacts of ai-supporting data centers ai & tech ai & tech in a verasight survey of 1,509 u.s. adults conducted july 30 to aug. 4, 2025, 69% of americans were concerned about the environmental impacts of ai-supporting data centers. in a verasight survey of 1,509 u.s. adults conducted july 30 to aug. 4, 2025, 69% of americans were concerned about the environmental impacts of ai-supporting data centers. in a verasight survey of 1,509 u.s. adults conducted july 30 to aug. 4, 2025, 69% of americans were concerned about the environmental impacts of ai-supporting data centers. about one in five were not concerned (19%), while 12% said they were unfamiliar with the topic."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-are-concerned-about-ai-enabled-cyberattacks","title":"Americans are concerned about AI-enabled cyberattacks","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/americans-are-concerned-about-ai-enabled-cyberattacks","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,509 U.S. adults conducted July 30 to Aug. 4, 2025, 85% of Americans were concerned about cyberattacks using AI.","searchText":"americans are concerned about ai-enabled cyberattacks cyberattacks with ai ai & tech ai & tech in a verasight survey of 1,509 u.s. adults conducted july 30 to aug. 4, 2025, 85% of americans were concerned about cyberattacks using ai. in a verasight survey of 1,509 u.s. adults conducted july 30 to aug. 4, 2025, 85% of americans were concerned about cyberattacks using ai. in a verasight survey of 1,509 u.s. adults conducted july 30 to aug. 4, 2025, 85% of americans were concerned about cyberattacks using ai. fewer than one in ten were not concerned (9%), while 6% said they were unfamiliar with the topic."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-are-divided-on-whether-the-college-educated-could-be-domestic-terrorists","title":"Americans are divided on whether the college-educated could be domestic terrorists","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/americans-are-divided-on-whether-the-college-educated-could-be-domestic-terrorists","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted April 10 to 15, 2024, Americans were closely divided on whether college-educated people could be domestic terrorists; 31% said likely or very likely, while 30% said unlikely or very unlikely.","searchText":"americans are divided on whether the college-educated could be domestic terrorists on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 represents \"very unlikely\" and 5 represents \"very likely,\" please indicate how likely it is for the following groups to be domestic terrorists: - college educated people politics politics in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 10 to 15, 2024, americans were closely divided on whether college-educated people could be domestic terrorists; 31% said likely or very likely, while 30% said unlikely or very unlikely. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 10 to 15, 2024, americans were closely divided on whether college-educated people could be domestic terrorists; 31% said likely or very likely, while 30% said unlikely or very unlikely. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 10 to 15, 2024, americans were closely divided on whether college-educated people could be domestic terrorists; 31% said likely or very likely, while 30% said unlikely or very unlikely. the largest single group was the middle: 39% said neither likely nor unlikely."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-are-divided-over-teachers-using-ai-for-assignments","title":"Americans are divided over teachers using AI for assignments","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/americans-are-divided-over-teachers-using-ai-for-assignments","dek":"Americans tilt toward trusting teachers with the technology: 47% agree that educators can successfully use AI to build assignments for their students, including 10% who strongly agree, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"americans are divided over teachers using ai for assignments faculty/educators/teachers can successfully use artificial intelligence (ai) to develop assignments for their students? ai & tech ai & tech americans tilt toward trusting teachers with the technology: 47% agree that educators can successfully use ai to build assignments for their students, including 10% who strongly agree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. americans tilt toward trusting teachers with the technology: 47% agree that educators can successfully use ai to build assignments for their students, including 10% who strongly agree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. americans tilt toward trusting teachers with the technology: 47% agree that educators can successfully use ai to build assignments for their students, including 10% who strongly agree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. opinion fractures from there, as 27% disagree, 14% of them strongly, and 26% neither agree nor disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-are-evenly-split-on-whether-masculinity-is-under-threat","title":"Americans are evenly split on whether masculinity is under threat","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/americans-are-evenly-split-on-whether-masculinity-is-under-threat","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 3,000 U.S. adults conducted Sept. 22 to 29, 2025, opinion on whether masculinity is under threat in the United States divides evenly, with 37% agreeing and 37% disagreeing.","searchText":"americans are evenly split on whether masculinity is under threat how much do you agree or disagree with this statement? culture culture in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 22 to 29, 2025, opinion on whether masculinity is under threat in the united states divides evenly, with 37% agreeing and 37% disagreeing. in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 22 to 29, 2025, opinion on whether masculinity is under threat in the united states divides evenly, with 37% agreeing and 37% disagreeing. in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 22 to 29, 2025, opinion on whether masculinity is under threat in the united states divides evenly, with 37% agreeing and 37% disagreeing. about a quarter (26%) neither agree nor disagree. disagreement runs firmer than agreement, with 25% strongly disagreeing versus 15% who strongly agree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-are-evenly-split-on-whether-people-can-really-change","title":"Americans are evenly split on whether people can really change","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/americans-are-evenly-split-on-whether-people-can-really-change","dek":"A narrow majority of Americans (51%) agree that a person's basic character cannot change much, while 49% disagree, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"americans are evenly split on whether people can really change please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: the kind of person someone is is something very basic about them, and it can't be changed very much. culture culture a narrow majority of americans (51%) agree that a person's basic character cannot change much, while 49% disagree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. a narrow majority of americans (51%) agree that a person's basic character cannot change much, while 49% disagree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. a narrow majority of americans (51%) agree that a person's basic character cannot change much, while 49% disagree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. that agreement is mostly mild: somewhat agree is the largest single response at 31%, and only 4% strongly agree. firm disagreement is just as rare, at 6%."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-are-lukewarm-on-the-nations-rotc-programs","title":"Americans are lukewarm on the nation's ROTC programs","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/americans-are-lukewarm-on-the-nations-rotc-programs","dek":"Americans view the nation's Reserve Officer Training Corps programs with tempered confidence. Four-in-ten express a middling level of confidence in the programs, while 25% express high confidence, including 10% who report extreme confidence, according to a Verasight survey conducted Oct. 1-11, 2024.","searchText":"americans are lukewarm on the nation's rotc programs on a scale from 0 (no confidence at all) to 5 (extreme confidence), how much confidence do you have in the nation’s reserve officer training corps (rotc) programs? ai & tech ai & tech americans view the nation's reserve officer training corps programs with tempered confidence. four-in-ten express a middling level of confidence in the programs, while 25% express high confidence, including 10% who report extreme confidence, according to a verasight survey conducted oct. 1-11, 2024. americans view the nation's reserve officer training corps programs with tempered confidence. four-in-ten express a middling level of confidence in the programs, while 25% express high confidence, including 10% who report extreme confidence, according to a verasight survey conducted oct. 1-11, 2024. americans view the nation's reserve officer training corps programs with tempered confidence. four-in-ten express a middling level of confidence in the programs, while 25% express high confidence, including 10% who report extreme confidence, according to a verasight survey conducted oct. 1-11, 2024. doubt outweighs enthusiasm: 34% express low confidence, including 9% who say they have no confidence at all."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-are-more-concerned-than-optimistic-about-ais-impact","title":"Americans are more concerned than optimistic about AI's impact","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/americans-are-more-concerned-than-optimistic-about-ais-impact","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Dec. 3 to 8, 2025, 59% of Americans said they are more concerned than optimistic about the impact of artificial intelligence on America's future.","searchText":"americans are more concerned than optimistic about ai's impact are you more optimistic or more concerned about the impact of artificial intelligence (ai) on america's future? ai & tech ai & tech in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted dec. 3 to 8, 2025, 59% of americans said they are more concerned than optimistic about the impact of artificial intelligence on america's future. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted dec. 3 to 8, 2025, 59% of americans said they are more concerned than optimistic about the impact of artificial intelligence on america's future. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted dec. 3 to 8, 2025, 59% of americans said they are more concerned than optimistic about the impact of artificial intelligence on america's future. that includes 31% who said they are much more concerned and 28% who said they are somewhat more concerned. about a third were more optimistic (35%), while 6% said they did not know."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-are-of-two-minds-on-how-the-government-is-handling-the-economy","title":"Americans are of two minds on how the government is handling the economy","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/americans-are-of-two-minds-on-how-the-government-is-handling-the-economy","dek":"About four-in-ten Americans (41%) are at least somewhat satisfied with the government's overall handling of the economy, including 17% who are very satisfied.","searchText":"americans are of two minds on how the government is handling the economy how would you rate your satisfaction with the government's overall handling of the economy? money money & finance about four-in-ten americans (41%) are at least somewhat satisfied with the government's overall handling of the economy, including 17% who are very satisfied. about four-in-ten americans (41%) are at least somewhat satisfied with the government's overall handling of the economy, including 17% who are very satisfied. about four-in-ten americans (41%) are at least somewhat satisfied with the government's overall handling of the economy, including 17% who are very satisfied. a slightly smaller share (35%) are dissatisfied, including 21% who are very dissatisfied, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. about one-in-five (19%) are neither satisfied nor dissatisfied, and 5% say they don't know."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-expect-their-personal-finances-to-improve-in-2026","title":"Americans are optimistic about their finances in 2026","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/most-americans-expect-their-personal-finances-to-improve-in-2026","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Dec. 22, 2025 to Jan. 5, 2026, 73% of Americans said they expect their personal financial situation in 2026 to improve compared with 2025, including 55% who said somewhat improve and 18% who said greatly improve.","searchText":"americans are optimistic about their finances in 2026 compared to 2025, how do you expect your personal financial situation to change in 2026? money money & finance in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted dec. 22, 2025 to jan. 5, 2026, 73% of americans said they expect their personal financial situation in 2026 to improve compared with 2025, including 55% who said somewhat improve and 18% who said greatly improve. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted dec. 22, 2025 to jan. 5, 2026, 73% of americans said they expect their personal financial situation in 2026 to improve compared with 2025, including 55% who said somewhat improve and 18% who said greatly improve. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted dec. 22, 2025 to jan. 5, 2026, 73% of americans said they expect their personal financial situation in 2026 to improve compared with 2025, including 55% who said somewhat improve and 18% who said greatly improve. about a quarter said they expect their finances to worsen, with 21% who said somewhat worsen and 6% who said greatly worsen (27%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-are-split-on-ais-growing-role-in-society","title":"Americans are split on AI's growing role in society","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/americans-are-split-on-ais-growing-role-in-society","dek":"Asked about \"the growing role of AI in society,\" U.S. adults tilt about evenly toward hope and worry, a June 2025 Verasight survey finds. Thirty-six percent feel optimistic about where the technology is headed, including 11% who are very optimistic, while 34% feel pessimistic, including 14% who are very pessimistic.","searchText":"americans are split on ai's growing role in society looking ahead, how do you feel about the growing role of ai in society? ai & tech ai & tech asked about \"the growing role of ai in society,\" u.s. adults tilt about evenly toward hope and worry, a june 2025 verasight survey finds. thirty-six percent feel optimistic about where the technology is headed, including 11% who are very optimistic, while 34% feel pessimistic, including 14% who are very pessimistic. asked about \"the growing role of ai in society,\" u.s. adults tilt about evenly toward hope and worry, a june 2025 verasight survey finds. thirty-six percent feel optimistic about where the technology is headed, including 11% who are very optimistic, while 34% feel pessimistic, including 14% who are very pessimistic. asked about \"the growing role of ai in society,\" u.s. adults tilt about evenly toward hope and worry, a june 2025 verasight survey finds. thirty-six percent feel optimistic about where the technology is headed, including 11% who are very optimistic, while 34% feel pessimistic, including 14% who are very pessimistic. roughly a quarter of adults (26%) feel neutral about it, and another 3% are not sure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-are-split-on-cosmetic-plastic-surgery","title":"Americans are split on cosmetic plastic surgery","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/americans-are-split-on-cosmetic-plastic-surgery","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Oct. 1-11, 2024, about half of Americans (50%) say their view of cosmetic plastic surgery falls somewhere in between endorsing it and ruling it out.","searchText":"americans are split on cosmetic plastic surgery which of the following best represents your view on cosmetic plastic surgery? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted oct. 1-11, 2024, about half of americans (50%) say their view of cosmetic plastic surgery falls somewhere in between endorsing it and ruling it out. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted oct. 1-11, 2024, about half of americans (50%) say their view of cosmetic plastic surgery falls somewhere in between endorsing it and ruling it out. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted oct. 1-11, 2024, about half of americans (50%) say their view of cosmetic plastic surgery falls somewhere in between endorsing it and ruling it out. one-in-four (24%) say people should never get plastic surgery if they only want it to improve their appearance, roughly twice the share (11%) who say people should always get it if they feel it would help their appearance. the rest (15%) are not sure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-are-split-on-getting-a-college-degree-online","title":"Americans are split on getting a college degree online","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/americans-are-split-on-getting-a-college-degree-online","dek":"Americans divide almost evenly over pursuing a college degree online, with one-third (33%) at least somewhat interested, including 11% who are very interested.","searchText":"americans are split on getting a college degree online how interested would you be in online education for a college degree? money money & finance americans divide almost evenly over pursuing a college degree online, with one-third (33%) at least somewhat interested, including 11% who are very interested. americans divide almost evenly over pursuing a college degree online, with one-third (33%) at least somewhat interested, including 11% who are very interested. americans divide almost evenly over pursuing a college degree online, with one-third (33%) at least somewhat interested, including 11% who are very interested. a nearly equal share (32%) are uninterested, including 21% who are very uninterested, according to a verasight survey conducted aug. 1-6, 2025. another 21% already hold a college degree, and 14% are neither interested nor uninterested."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-are-split-on-how-useful-dietary-guidelines-really-are","title":"Americans are split on how useful dietary guidelines really are","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/americans-are-split-on-how-useful-dietary-guidelines-really-are","dek":"Americans divide almost evenly on the new Dietary Guidelines: 41% think they are at least somewhat useful for deciding what to eat, while 44% think they are not, according to a Verasight survey conducted March 6-16, 2026.","searchText":"americans are split on how useful dietary guidelines really are how useful do you think the new dietary guidelines for americans are for helping people decide what to eat? health health americans divide almost evenly on the new dietary guidelines: 41% think they are at least somewhat useful for deciding what to eat, while 44% think they are not, according to a verasight survey conducted march 6-16, 2026. americans divide almost evenly on the new dietary guidelines: 41% think they are at least somewhat useful for deciding what to eat, while 44% think they are not, according to a verasight survey conducted march 6-16, 2026. americans divide almost evenly on the new dietary guidelines: 41% think they are at least somewhat useful for deciding what to eat, while 44% think they are not, according to a verasight survey conducted march 6-16, 2026. views on both sides run more lukewarm than firm. on the useful side, 31% call the guidelines somewhat useful against just 10% very useful; on the skeptical side, 23% say not very useful and 21% not at all. another 15% are unsure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-are-split-on-shutting-down-outlets-over-reputation-harming-reporting","title":"Americans are split on shutting down outlets over reputation-harming reporting","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/americans-are-split-on-shutting-down-outlets-over-reputation-harming-reporting","dek":"Americans come down on both sides of whether some TV stations and newspapers should be closed for reporting that harms people's reputations, according to a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Feb. 28-March 6, 2025. Nearly half (48%) are against the idea, including 23% who say they hate it.","searchText":"americans are split on shutting down outlets over reputation-harming reporting some tv and newspapers should be closed down for reporting that harms peoples’ reputations. culture culture americans come down on both sides of whether some tv stations and newspapers should be closed for reporting that harms people's reputations, according to a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted feb. 28-march 6, 2025. nearly half (48%) are against the idea, including 23% who say they hate it. americans come down on both sides of whether some tv stations and newspapers should be closed for reporting that harms people's reputations, according to a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted feb. 28-march 6, 2025. nearly half (48%) are against the idea, including 23% who say they hate it. americans come down on both sides of whether some tv stations and newspapers should be closed for reporting that harms people's reputations, according to a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted feb. 28-march 6, 2025. nearly half (48%) are against the idea, including 23% who say they hate it. three-in-ten (30%) are in favor, including 13% who say they love it. the other 23% take neither side."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-are-split-on-the-main-cause-of-poverty","title":"Americans are split on the main cause of poverty","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/americans-are-split-on-the-main-cause-of-poverty","dek":"Americans give no single cause of poverty a clear edge, with laziness ranking first at 28%, according to a May 2023 Verasight survey.","searchText":"americans are split on the main cause of poverty what is the main reason for poverty? money money & finance americans give no single cause of poverty a clear edge, with laziness ranking first at 28%, according to a may 2023 verasight survey. americans give no single cause of poverty a clear edge, with laziness ranking first at 28%, according to a may 2023 verasight survey. americans give no single cause of poverty a clear edge, with laziness ranking first at 28%, according to a may 2023 verasight survey. one-quarter (25%) instead point to a lack of upward mobility rooted in childhood, while 24% name the breakup of the family unit and 22% blame systemic racism."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-are-split-on-whether-brilliant-people-are-warm","title":"Americans are split on whether brilliant people are warm","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/americans-are-split-on-whether-brilliant-people-are-warm","dek":"Americans give brilliant or genius people the benefit of the doubt on niceness, but barely: a narrow majority (51%) thinks they are warm rather than cold, according to a Verasight survey of 509 U.S. adults conducted May 11, 2026.","searchText":"americans are split on whether brilliant people are warm are brilliant/genius people warm (nice) or cold (not nice)? culture culture americans give brilliant or genius people the benefit of the doubt on niceness, but barely: a narrow majority (51%) thinks they are warm rather than cold, according to a verasight survey of 509 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026. americans give brilliant or genius people the benefit of the doubt on niceness, but barely: a narrow majority (51%) thinks they are warm rather than cold, according to a verasight survey of 509 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026. americans give brilliant or genius people the benefit of the doubt on niceness, but barely: a narrow majority (51%) thinks they are warm rather than cold, according to a verasight survey of 509 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026. the other 49% say brilliant people run cold, not nice, leaving the country almost evenly divided."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-are-split-on-whether-criminals-are-fundamentally-different-from-everyone-else","title":"Americans are split on whether criminals are fundamentally different from everyone else","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/americans-are-split-on-whether-criminals-are-fundamentally-different-from-everyone-else","dek":"Presented with the statement that criminals and non-criminals are not fundamentally different, more Americans disagree (44%) than agree (33%), according to a Verasight survey conducted Feb. 28 to March 6, 2025. The disagreeing share includes 23% who disagree strongly.","searchText":"americans are split on whether criminals are fundamentally different from everyone else please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: criminals and non-criminals are not fundamentally different. culture culture presented with the statement that criminals and non-criminals are not fundamentally different, more americans disagree (44%) than agree (33%), according to a verasight survey conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025. the disagreeing share includes 23% who disagree strongly. presented with the statement that criminals and non-criminals are not fundamentally different, more americans disagree (44%) than agree (33%), according to a verasight survey conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025. the disagreeing share includes 23% who disagree strongly. presented with the statement that criminals and non-criminals are not fundamentally different, more americans disagree (44%) than agree (33%), according to a verasight survey conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025. the disagreeing share includes 23% who disagree strongly. about a quarter (23%) take neither side, and 11% agree strongly that the two groups are alike."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-are-split-on-whether-generative-ai-is-neutral","title":"Americans are split on whether generative AI is neutral","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/americans-are-split-on-whether-generative-ai-is-neutral","dek":"A plurality of Americans (39%) reject the idea that generative AI is a \"neutral\" tool, saying it comes loaded with assumptions no matter how it is used, according to a June 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"americans are split on whether generative ai is neutral would you describe generative ai (such as chatgpt, gemini, claude.ai, etc.) as a \"neutral\" tool? ai & tech ai & tech a plurality of americans (39%) reject the idea that generative ai is a \"neutral\" tool, saying it comes loaded with assumptions no matter how it is used, according to a june 2025 verasight survey. a plurality of americans (39%) reject the idea that generative ai is a \"neutral\" tool, saying it comes loaded with assumptions no matter how it is used, according to a june 2025 verasight survey. a plurality of americans (39%) reject the idea that generative ai is a \"neutral\" tool, saying it comes loaded with assumptions no matter how it is used, according to a june 2025 verasight survey. a nearly equal share (35%) call it neutral and say everything depends on how it is used, while the remaining 26% are unsure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-are-split-on-whether-media-reflects-their-racial-experiences","title":"Americans are split on whether media reflects their racial experiences","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/americans-are-split-on-whether-media-reflects-their-racial-experiences","dek":"Nearly half of Americans (47%) neither agree nor disagree that media portrayals of their race or ethnicity reflect the diversity and complexity of their experiences, according to a Verasight survey conducted Aug. 20-25, 2025. Those who take a side divide almost evenly.","searchText":"americans are split on whether media reflects their racial experiences please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: media portrayals of my race/ethnicity reflect the diversity and complexity of my experiences. culture culture nearly half of americans (47%) neither agree nor disagree that media portrayals of their race or ethnicity reflect the diversity and complexity of their experiences, according to a verasight survey conducted aug. 20-25, 2025. those who take a side divide almost evenly. nearly half of americans (47%) neither agree nor disagree that media portrayals of their race or ethnicity reflect the diversity and complexity of their experiences, according to a verasight survey conducted aug. 20-25, 2025. those who take a side divide almost evenly. nearly half of americans (47%) neither agree nor disagree that media portrayals of their race or ethnicity reflect the diversity and complexity of their experiences, according to a verasight survey conducted aug. 20-25, 2025. those who take a side divide almost evenly. about a quarter (26%) agree, including 5% who strongly agree, while 27% disagree, including 10% who strongly disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-are-split-on-whether-working-alongside-ai-will-protect-jobs","title":"Americans are split on whether working alongside AI will protect jobs","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/americans-are-split-on-whether-working-alongside-ai-will-protect-jobs","dek":"Americans are evenly divided on whether becoming more AI-savvy will blunt the threat of automation: 33% agree that workers who learn to work alongside AI face less risk of replacement, including 9% who strongly agree, while an identical 33% disagree, including 10% who strongly disagree, according to a Verasight survey conducted Dec. 3-8, 2025.","searchText":"americans are split on whether working alongside ai will protect jobs to what extent do you agree with the following statement: \"if employees become more ai-savvy and use ai to boost and optimize their productivity (i.e., work alongside ai), the threat of jobs being replaced by ai will decrease.\" ai & tech ai & tech americans are evenly divided on whether becoming more ai-savvy will blunt the threat of automation: 33% agree that workers who learn to work alongside ai face less risk of replacement, including 9% who strongly agree, while an identical 33% disagree, including 10% who strongly disagree, according to a verasight survey conducted dec. 3-8, 2025. americans are evenly divided on whether becoming more ai-savvy will blunt the threat of automation: 33% agree that workers who learn to work alongside ai face less risk of replacement, including 9% who strongly agree, while an identical 33% disagree, including 10% who strongly disagree, according to a verasight survey conducted dec. 3-8, 2025. americans are evenly divided on whether becoming more ai-savvy will blunt the threat of automation: 33% agree that workers who learn to work alongside ai face less risk of replacement, including 9% who strongly agree, while an identical 33% disagree, including 10% who strongly disagree, according to a verasight survey conducted dec. 3-8, 2025. the single largest group, though, takes neither side, with 34% landing in the middle."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-are-unsure-how-embryo-laws-would-affect-ivf-access","title":"Americans are unsure how embryo laws would affect IVF access","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/americans-are-unsure-how-embryo-laws-would-affect-ivf-access","dek":"When asked how state laws classifying embryos created through in vitro fertilization (IVF) as 'children' or 'persons' would affect people's ability to build families using IVF, more Americans say they are not sure (26%) than give any other answer, according to a November 2025 Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults. Another 22% think the laws would have no impact.","searchText":"americans are unsure how embryo laws would affect ivf access several states have proposed or passed laws that classify embryos created through in vitro fertilization (ivf) as “children” or “persons.” in your opinion, how would these laws affect people’s ability to build their families using ivf? culture culture when asked how state laws classifying embryos created through in vitro fertilization (ivf) as 'children' or 'persons' would affect people's ability to build families using ivf, more americans say they are not sure (26%) than give any other answer, according to a november 2025 verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults. another 22% think the laws would have no impact. when asked how state laws classifying embryos created through in vitro fertilization (ivf) as 'children' or 'persons' would affect people's ability to build families using ivf, more americans say they are not sure (26%) than give any other answer, according to a november 2025 verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults. another 22% think the laws would have no impact. when asked how state laws classifying embryos created through in vitro fertilization (ivf) as 'children' or 'persons' would affect people's ability to build families using ivf, more americans say they are not sure (26%) than give any other answer, according to a november 2025 verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults. another 22% think the laws would have no impact. the rest expect an effect: 27% think the laws would make ivf at least somewhat harder, including 14% who say much harder, while 25% think they would make it at least somewhat easier, including 10% who say much easier."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-are-unsure-whether-rihanna-will-release-an-album-in-2026","title":"Americans are unsure whether Rihanna will release an album in 2026","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/americans-are-unsure-whether-rihanna-will-release-an-album-in-2026","dek":"More Americans expect no new Rihanna album in 2026 than expect one: 36% say no and 29% say yes, according to a Verasight survey conducted Dec. 22, 2025 to Jan. 5, 2026.","searchText":"americans are unsure whether rihanna will release an album in 2026 do you think rihanna will finally release an album in 2026? culture culture more americans expect no new rihanna album in 2026 than expect one: 36% say no and 29% say yes, according to a verasight survey conducted dec. 22, 2025 to jan. 5, 2026. more americans expect no new rihanna album in 2026 than expect one: 36% say no and 29% say yes, according to a verasight survey conducted dec. 22, 2025 to jan. 5, 2026. more americans expect no new rihanna album in 2026 than expect one: 36% say no and 29% say yes, according to a verasight survey conducted dec. 22, 2025 to jan. 5, 2026. nearly as many (35%) are not sure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-broadly-back-paid-leave-for-childbirth-and-serious-illness","title":"Americans broadly back paid leave for childbirth and serious illness","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/americans-broadly-back-paid-leave-for-childbirth-and-serious-illness","dek":"In a Verasight survey conducted March 6-16, 2026, large majorities of Americans endorse nearly every reason a federal paid-leave law might allow. Physical recovery from childbirth draws the widest support (83%), closely followed by recovery from one's own serious health condition (81%) and caring for a seriously ill family member (75%).","searchText":"americans broadly back paid leave for childbirth and serious illness if the united states were to pass federal paid family leave legislation, for what reasons should a worker be able to take leave? money money & finance in a verasight survey conducted march 6-16, 2026, large majorities of americans endorse nearly every reason a federal paid-leave law might allow. physical recovery from childbirth draws the widest support (83%), closely followed by recovery from one's own serious health condition (81%) and caring for a seriously ill family member (75%). in a verasight survey conducted march 6-16, 2026, large majorities of americans endorse nearly every reason a federal paid-leave law might allow. physical recovery from childbirth draws the widest support (83%), closely followed by recovery from one's own serious health condition (81%) and caring for a seriously ill family member (75%). in a verasight survey conducted march 6-16, 2026, large majorities of americans endorse nearly every reason a federal paid-leave law might allow. physical recovery from childbirth draws the widest support (83%), closely followed by recovery from one's own serious health condition (81%) and caring for a seriously ill family member (75%). the other reasons draw nearly as much backing: 68% support leave to attend to a military family member's deployment or injury, 64% to bond with a new child, and 61% to handle a family experience of domestic or sexual violence. just 7% support none of these reasons."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-broadly-support-citizenship-for-u-s-born-children-of-u-s-born-parents","title":"Americans broadly support citizenship for U.S.-born children of U.S.-born parents","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/americans-broadly-support-citizenship-for-u-s-born-children-of-u-s-born-parents","dek":"Americans draw sharp distinctions over who should be granted U.S. citizenship: 78% say American-born children of American-born parents should have it, and 64% say the same of documented migrants, according to a September 2025 Verasight survey of 3,000 U.S. adults.","searchText":"americans broadly support citizenship for u.s.-born children of u.s.-born parents who should be granted u.s. citizenship? culture culture americans draw sharp distinctions over who should be granted u.s. citizenship: 78% say american-born children of american-born parents should have it, and 64% say the same of documented migrants, according to a september 2025 verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults. americans draw sharp distinctions over who should be granted u.s. citizenship: 78% say american-born children of american-born parents should have it, and 64% say the same of documented migrants, according to a september 2025 verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults. americans draw sharp distinctions over who should be granted u.s. citizenship: 78% say american-born children of american-born parents should have it, and 64% say the same of documented migrants, according to a september 2025 verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults. a slimmer majority (53%) says the same of american-born children of migrants, while fewer would extend citizenship to dreamers and daca recipients (39%), undocumented migrants without a criminal history (29%), or daca recipients’ parents (27%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-broadly-support-ivf-access","title":"Americans broadly support IVF access","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/americans-broadly-support-ivf-access","dek":"Nearly three-quarters of Americans (74%) support the right of infertility patients to pursue IVF, including 53% who back it with no restrictions and 21% who would allow it with some limits, according to a November 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"americans broadly support ivf access do you support the rights of infertility patients to pursue ivf treatments? health health nearly three-quarters of americans (74%) support the right of infertility patients to pursue ivf, including 53% who back it with no restrictions and 21% who would allow it with some limits, according to a november 2024 verasight survey. nearly three-quarters of americans (74%) support the right of infertility patients to pursue ivf, including 53% who back it with no restrictions and 21% who would allow it with some limits, according to a november 2024 verasight survey. nearly three-quarters of americans (74%) support the right of infertility patients to pursue ivf, including 53% who back it with no restrictions and 21% who would allow it with some limits, according to a november 2024 verasight survey. about 15% are unsure, and 11% oppose these rights."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-broadly-support-restoring-the-right-to-vote-after-a-sentence-is-served","title":"Americans broadly support restoring the right to vote after a sentence is served","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/americans-broadly-support-restoring-the-right-to-vote-after-a-sentence-is-served","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted March 6-16, 2026, 83% say people with past criminal convictions should be eligible to vote: 65% only after they have completed their sentence, and 18% even while they are serving one.","searchText":"americans broadly support restoring the right to vote after a sentence is served in general, do you think people with past criminal convictions should be eligible to vote? health health in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6-16, 2026, 83% say people with past criminal convictions should be eligible to vote: 65% only after they have completed their sentence, and 18% even while they are serving one. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6-16, 2026, 83% say people with past criminal convictions should be eligible to vote: 65% only after they have completed their sentence, and 18% even while they are serving one. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6-16, 2026, 83% say people with past criminal convictions should be eligible to vote: 65% only after they have completed their sentence, and 18% even while they are serving one. relatively few (9%) say people with convictions should not be eligible, and 8% take no position either way."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-call-distracted-driving-the-biggest-risk-on-local-roads","title":"Americans call distracted driving the biggest risk on local roads","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/americans-call-distracted-driving-the-biggest-risk-on-local-roads","dek":"Distracted driving worries Americans more than any other behavior behind the wheel: nearly four-in-ten (39%) call it the biggest risk to safety on their local roads, according to a November 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"americans call distracted driving the biggest risk on local roads in your opinion, which of the following driving behaviors is the biggest risk to safety on your local roads? health health distracted driving worries americans more than any other behavior behind the wheel: nearly four-in-ten (39%) call it the biggest risk to safety on their local roads, according to a november 2024 verasight survey. distracted driving worries americans more than any other behavior behind the wheel: nearly four-in-ten (39%) call it the biggest risk to safety on their local roads, according to a november 2024 verasight survey. distracted driving worries americans more than any other behavior behind the wheel: nearly four-in-ten (39%) call it the biggest risk to safety on their local roads, according to a november 2024 verasight survey. aggressive driving (20%) and driving under the influence of alcohol (18%) rank next, with speeding cited by 12%. fewer point to impairment from other substances (7%), cannabis (3%), or a lack of occupational protection like skipping a seatbelt (1%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-cant-agree-on-the-best-dryer-sheet-scent","title":"Americans can't agree on the best dryer-sheet scent","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/americans-cant-agree-on-the-best-dryer-sheet-scent","dek":"More than a quarter of Americans (27%) prefer a dryer sheet scented to match their laundry detergent, the top pick, according to an August 2025 Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults. About one-in-five (21%) prefer an unscented sheet, and a similar share (20%) do not use dryer sheets at all.","searchText":"americans can't agree on the best dryer-sheet scent what scent do you prefer for your dryer sheet? culture culture more than a quarter of americans (27%) prefer a dryer sheet scented to match their laundry detergent, the top pick, according to an august 2025 verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults. about one-in-five (21%) prefer an unscented sheet, and a similar share (20%) do not use dryer sheets at all. more than a quarter of americans (27%) prefer a dryer sheet scented to match their laundry detergent, the top pick, according to an august 2025 verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults. about one-in-five (21%) prefer an unscented sheet, and a similar share (20%) do not use dryer sheets at all. more than a quarter of americans (27%) prefer a dryer sheet scented to match their laundry detergent, the top pick, according to an august 2025 verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults. about one-in-five (21%) prefer an unscented sheet, and a similar share (20%) do not use dryer sheets at all. matching other laundry products rounds out the list: 18% prefer a scent that matches their fabric softener and 13% one that matches their scent booster."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-cant-agree-on-which-public-health-source-to-trust-most","title":"Americans can't agree on which public-health source to trust most","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/americans-cant-agree-on-which-public-health-source-to-trust-most","dek":"When asked which source they have the greatest confidence in for reliable and truthful information about public health issues, the largest share of Americans (22%) say they do not have confidence in any of them, according to a November 2025 Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults.","searchText":"americans can't agree on which public-health source to trust most which source do you have the greatest confidence in to share reliable and truthful information about public health issues? health health when asked which source they have the greatest confidence in for reliable and truthful information about public health issues, the largest share of americans (22%) say they do not have confidence in any of them, according to a november 2025 verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults. when asked which source they have the greatest confidence in for reliable and truthful information about public health issues, the largest share of americans (22%) say they do not have confidence in any of them, according to a november 2025 verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults. when asked which source they have the greatest confidence in for reliable and truthful information about public health issues, the largest share of americans (22%) say they do not have confidence in any of them, according to a november 2025 verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults. among the sources themselves, international organizations such as the world health organization draw the most confidence (18%), followed by the federal government (15%), community organizations and local government (11% each), and state government (7%). another 15% express equal confidence in all of the sources."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-cant-agree-on-which-region-matters-most-at-the-ballot-box","title":"Americans can't agree on which region matters most at the ballot box","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/americans-cant-agree-on-which-region-matters-most-at-the-ballot-box","dek":"Americans don't line up behind any one region as the driving force in congressional and presidential elections. More see influence everywhere than anywhere in particular: 26% say all of the regions are influential, and 21% aren't sure, according to a December 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"americans can't agree on which region matters most at the ballot box which region of the united states do you feel is the most influential in both congressional and presidential elections? culture culture americans don't line up behind any one region as the driving force in congressional and presidential elections. more see influence everywhere than anywhere in particular: 26% say all of the regions are influential, and 21% aren't sure, according to a december 2025 verasight survey. americans don't line up behind any one region as the driving force in congressional and presidential elections. more see influence everywhere than anywhere in particular: 26% say all of the regions are influential, and 21% aren't sure, according to a december 2025 verasight survey. americans don't line up behind any one region as the driving force in congressional and presidential elections. more see influence everywhere than anywhere in particular: 26% say all of the regions are influential, and 21% aren't sure, according to a december 2025 verasight survey. the northeast comes closest among the individual regions at 16%, followed by the midwest at 14%, the south at 11%, and the west at 9%. just 3% say none of them stands out."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-cant-pick-a-clear-favorite-among-minnesota-wisconsin-and-iowa","title":"Americans can't pick a clear favorite among Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/americans-cant-pick-a-clear-favorite-among-minnesota-wisconsin-and-iowa","dek":"Nearly half of Americans (47%) say Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa are all equally good states, and a third (33%) don't know which is better, according to a Verasight survey conducted May 22-28, 2025.","searchText":"americans can't pick a clear favorite among minnesota, wisconsin, and iowa which state is better? culture culture nearly half of americans (47%) say minnesota, wisconsin, and iowa are all equally good states, and a third (33%) don't know which is better, according to a verasight survey conducted may 22-28, 2025. nearly half of americans (47%) say minnesota, wisconsin, and iowa are all equally good states, and a third (33%) don't know which is better, according to a verasight survey conducted may 22-28, 2025. nearly half of americans (47%) say minnesota, wisconsin, and iowa are all equally good states, and a third (33%) don't know which is better, according to a verasight survey conducted may 22-28, 2025. just one-in-five (20%) name one of the three as the better state: minnesota draws 8%, wisconsin 7%, and iowa 5%."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-credit-bidens-policies-most-for-recent-economic-shifts","title":"Americans credit Biden's policies most for recent economic shifts","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/americans-credit-bidens-policies-most-for-recent-economic-shifts","dek":"A plurality of Americans (41%) attribute recent economic shifts mostly to President Biden's policies, more than double the 16% who point to President Trump's.","searchText":"americans credit biden's policies most for recent economic shifts how much do you think this was due to the policies of either president biden or president trump? money money & finance a plurality of americans (41%) attribute recent economic shifts mostly to president biden's policies, more than double the 16% who point to president trump's. a plurality of americans (41%) attribute recent economic shifts mostly to president biden's policies, more than double the 16% who point to president trump's. a plurality of americans (41%) attribute recent economic shifts mostly to president biden's policies, more than double the 16% who point to president trump's. beyond the two presidents, 17% see other factors outside either's control as the main driver, while 15% say they don't know and 12% credit biden and trump equally, according to a january 2024 verasight survey."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-deal-with-usps-and-dmv-staff-more-than-any-other-local-officials","title":"Americans deal with USPS and DMV staff more than any other local officials","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/americans-deal-with-usps-and-dmv-staff-more-than-any-other-local-officials","dek":"The post office and the DMV are Americans' main points of contact with local government: 60% have interacted with officials at the United States Postal Service and 55% with officials at the Department of Motor Vehicles, a January 2024 Verasight survey of 3,000 U.S. adults finds.","searchText":"americans deal with usps and dmv staff more than any other local officials have you interacted with any of the local officials listed below? culture culture the post office and the dmv are americans' main points of contact with local government: 60% have interacted with officials at the united states postal service and 55% with officials at the department of motor vehicles, a january 2024 verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults finds. the post office and the dmv are americans' main points of contact with local government: 60% have interacted with officials at the united states postal service and 55% with officials at the department of motor vehicles, a january 2024 verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults finds. the post office and the dmv are americans' main points of contact with local government: 60% have interacted with officials at the united states postal service and 55% with officials at the department of motor vehicles, a january 2024 verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults finds. public school teachers (48%) and local police (48%) come next, and 37% have dealt with officials at the social security office. one-in-five americans (20%) say they have not met any local government officials."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-define-themselves-first-by-their-moral-beliefs","title":"Americans define themselves first by their moral beliefs","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/americans-define-themselves-first-by-their-moral-beliefs","dek":"When asked what is the most important thing about them, four-in-ten Americans (40%) say their moral beliefs and actions, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey. No other answer comes close; the parts of themselves that are unique come next, at 16%.","searchText":"americans define themselves first by their moral beliefs what is the most important thing about you? culture culture when asked what is the most important thing about them, four-in-ten americans (40%) say their moral beliefs and actions, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. no other answer comes close; the parts of themselves that are unique come next, at 16%. when asked what is the most important thing about them, four-in-ten americans (40%) say their moral beliefs and actions, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. no other answer comes close; the parts of themselves that are unique come next, at 16%. when asked what is the most important thing about them, four-in-ten americans (40%) say their moral beliefs and actions, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. no other answer comes close; the parts of themselves that are unique come next, at 16%. smaller shares point to their desires and goals (14%), the way they experience the world (13%), or their memories (11%), and 6% say something else."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-doubt-they-could-reliably-spot-a-high-or-low-racial-bias-place","title":"Americans doubt they could reliably spot a high- or low-racial-bias place","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/americans-doubt-they-could-reliably-spot-a-high-or-low-racial-bias-place","dek":"Americans are lukewarm about their own ability to tell whether a place is high in anti-Black racial bias: the single largest share (31%) say they would be neither good nor bad at it, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"americans doubt they could reliably spot a high- or low-racial-bias place how well do you think you would be able to determine if a place is high in anti-black racial bias? culture culture americans are lukewarm about their own ability to tell whether a place is high in anti-black racial bias: the single largest share (31%) say they would be neither good nor bad at it, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. americans are lukewarm about their own ability to tell whether a place is high in anti-black racial bias: the single largest share (31%) say they would be neither good nor bad at it, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. americans are lukewarm about their own ability to tell whether a place is high in anti-black racial bias: the single largest share (31%) say they would be neither good nor bad at it, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. a 58% majority say they would be at least somewhat good at determining racial bias, but that includes just 13% who say very good. far fewer (11%) say they would be at least somewhat bad, including 2% who say very bad."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-expect-beyonces-next-album-to-be-r-and-b","title":"Americans expect Beyonce's next album to be R&B","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/americans-expect-beyonces-next-album-to-be-r-and-b","dek":"More Americans think Beyonce's next album will be R&B than any other genre (34%), though nearly as many (31%) say they are not sure, according to a Verasight survey conducted Dec. 22, 2025-Jan. 5, 2026.","searchText":"americans expect beyonce's next album to be r&b what genre will beyonce’s next album be? culture culture more americans think beyonce's next album will be r&b than any other genre (34%), though nearly as many (31%) say they are not sure, according to a verasight survey conducted dec. 22, 2025-jan. 5, 2026. more americans think beyonce's next album will be r&b than any other genre (34%), though nearly as many (31%) say they are not sure, according to a verasight survey conducted dec. 22, 2025-jan. 5, 2026. more americans think beyonce's next album will be r&b than any other genre (34%), though nearly as many (31%) say they are not sure, according to a verasight survey conducted dec. 22, 2025-jan. 5, 2026. country is the guess for 12%, while smaller shares expect rock (8%), something else (7%), rap (4%) or electronic music (4%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-expect-import-tariffs-to-hurt-the-average-household","title":"Americans expect import tariffs to hurt the average household","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/americans-expect-import-tariffs-to-hurt-the-average-household","dek":"Most Americans (60%) say that tariffs on U.S. imports will not make the average American better off, a September 2025 Verasight survey finds.","searchText":"americans expect import tariffs to hurt the average household will tariffs on us imports make the average american better off? culture culture most americans (60%) say that tariffs on u.s. imports will not make the average american better off, a september 2025 verasight survey finds. most americans (60%) say that tariffs on u.s. imports will not make the average american better off, a september 2025 verasight survey finds. most americans (60%) say that tariffs on u.s. imports will not make the average american better off, a september 2025 verasight survey finds. another 23% say maybe, and 17% think they will."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-expect-their-level-of-political-activity-to-hold-steady","title":"Americans expect their level of political activity to hold steady","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/americans-expect-their-level-of-political-activity-to-hold-steady","dek":"Nearly half of Americans (48%) expect to be about as politically active over the next few years as they have been in the past, according to a September 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"americans expect their level of political activity to hold steady compared to your past level of activity, how active do you expect to be in us politics over the next few years? culture culture nearly half of americans (48%) expect to be about as politically active over the next few years as they have been in the past, according to a september 2025 verasight survey. nearly half of americans (48%) expect to be about as politically active over the next few years as they have been in the past, according to a september 2025 verasight survey. nearly half of americans (48%) expect to be about as politically active over the next few years as they have been in the past, according to a september 2025 verasight survey. another 44% expect to be more active than before, including 19% who anticipate being much more active in u.s. politics. relatively few (8%) expect to be less active, including 4% who say much less."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-favor-investing-in-solar-energy","title":"Americans favor investing in solar energy","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/americans-favor-investing-in-solar-energy","dek":"Nearly two-thirds of Americans (64%) say the U.S. should invest in solar energy, a broader endorsement than any other technology draws, according to an October 2024 Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults.","searchText":"americans favor investing in solar energy in which of these energy technologies should the us invest? culture culture nearly two-thirds of americans (64%) say the u.s. should invest in solar energy, a broader endorsement than any other technology draws, according to an october 2024 verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults. nearly two-thirds of americans (64%) say the u.s. should invest in solar energy, a broader endorsement than any other technology draws, according to an october 2024 verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults. nearly two-thirds of americans (64%) say the u.s. should invest in solar energy, a broader endorsement than any other technology draws, according to an october 2024 verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults. wind (48%) and hydroelectric dams (44%) also draw wide support, with gas and oil close behind at 41%. about a third (35%) would put nuclear power on the list, 19% back coal, and just 5% say the u.s. should invest in none of these technologies."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-feel-good-about-their-family-and-friend-connections","title":"Americans feel good about their family and friend connections","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-americans-feel-good-about-their-family-and-friend-connections","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 22 to 24, 2024, 80% of Americans rated the social aspect of their life, including connections with friends and family, as good, very good, or great.","searchText":"americans feel good about their family and friend connections how are you feeling today about the social aspect of your life (connections with friends and family)? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 22 to 24, 2024, 80% of americans rated the social aspect of their life, including connections with friends and family, as good, very good, or great. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 22 to 24, 2024, 80% of americans rated the social aspect of their life, including connections with friends and family, as good, very good, or great. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 22 to 24, 2024, 80% of americans rated the social aspect of their life, including connections with friends and family, as good, very good, or great. that includes 39% who said good, 26% who said very good, and 15% who said great. about one in five rated this part of life as not so good or not at all good (20%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-feel-most-obligated-to-share-gossip-with-a-partner","title":"Americans feel most obligated to share gossip with a partner","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/americans-feel-most-obligated-to-share-gossip-with-a-partner","dek":"Partners have first claim on Americans' gossip: 39% of U.S. adults feel obligated to share it with a partner, a May 2026 Verasight survey finds, and friends are close behind at 36%.","searchText":"americans feel most obligated to share gossip with a partner which of the following people, if any, do you feel obligated to share gossip with? culture culture partners have first claim on americans' gossip: 39% of u.s. adults feel obligated to share it with a partner, a may 2026 verasight survey finds, and friends are close behind at 36%. partners have first claim on americans' gossip: 39% of u.s. adults feel obligated to share it with a partner, a may 2026 verasight survey finds, and friends are close behind at 36%. partners have first claim on americans' gossip: 39% of u.s. adults feel obligated to share it with a partner, a may 2026 verasight survey finds, and friends are close behind at 36%. smaller shares feel that pull toward parents (17%), siblings (16%) or coworkers (11%), and just 2% say the obligation extends to classmates. an additional 35% point to someone else or say they never feel obligated to share gossip at all."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-feel-positive-about-philanthropy","title":"Americans feel positive about philanthropy","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/americans-feel-positive-about-philanthropy","dek":"Nearly two-thirds of Americans (64%) feel positive about charitable giving from wealthy individuals and foundations, according to an April 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"americans feel positive about philanthropy how do you feel about philanthropy, specifically charitable giving from wealthy individuals and foundations? money money & finance nearly two-thirds of americans (64%) feel positive about charitable giving from wealthy individuals and foundations, according to an april 2025 verasight survey. nearly two-thirds of americans (64%) feel positive about charitable giving from wealthy individuals and foundations, according to an april 2025 verasight survey. nearly two-thirds of americans (64%) feel positive about charitable giving from wealthy individuals and foundations, according to an april 2025 verasight survey. about three-in-ten (31%) have no opinion, and just 5% view it negatively."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-find-everyday-failures-worth-reflecting-on","title":"Americans find everyday failures worth reflecting on","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/americans-find-everyday-failures-worth-reflecting-on","dek":"A slim majority of Americans (52%) say they find it useful to think about their everyday failures, according to a Verasight survey conducted Feb. 28 to March 6, 2025. That includes 9% who strongly agree.","searchText":"americans find everyday failures worth reflecting on i find it useful to think about my everyday failures culture culture a slim majority of americans (52%) say they find it useful to think about their everyday failures, according to a verasight survey conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025. that includes 9% who strongly agree. a slim majority of americans (52%) say they find it useful to think about their everyday failures, according to a verasight survey conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025. that includes 9% who strongly agree. a slim majority of americans (52%) say they find it useful to think about their everyday failures, according to a verasight survey conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025. that includes 9% who strongly agree. about a fifth (20%) are neutral, while 28% disagree, including 6% who strongly disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-find-everyday-successes-worth-reflecting-on","title":"Americans find everyday successes worth reflecting on","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/americans-find-everyday-successes-worth-reflecting-on","dek":"Most Americans (69%) say they find it useful to think about their everyday successes, including 13% who strongly agree, according to a March 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"americans find everyday successes worth reflecting on i find it useful to think about my everyday successes culture culture most americans (69%) say they find it useful to think about their everyday successes, including 13% who strongly agree, according to a march 2025 verasight survey. most americans (69%) say they find it useful to think about their everyday successes, including 13% who strongly agree, according to a march 2025 verasight survey. most americans (69%) say they find it useful to think about their everyday successes, including 13% who strongly agree, according to a march 2025 verasight survey. about one-in-five (21%) stay neutral, and just 10% disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-guess-about-half-the-country-shares-their-core-beliefs","title":"Americans guess about half the country shares their core beliefs","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/americans-guess-about-half-the-country-shares-their-core-beliefs","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Dec. 3-8, 2025, a quarter of Americans (25%) estimate that 41% to 60% of people share their beliefs about what it means for a statement to be true.","searchText":"americans guess about half the country shares their core beliefs what percentage of people do you think share your beliefs about what it means for a statement to be \"true\"? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted dec. 3-8, 2025, a quarter of americans (25%) estimate that 41% to 60% of people share their beliefs about what it means for a statement to be true. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted dec. 3-8, 2025, a quarter of americans (25%) estimate that 41% to 60% of people share their beliefs about what it means for a statement to be true. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted dec. 3-8, 2025, a quarter of americans (25%) estimate that 41% to 60% of people share their beliefs about what it means for a statement to be true. nearly as many (23%) put the share higher, between 61% and 80%, while 12% guess 21% to 40%, 9% say 81% to 100%, and 4% think it is 20% or lower. the remainder do not venture a number: 17% understand the question but are not sure, and 11% say they do not understand it."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-view-elon-musk-more-negatively-than-positively","title":"Americans have a negative view of Elon Musk","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/americans-view-elon-musk-more-negatively-than-positively","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 2,000 U.S. adults conducted April 21 to 23, 2026, 47% viewed Elon Musk unfavorably, while 34% viewed him favorably.","searchText":"americans have a negative view of elon musk - elon musk (tesla, spacex, x) ai & tech ai & tech in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, 47% viewed elon musk unfavorably, while 34% viewed him favorably. in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, 47% viewed elon musk unfavorably, while 34% viewed him favorably. in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, 47% viewed elon musk unfavorably, while 34% viewed him favorably. another 16% were neither favorable nor unfavorable, and 2% were not familiar with him."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-view-mark-zuckerberg-more-negatively-than-positively","title":"Americans have a negative view of Mark Zuckerberg","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/americans-view-mark-zuckerberg-more-negatively-than-positively","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 2,000 U.S. adults conducted April 21 to 23, 2026, 52% viewed Mark Zuckerberg unfavorably, while 24% viewed him favorably.","searchText":"americans have a negative view of mark zuckerberg - mark zuckerberg (meta) ai & tech ai & tech in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, 52% viewed mark zuckerberg unfavorably, while 24% viewed him favorably. in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, 52% viewed mark zuckerberg unfavorably, while 24% viewed him favorably. in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, 52% viewed mark zuckerberg unfavorably, while 24% viewed him favorably. another 22% were neither favorable nor unfavorable, and 2% were not familiar with him."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-head-into-2026-with-a-mix-of-hope-and-worry","title":"Americans head into 2026 with a mix of hope and worry","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/americans-head-into-2026-with-a-mix-of-hope-and-worry","dek":"Americans enter 2026 with worry and hope at almost the same level. Four in ten feel at least somewhat worried about the year, including 20% who are very worried, and 40% feel at least somewhat hopeful, including 15% who are very hopeful, according to a Verasight survey conducted Dec. 22, 2025 to Jan. 5, 2026.","searchText":"americans head into 2026 with a mix of hope and worry when you think about 2026 overall, which best describes your outlook? culture culture americans enter 2026 with worry and hope at almost the same level. four in ten feel at least somewhat worried about the year, including 20% who are very worried, and 40% feel at least somewhat hopeful, including 15% who are very hopeful, according to a verasight survey conducted dec. 22, 2025 to jan. 5, 2026. americans enter 2026 with worry and hope at almost the same level. four in ten feel at least somewhat worried about the year, including 20% who are very worried, and 40% feel at least somewhat hopeful, including 15% who are very hopeful, according to a verasight survey conducted dec. 22, 2025 to jan. 5, 2026. americans enter 2026 with worry and hope at almost the same level. four in ten feel at least somewhat worried about the year, including 20% who are very worried, and 40% feel at least somewhat hopeful, including 15% who are very hopeful, according to a verasight survey conducted dec. 22, 2025 to jan. 5, 2026. the remaining one-in-five (20%) call their outlook for the year neutral."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-lean-toward-keeping-human-spaceflight-with-nasa-not-private-companies","title":"Americans lean toward keeping human spaceflight with NASA, not private companies","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/americans-lean-toward-keeping-human-spaceflight-with-nasa-not-private-companies","dek":"In a Verasight survey conducted Sept. 7-13, 2023, more Americans say human spaceflight should stay with government agencies like NASA than move to private companies like SpaceX: 33% disagree that it is best left to private firms, including 13% who strongly disagree, compared with 26% who agree, including 9% who strongly agree.","searchText":"americans lean toward keeping human spaceflight with nasa, not private companies to what extent do you agree with the following statement? human spaceflight generally is best left for private companies like spacex rather than government agencies like nasa. ai & tech ai & tech in a verasight survey conducted sept. 7-13, 2023, more americans say human spaceflight should stay with government agencies like nasa than move to private companies like spacex: 33% disagree that it is best left to private firms, including 13% who strongly disagree, compared with 26% who agree, including 9% who strongly agree. in a verasight survey conducted sept. 7-13, 2023, more americans say human spaceflight should stay with government agencies like nasa than move to private companies like spacex: 33% disagree that it is best left to private firms, including 13% who strongly disagree, compared with 26% who agree, including 9% who strongly agree. in a verasight survey conducted sept. 7-13, 2023, more americans say human spaceflight should stay with government agencies like nasa than move to private companies like spacex: 33% disagree that it is best left to private firms, including 13% who strongly disagree, compared with 26% who agree, including 9% who strongly agree. neither camp comes close to a majority, and the largest bloc, 42%, stays neutral."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-lean-toward-valuing-openness-over-tradition","title":"Americans lean toward valuing openness over tradition","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/americans-lean-toward-valuing-openness-over-tradition","dek":"Given a choice between valuing openness and valuing tradition and security, more Americans lean toward openness than toward conservation. Nearly four-in-ten favor openness to some degree (39%, including 8% who strongly favor it), against 27% who lean the other way (including 6% strongly), according to a March 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"americans lean toward valuing openness over tradition please rate which of these two values are more important to you, personally: conservation (valuing security for myself and my society, leaving up to social expectations, preserving tradition), or openness (valuing independence of thought and action, looking for new experiences and varied life). culture culture given a choice between valuing openness and valuing tradition and security, more americans lean toward openness than toward conservation. nearly four-in-ten favor openness to some degree (39%, including 8% who strongly favor it), against 27% who lean the other way (including 6% strongly), according to a march 2025 verasight survey. given a choice between valuing openness and valuing tradition and security, more americans lean toward openness than toward conservation. nearly four-in-ten favor openness to some degree (39%, including 8% who strongly favor it), against 27% who lean the other way (including 6% strongly), according to a march 2025 verasight survey. given a choice between valuing openness and valuing tradition and security, more americans lean toward openness than toward conservation. nearly four-in-ten favor openness to some degree (39%, including 8% who strongly favor it), against 27% who lean the other way (including 6% strongly), according to a march 2025 verasight survey. the single largest group, though, is neutral, at 34%."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-most-associate-metal-credit-cards-with-being-durable","title":"Americans most associate metal credit cards with being durable","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/americans-most-associate-metal-credit-cards-with-being-durable","dek":"Durability is the quality Americans most associate with metal credit cards: one-third (33%) call them durable, ahead of any other descriptor, according to a Verasight survey conducted Aug. 1-6, 2025.","searchText":"americans most associate metal credit cards with being durable which of the following, if any, best describes metal credit cards? money money & finance durability is the quality americans most associate with metal credit cards: one-third (33%) call them durable, ahead of any other descriptor, according to a verasight survey conducted aug. 1-6, 2025. durability is the quality americans most associate with metal credit cards: one-third (33%) call them durable, ahead of any other descriptor, according to a verasight survey conducted aug. 1-6, 2025. durability is the quality americans most associate with metal credit cards: one-third (33%) call them durable, ahead of any other descriptor, according to a verasight survey conducted aug. 1-6, 2025. premium (16%) and fancy (12%) follow, with innovative and a write-in 'other' response each near one-in-ten (9%); smaller shares land on hard to use (7%), prestigious (7%), or common (6%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-most-associate-pharmacists-with-dispensing-medication","title":"Americans most associate pharmacists with dispensing medication","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/americans-most-associate-pharmacists-with-dispensing-medication","dek":"Americans readily name a pharmacist's core task: more than eight-in-ten (85%) say pharmacists dispense medications, according to a Verasight survey conducted Sept. 7-13, 2023.","searchText":"americans most associate pharmacists with dispensing medication what do pharmacists do? health health americans readily name a pharmacist's core task: more than eight-in-ten (85%) say pharmacists dispense medications, according to a verasight survey conducted sept. 7-13, 2023. americans readily name a pharmacist's core task: more than eight-in-ten (85%) say pharmacists dispense medications, according to a verasight survey conducted sept. 7-13, 2023. americans readily name a pharmacist's core task: more than eight-in-ten (85%) say pharmacists dispense medications, according to a verasight survey conducted sept. 7-13, 2023. nearly six-in-ten (60%) also credit them with pouring pills into a bottle, and about half say pharmacists call physicians' offices (52%) or deal with insurance (50%). fewer tie the role to working in hospitals (39%), while small shares mention diagnosing chronic disease (4%) or say they are unsure (5%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-most-associate-public-health-with-researching-disease","title":"Americans most associate public health with researching disease","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/americans-most-associate-public-health-with-researching-disease","dek":"When Americans picture what public health does, research leads the way: about seven-in-ten (70%) say it involves researching disease, according to a November 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"americans most associate public health with researching disease what does public health do? health health when americans picture what public health does, research leads the way: about seven-in-ten (70%) say it involves researching disease, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. when americans picture what public health does, research leads the way: about seven-in-ten (70%) say it involves researching disease, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. when americans picture what public health does, research leads the way: about seven-in-ten (70%) say it involves researching disease, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. about half also link it to food inspections (52%) and giving shots (49%). smaller shares mention responding to natural disasters (34%), taking complaints (31%), or scheduling doctors' appointments (26%), and about one-in-ten (11%) say they have no clue what public health does."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-most-back-using-troops-to-defend-allies-under-attack","title":"Americans most back using troops to defend allies under attack","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/americans-most-back-using-troops-to-defend-allies-under-attack","dek":"Given a list of reasons to send in U.S. military troops, most Americans (59%) approve of protecting American allies under attack by foreign nations, according to a January 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"americans most back using troops to defend allies under attack would you approve of the use of u.s. military troops in order to … ? politics politics given a list of reasons to send in u.s. military troops, most americans (59%) approve of protecting american allies under attack by foreign nations, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. given a list of reasons to send in u.s. military troops, most americans (59%) approve of protecting american allies under attack by foreign nations, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. given a list of reasons to send in u.s. military troops, most americans (59%) approve of protecting american allies under attack by foreign nations, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. about half (50%) approve of destroying a terrorist camp and 41% of helping the united nations uphold international law. fewer support intervening where there is genocide or a civil war (37%), assisting the spread of democracy (23%), or ensuring the supply of oil (19%), and 13% approve of none of these uses."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-most-define-dignity-as-respect","title":"Americans most define dignity as respect","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/americans-most-define-dignity-as-respect","dek":"Asked what dignity means to them, Americans point above all to respect. More than six-in-ten (62%) describe dignity as a matter of respect, according to a September 2023 Verasight survey.","searchText":"americans most define dignity as respect what is dignity? culture culture asked what dignity means to them, americans point above all to respect. more than six-in-ten (62%) describe dignity as a matter of respect, according to a september 2023 verasight survey. asked what dignity means to them, americans point above all to respect. more than six-in-ten (62%) describe dignity as a matter of respect, according to a september 2023 verasight survey. asked what dignity means to them, americans point above all to respect. more than six-in-ten (62%) describe dignity as a matter of respect, according to a september 2023 verasight survey. a slim majority (53%) also tie dignity to their values, and 43% to their sense of worth. smaller shares connect it to a human right (38%), their actions (36%), a personal matter (28%) or their achievements (18%), while 4% say none of these fit."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-most-expect-tariffs-to-hit-the-national-economy","title":"Americans most expect tariffs to hit the national economy","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/americans-most-expect-tariffs-to-hit-the-national-economy","dek":"Americans expect tariffs to reach beyond their own wallets. More than six-in-ten (63%) say their country's economic situation will feel the effects, and 53% expect the same for their personal economic situation, according to a Verasight survey conducted April 9-15, 2025.","searchText":"americans most expect tariffs to hit the national economy which of the following economic and political factors will be impacted by these tariffs? money money & finance americans expect tariffs to reach beyond their own wallets. more than six-in-ten (63%) say their country's economic situation will feel the effects, and 53% expect the same for their personal economic situation, according to a verasight survey conducted april 9-15, 2025. americans expect tariffs to reach beyond their own wallets. more than six-in-ten (63%) say their country's economic situation will feel the effects, and 53% expect the same for their personal economic situation, according to a verasight survey conducted april 9-15, 2025. americans expect tariffs to reach beyond their own wallets. more than six-in-ten (63%) say their country's economic situation will feel the effects, and 53% expect the same for their personal economic situation, according to a verasight survey conducted april 9-15, 2025. political fallout registers less: 17% expect tariffs to affect their vote at the next midterms on the \"outgoing administration,\" and 16% their vote for the \"democratic opposition.\" another 16% think tariffs won't affect them at all."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-most-like-to-spend-free-time-with-immediate-family","title":"Americans most like to spend free time with immediate family","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/americans-most-like-to-spend-free-time-with-immediate-family","dek":"Immediate family edges out solitude as Americans' favorite way to spend free time: 37% like that time with their immediate family best, while 30% would rather be by themselves, according to an August 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"americans most like to spend free time with immediate family which of the following best describes how you like to spend your free time? culture culture immediate family edges out solitude as americans' favorite way to spend free time: 37% like that time with their immediate family best, while 30% would rather be by themselves, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. immediate family edges out solitude as americans' favorite way to spend free time: 37% like that time with their immediate family best, while 30% would rather be by themselves, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. immediate family edges out solitude as americans' favorite way to spend free time: 37% like that time with their immediate family best, while 30% would rather be by themselves, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. a smaller share (18%) prefers free time with close friends. relatively few like a large group of friends and family best (7%), while extended family (3%), a large group that includes people they don't know (2%), and something else (2%) round out the list."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-most-often-blame-gender-norms-for-leaving-fathers-out-of-maternal-healthcare","title":"Americans most often blame gender norms for leaving fathers out of maternal healthcare","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/americans-most-often-blame-gender-norms-for-leaving-fathers-out-of-maternal-healthcare","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Nov. 14 to 20, 2025, Americans blamed gender norms for fathers being left out of maternal healthcare; 59% selected cultural and gender norms.","searchText":"americans most often blame gender norms for leaving fathers out of maternal healthcare why do you think fathers have not been included - or are often under-included - in current maternal healthcare models? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14 to 20, 2025, americans blamed gender norms for fathers being left out of maternal healthcare; 59% selected cultural and gender norms. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14 to 20, 2025, americans blamed gender norms for fathers being left out of maternal healthcare; 59% selected cultural and gender norms. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14 to 20, 2025, americans blamed gender norms for fathers being left out of maternal healthcare; 59% selected cultural and gender norms. other common reasons included fathers being seen as disinterested or unavailable (42%) and health systems not being designed to include fathers or partners (39%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-name-mental-health-the-top-public-health-priority-for-federal-officials","title":"Americans name mental health the top public-health priority for federal officials","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/americans-name-mental-health-the-top-public-health-priority-for-federal-officials","dek":"Of all the health challenges the federal government could take on, one rises above the rest for Americans: three-in-ten (30%) name mental health as the most important public health issue for U.S. federal officials to focus on, according to a Verasight survey conducted Nov. 19-22, 2024.","searchText":"americans name mental health the top public-health priority for federal officials in your opinion, what is the most important public health issue u.s. federal officials should be focusing on at this time? health health of all the health challenges the federal government could take on, one rises above the rest for americans: three-in-ten (30%) name mental health as the most important public health issue for u.s. federal officials to focus on, according to a verasight survey conducted nov. 19-22, 2024. of all the health challenges the federal government could take on, one rises above the rest for americans: three-in-ten (30%) name mental health as the most important public health issue for u.s. federal officials to focus on, according to a verasight survey conducted nov. 19-22, 2024. of all the health challenges the federal government could take on, one rises above the rest for americans: three-in-ten (30%) name mental health as the most important public health issue for u.s. federal officials to focus on, according to a verasight survey conducted nov. 19-22, 2024. access to care follows at 20%, with gun violence (16%) and substance abuse (12%) next. smaller shares prioritize nutrition (7%), environmental health (5%), or infectious diseases (5%), and 4% name something else."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-narrowly-favor-international-cooperation-to-deal-with-illicit-drugs","title":"Americans narrowly favor international cooperation to deal with illicit drugs","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/americans-narrowly-favor-international-cooperation-to-deal-with-illicit-drugs","dek":"No single approach to illicit drugs draws majority support, and Americans divide over the best one: close to three-in-ten (29%) back international cooperation, according to a September 2023 Verasight survey.","searchText":"americans narrowly favor international cooperation to deal with illicit drugs how can we best deal with illicit drugs? health health no single approach to illicit drugs draws majority support, and americans divide over the best one: close to three-in-ten (29%) back international cooperation, according to a september 2023 verasight survey. no single approach to illicit drugs draws majority support, and americans divide over the best one: close to three-in-ten (29%) back international cooperation, according to a september 2023 verasight survey. no single approach to illicit drugs draws majority support, and americans divide over the best one: close to three-in-ten (29%) back international cooperation, according to a september 2023 verasight survey. economic sanctions (27%) and legalizing drugs (25%) trail only narrowly, keeping the top three options tightly bunched. smaller shares favor military action (15%) or some other approach (17%), and about one-in-six (18%) reject every option offered."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-narrowly-rank-flu-over-covid-19-as-a-cdc-tracking-priority","title":"Americans narrowly rank flu over COVID-19 as a CDC tracking priority","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/americans-narrowly-rank-flu-over-covid-19-as-a-cdc-tracking-priority","dek":"Influenza ranks first among the infectious diseases Americans want the CDC to prioritize, named by one-quarter (25%) as the most important to track and manage, according to a November 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"americans narrowly rank flu over covid-19 as a cdc tracking priority which one is the most important for the us centers for disease control and prevention to track and manage to protect the public's health? health health influenza ranks first among the infectious diseases americans want the cdc to prioritize, named by one-quarter (25%) as the most important to track and manage, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. influenza ranks first among the infectious diseases americans want the cdc to prioritize, named by one-quarter (25%) as the most important to track and manage, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. influenza ranks first among the infectious diseases americans want the cdc to prioritize, named by one-quarter (25%) as the most important to track and manage, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. covid-19 comes next at 21%, followed closely by hiv (20%) and tuberculosis (18%). respiratory syncytial virus (11%) and hepatitis (5%) trail well behind."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-narrowly-support-state-lawsuits-against-ultra-processed-food-companies","title":"Americans narrowly support state lawsuits against ultra-processed food companies","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/americans-narrowly-support-state-lawsuits-against-ultra-processed-food-companies","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted June 25 to 30, 2025, 54% of Americans supported state attorneys general bringing lawsuits against ultra-processed food companies to pay for health harms caused by their products. This includes 20% who strongly support and 34% who support.","searchText":"americans narrowly support state lawsuits against ultra-processed food companies to what extent to you support or oppose having state attorneys general bring lawsuits against ultra-processed food companies to pay for health harms caused by their products? health health in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted june 25 to 30, 2025, 54% of americans supported state attorneys general bringing lawsuits against ultra-processed food companies to pay for health harms caused by their products. this includes 20% who strongly support and 34% who support. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted june 25 to 30, 2025, 54% of americans supported state attorneys general bringing lawsuits against ultra-processed food companies to pay for health harms caused by their products. this includes 20% who strongly support and 34% who support. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted june 25 to 30, 2025, 54% of americans supported state attorneys general bringing lawsuits against ultra-processed food companies to pay for health harms caused by their products. this includes 20% who strongly support and 34% who support. about one in seven opposed the lawsuits (14%), with 10% who oppose and 4% who strongly oppose. another 32% were neutral."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-often-say-their-local-home-prices-are-above-the-national-average","title":"Americans often say their local home prices are above the national average","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/americans-often-say-their-local-home-prices-are-above-the-national-average","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 3,000 U.S. adults conducted Sept. 22-29, 2025, most Americans see their own communities as more expensive than the country as a whole. Nearly two-thirds say local home prices run higher than the national average (64%, including 34% who say significantly higher).","searchText":"americans often say their local home prices are above the national average are home prices in your community ________ than the national average? culture culture in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 22-29, 2025, most americans see their own communities as more expensive than the country as a whole. nearly two-thirds say local home prices run higher than the national average (64%, including 34% who say significantly higher). in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 22-29, 2025, most americans see their own communities as more expensive than the country as a whole. nearly two-thirds say local home prices run higher than the national average (64%, including 34% who say significantly higher). in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 22-29, 2025, most americans see their own communities as more expensive than the country as a whole. nearly two-thirds say local home prices run higher than the national average (64%, including 34% who say significantly higher). about one-in-five (19%) put local prices on par with the national average, while just 9% think theirs run lower (including only 2% significantly lower); another 8% aren't sure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-often-weigh-relationships-and-work-goals-equally","title":"Americans often weigh relationships and work goals equally","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/americans-often-weigh-relationships-and-work-goals-equally","dek":"Neither love nor work wins out for the largest group of Americans: 37% say having or maintaining a romantic relationship matters just as much as their work or education goals, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"americans often weigh relationships and work goals equally compared to work or education goals, how important is the goal of having or maintaining a romantic relationship in your life? culture culture neither love nor work wins out for the largest group of americans: 37% say having or maintaining a romantic relationship matters just as much as their work or education goals, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. neither love nor work wins out for the largest group of americans: 37% say having or maintaining a romantic relationship matters just as much as their work or education goals, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. neither love nor work wins out for the largest group of americans: 37% say having or maintaining a romantic relationship matters just as much as their work or education goals, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. more lean toward the relationship than away from it: 35% of adults say it is more important than those goals, including 16% who say it is much more important, while 28% say it is less important, including 10% who say it is much less important."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-only-somewhat-trust-ai-health-advice","title":"Americans only somewhat trust AI health advice","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/americans-only-somewhat-trust-ai-health-advice","dek":"Americans keep their guard up when AI offers health guidance. Just 14% of U.S. adults place high trust in recommendations from large language models such as ChatGPT, Gemini and Grok for lifestyle changes to improve their health, including 4% who say they trust them extremely, according to an August 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"americans only somewhat trust ai health advice how much do you trust ai (large language models such as chatgpt, gemini, and grok) when it comes to its recommendations for lifestyle changes to improve your overall health? ai & tech ai & tech americans keep their guard up when ai offers health guidance. just 14% of u.s. adults place high trust in recommendations from large language models such as chatgpt, gemini and grok for lifestyle changes to improve their health, including 4% who say they trust them extremely, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. americans keep their guard up when ai offers health guidance. just 14% of u.s. adults place high trust in recommendations from large language models such as chatgpt, gemini and grok for lifestyle changes to improve their health, including 4% who say they trust them extremely, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. americans keep their guard up when ai offers health guidance. just 14% of u.s. adults place high trust in recommendations from large language models such as chatgpt, gemini and grok for lifestyle changes to improve their health, including 4% who say they trust them extremely, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. cooler responses dominate: 32% trust these tools moderately, 26% only slightly and 25% not at all, while 3% prefer not to answer."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-overwhelmingly-reject-dictatorship-as-a-better-form-of-government","title":"Americans overwhelmingly reject dictatorship as a better form of government","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/americans-overwhelmingly-reject-dictatorship-as-a-better-form-of-government","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted April 9 to 15, 2025, 83% of Americans disagreed that, in the national interest, a dictatorship would be a better form of government in the current situation. This includes 41% who strongly disagree and 41% who somewhat disagree.","searchText":"americans overwhelmingly reject dictatorship as a better form of government please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: in our national interest, a dictatorship would be the better form of government in the current situation. politics politics in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 9 to 15, 2025, 83% of americans disagreed that, in the national interest, a dictatorship would be a better form of government in the current situation. this includes 41% who strongly disagree and 41% who somewhat disagree. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 9 to 15, 2025, 83% of americans disagreed that, in the national interest, a dictatorship would be a better form of government in the current situation. this includes 41% who strongly disagree and 41% who somewhat disagree. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 9 to 15, 2025, 83% of americans disagreed that, in the national interest, a dictatorship would be a better form of government in the current situation. this includes 41% who strongly disagree and 41% who somewhat disagree. about one in six agreed (17%), with 12% who somewhat agree and 5% who strongly agree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-overwhelmingly-say-a-wild-animal-moving-away-means-no-consent","title":"Americans overwhelmingly say a wild animal moving away means no consent","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/americans-overwhelmingly-say-a-wild-animal-moving-away-means-no-consent","dek":"Most U.S. adults (86%) agree that a wild animal moving away when a person tries to handle it means the animal does not consent, including 42% who strongly agree, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey of 488 U.S. adults.","searchText":"americans overwhelmingly say a wild animal moving away means no consent please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: if a wild animal moves away when a human attempts to handle it, that means the animal does not consent to being handled. culture culture most u.s. adults (86%) agree that a wild animal moving away when a person tries to handle it means the animal does not consent, including 42% who strongly agree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey of 488 u.s. adults. most u.s. adults (86%) agree that a wild animal moving away when a person tries to handle it means the animal does not consent, including 42% who strongly agree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey of 488 u.s. adults. most u.s. adults (86%) agree that a wild animal moving away when a person tries to handle it means the animal does not consent, including 42% who strongly agree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey of 488 u.s. adults. only 4% disagree, and another 10% neither agree nor disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-pin-local-budget-crises-mostly-on-county-and-state-governments","title":"Americans pin local budget crises mostly on county and state governments","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/americans-pin-local-budget-crises-mostly-on-county-and-state-governments","dek":"In a Verasight survey conducted Oct. 1-11, 2024, half of Americans (50%) say county or state government should bear responsibility when a local government faces a budget crisis.","searchText":"americans pin local budget crises mostly on county and state governments who do you believe should be held responsible if a local government is facing a crisis related to its budget? money money & finance in a verasight survey conducted oct. 1-11, 2024, half of americans (50%) say county or state government should bear responsibility when a local government faces a budget crisis. in a verasight survey conducted oct. 1-11, 2024, half of americans (50%) say county or state government should bear responsibility when a local government faces a budget crisis. in a verasight survey conducted oct. 1-11, 2024, half of americans (50%) say county or state government should bear responsibility when a local government faces a budget crisis. the city council comes next at 27%, and 15% name the mayor; few point to taxpayers (4%), creditors and bondholders (3%), or public employees (2%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-choose-humans-over-ai-chatbots-for-personal-health","title":"Americans prefer people over AI chatbots for personal health interviews","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/most-americans-choose-humans-over-ai-chatbots-for-personal-health","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Aug. 1 to 6, 2025, 81% of Americans said they would rather talk to a human than an AI chatbot in an interview about their personal health.","searchText":"americans prefer people over ai chatbots for personal health interviews would you rather talk to a human or an ai chatbot in an interview on your personal health? ai & tech ai & tech in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 1 to 6, 2025, 81% of americans said they would rather talk to a human than an ai chatbot in an interview about their personal health. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 1 to 6, 2025, 81% of americans said they would rather talk to a human than an ai chatbot in an interview about their personal health. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 1 to 6, 2025, 81% of americans said they would rather talk to a human than an ai chatbot in an interview about their personal health. one-in-ten said they would rather talk to an ai chatbot (10%). another 9% were not sure (9%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-prefer-physical-buttons-on-small-kitchen-appliances","title":"Americans prefer physical buttons on small kitchen appliances","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/americans-prefer-physical-buttons-on-small-kitchen-appliances","dek":"When it comes to small kitchen appliances, physical controls are the draw: more than a third of Americans (36%) most prefer a model run primarily through physical controls, with an app adding basic or extra functionality, according to a December 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"americans prefer physical buttons on small kitchen appliances if you were considering purchasing a small kitchen appliance, which of the following control options would you prefer most? culture culture when it comes to small kitchen appliances, physical controls are the draw: more than a third of americans (36%) most prefer a model run primarily through physical controls, with an app adding basic or extra functionality, according to a december 2025 verasight survey. when it comes to small kitchen appliances, physical controls are the draw: more than a third of americans (36%) most prefer a model run primarily through physical controls, with an app adding basic or extra functionality, according to a december 2025 verasight survey. when it comes to small kitchen appliances, physical controls are the draw: more than a third of americans (36%) most prefer a model run primarily through physical controls, with an app adding basic or extra functionality, according to a december 2025 verasight survey. another 29% would rather keep smartphone apps out of appliance controls altogether, and 27% like a model controlled equally through an app and physical buttons. app-first designs find little appetite: just 6% prefer primarily app control with basic physical buttons, and 3% want an app-only machine."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-put-most-of-the-responsibility-for-traffic-safety-on-drivers","title":"Americans put most of the responsibility for traffic safety on drivers","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/americans-put-most-of-the-responsibility-for-traffic-safety-on-drivers","dek":"In a Verasight survey conducted Nov. 19-22, 2024, two-thirds of Americans (66%) say drivers bear the most responsibility for traffic safety.","searchText":"americans put most of the responsibility for traffic safety on drivers in your opinion, who has the most responsibility for traffic safety? health health in a verasight survey conducted nov. 19-22, 2024, two-thirds of americans (66%) say drivers bear the most responsibility for traffic safety. in a verasight survey conducted nov. 19-22, 2024, two-thirds of americans (66%) say drivers bear the most responsibility for traffic safety. in a verasight survey conducted nov. 19-22, 2024, two-thirds of americans (66%) say drivers bear the most responsibility for traffic safety. policymakers and law enforcement come next, at 8% each. roadway engineers (6%), other road users (6%), road maintenance personnel (5%), and vehicle manufacturers (2%) account for the rest."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-research-over-the-counter-medicine-on-health-websites-and-with-their-doctors","title":"Americans research over-the-counter medicine on health websites and with their doctors","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/americans-research-over-the-counter-medicine-on-health-websites-and-with-their-doctors","dek":"Americans lean on two kinds of sources when checking a non-prescription medicine's benefits: 65% turn to online reference sites like WebMD, and nearly as many (63%) ask a doctor or other medical professional, according to a Verasight survey conducted May 11, 2026.","searchText":"americans research over-the-counter medicine on health websites and with their doctors when choosing a non-prescription medication, i usually find information about its benefits from health health americans lean on two kinds of sources when checking a non-prescription medicine's benefits: 65% turn to online reference sites like webmd, and nearly as many (63%) ask a doctor or other medical professional, according to a verasight survey conducted may 11, 2026. americans lean on two kinds of sources when checking a non-prescription medicine's benefits: 65% turn to online reference sites like webmd, and nearly as many (63%) ask a doctor or other medical professional, according to a verasight survey conducted may 11, 2026. americans lean on two kinds of sources when checking a non-prescription medicine's benefits: 65% turn to online reference sites like webmd, and nearly as many (63%) ask a doctor or other medical professional, according to a verasight survey conducted may 11, 2026. four-in-ten (40%) consult friends and family. social media matters less, with 16% watching online videos on platforms like tiktok or instagram and 11% using text-based sites like facebook, while 8% say they never look for this information at all."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-say-conserving-energy-is-the-most-effective-climate-action-at-work","title":"Americans say conserving energy is the most effective climate action at work","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/americans-say-conserving-energy-is-the-most-effective-climate-action-at-work","dek":"Asked which workplace action does the most to address climate change, 39% of Americans name conserving energy, a March 2025 Verasight survey finds.","searchText":"americans say conserving energy is the most effective climate action at work which of the following is the most effective action you can take in your workplace to help address climate change? culture culture asked which workplace action does the most to address climate change, 39% of americans name conserving energy, a march 2025 verasight survey finds. asked which workplace action does the most to address climate change, 39% of americans name conserving energy, a march 2025 verasight survey finds. asked which workplace action does the most to address climate change, 39% of americans name conserving energy, a march 2025 verasight survey finds. advocating for policy change (19%) and influencing coworkers (17%) come next, followed by sustainable transport (13%) and sustainable food choices (12%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-say-eating-is-the-biggest-distraction-behind-the-wheel","title":"Americans say eating is the biggest distraction behind the wheel","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/americans-say-eating-is-the-biggest-distraction-behind-the-wheel","dek":"Most Americans (85%) say eating can distract a driver, more than any other behavior tested, according to an August 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"americans say eating is the biggest distraction behind the wheel in your opinion, which of the following, if any, can distract a driver while driving? culture culture most americans (85%) say eating can distract a driver, more than any other behavior tested, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. most americans (85%) say eating can distract a driver, more than any other behavior tested, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. most americans (85%) say eating can distract a driver, more than any other behavior tested, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. talking is close behind at 71%, while 45% cite music and 16% cite glasses. just 4% say none of these can pull a driver's focus."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-say-family-and-friends-ease-anxiety-best","title":"Americans say family and friends ease anxiety best","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/americans-say-family-and-friends-ease-anxiety-best","dek":"Roughly four-in-ten Americans (39%) think family and friends provide the most comfort and relief from anxiety, according to a Verasight survey conducted May 28 to June 1, 2022.","searchText":"americans say family and friends ease anxiety best which do you think does a better job of providing comfort and relief from anxiety? health health roughly four-in-ten americans (39%) think family and friends provide the most comfort and relief from anxiety, according to a verasight survey conducted may 28 to june 1, 2022. roughly four-in-ten americans (39%) think family and friends provide the most comfort and relief from anxiety, according to a verasight survey conducted may 28 to june 1, 2022. roughly four-in-ten americans (39%) think family and friends provide the most comfort and relief from anxiety, according to a verasight survey conducted may 28 to june 1, 2022. nature draws 24% and religion 20%; just 8% point to science, and 9% think none of these provides that comfort."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-say-finance-and-tech-workers-gain-the-most-from-workplace-technology","title":"Americans say finance and tech workers gain the most from workplace technology","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/americans-say-finance-and-tech-workers-gain-the-most-from-workplace-technology","dek":"In a Verasight survey conducted January 18-24, 2024, half of U.S. adults (50%) expect finance and technology workers to be the biggest economic winners from new workplace technology, ahead of any other group offered.","searchText":"americans say finance and tech workers gain the most from workplace technology you may select more than one group ai & tech ai & tech in a verasight survey conducted january 18-24, 2024, half of u.s. adults (50%) expect finance and technology workers to be the biggest economic winners from new workplace technology, ahead of any other group offered. in a verasight survey conducted january 18-24, 2024, half of u.s. adults (50%) expect finance and technology workers to be the biggest economic winners from new workplace technology, ahead of any other group offered. in a verasight survey conducted january 18-24, 2024, half of u.s. adults (50%) expect finance and technology workers to be the biggest economic winners from new workplace technology, ahead of any other group offered. roughly four-in-ten point instead to young workers (41%), to education, health care and government workers (40%), or to manufacturing, construction and transportation workers (39%); fewer name managers (28%) or older workers (17%). about one-in-seven (14%) say no workers will benefit economically from the change."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-say-hard-work-matters-most-for-getting-ahead","title":"Americans say hard work matters most for getting ahead","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/americans-say-hard-work-matters-most-for-getting-ahead","dek":"About two-thirds of Americans (65%) count hard work as important for getting ahead in the United States, more than any other factor tested, according to a March 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"americans say hard work matters most for getting ahead in your opinion, which of the following factors are important for getting ahead in the united states today? culture culture about two-thirds of americans (65%) count hard work as important for getting ahead in the united states, more than any other factor tested, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. about two-thirds of americans (65%) count hard work as important for getting ahead in the united states, more than any other factor tested, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. about two-thirds of americans (65%) count hard work as important for getting ahead in the united states, more than any other factor tested, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. growing up in a wealthy family follows at 46%, ahead of luck (35%), natural talent (32%) and race or ethnicity (25%). just 4% name none of these."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-say-people-with-limited-english-can-still-take-part-in-local-life-fairly-well","title":"Americans say people with limited English can still take part in local life fairly well","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/americans-say-people-with-limited-english-can-still-take-part-in-local-life-fairly-well","dek":"About two-thirds of Americans (64%) say people in their area with limited English proficiency can take part in daily life at least somewhat well, including 42% who say somewhat well and 22% very well, according to an August 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"americans say people with limited english can still take part in local life fairly well in your opinion, how well are people in your area with limited english proficiency able to participate in daily life, such as work, school, or accessing health care services? health health about two-thirds of americans (64%) say people in their area with limited english proficiency can take part in daily life at least somewhat well, including 42% who say somewhat well and 22% very well, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. about two-thirds of americans (64%) say people in their area with limited english proficiency can take part in daily life at least somewhat well, including 42% who say somewhat well and 22% very well, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. about two-thirds of americans (64%) say people in their area with limited english proficiency can take part in daily life at least somewhat well, including 42% who say somewhat well and 22% very well, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. far fewer see real difficulty: 17% say such participation goes at least somewhat poorly, including 3% who say very poorly, while 19% see it as neither well nor poorly."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-say-the-federal-government-holds-the-most-sway-over-urban-health-equity","title":"Americans say the federal government holds the most sway over urban health equity","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/americans-say-the-federal-government-holds-the-most-sway-over-urban-health-equity","dek":"No single actor dominates Americans' view of who shapes health equity for urban residents: the federal government ranks first at 25%, just ahead of state (21%) and city government (17%), according to a November 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"americans say the federal government holds the most sway over urban health equity in your opinion, who has the most power in shaping health equity for urban residents? health health no single actor dominates americans' view of who shapes health equity for urban residents: the federal government ranks first at 25%, just ahead of state (21%) and city government (17%), according to a november 2025 verasight survey. no single actor dominates americans' view of who shapes health equity for urban residents: the federal government ranks first at 25%, just ahead of state (21%) and city government (17%), according to a november 2025 verasight survey. no single actor dominates americans' view of who shapes health equity for urban residents: the federal government ranks first at 25%, just ahead of state (21%) and city government (17%), according to a november 2025 verasight survey. another 16% aren't sure, and smaller shares point to health care institutions (10%), city residents (6%), or non-profit, advocacy and grassroots organizations (5%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-say-they-learn-from-everyday-failures","title":"Americans say they learn from everyday failures","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/americans-say-they-learn-from-everyday-failures","dek":"Most Americans (84%) agree that they learn from everyday failures, including 22% who strongly agree, according to a Verasight survey conducted Feb. 28 to March 6, 2025.","searchText":"americans say they learn from everyday failures i learn from everyday failures culture culture most americans (84%) agree that they learn from everyday failures, including 22% who strongly agree, according to a verasight survey conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025. most americans (84%) agree that they learn from everyday failures, including 22% who strongly agree, according to a verasight survey conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025. most americans (84%) agree that they learn from everyday failures, including 22% who strongly agree, according to a verasight survey conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025. just 3% disagree, while 13% stay neutral."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-say-they-learn-from-everyday-successes","title":"Americans say they learn from everyday successes","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/americans-say-they-learn-from-everyday-successes","dek":"Roughly eight-in-ten Americans (80%) say they learn from everyday successes, including 17% who strongly agree, according to a February 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"americans say they learn from everyday successes i learn from everyday successes culture culture roughly eight-in-ten americans (80%) say they learn from everyday successes, including 17% who strongly agree, according to a february 2025 verasight survey. roughly eight-in-ten americans (80%) say they learn from everyday successes, including 17% who strongly agree, according to a february 2025 verasight survey. roughly eight-in-ten americans (80%) say they learn from everyday successes, including 17% who strongly agree, according to a february 2025 verasight survey. only 5% disagree; the remaining 15% are neutral."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-say-trade-and-economic-ties-drive-international-politics-most","title":"Americans say trade and economic ties drive international politics most","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/americans-say-trade-and-economic-ties-drive-international-politics-most","dek":"More Americans point to trade and economic relations than to any other factor when asked what drives international politics, with 74% naming it in an April 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"americans say trade and economic ties drive international politics most what factors are the primary motivators of decision making in international politics? politics politics more americans point to trade and economic relations than to any other factor when asked what drives international politics, with 74% naming it in an april 2025 verasight survey. more americans point to trade and economic relations than to any other factor when asked what drives international politics, with 74% naming it in an april 2025 verasight survey. more americans point to trade and economic relations than to any other factor when asked what drives international politics, with 74% naming it in an april 2025 verasight survey. military power follows at 43%, 31% cite promoting ideology, and 14% point to some other factor."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-say-university-presidents-have-the-most-sway-over-state-university-policy","title":"Americans say university presidents have the most sway over state university policy","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/americans-say-university-presidents-have-the-most-sway-over-state-university-policy","dek":"Asked who most shapes public-university policy in their state, Americans point to university presidents ahead of anyone else, with 28% naming them the biggest influence, according to a Verasight survey conducted Sept. 22 to 29, 2025.","searchText":"americans say university presidents have the most sway over state university policy thinking of public universities in your state, which actor do you feel has had the biggest influence on university policies? culture culture asked who most shapes public-university policy in their state, americans point to university presidents ahead of anyone else, with 28% naming them the biggest influence, according to a verasight survey conducted sept. 22 to 29, 2025. asked who most shapes public-university policy in their state, americans point to university presidents ahead of anyone else, with 28% naming them the biggest influence, according to a verasight survey conducted sept. 22 to 29, 2025. asked who most shapes public-university policy in their state, americans point to university presidents ahead of anyone else, with 28% naming them the biggest influence, according to a verasight survey conducted sept. 22 to 29, 2025. the university board of regents follows at 24%, ahead of the u.s. president (15%), the state governor (13%) and other actors (11%). state legislators (5%) and congress (4%) rank lowest."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-see-fights-over-voting-rules-as-mostly-about-electoral-advantage","title":"Americans see fights over voting rules as mostly about electoral advantage","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/americans-see-fights-over-voting-rules-as-mostly-about-electoral-advantage","dek":"Politicians offer plenty of reasons for their disagreements over mail-in voting rules, but the public's leading explanation is party interest. Nearly half of Americans (47%) think the main reason is seeking an electoral advantage for their party, according to a March 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"americans see fights over voting rules as mostly about electoral advantage which do you think is the main reason for these disagreements? culture culture politicians offer plenty of reasons for their disagreements over mail-in voting rules, but the public's leading explanation is party interest. nearly half of americans (47%) think the main reason is seeking an electoral advantage for their party, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. politicians offer plenty of reasons for their disagreements over mail-in voting rules, but the public's leading explanation is party interest. nearly half of americans (47%) think the main reason is seeking an electoral advantage for their party, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. politicians offer plenty of reasons for their disagreements over mail-in voting rules, but the public's leading explanation is party interest. nearly half of americans (47%) think the main reason is seeking an electoral advantage for their party, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. about a third (32%) say the disagreements are mainly about prioritizing election security, while far fewer see prioritizing voter access (12%) or responding to what their voters want to hear (9%) as the main driver."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-see-starbucks-as-pricier-than-other-coffee-chains","title":"Americans see Starbucks as pricier than other coffee chains","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/americans-see-starbucks-as-pricier-than-other-coffee-chains","dek":"Three-quarters of Americans who have heard of Starbucks (75%) think its prices are higher than at other national coffee chains, including 35% who say they are much higher, a September 2025 Verasight survey finds.","searchText":"americans see starbucks as pricier than other coffee chains compared with other national coffee chains, do you think starbuck's prices are... culture culture three-quarters of americans who have heard of starbucks (75%) think its prices are higher than at other national coffee chains, including 35% who say they are much higher, a september 2025 verasight survey finds. three-quarters of americans who have heard of starbucks (75%) think its prices are higher than at other national coffee chains, including 35% who say they are much higher, a september 2025 verasight survey finds. three-quarters of americans who have heard of starbucks (75%) think its prices are higher than at other national coffee chains, including 35% who say they are much higher, a september 2025 verasight survey finds. about one-in-six (16%) say the prices are about the same, and 8% are not sure. almost no one thinks starbucks charges less: just 1% say its prices are somewhat or much lower."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-say-universities-produce-useful-social-science-research","title":"Americans see value in university social science research","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-americans-say-universities-produce-useful-social-science-research","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 3,000 U.S. adults conducted Sept. 22 to 29, 2025, 61% of Americans said universities produce useful social science research a great deal or a moderate amount, with 32% who said a moderate amount and 29% who said a great deal.","searchText":"americans see value in university social science research to what extent do universities produce useful social science research? culture culture in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 22 to 29, 2025, 61% of americans said universities produce useful social science research a great deal or a moderate amount, with 32% who said a moderate amount and 29% who said a great deal. in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 22 to 29, 2025, 61% of americans said universities produce useful social science research a great deal or a moderate amount, with 32% who said a moderate amount and 29% who said a great deal. in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 22 to 29, 2025, 61% of americans said universities produce useful social science research a great deal or a moderate amount, with 32% who said a moderate amount and 29% who said a great deal. about one in five said universities produce useful research only a little (18%), 3% said none, and 3% said the research is harmful. another 14% said they did not know."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-show-little-preference-between-classical-and-modern-federal-buildings","title":"Americans show little preference between classical and modern federal buildings","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/americans-show-little-preference-between-classical-and-modern-federal-buildings","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted April 10 to 15, 2024, 46% of Americans said they would have no preference between classical and modern styles for a new federal building in their town.","searchText":"americans show little preference between classical and modern federal buildings if a new federal building was planned in your town, how strong would your style preference be for a classical or modern style of federal architecture? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 10 to 15, 2024, 46% of americans said they would have no preference between classical and modern styles for a new federal building in their town. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 10 to 15, 2024, 46% of americans said they would have no preference between classical and modern styles for a new federal building in their town. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 10 to 15, 2024, 46% of americans said they would have no preference between classical and modern styles for a new federal building in their town. about three-in-ten leaned toward a classical style (29%), while about a quarter leaned toward a modern style (24%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-spend-more-of-their-daily-social-media-time-on-facebook-than-anywhere-else","title":"Americans spend more of their daily social media time on Facebook than anywhere else","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/americans-spend-more-of-their-daily-social-media-time-on-facebook-than-anywhere-else","dek":"Half of Americans (50%) say Facebook is the social media platform they spend the most time on each day, more than double the share of any other platform, according to a Verasight survey conducted Nov. 19-22, 2024.","searchText":"americans spend more of their daily social media time on facebook than anywhere else what social media do you spend the most amount of time on (daily)? culture culture half of americans (50%) say facebook is the social media platform they spend the most time on each day, more than double the share of any other platform, according to a verasight survey conducted nov. 19-22, 2024. half of americans (50%) say facebook is the social media platform they spend the most time on each day, more than double the share of any other platform, according to a verasight survey conducted nov. 19-22, 2024. half of americans (50%) say facebook is the social media platform they spend the most time on each day, more than double the share of any other platform, according to a verasight survey conducted nov. 19-22, 2024. instagram is the top daily platform for another 22% of adults, and tiktok for 12%. fewer spend most of their social media time on x (5%), snapchat (2%) or linkedin (1%), while 8% say their main platform is something else entirely."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-split-between-exercising-often-and-barely-at-all","title":"Americans split between exercising often and barely at all","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/americans-split-between-exercising-often-and-barely-at-all","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 2,000 U.S. adults conducted Sept. 7 to 13, 2023, exercise habits were spread across the frequency range; 24% said they exercise very seldom and 24% said they exercise three to four times a week.","searchText":"americans split between exercising often and barely at all how often do you exercise? health health in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 7 to 13, 2023, exercise habits were spread across the frequency range; 24% said they exercise very seldom and 24% said they exercise three to four times a week. in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 7 to 13, 2023, exercise habits were spread across the frequency range; 24% said they exercise very seldom and 24% said they exercise three to four times a week. in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 7 to 13, 2023, exercise habits were spread across the frequency range; 24% said they exercise very seldom and 24% said they exercise three to four times a week. another 21% said they exercise one to two times a week, while 17% said most days and 14% said every day."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-split-on-what-equal-inflation-readings-mean-for-prices","title":"Americans split on what equal inflation readings mean for prices","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/americans-split-on-what-equal-inflation-readings-mean-for-prices","dek":"Asked what two years of equal inflation readings mean for prices, a slim majority of Americans (54%) say prices held steady across the period, according to a July 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"americans split on what equal inflation readings mean for prices based on this information and your understanding, what does this indicate about the inflation trend or economic conditions during those two years? money money & finance asked what two years of equal inflation readings mean for prices, a slim majority of americans (54%) say prices held steady across the period, according to a july 2025 verasight survey. asked what two years of equal inflation readings mean for prices, a slim majority of americans (54%) say prices held steady across the period, according to a july 2025 verasight survey. asked what two years of equal inflation readings mean for prices, a slim majority of americans (54%) say prices held steady across the period, according to a july 2025 verasight survey. another 41% think prices rose over the two years, and just 5% say they fell."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-spread-blame-for-local-crime-across-mayors-judges-and-sheriffs","title":"Americans spread blame for local crime across mayors, judges, and sheriffs","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/americans-spread-blame-for-local-crime-across-mayors-judges-and-sheriffs","dek":"Responsibility for local crime lands on a lot of desks. About half of Americans hold the mayor of their city and criminal court judges responsible for crime problems in their area (52% each), along with their local sheriff (51%) and their local prosecutor or DA (50%), according to an April 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"americans spread blame for local crime across mayors, judges, and sheriffs which, if any, of the following elected officials do you believe should bear responsibility for crime problems in your area? politics politics responsibility for local crime lands on a lot of desks. about half of americans hold the mayor of their city and criminal court judges responsible for crime problems in their area (52% each), along with their local sheriff (51%) and their local prosecutor or da (50%), according to an april 2025 verasight survey. responsibility for local crime lands on a lot of desks. about half of americans hold the mayor of their city and criminal court judges responsible for crime problems in their area (52% each), along with their local sheriff (51%) and their local prosecutor or da (50%), according to an april 2025 verasight survey. responsibility for local crime lands on a lot of desks. about half of americans hold the mayor of their city and criminal court judges responsible for crime problems in their area (52% each), along with their local sheriff (51%) and their local prosecutor or da (50%), according to an april 2025 verasight survey. blame thins out at the state level: 38% point to their governor and 31% to state legislators. just 7% say none of these elected officials should bear responsibility."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-land-in-the-middle-on-risk-taking","title":"Americans take an average amount of risk","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/americans-land-in-the-middle-on-risk-taking","dek":"Americans tilt modestly toward describing themselves as risk-takers rather than risk-avoiders: 43% sit on the risk-tolerant side, compared with 31% who lean risk-averse, according to a January 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"americans take an average amount of risk are you generally a person who is fully prepared to take risks or do you try to avoid taking risks? ai & tech ai & tech americans tilt modestly toward describing themselves as risk-takers rather than risk-avoiders: 43% sit on the risk-tolerant side, compared with 31% who lean risk-averse, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. americans tilt modestly toward describing themselves as risk-takers rather than risk-avoiders: 43% sit on the risk-tolerant side, compared with 31% who lean risk-averse, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. americans tilt modestly toward describing themselves as risk-takers rather than risk-avoiders: 43% sit on the risk-tolerant side, compared with 31% who lean risk-averse, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. the remaining 26% land squarely in the middle, giving the distribution its balanced, center-heavy shape."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-do-not-place-themselves-at-either-political-extreme","title":"Americans tend to place themselves near the political middle","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-americans-do-not-place-themselves-at-either-political-extreme","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted April 9 to 15, 2025, 69% of Americans placed themselves in one of the two middle positions on a four-point left-right political scale.","searchText":"americans tend to place themselves near the political middle to what extent do you consider yourself a left or a right-wing? 0 is the most left and 3 is the most right. culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 9 to 15, 2025, 69% of americans placed themselves in one of the two middle positions on a four-point left-right political scale. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 9 to 15, 2025, 69% of americans placed themselves in one of the two middle positions on a four-point left-right political scale. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 9 to 15, 2025, 69% of americans placed themselves in one of the two middle positions on a four-point left-right political scale. the rest placed themselves at one of the endpoints: 16% chose the most left-wing position, and 15% chose the most right-wing position."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-think-deeply-about-everyday-failures","title":"Americans think deeply about everyday failures","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/americans-think-deeply-about-everyday-failures","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Feb. 28 to March 6, 2025, 72% of Americans agreed that everyday failures get them thinking deeply.","searchText":"americans think deeply about everyday failures everyday failures really get me thinking culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, 72% of americans agreed that everyday failures get them thinking deeply. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, 72% of americans agreed that everyday failures get them thinking deeply. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, 72% of americans agreed that everyday failures get them thinking deeply. another 11% disagreed, while 17% were neutral."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-think-deeply-about-everyday-successes","title":"Americans think deeply about everyday successes","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/americans-think-deeply-about-everyday-successes","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Feb. 28 to March 6, 2025, 68% of Americans agreed that everyday successes get them thinking deeply.","searchText":"americans think deeply about everyday successes everyday successes really get me thinking culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, 68% of americans agreed that everyday successes get them thinking deeply. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, 68% of americans agreed that everyday successes get them thinking deeply. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, 68% of americans agreed that everyday successes get them thinking deeply. another 10% disagreed, while 22% were neutral."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-think-paul-mccartney-is-the-most-talented-beatle","title":"Americans think Paul McCartney is the most talented Beatle","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/americans-think-paul-mccartney-is-the-most-talented-beatle","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,163 U.S. adults conducted May 28 to June 1, 2022, 49% of Americans chose Paul McCartney as the most talented member of the Beatles.","searchText":"americans think paul mccartney is the most talented beatle who is the most talented member of the beatles? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,163 u.s. adults conducted may 28 to june 1, 2022, 49% of americans chose paul mccartney as the most talented member of the beatles. in a verasight survey of 1,163 u.s. adults conducted may 28 to june 1, 2022, 49% of americans chose paul mccartney as the most talented member of the beatles. in a verasight survey of 1,163 u.s. adults conducted may 28 to june 1, 2022, 49% of americans chose paul mccartney as the most talented member of the beatles. about a third chose john lennon (32%), while smaller shares chose george harrison (11%) or ringo starr (8%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-think-political-bias-affects-online-and-in-person-college-equally","title":"Americans think political bias affects online and in-person college equally","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/americans-think-political-bias-affects-online-and-in-person-college-equally","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Dec. 3-8, 2025, 43% say fully online higher education is about as susceptible to political bias as traditional, in-person universities.","searchText":"americans think political bias affects online and in-person college equally in your view, how susceptible is fully online, higher education to political bias compared to traditional, in-person universities? ai & tech ai & tech in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted dec. 3-8, 2025, 43% say fully online higher education is about as susceptible to political bias as traditional, in-person universities. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted dec. 3-8, 2025, 43% say fully online higher education is about as susceptible to political bias as traditional, in-person universities. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted dec. 3-8, 2025, 43% say fully online higher education is about as susceptible to political bias as traditional, in-person universities. the balance of opinion tips toward online programs being more vulnerable: 23% think they are more susceptible to political bias, including 8% who say much more, while 18% think they are less susceptible, including 5% who say much less. an additional 16% are not sure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-trust-medical-and-university-sites-most-for-nutrition-info","title":"Americans trust medical and university sites most for nutrition info","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/americans-trust-medical-and-university-sites-most-for-nutrition-info","dek":"Nearly four-in-ten Americans (39%) say they trust hospital, medical, or university websites such as the Mayo Clinic or Healthline most for accurate information on nutrition, a Verasight survey of 3,000 U.S. adults conducted Jan. 18-24, 2024, finds.","searchText":"americans trust medical and university sites most for nutrition info which source do you trust most to provide accurate information on nutrition? choose one response. health health nearly four-in-ten americans (39%) say they trust hospital, medical, or university websites such as the mayo clinic or healthline most for accurate information on nutrition, a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 18-24, 2024, finds. nearly four-in-ten americans (39%) say they trust hospital, medical, or university websites such as the mayo clinic or healthline most for accurate information on nutrition, a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 18-24, 2024, finds. nearly four-in-ten americans (39%) say they trust hospital, medical, or university websites such as the mayo clinic or healthline most for accurate information on nutrition, a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 18-24, 2024, finds. government sources like the usda and cdc come next at 18%, ahead of fitness and weight-management websites (14%) and trusted friends, family, neighbors, or church groups (13%). relatively few name news outlets or social media (8% each)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-visit-nature-most-to-refresh-their-mind","title":"Americans visit nature most to refresh their mind","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/americans-visit-nature-most-to-refresh-their-mind","dek":"Americans go to nature mostly for what it does inside their heads: 57% say a wish to 'refresh' their brain or attention motivates their visits, with changing their mood close behind at 55%, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"americans visit nature most to refresh their mind when you visit nature or engage with natural environments, what reasons motivate that visit? politics politics americans go to nature mostly for what it does inside their heads: 57% say a wish to 'refresh' their brain or attention motivates their visits, with changing their mood close behind at 55%, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. americans go to nature mostly for what it does inside their heads: 57% say a wish to 'refresh' their brain or attention motivates their visits, with changing their mood close behind at 55%, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. americans go to nature mostly for what it does inside their heads: 57% say a wish to 'refresh' their brain or attention motivates their visits, with changing their mood close behind at 55%, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. about half (51%) go to connect with the physical environment, and 47% go to exercise. smaller shares say visits are part of their routine (23%) or a way to connect with other people (17%), while 9% say none of these reasons applies."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-want-tougher-fraud-penalties-for-mail-in-voting","title":"Americans want tougher fraud penalties for mail-in voting","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/americans-want-tougher-fraud-penalties-for-mail-in-voting","dek":"If they could make only one change to how mail-in voting works in their state, Americans lean toward enforcement first: 37% prefer increasing criminal penalties for submitting fraudulent ballots, ahead of any other single change, in a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted March 6-16, 2026.","searchText":"americans want tougher fraud penalties for mail-in voting if your state could make one change to improve how mail-in voting works, which would you prefer? culture culture if they could make only one change to how mail-in voting works in their state, americans lean toward enforcement first: 37% prefer increasing criminal penalties for submitting fraudulent ballots, ahead of any other single change, in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6-16, 2026. if they could make only one change to how mail-in voting works in their state, americans lean toward enforcement first: 37% prefer increasing criminal penalties for submitting fraudulent ballots, ahead of any other single change, in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6-16, 2026. if they could make only one change to how mail-in voting works in their state, americans lean toward enforcement first: 37% prefer increasing criminal penalties for submitting fraudulent ballots, ahead of any other single change, in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6-16, 2026. a quarter (25%) would rather have states notify voters of ballot problems so they can fix them before rejection, and 23% prefer requiring mail ballots to be received, rather than just postmarked, by election day. providing more funding and training for election offices that process mail ballots draws the least support, at 16%."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-had-positive-interactions-with-local-government-officials","title":"Americans who contact local government mostly have positive experiences","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/most-americans-had-positive-interactions-with-local-government-officials","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 3,000 U.S. adults conducted Jan. 18 to 24, 2024, 71% of Americans rated their experience with local government officials they have interacted with as positive. This includes 41% who said somewhat positive and 30% who said very positive.","searchText":"americans who contact local government mostly have positive experiences thinking about the local government officials you have interacted with, how would you rate your experiences with them? politics politics in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 18 to 24, 2024, 71% of americans rated their experience with local government officials they have interacted with as positive. this includes 41% who said somewhat positive and 30% who said very positive. in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 18 to 24, 2024, 71% of americans rated their experience with local government officials they have interacted with as positive. this includes 41% who said somewhat positive and 30% who said very positive. in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 18 to 24, 2024, 71% of americans rated their experience with local government officials they have interacted with as positive. this includes 41% who said somewhat positive and 30% who said very positive. about one in ten said their experience was negative (9%), with 7% who said somewhat negative and 2% who said very negative. another 21% said they feel neither positive nor negative."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-who-listen-to-podcasts-mostly-do-it-for-entertainment","title":"Americans who listen to podcasts mostly do it for entertainment","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/americans-who-listen-to-podcasts-mostly-do-it-for-entertainment","dek":"Entertainment is the biggest draw to podcasts: 37% of Americans say it best describes why they listen, ahead of any other reason, according to a Verasight survey of 3,000 U.S. adults conducted Sept. 22-29, 2025.","searchText":"americans who listen to podcasts mostly do it for entertainment which of the following best describes why do you listen to podcasts? culture culture entertainment is the biggest draw to podcasts: 37% of americans say it best describes why they listen, ahead of any other reason, according to a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 22-29, 2025. entertainment is the biggest draw to podcasts: 37% of americans say it best describes why they listen, ahead of any other reason, according to a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 22-29, 2025. entertainment is the biggest draw to podcasts: 37% of americans say it best describes why they listen, ahead of any other reason, according to a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 22-29, 2025. smaller shares listen mainly to learn about current events (18%) or to receive information not available in legacy media (13%). another 31% say they don't listen to podcasts at all."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-are-divided-over-legal-rights-for-advanced-ai","title":"Americans who use AI for mental health divide over legal rights for advanced AI","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/americans-are-divided-over-legal-rights-for-advanced-ai","dek":"Among Americans who have used an AI tool for mental-health or emotional support, there is no consensus on whether advanced AI deserves legal standing. In this group, 38% say some very advanced AIs should have limited rights such as protections and obligations, while 34% say no AI should have legal rights regardless of capability, according to a September 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"americans who use ai for mental health divide over legal rights for advanced ai which statement is closest to your view? ai & tech ai & tech among americans who have used an ai tool for mental-health or emotional support, there is no consensus on whether advanced ai deserves legal standing. in this group, 38% say some very advanced ais should have limited rights such as protections and obligations, while 34% say no ai should have legal rights regardless of capability, according to a september 2025 verasight survey. among americans who have used an ai tool for mental-health or emotional support, there is no consensus on whether advanced ai deserves legal standing. in this group, 38% say some very advanced ais should have limited rights such as protections and obligations, while 34% say no ai should have legal rights regardless of capability, according to a september 2025 verasight survey. among americans who have used an ai tool for mental-health or emotional support, there is no consensus on whether advanced ai deserves legal standing. in this group, 38% say some very advanced ais should have limited rights such as protections and obligations, while 34% say no ai should have legal rights regardless of capability, according to a september 2025 verasight survey. relatively few (8%) go further, saying advanced ais should eventually have rights similar to humans, and 20% are not sure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-widely-expect-ai-to-disrupt-entry-level-office-jobs","title":"Americans widely expect AI to disrupt entry-level office jobs","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/americans-widely-expect-ai-to-disrupt-entry-level-office-jobs","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Dec. 3 to 8, 2025, 76% of Americans said they expect artificial intelligence to disrupt entry-level white-collar jobs at least a moderate amount in the next 5 years. This includes 30% who said a moderate amount, 24% who said a lot, and 22% who said a great deal.","searchText":"americans widely expect ai to disrupt entry-level office jobs how much do you think artificial intelligence (ai) will disrupt entry-level white-collar jobs in the next 5 years? ai & tech ai & tech in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted dec. 3 to 8, 2025, 76% of americans said they expect artificial intelligence to disrupt entry-level white-collar jobs at least a moderate amount in the next 5 years. this includes 30% who said a moderate amount, 24% who said a lot, and 22% who said a great deal. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted dec. 3 to 8, 2025, 76% of americans said they expect artificial intelligence to disrupt entry-level white-collar jobs at least a moderate amount in the next 5 years. this includes 30% who said a moderate amount, 24% who said a lot, and 22% who said a great deal. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted dec. 3 to 8, 2025, 76% of americans said they expect artificial intelligence to disrupt entry-level white-collar jobs at least a moderate amount in the next 5 years. this includes 30% who said a moderate amount, 24% who said a lot, and 22% who said a great deal. about one in seven said they expect a little or no disruption (15%), with 12% who said a little and 3% who said no disruption at all. another 9% said they were not sure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-worry-most-about-respiratory-problems-from-climate-change","title":"Americans worry most about respiratory problems from climate change","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/americans-worry-most-about-respiratory-problems-from-climate-change","dek":"Of climate change's potential health effects, respiratory problems from air pollution, heat, and wildfires draw the most concern, cited by 29% of Americans, according to a November 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"americans worry most about respiratory problems from climate change what one health effect of climate change are you most concerned about? health health of climate change's potential health effects, respiratory problems from air pollution, heat, and wildfires draw the most concern, cited by 29% of americans, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. of climate change's potential health effects, respiratory problems from air pollution, heat, and wildfires draw the most concern, cited by 29% of americans, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. of climate change's potential health effects, respiratory problems from air pollution, heat, and wildfires draw the most concern, cited by 29% of americans, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. the next-largest group, at 21%, is not concerned about any health effects of climate change. among the specific harms named, 19% cite a lack of clean water and 14% point to stress and other mental-health strain, while heat-related illness (7%), insect-borne disease (5%), and something else (3%) fill out the rest."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-estimates-of-eviction-filings-vary-widely","title":"Americans' estimates of eviction filings vary widely","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/americans-estimates-of-eviction-filings-vary-widely","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Jan. 16-27, 2025, no single view of how common eviction is comes close to majority agreement. Nearly a quarter (24%) think more than 15% of U.S. renter households face an eviction filing each year, while 23% put the annual rate between 7% and 10% and 22% put it between 4% and 6%.","searchText":"americans' estimates of eviction filings vary widely what percent of u.s. renter households do you think face an eviction filing each year? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 16-27, 2025, no single view of how common eviction is comes close to majority agreement. nearly a quarter (24%) think more than 15% of u.s. renter households face an eviction filing each year, while 23% put the annual rate between 7% and 10% and 22% put it between 4% and 6%. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 16-27, 2025, no single view of how common eviction is comes close to majority agreement. nearly a quarter (24%) think more than 15% of u.s. renter households face an eviction filing each year, while 23% put the annual rate between 7% and 10% and 22% put it between 4% and 6%. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 16-27, 2025, no single view of how common eviction is comes close to majority agreement. nearly a quarter (24%) think more than 15% of u.s. renter households face an eviction filing each year, while 23% put the annual rate between 7% and 10% and 22% put it between 4% and 6%. an additional 16% put the rate between 1% and 3%, and 11% guess between 11% and 15%. just 5% think fewer than 1% of renter households face a filing each year."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-favorite-place-to-invest-is-a-savings-account","title":"Americans' favorite place to invest is a savings account","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/americans-favorite-place-to-invest-is-a-savings-account","dek":"More than half of Americans (53%) count a savings account among their preferred places to invest, topping every other option, according to a January 2025 Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults. Retirement accounts such as a 401(k) or IRA come next, preferred by 44%.","searchText":"americans' favorite place to invest is a savings account what is/are your preferred investment vehicle(s)? culture culture more than half of americans (53%) count a savings account among their preferred places to invest, topping every other option, according to a january 2025 verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults. retirement accounts such as a 401(k) or ira come next, preferred by 44%. more than half of americans (53%) count a savings account among their preferred places to invest, topping every other option, according to a january 2025 verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults. retirement accounts such as a 401(k) or ira come next, preferred by 44%. more than half of americans (53%) count a savings account among their preferred places to invest, topping every other option, according to a january 2025 verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults. retirement accounts such as a 401(k) or ira come next, preferred by 44%. individual stocks (27%) and mutual funds or etfs (22%) also draw sizable followings, while relatively few prefer hedge funds (3%) or something else (5%). nearly a quarter of americans (24%) say they do not invest at all."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-six-month-financial-outlook-leans-optimistic","title":"Americans' six-month financial outlook leans optimistic","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/americans-six-month-financial-outlook-leans-optimistic","dek":"Nearly half of Americans (48%) feel at least somewhat optimistic about meeting their personal financial needs six months out, including 20% who are very optimistic, according to an August 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"americans' six-month financial outlook leans optimistic how pessimistic or optimistic do you feel about your ability to meet your personal financial needs in 6 months? money money & finance nearly half of americans (48%) feel at least somewhat optimistic about meeting their personal financial needs six months out, including 20% who are very optimistic, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. nearly half of americans (48%) feel at least somewhat optimistic about meeting their personal financial needs six months out, including 20% who are very optimistic, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. nearly half of americans (48%) feel at least somewhat optimistic about meeting their personal financial needs six months out, including 20% who are very optimistic, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. three-in-ten (30%) are at least somewhat pessimistic, including 11% who are very pessimistic, while roughly a fifth (22%) sit neutral."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"among-prediction-market-users-sports-is-the-top-thing-they-bet-on","title":"Among prediction-market users, sports is the top thing they bet on","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/among-prediction-market-users-sports-is-the-top-thing-they-bet-on","dek":"Sports betting towers over everything else prediction-market users put money on: 57% of Americans who use these platforms say they bet on sports, according to a March 2026 Verasight survey. No other topic comes close.","searchText":"among prediction-market users, sports is the top thing they bet on which topics do you bet on when you use prediction markets? ai & tech ai & tech sports betting towers over everything else prediction-market users put money on: 57% of americans who use these platforms say they bet on sports, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. no other topic comes close. sports betting towers over everything else prediction-market users put money on: 57% of americans who use these platforms say they bet on sports, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. no other topic comes close. sports betting towers over everything else prediction-market users put money on: 57% of americans who use these platforms say they bet on sports, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. no other topic comes close. betting on us politics (27%) and crypto (26%) is about half as widespread among users, with the economy (21%), elections (20%), pop culture (19%), earnings (17%), and tech (17%) clustered behind. about one-in-ten users bet on global politics or on none of these topics (10% each)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"among-those-familiar-most-see-kendrick-lamar-as-a-socially-conscious-artist","title":"Among those familiar, most see Kendrick Lamar as a socially conscious artist","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/among-those-familiar-most-see-kendrick-lamar-as-a-socially-conscious-artist","dek":"Kendrick Lamar is an unknown quantity to a large share of the public: 39% of Americans say they are not familiar enough with him to describe his role in American popular culture, a Verasight survey conducted Dec. 22, 2025-Jan. 5, 2026, finds.","searchText":"among those familiar, most see kendrick lamar as a socially conscious artist which of the following best describes kendrick lamar’s role in american popular culture today? culture culture kendrick lamar is an unknown quantity to a large share of the public: 39% of americans say they are not familiar enough with him to describe his role in american popular culture, a verasight survey conducted dec. 22, 2025-jan. 5, 2026, finds. kendrick lamar is an unknown quantity to a large share of the public: 39% of americans say they are not familiar enough with him to describe his role in american popular culture, a verasight survey conducted dec. 22, 2025-jan. 5, 2026, finds. kendrick lamar is an unknown quantity to a large share of the public: 39% of americans say they are not familiar enough with him to describe his role in american popular culture, a verasight survey conducted dec. 22, 2025-jan. 5, 2026, finds. three-in-ten americans (31%) see him as a socially conscious artist whose music addresses race, inequality, and identity, about as many as the other three descriptions combined. smaller shares see him mainly as a commercial hitmaker (12%), as a cultural figure whose reach extends beyond music into politics and art (11%), or as an underground rapper with limited mainstream influence (7%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"among-those-who-know-them-michelangelo-is-the-favorite-ninja-turtle","title":"Among those who know them, Michelangelo is the favorite Ninja Turtle","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/among-those-who-know-them-michelangelo-is-the-favorite-ninja-turtle","dek":"Among Americans who know the Ninja Turtles, Michelangelo takes the crown: 26% of all adults say he is the best of the four, ahead of Leonardo (14%), Raphael (12%), and Donatello (12%), according to an August 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"among those who know them, michelangelo is the favorite ninja turtle which is the best ninja turtle? culture culture among americans who know the ninja turtles, michelangelo takes the crown: 26% of all adults say he is the best of the four, ahead of leonardo (14%), raphael (12%), and donatello (12%), according to an august 2025 verasight survey. among americans who know the ninja turtles, michelangelo takes the crown: 26% of all adults say he is the best of the four, ahead of leonardo (14%), raphael (12%), and donatello (12%), according to an august 2025 verasight survey. among americans who know the ninja turtles, michelangelo takes the crown: 26% of all adults say he is the best of the four, ahead of leonardo (14%), raphael (12%), and donatello (12%), according to an august 2025 verasight survey. recognition is the bigger hurdle: 28% of americans, the largest single share, say they are not familiar with the ninja turtles at all, and 8% say none of them rates as the best."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"among-tiktok-users-many-call-its-rules-moderately-strict","title":"Among TikTok users, many call its rules moderately strict","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/among-tiktok-users-many-call-its-rules-moderately-strict","dek":"Among Americans who use TikTok, the most common reading of the rules about what people can say or do there is that they are moderately strict: 21% of all adults describe them that way, while 16% say the rules are not strict at all, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"among tiktok users, many call its rules moderately strict on tiktok, how strict are the rules and social norms about what people can say or do? culture culture among americans who use tiktok, the most common reading of the rules about what people can say or do there is that they are moderately strict: 21% of all adults describe them that way, while 16% say the rules are not strict at all, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. among americans who use tiktok, the most common reading of the rules about what people can say or do there is that they are moderately strict: 21% of all adults describe them that way, while 16% say the rules are not strict at all, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. among americans who use tiktok, the most common reading of the rules about what people can say or do there is that they are moderately strict: 21% of all adults describe them that way, while 16% say the rules are not strict at all, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. an additional 13% call the rules slightly strict, and harsher judgments trail behind: 7% say they are very strict and 6% extremely strict. the remaining 37% of u.s. adults say they do not use the app."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"among-workers-most-arent-very-worried-about-losing-their-job","title":"Among workers, most aren't very worried about losing their job","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/among-workers-most-arent-very-worried-about-losing-their-job","dek":"Deep worry about a sudden layoff is scarce. Just 15% of Americans say they are very or extremely worried about facing unexpected job loss, including 6% who are extremely worried, an April 2024 Verasight survey finds.","searchText":"among workers, most aren't very worried about losing their job considering your employment status, how much are you worried about facing unexpected job loss in the current economic climate? money money & finance deep worry about a sudden layoff is scarce. just 15% of americans say they are very or extremely worried about facing unexpected job loss, including 6% who are extremely worried, an april 2024 verasight survey finds. deep worry about a sudden layoff is scarce. just 15% of americans say they are very or extremely worried about facing unexpected job loss, including 6% who are extremely worried, an april 2024 verasight survey finds. deep worry about a sudden layoff is scarce. just 15% of americans say they are very or extremely worried about facing unexpected job loss, including 6% who are extremely worried, an april 2024 verasight survey finds. the calm side is far larger: 41% say they are not at all or a little worried, including 23% who are not at all worried. an additional 18% are somewhat worried, and 26% are not currently employed."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"an-overwhelming-majority-see-mental-health-records-as-useful-in-court","title":"An overwhelming majority see mental health records as useful in court","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/an-overwhelming-majority-see-mental-health-records-as-useful-in-court","dek":"More than eight-in-ten Americans (86%) think mental health history records are considered useful in legal hearings, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"an overwhelming majority see mental health records as useful in court are mental health history records considered useful in legal hearings? health health more than eight-in-ten americans (86%) think mental health history records are considered useful in legal hearings, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. more than eight-in-ten americans (86%) think mental health history records are considered useful in legal hearings, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. more than eight-in-ten americans (86%) think mental health history records are considered useful in legal hearings, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. the remaining 14% think they are not."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"an-undergraduate-degree-still-matters-in-the-job-market","title":"An undergraduate degree still matters in the job market","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/an-undergraduate-degree-still-matters-in-the-job-market","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted in December 2025, 62% of Americans said an undergraduate degree is important in today's job market. This includes 43% who said somewhat important and 20% who said extremely important.","searchText":"an undergraduate degree still matters in the job market how important is an undergraduate degree in the job market today? money money & finance in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted in december 2025, 62% of americans said an undergraduate degree is important in today's job market. this includes 43% who said somewhat important and 20% who said extremely important. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted in december 2025, 62% of americans said an undergraduate degree is important in today's job market. this includes 43% who said somewhat important and 20% who said extremely important. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted in december 2025, 62% of americans said an undergraduate degree is important in today's job market. this includes 43% who said somewhat important and 20% who said extremely important. about one in seven said it is unimportant (15%), with 10% who said somewhat unimportant and 5% who said very unimportant. another 23% said it is neither important nor unimportant."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"apple-pie-tops-the-list-of-most-american-desserts","title":"Apple pie tops the list of most American desserts","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/apple-pie-tops-the-list-of-most-american-desserts","dek":"Nearly eight-in-ten Americans (79%) say the true American dessert is apple pie, according to a June 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"apple pie tops the list of most american desserts what is the true american dessert? culture culture nearly eight-in-ten americans (79%) say the true american dessert is apple pie, according to a june 2025 verasight survey. nearly eight-in-ten americans (79%) say the true american dessert is apple pie, according to a june 2025 verasight survey. nearly eight-in-ten americans (79%) say the true american dessert is apple pie, according to a june 2025 verasight survey. ice cream runs a distant second (10%). chocolate cake and pecan pie (4% each) barely register, and key lime pie (2%) and vanilla cake (1%) trail the field."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"are-people-considering-psychedelics-in-the-next-year","title":"Are people considering psychedelics in the next year?","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/are-people-considering-psychedelics-in-the-next-year","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 1 to 4, 2026, 74% of Americans said they are not considering taking a psychedelic in the upcoming year.","searchText":"are people considering psychedelics in the next year? are you considering taking a psychedelic in the upcoming year? psychedelics are compounds like psilocybin (magic mushrooms), mdma (molly, ecstasy), lsd (acid), but do not include cannabis. health health in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 74% of americans said they are not considering taking a psychedelic in the upcoming year. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 74% of americans said they are not considering taking a psychedelic in the upcoming year. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 74% of americans said they are not considering taking a psychedelic in the upcoming year. another 11% said they are curious but not sure, 8% did not know or had not thought about it, and 7% said yes."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"at-home-people-mostly-use-ai-for-writing-and-recommendations","title":"At home, people mostly use AI for writing and recommendations","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/at-home-people-mostly-use-ai-for-writing-and-recommendations","dek":"Writing tasks anchor Americans' personal AI use: 45% of U.S. adults use AI for writing or editing personal messages, emails, or social media posts, and four-in-ten (40%) use it for recommendations on things like movies, restaurants, or gifts, according to a Verasight survey conducted July 30-Aug. 4, 2025.","searchText":"at home, people mostly use ai for writing and recommendations when it comes to your personal life, what types of tasks do you use ai for? ai & tech ai & tech writing tasks anchor americans' personal ai use: 45% of u.s. adults use ai for writing or editing personal messages, emails, or social media posts, and four-in-ten (40%) use it for recommendations on things like movies, restaurants, or gifts, according to a verasight survey conducted july 30-aug. 4, 2025. writing tasks anchor americans' personal ai use: 45% of u.s. adults use ai for writing or editing personal messages, emails, or social media posts, and four-in-ten (40%) use it for recommendations on things like movies, restaurants, or gifts, according to a verasight survey conducted july 30-aug. 4, 2025. writing tasks anchor americans' personal ai use: 45% of u.s. adults use ai for writing or editing personal messages, emails, or social media posts, and four-in-ten (40%) use it for recommendations on things like movies, restaurants, or gifts, according to a verasight survey conducted july 30-aug. 4, 2025. roughly a third each use ai for personal organization or for advice on health and fitness (32% each), and 28% turn to it for entertainment such as storytelling, games, or music. smaller shares use it to plan a trip (20%) or manage their calendar (19%), another 14% cite other tasks, and one-in-ten (10%) say they do not use ai in their personal lives."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"at-most-workplaces-ai-hasnt-replaced-any-tasks","title":"At most workplaces, AI hasn't replaced any tasks","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/at-most-workplaces-ai-hasnt-replaced-any-tasks","dek":"Just 7% of Americans say AI has replaced a job or task that someone at their company used to do, according to a July 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"at most workplaces, ai hasn't replaced any tasks has ai replaced a job or task that someone at your company used to do? ai & tech ai & tech just 7% of americans say ai has replaced a job or task that someone at their company used to do, according to a july 2025 verasight survey. just 7% of americans say ai has replaced a job or task that someone at their company used to do, according to a july 2025 verasight survey. just 7% of americans say ai has replaced a job or task that someone at their company used to do, according to a july 2025 verasight survey. more than seven-in-ten (72%) say it hasn't, and another 21% aren't sure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"avoiding-guilt-drives-many-green-product-purchases","title":"Avoiding guilt drives many green-product purchases","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/avoiding-guilt-drives-many-green-product-purchases","dek":"For Americans who buy green products or would consider it, the strongest motive is avoiding a bad feeling rather than chasing a good one. When asked which of their reasons matters most, about a third (35%) say buying green helps them avoid feeling guilty about environmental harm, according to a July 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"avoiding guilt drives many green-product purchases of the reasons you selected, which is the most important to you when choosing green products? money money & finance for americans who buy green products or would consider it, the strongest motive is avoiding a bad feeling rather than chasing a good one. when asked which of their reasons matters most, about a third (35%) say buying green helps them avoid feeling guilty about environmental harm, according to a july 2025 verasight survey. for americans who buy green products or would consider it, the strongest motive is avoiding a bad feeling rather than chasing a good one. when asked which of their reasons matters most, about a third (35%) say buying green helps them avoid feeling guilty about environmental harm, according to a july 2025 verasight survey. for americans who buy green products or would consider it, the strongest motive is avoiding a bad feeling rather than chasing a good one. when asked which of their reasons matters most, about a third (35%) say buying green helps them avoid feeling guilty about environmental harm, according to a july 2025 verasight survey. feeling good about themselves comes first for 24% of this group, and 22% prioritize expressing their values or identity. some other reason tops the list for 14%, while just 6% say the deciding factor is doing what others around them do."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"avoiding-guilt-is-the-top-reason-americans-buy-green-products","title":"Avoiding guilt is the top reason Americans buy green products","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/avoiding-guilt-is-the-top-reason-americans-buy-green-products","dek":"Three-in-ten Americans (30%) say buying green products helps them avoid feeling guilty about environmental harm, more than cite any other reason for choosing them in a July 2025 Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults.","searchText":"avoiding guilt is the top reason americans buy green products which of the following describes your reasons for choosing green products, if you were to do so? (choose all that apply) money money & finance three-in-ten americans (30%) say buying green products helps them avoid feeling guilty about environmental harm, more than cite any other reason for choosing them in a july 2025 verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults. three-in-ten americans (30%) say buying green products helps them avoid feeling guilty about environmental harm, more than cite any other reason for choosing them in a july 2025 verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults. three-in-ten americans (30%) say buying green products helps them avoid feeling guilty about environmental harm, more than cite any other reason for choosing them in a july 2025 verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults. a quarter (25%) say green purchases make them feel good about themselves, 21% see them as a way to express their values or identity, and 10% point to some other reason, while relatively few (6%) buy green because others around them do. meanwhile, 28% say they have never bought green products or don't intend to."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"avoiding-other-social-groups-can-hurt-political-unity","title":"Avoiding other social groups can hurt political unity","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/avoiding-other-social-groups-can-hurt-political-unity","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted April 9 to 15, 2025, 72% of Americans said avoiding interaction with people from different social groups affects U.S. political unity considerably or to a great extent.","searchText":"avoiding other social groups can hurt political unity to what extent do you believe that the tendency of people to avoid interacting with those from different social groups affects the political unity of the united states? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 9 to 15, 2025, 72% of americans said avoiding interaction with people from different social groups affects u.s. political unity considerably or to a great extent. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 9 to 15, 2025, 72% of americans said avoiding interaction with people from different social groups affects u.s. political unity considerably or to a great extent. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 9 to 15, 2025, 72% of americans said avoiding interaction with people from different social groups affects u.s. political unity considerably or to a great extent. about one in five said this affects political unity very little (21%), while 8% said it does not affect political unity at all."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"belief-in-the-devil-is-widespread-but-it-varies","title":"Belief in the Devil is widespread, but it varies","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/belief-in-the-devil-is-widespread-but-it-varies","dek":"A majority of Americans (58%) at least moderately believe in the existence of the Devil, including 26% who absolutely believe, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"belief in the devil is widespread, but it varies to what extent do you believe in the existence of the devil? culture culture a majority of americans (58%) at least moderately believe in the existence of the devil, including 26% who absolutely believe, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. a majority of americans (58%) at least moderately believe in the existence of the devil, including 26% who absolutely believe, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. a majority of americans (58%) at least moderately believe in the existence of the devil, including 26% who absolutely believe, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. an almost identical share (26%) doesn't believe, including 16% who say they absolutely don't. another 17% are neutral or unsure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"betrayal-is-rarely-expected-in-close-relationships","title":"Betrayal is rarely expected in close relationships","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/betrayal-is-rarely-expected-in-close-relationships","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 11, 2026, 49% of Americans said they rarely or never expect betrayal in close relationships. This includes 28% who said rarely and 21% who said never.","searchText":"betrayal is rarely expected in close relationships how often do you expect betrayal in close relationships? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, 49% of americans said they rarely or never expect betrayal in close relationships. this includes 28% who said rarely and 21% who said never. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, 49% of americans said they rarely or never expect betrayal in close relationships. this includes 28% who said rarely and 21% who said never. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, 49% of americans said they rarely or never expect betrayal in close relationships. this includes 28% who said rarely and 21% who said never. nearly half said they expect betrayal at least sometimes (46%), with 30% who said sometimes, 9% who said often, and 7% who said almost always. another 5% said they were not sure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"blood-pressure-checks-were-widespread-in-the-past-year","title":"Blood pressure checks were widespread in the past year","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/blood-pressure-checks-were-widespread-in-the-past-year","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Nov. 19 to 22, 2024, 87% of Americans said they had checked their blood pressure in the past year.","searchText":"blood pressure checks were widespread in the past year have you checked your blood pressure in the last year? health health in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 19 to 22, 2024, 87% of americans said they had checked their blood pressure in the past year. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 19 to 22, 2024, 87% of americans said they had checked their blood pressure in the past year. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 19 to 22, 2024, 87% of americans said they had checked their blood pressure in the past year. just 13% said they had not."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"blue-is-americans-favorite-color","title":"Blue is Americans' favorite color","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/blue-is-americans-favorite-color","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Aug. 1-6, 2025, four-in-ten (40%) call blue their favorite color.","searchText":"blue is americans' favorite color which of the following, if any, is your favorite color? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 1-6, 2025, four-in-ten (40%) call blue their favorite color. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 1-6, 2025, four-in-ten (40%) call blue their favorite color. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 1-6, 2025, four-in-ten (40%) call blue their favorite color. no single rival color comes close: red draws 17% and green 15%, with yellow (6%) and white (2%) further back. one-in-five americans (20%) say their favorite is some other color entirely."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"borrowers-often-expect-their-non-mortgage-debt-to-shrink","title":"Borrowers often expect their non-mortgage debt to shrink","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/borrowers-often-expect-their-non-mortgage-debt-to-shrink","dek":"A plurality of Americans expect the balance of their non-mortgage debt, from credit cards to student and auto loans, to shrink over the coming year, according to a Verasight survey conducted Dec. 22, 2025 to Jan. 5, 2026. Just over a third (34%) foresee a decrease, ahead of any other single answer.","searchText":"borrowers often expect their non-mortgage debt to shrink looking ahead to next year, do you expect the balance of your non-mortgage debt (e.g., credit cards, student loans, auto loans, personal loans) to increase or decrease? money money & finance a plurality of americans expect the balance of their non-mortgage debt, from credit cards to student and auto loans, to shrink over the coming year, according to a verasight survey conducted dec. 22, 2025 to jan. 5, 2026. just over a third (34%) foresee a decrease, ahead of any other single answer. a plurality of americans expect the balance of their non-mortgage debt, from credit cards to student and auto loans, to shrink over the coming year, according to a verasight survey conducted dec. 22, 2025 to jan. 5, 2026. just over a third (34%) foresee a decrease, ahead of any other single answer. a plurality of americans expect the balance of their non-mortgage debt, from credit cards to student and auto loans, to shrink over the coming year, according to a verasight survey conducted dec. 22, 2025 to jan. 5, 2026. just over a third (34%) foresee a decrease, ahead of any other single answer. about three-in-ten (31%) expect no real change and 13% brace for a larger balance, while another 22% say they carry no non-mortgage debt at all."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"bottled-water-is-the-top-home-drinking-water-source","title":"Bottled water is the top home drinking-water source","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/bottled-water-is-the-top-home-drinking-water-source","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 2,000 U.S. adults conducted Sept. 7 to 13, 2023, 38% of Americans said bottled water is the main source of water they drink at home.","searchText":"bottled water is the top home drinking-water source what is the main source of water that you drink at home? health health in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 7 to 13, 2023, 38% of americans said bottled water is the main source of water they drink at home. in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 7 to 13, 2023, 38% of americans said bottled water is the main source of water they drink at home. in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 7 to 13, 2023, 38% of americans said bottled water is the main source of water they drink at home. about three-in-ten said their main source is tap water filtered through a pitcher or refrigerator (31%), 26% said water directly from the tap or faucet, and 6% said water purchased from a kiosk or vending machine."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"buying-an-optimus-like-robot-assistant-remains-unlikely","title":"Buying an Optimus-like robot assistant remains unlikely","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/buying-an-optimus-like-robot-assistant-remains-unlikely","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted in August 2025, 73% of Americans said they are unlikely to buy a robot assistant like Optimus. This includes 50% who said extremely unlikely, 13% who said very unlikely, and 10% who said unlikely.","searchText":"buying an optimus-like robot assistant remains unlikely how likely are you to buy a robot assistant like optimus? ai & tech ai & tech in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted in august 2025, 73% of americans said they are unlikely to buy a robot assistant like optimus. this includes 50% who said extremely unlikely, 13% who said very unlikely, and 10% who said unlikely. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted in august 2025, 73% of americans said they are unlikely to buy a robot assistant like optimus. this includes 50% who said extremely unlikely, 13% who said very unlikely, and 10% who said unlikely. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted in august 2025, 73% of americans said they are unlikely to buy a robot assistant like optimus. this includes 50% who said extremely unlikely, 13% who said very unlikely, and 10% who said unlikely. about one in ten said they are likely to buy one (11%), with 5% who said likely, 3% who said very likely, and 3% who said extremely likely. another 16% said neither likely nor unlikely."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"canada-is-the-country-americans-say-least-deserves-trumps-tariffs","title":"Canada is the country Americans say least deserves Trump's tariffs","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/canada-is-the-country-americans-say-least-deserves-trumps-tariffs","dek":"In a Verasight survey conducted April 9 to 15, 2025, Canada is the country Americans single out as least deserving of the Trump administration's new tariffs, named by 41%.","searchText":"canada is the country americans say least deserves trump's tariffs which country do you think is least deserving of the trump administration’s new tariffs? money money & finance in a verasight survey conducted april 9 to 15, 2025, canada is the country americans single out as least deserving of the trump administration's new tariffs, named by 41%. in a verasight survey conducted april 9 to 15, 2025, canada is the country americans single out as least deserving of the trump administration's new tariffs, named by 41%. in a verasight survey conducted april 9 to 15, 2025, canada is the country americans single out as least deserving of the trump administration's new tariffs, named by 41%. no other country comes close: 15% name a country outside the list, 12% point to israel, and the rest stay in single digits, with japan, the united kingdom and mexico each near 9% and russia at 5%."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"canadian-import-tariffs-face-more-opposition-than-support","title":"Canadian import tariffs face more opposition than support","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/canadian-import-tariffs-face-more-opposition-than-support","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Dec. 3 to 8, 2025, 48% of Americans opposed the tariffs the United States has placed on products imported from Canada.","searchText":"canadian import tariffs face more opposition than support the tariffs the united states has placed on products imported from canada? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted dec. 3 to 8, 2025, 48% of americans opposed the tariffs the united states has placed on products imported from canada. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted dec. 3 to 8, 2025, 48% of americans opposed the tariffs the united states has placed on products imported from canada. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted dec. 3 to 8, 2025, 48% of americans opposed the tariffs the united states has placed on products imported from canada. about a quarter supported the tariffs (27%), while 19% neither supported nor opposed them and 6% did not know."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"celebrating-the-holidays-is-the-winter-activity-americans-most-look-forward-to","title":"Celebrating the holidays is the winter activity Americans most look forward to","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/celebrating-the-holidays-is-the-winter-activity-americans-most-look-forward-to","dek":"No winter pastime rivals the holidays themselves: 61% of Americans count celebrating them among the activities they are most excited to do this year, according to a December 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"celebrating the holidays is the winter activity americans most look forward to which of the following winter activities are you most excited to do this year? culture culture no winter pastime rivals the holidays themselves: 61% of americans count celebrating them among the activities they are most excited to do this year, according to a december 2025 verasight survey. no winter pastime rivals the holidays themselves: 61% of americans count celebrating them among the activities they are most excited to do this year, according to a december 2025 verasight survey. no winter pastime rivals the holidays themselves: 61% of americans count celebrating them among the activities they are most excited to do this year, according to a december 2025 verasight survey. drinking hot chocolate (46%) and baking treats (41%) also draw big followings, while making crafts (20%), building a snowman (12%), skiing or snowboarding (9%) and ice-skating (8%) trail well behind. another 14% are not excited about any of these activities."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"chatgpt-is-the-ai-tool-most-americans-plan-to-use-next-month","title":"ChatGPT is the AI tool most Americans plan to use next month","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/chatgpt-is-the-ai-tool-most-americans-plan-to-use-next-month","dek":"ChatGPT sits at the front of Americans' AI plans: 45% expect to use it in the next month, a July 2025 Verasight survey finds, and 39% plan to use Google Gemini.","searchText":"chatgpt is the ai tool most americans plan to use next month which of the following ai tools do you plan to use in the next month? ai & tech ai & tech chatgpt sits at the front of americans' ai plans: 45% expect to use it in the next month, a july 2025 verasight survey finds, and 39% plan to use google gemini. chatgpt sits at the front of americans' ai plans: 45% expect to use it in the next month, a july 2025 verasight survey finds, and 39% plan to use google gemini. chatgpt sits at the front of americans' ai plans: 45% expect to use it in the next month, a july 2025 verasight survey finds, and 39% plan to use google gemini. microsoft copilot draws 20%, grok 7%, and perplexity, deepseek, and claude ai 4% each, with llama by meta at 2%. at the same time, about three-in-ten u.s. adults (31%) plan to use none of these tools."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"china-tech-access-restrictions-leave-many-americans-undecided","title":"China tech-access restrictions leave many Americans undecided","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/china-tech-access-restrictions-leave-many-americans-undecided","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted April 9 to 15, 2025, 44% of Americans said they neither approve nor disapprove of foreign policies that restrict China's access to critical technologies.","searchText":"china tech-access restrictions leave many americans undecided do you approve or disapprove of foreign policies that restrict china’s access to critical technologies, such as ai? ai & tech ai & tech in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 9 to 15, 2025, 44% of americans said they neither approve nor disapprove of foreign policies that restrict china's access to critical technologies. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 9 to 15, 2025, 44% of americans said they neither approve nor disapprove of foreign policies that restrict china's access to critical technologies. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 9 to 15, 2025, 44% of americans said they neither approve nor disapprove of foreign policies that restrict china's access to critical technologies. about four-in-ten said they approve (40%), including 18% who strongly approve and 22% who approve. roughly one in six disapproved (17%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"should-ai-generated-content-come-with-a-label-seven-in-ten-americans-say-yes","title":"Clear labels for AI-generated content have broad support","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/should-ai-generated-content-come-with-a-label-seven-in-ten-americans-say-yes","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,509 U.S. adults conducted July 30 to Aug. 4, 2025, 71% of Americans favored requiring clear labels when content has been generated or heavily modified by AI. This includes 50% who strongly favor and 21% who somewhat favor.","searchText":"clear labels for ai-generated content have broad support do you favor or oppose requiring clear labels when content has been generated or heavily modified by ai? ai & tech ai & tech in a verasight survey of 1,509 u.s. adults conducted july 30 to aug. 4, 2025, 71% of americans favored requiring clear labels when content has been generated or heavily modified by ai. this includes 50% who strongly favor and 21% who somewhat favor. in a verasight survey of 1,509 u.s. adults conducted july 30 to aug. 4, 2025, 71% of americans favored requiring clear labels when content has been generated or heavily modified by ai. this includes 50% who strongly favor and 21% who somewhat favor. in a verasight survey of 1,509 u.s. adults conducted july 30 to aug. 4, 2025, 71% of americans favored requiring clear labels when content has been generated or heavily modified by ai. this includes 50% who strongly favor and 21% who somewhat favor. few americans opposed the labels (6%), with 3% who somewhat oppose and 3% who strongly oppose. another 23% were neutral or unsure, with 15% who neither favor nor oppose and 8% who said they are not sure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"climate-change-disease-risks-concern-a-slim-majority-of-americans","title":"Climate change disease risks concern a slim majority of Americans","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/climate-change-disease-risks-concern-a-slim-majority-of-americans","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 54% of Americans said they are at least somewhat concerned that climate change could increase their own risk of getting an infectious disease like Lyme disease or West Nile virus. This includes 18% who said very concerned and 36% who said somewhat concerned.","searchText":"climate change disease risks concern a slim majority of americans how concerned are you that climate change could increase your own risk of getting an infectious disease, like lyme disease or west nile virus? health health in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 54% of americans said they are at least somewhat concerned that climate change could increase their own risk of getting an infectious disease like lyme disease or west nile virus. this includes 18% who said very concerned and 36% who said somewhat concerned. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 54% of americans said they are at least somewhat concerned that climate change could increase their own risk of getting an infectious disease like lyme disease or west nile virus. this includes 18% who said very concerned and 36% who said somewhat concerned. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 54% of americans said they are at least somewhat concerned that climate change could increase their own risk of getting an infectious disease like lyme disease or west nile virus. this includes 18% who said very concerned and 36% who said somewhat concerned. about half said they are not concerned (46%), with 24% who said not too concerned and 22% who said not at all concerned."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"climate-changes-since-childhood-concern-three-quarters-of-americans","title":"Climate changes since childhood concern three-quarters of Americans","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/climate-changes-since-childhood-concern-three-quarters-of-americans","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Aug. 20 to 25, 2025, 74% of Americans said they have felt at least somewhat concerned about changes they have noticed in the climate since they were a child. This includes 37% who said very concerned and 38% who said somewhat concerned.","searchText":"climate changes since childhood concern three-quarters of americans how concerned have you felt about changes you have noticed in the climate since you were a child? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 20 to 25, 2025, 74% of americans said they have felt at least somewhat concerned about changes they have noticed in the climate since they were a child. this includes 37% who said very concerned and 38% who said somewhat concerned. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 20 to 25, 2025, 74% of americans said they have felt at least somewhat concerned about changes they have noticed in the climate since they were a child. this includes 37% who said very concerned and 38% who said somewhat concerned. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 20 to 25, 2025, 74% of americans said they have felt at least somewhat concerned about changes they have noticed in the climate since they were a child. this includes 37% who said very concerned and 38% who said somewhat concerned. about one in five said they are not concerned (19%). another 7% said they have not noticed any differences."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"climate-related-events-stress-out-about-half-of-americans","title":"Climate-related events stress out about half of Americans","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/climate-related-events-stress-out-about-half-of-americans","dek":"Climate-driven events like heat waves, wildfires, and flooding leave about half of Americans (53%) feeling nervous, depressed, or emotionally stressed about the future at least sometimes, including 10% who feel that way very often, according to a November 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"climate-related events stress out about half of americans how often do you feel nervous, depressed, or emotionally stressed about the future because of rising temperatures leading to events like heat waves, wildfire, flooding, or extreme cold? health health climate-driven events like heat waves, wildfires, and flooding leave about half of americans (53%) feeling nervous, depressed, or emotionally stressed about the future at least sometimes, including 10% who feel that way very often, according to a november 2024 verasight survey. climate-driven events like heat waves, wildfires, and flooding leave about half of americans (53%) feeling nervous, depressed, or emotionally stressed about the future at least sometimes, including 10% who feel that way very often, according to a november 2024 verasight survey. climate-driven events like heat waves, wildfires, and flooding leave about half of americans (53%) feeling nervous, depressed, or emotionally stressed about the future at least sometimes, including 10% who feel that way very often, according to a november 2024 verasight survey. about a quarter (26%) rarely feel that stress and 20% never do. the remaining 1% are unsure or decline to answer."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"close-to-half-say-they-dont-feel-left-behind-by-ai","title":"Close to half say they don't feel left behind by AI","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/close-to-half-say-they-dont-feel-left-behind-by-ai","dek":"Nearly half of U.S. adults (46%) disagree that they feel left behind by AI, including 22% who disagree strongly, according to a Verasight survey conducted July 30-Aug. 4, 2025.","searchText":"close to half say they don't feel left behind by ai i feel left behind by ai ai & tech ai & tech nearly half of u.s. adults (46%) disagree that they feel left behind by ai, including 22% who disagree strongly, according to a verasight survey conducted july 30-aug. 4, 2025. nearly half of u.s. adults (46%) disagree that they feel left behind by ai, including 22% who disagree strongly, according to a verasight survey conducted july 30-aug. 4, 2025. nearly half of u.s. adults (46%) disagree that they feel left behind by ai, including 22% who disagree strongly, according to a verasight survey conducted july 30-aug. 4, 2025. about a quarter (23%) agree, including 4% who strongly agree, while three-in-ten (31%) stay neutral."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"close-to-half-would-support-a-company-targeting-black-consumers-without-black-leadership","title":"Close to half would support a company targeting Black consumers without Black leadership","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/close-to-half-would-support-a-company-targeting-black-consumers-without-black-leadership","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 11, 2026, close to half would still support a company marketing to Black consumers without Black leadership; 49% disagreed that they would withhold support.","searchText":"close to half would support a company targeting black consumers without black leadership please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: i would not support a company that markets to black consumers but is not led by black leadership. culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, close to half would still support a company marketing to black consumers without black leadership; 49% disagreed that they would withhold support. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, close to half would still support a company marketing to black consumers without black leadership; 49% disagreed that they would withhold support. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, close to half would still support a company marketing to black consumers without black leadership; 49% disagreed that they would withhold support. another 30% were neutral, while 23% agreed they would not support that company."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"college-degrees-still-matter-to-most-americans","title":"College degrees still matter to most Americans","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/college-degrees-still-matter-to-most-americans","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 62% of Americans said having a college degree right now is very or somewhat important.","searchText":"college degrees still matter to most americans how important do you feel it is to have a college degree right now? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 62% of americans said having a college degree right now is very or somewhat important. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 62% of americans said having a college degree right now is very or somewhat important. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 62% of americans said having a college degree right now is very or somewhat important. about four-in-ten said a college degree is somewhat or very unimportant right now (38%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"college-sports-teams-draw-more-opposition-than-support","title":"College sports teams draw more opposition than support","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/college-sports-teams-draw-more-opposition-than-support","dek":"Slightly more Americans say U.S. universities should not have professional sports teams than say they should (41% vs. 38%), according to a September 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"college sports teams draw more opposition than support should u.s. universities have professional sports teams? culture culture slightly more americans say u.s. universities should not have professional sports teams than say they should (41% vs. 38%), according to a september 2025 verasight survey. slightly more americans say u.s. universities should not have professional sports teams than say they should (41% vs. 38%), according to a september 2025 verasight survey. slightly more americans say u.s. universities should not have professional sports teams than say they should (41% vs. 38%), according to a september 2025 verasight survey. an additional 21% say they don't know."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"comedy-is-americans-favorite-movie-genre","title":"Comedy is Americans' favorite movie genre","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/comedy-is-americans-favorite-movie-genre","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 2,000 U.S. adults conducted Sept. 7 to 13, 2023, 34% of Americans chose comedy as their favorite type of movie.","searchText":"comedy is americans' favorite movie genre what is your favorite type of movie? culture culture in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 7 to 13, 2023, 34% of americans chose comedy as their favorite type of movie. in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 7 to 13, 2023, 34% of americans chose comedy as their favorite type of movie. in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 7 to 13, 2023, 34% of americans chose comedy as their favorite type of movie. other genres followed at lower levels: 20% chose thriller, 18% action, 16% drama, and 12% science fiction."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"companies-share-responsibility-for-customer-health","title":"Companies share responsibility for customer health","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/companies-share-responsibility-for-customer-health","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted March 6 to 16, 2026, 91% of Americans said companies have at least some responsibility for the impact their products have on customers' health.","searchText":"companies share responsibility for customer health do you believe that companies have any responsibility for the impact their products have on the health of their customers? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 91% of americans said companies have at least some responsibility for the impact their products have on customers' health. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 91% of americans said companies have at least some responsibility for the impact their products have on customers' health. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 91% of americans said companies have at least some responsibility for the impact their products have on customers' health. just 3% said companies have no responsibility for the health impact of their products, while 6% were not sure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"compromise-with-political-opponents-has-broad-support","title":"Compromise with political opponents has broad support","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/compromise-with-political-opponents-has-broad-support","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Oct. 1 to 11, 2024, 76% of Americans agreed that even when we feel strongly about political issues, we should be willing to compromise with our political opponents. This includes 16% who strongly agree, 31% who agree, and 29% who slightly agree.","searchText":"compromise with political opponents has broad support how much do you agree with the following statement: “even when we feel strongly about political issues, we should be willing to compromise with our political opponents.” politics politics in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted oct. 1 to 11, 2024, 76% of americans agreed that even when we feel strongly about political issues, we should be willing to compromise with our political opponents. this includes 16% who strongly agree, 31% who agree, and 29% who slightly agree. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted oct. 1 to 11, 2024, 76% of americans agreed that even when we feel strongly about political issues, we should be willing to compromise with our political opponents. this includes 16% who strongly agree, 31% who agree, and 29% who slightly agree. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted oct. 1 to 11, 2024, 76% of americans agreed that even when we feel strongly about political issues, we should be willing to compromise with our political opponents. this includes 16% who strongly agree, 31% who agree, and 29% who slightly agree. about a quarter disagreed (24%), with 13% who slightly disagree, 6% who disagree, and 4% who strongly disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"conservative-is-the-most-common-political-leaning-in-the-survey","title":"Conservative is the most common political leaning among Americans","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/conservative-is-the-most-common-political-leaning-in-the-survey","dek":"More Americans place themselves on the right than anywhere else on the political spectrum, with 33% identifying as right/conservative, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"conservative is the most common political leaning among americans what's your political orientation? politics politics more americans place themselves on the right than anywhere else on the political spectrum, with 33% identifying as right/conservative, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. more americans place themselves on the right than anywhere else on the political spectrum, with 33% identifying as right/conservative, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. more americans place themselves on the right than anywhere else on the political spectrum, with 33% identifying as right/conservative, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. left/liberal is next at 28%, followed by 20% who call themselves centrist, while 19% pick none of these labels."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"covid-19-was-not-a-major-fear-for-most-americans-in-2023","title":"COVID-19 was not a major fear for most Americans in 2023","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/covid-19-was-not-a-major-fear-for-most-americans-in-2023","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 2,000 U.S. adults conducted Sept. 7 to 13, 2023, 70% of Americans said they were not afraid of COVID-19, somewhat not afraid, or neither afraid nor not afraid.","searchText":"covid-19 was not a major fear for most americans in 2023 how afraid are you of covid-19? health health in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 7 to 13, 2023, 70% of americans said they were not afraid of covid-19, somewhat not afraid, or neither afraid nor not afraid. in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 7 to 13, 2023, 70% of americans said they were not afraid of covid-19, somewhat not afraid, or neither afraid nor not afraid. in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 7 to 13, 2023, 70% of americans said they were not afraid of covid-19, somewhat not afraid, or neither afraid nor not afraid. three-in-ten said they were somewhat or very afraid of covid-19 (30%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"cryptocurrency-ownership-remains-uncommon","title":"Cryptocurrency ownership remains uncommon","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/cryptocurrency-ownership-remains-uncommon","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted March 6 to 16, 2026, 80% of Americans said they do not personally or jointly own cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin or Ethereum.","searchText":"cryptocurrency ownership remains uncommon do you personally, or jointly with a spouse, own any type of cryptocurrency, such as bitcoin or ethereum? ai & tech ai & tech in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 80% of americans said they do not personally or jointly own cryptocurrency such as bitcoin or ethereum. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 80% of americans said they do not personally or jointly own cryptocurrency such as bitcoin or ethereum. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 80% of americans said they do not personally or jointly own cryptocurrency such as bitcoin or ethereum. one in five americans said they do own cryptocurrency (20%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"customer-service-has-gotten-worse-for-one-third-of-americans","title":"Customer service has gotten worse for one-third of Americans","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/customer-service-has-gotten-worse-for-one-third-of-americans","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Dec. 3 to 8, 2025, 34% of Americans said their recent customer service experiences are worse than they were one year ago. This includes 23% who said somewhat worse and 11% who said a lot worse.","searchText":"customer service has gotten worse for one-third of americans we know companies differ in the level of service they provide, but in general, would you say that compared to one year ago, your recent customer service experiences are now: culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted dec. 3 to 8, 2025, 34% of americans said their recent customer service experiences are worse than they were one year ago. this includes 23% who said somewhat worse and 11% who said a lot worse. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted dec. 3 to 8, 2025, 34% of americans said their recent customer service experiences are worse than they were one year ago. this includes 23% who said somewhat worse and 11% who said a lot worse. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted dec. 3 to 8, 2025, 34% of americans said their recent customer service experiences are worse than they were one year ago. this includes 23% who said somewhat worse and 11% who said a lot worse. about one in five said their experiences are now better (18%), with 14% who said somewhat better and 4% who said a lot better. nearly half said their experiences are about the same as a year ago (48%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"day-to-day-updates-are-what-americans-post-most-on-social-media","title":"Day-to-day updates are what Americans post most on social media","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/day-to-day-updates-are-what-americans-post-most-on-social-media","dek":"About a third of Americans (33%) say random events, from daily-life updates to memes and spontaneous thoughts, are what they have posted most on social media over the past two years, according to a Verasight survey conducted Feb. 28-March 6, 2025.","searchText":"day-to-day updates are what americans post most on social media over the past two years, which type of contents have you most frequently posted on social media? culture culture about a third of americans (33%) say random events, from daily-life updates to memes and spontaneous thoughts, are what they have posted most on social media over the past two years, according to a verasight survey conducted feb. 28-march 6, 2025. about a third of americans (33%) say random events, from daily-life updates to memes and spontaneous thoughts, are what they have posted most on social media over the past two years, according to a verasight survey conducted feb. 28-march 6, 2025. about a third of americans (33%) say random events, from daily-life updates to memes and spontaneous thoughts, are what they have posted most on social media over the past two years, according to a verasight survey conducted feb. 28-march 6, 2025. moments of fun such as vacations and parties come next at 27%, while 11% say their most frequent posts mark achievements like marriages or graduations, and for 8% it is something else entirely. about one-in-five (21%) do not post on social media at all."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"debit-cards-edge-out-credit-cards-as-preferred-payment-method","title":"Debit cards edge out credit cards as preferred payment method","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/debit-cards-edge-out-credit-cards-as-preferred-payment-method","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Aug. 1 to 6, 2025, 60% of Americans said they prefer to use a debit card over a credit card.","searchText":"debit cards edge out credit cards as preferred payment method do you prefer to use a debit card or credit card? money money & finance in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 1 to 6, 2025, 60% of americans said they prefer to use a debit card over a credit card. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 1 to 6, 2025, 60% of americans said they prefer to use a debit card over a credit card. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 1 to 6, 2025, 60% of americans said they prefer to use a debit card over a credit card. four-in-ten said they prefer a credit card (40%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"democracy-has-broad-support-over-the-alternatives","title":"Democracy has broad support over the alternatives","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/democracy-has-broad-support-over-the-alternatives","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 2,000 U.S. adults conducted Sept. 7 to 13, 2023, 84% of Americans agreed that democracy has many problems but is better than other alternatives. This includes 32% who strongly agree and 51% who agree.","searchText":"democracy has broad support over the alternatives democracy has many problems, but it is better than other alternatives. politics politics in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 7 to 13, 2023, 84% of americans agreed that democracy has many problems but is better than other alternatives. this includes 32% who strongly agree and 51% who agree. in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 7 to 13, 2023, 84% of americans agreed that democracy has many problems but is better than other alternatives. this includes 32% who strongly agree and 51% who agree. in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 7 to 13, 2023, 84% of americans agreed that democracy has many problems but is better than other alternatives. this includes 32% who strongly agree and 51% who agree. about one in six disagreed (16%), with 12% who disagree and 4% who strongly disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"democratic-polling-place-limits-would-likely-leave-2026-results-unchanged","title":"Democratic polling-place limits would likely leave 2026 results unchanged","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/democratic-polling-place-limits-would-likely-leave-2026-results-unchanged","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted April 9 to 15, 2025, 52% of Americans said it would be ineffective if leaders in the Democratic Party restricted polling places in areas where Republicans are popular as a tactic in the 2026 midterms. This includes 31% who said very ineffective and 22% who said somewhat ineffective.","searchText":"democratic polling-place limits would likely leave 2026 results unchanged how effective is this tactic likely to be in the 2026 midterms? politics politics in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 9 to 15, 2025, 52% of americans said it would be ineffective if leaders in the democratic party restricted polling places in areas where republicans are popular as a tactic in the 2026 midterms. this includes 31% who said very ineffective and 22% who said somewhat ineffective. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 9 to 15, 2025, 52% of americans said it would be ineffective if leaders in the democratic party restricted polling places in areas where republicans are popular as a tactic in the 2026 midterms. this includes 31% who said very ineffective and 22% who said somewhat ineffective. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 9 to 15, 2025, 52% of americans said it would be ineffective if leaders in the democratic party restricted polling places in areas where republicans are popular as a tactic in the 2026 midterms. this includes 31% who said very ineffective and 22% who said somewhat ineffective. about a quarter said the tactic would be effective (27%), with 20% who said somewhat effective and 8% who said very effective. another 20% said they did not know."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"democrats-are-broadly-favorable-toward-bernie-sanders","title":"Democrats like Bernie Sanders","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/democrats-are-broadly-favorable-toward-bernie-sanders","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 864 Democratic respondents conducted April 21 to 23, 2026, 72% had a favorable view of Bernie Sanders.","searchText":"democrats like bernie sanders - bernie sanders (u.s. senator, vermont) politics politics in a verasight survey of 864 democratic respondents conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, 72% had a favorable view of bernie sanders. in a verasight survey of 864 democratic respondents conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, 72% had a favorable view of bernie sanders. in a verasight survey of 864 democratic respondents conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, 72% had a favorable view of bernie sanders. that includes 44% with a very favorable view and 28% with a somewhat favorable view. another 10% viewed him unfavorably and 15% were neutral."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"democrats-are-broadly-favorable-toward-kamala-harris","title":"Democrats like Kamala Harris","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/democrats-are-broadly-favorable-toward-kamala-harris","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 864 Democratic respondents conducted April 21 to 23, 2026, 69% had a favorable view of Kamala Harris.","searchText":"democrats like kamala harris - kamala harris (former vice president) politics politics in a verasight survey of 864 democratic respondents conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, 69% had a favorable view of kamala harris. in a verasight survey of 864 democratic respondents conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, 69% had a favorable view of kamala harris. in a verasight survey of 864 democratic respondents conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, 69% had a favorable view of kamala harris. that includes 40% with a very favorable view and 30% with a somewhat favorable view. another 17% viewed her unfavorably and 13% were neutral."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"dining-out-is-the-first-thing-to-go-when-money-feels-tight","title":"Dining out is the first thing to go when money feels tight","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/dining-out-is-the-first-thing-to-go-when-money-feels-tight","dek":"Restaurant meals are the first line Americans cross off a tight budget: 43% say dining out is the category they cut first when money runs short, a December 2025 Verasight survey finds.","searchText":"dining out is the first thing to go when money feels tight when money feels tight, which category do you cut first? culture culture restaurant meals are the first line americans cross off a tight budget: 43% say dining out is the category they cut first when money runs short, a december 2025 verasight survey finds. restaurant meals are the first line americans cross off a tight budget: 43% say dining out is the category they cut first when money runs short, a december 2025 verasight survey finds. restaurant meals are the first line americans cross off a tight budget: 43% say dining out is the category they cut first when money runs short, a december 2025 verasight survey finds. travel comes next, the first cut for about a quarter of americans (24%), followed by outings with friends (12%). clothing (7%), outings with family (6%), personal care (4%) and home goods (4%) are the first to go for far smaller shares."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"do-anti-vaping-messages-feel-encouraging-or-helpful","title":"Do anti-vaping messages feel encouraging or helpful?","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/do-anti-vaping-messages-feel-encouraging-or-helpful","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 1 to 4, 2026, 44% of Americans were neutral on whether existing anti-vaping messaging and resources are encouraging and helpful.","searchText":"do anti-vaping messages feel encouraging or helpful? i find the existing anti-vaping messaging and resources encouraging and helpful. health health in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 44% of americans were neutral on whether existing anti-vaping messaging and resources are encouraging and helpful. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 44% of americans were neutral on whether existing anti-vaping messaging and resources are encouraging and helpful. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 44% of americans were neutral on whether existing anti-vaping messaging and resources are encouraging and helpful. another 37% agreed at least somewhat, while 19% disagreed at least somewhat."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"do-people-believe-hidden-plots-shape-major-events","title":"Do people believe hidden plots shape major events?","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/do-people-believe-hidden-plots-shape-major-events","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 1 to 4, 2026, 33% of Americans neither agreed nor disagreed that many important events are produced by hidden and secretive plots.","searchText":"do people believe hidden plots shape major events? i believe that many important events are produced by hidden and secretive plots. culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 33% of americans neither agreed nor disagreed that many important events are produced by hidden and secretive plots. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 33% of americans neither agreed nor disagreed that many important events are produced by hidden and secretive plots. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 33% of americans neither agreed nor disagreed that many important events are produced by hidden and secretive plots. another 37% disagreed at least somewhat with the statement, while 30% agreed at least somewhat."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"doctors-are-americans-top-source-for-medication-side-effect-info","title":"Doctors are Americans' top source for medication side-effect info","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/doctors-are-americans-top-source-for-medication-side-effect-info","dek":"When starting a new medication, about two-thirds of Americans (68%) get information about its side effects by talking to their doctor or other medical professionals, a May 2026 Verasight survey finds. Nearly as many turn to the information provided by the pharmacy (62%) or online informational websites like WebMD (59%).","searchText":"doctors are americans' top source for medication side-effect info when starting a new medication, i find information about its side effects from health health when starting a new medication, about two-thirds of americans (68%) get information about its side effects by talking to their doctor or other medical professionals, a may 2026 verasight survey finds. nearly as many turn to the information provided by the pharmacy (62%) or online informational websites like webmd (59%). when starting a new medication, about two-thirds of americans (68%) get information about its side effects by talking to their doctor or other medical professionals, a may 2026 verasight survey finds. nearly as many turn to the information provided by the pharmacy (62%) or online informational websites like webmd (59%). when starting a new medication, about two-thirds of americans (68%) get information about its side effects by talking to their doctor or other medical professionals, a may 2026 verasight survey finds. nearly as many turn to the information provided by the pharmacy (62%) or online informational websites like webmd (59%). roughly a quarter (27%) talk to friends and family, while far fewer look to online videos on social media (12%) or text-based social media such as facebook (8%). just 5% say they've never taken a medication or looked up information about its side effects."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"donald-trumps-approval-in-2023-a-slim-disapproval-majority","title":"Donald Trump drew slightly more disapproval in 2023","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/donald-trumps-approval-in-2023-a-slim-disapproval-majority","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted in April 2023, 53% of Americans disapproved of Donald Trump. This includes 40% who strongly disapprove and 14% who somewhat disapprove.","searchText":"donald trump drew slightly more disapproval in 2023 do you approve or disapprove of donald trump? politics politics in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted in april 2023, 53% of americans disapproved of donald trump. this includes 40% who strongly disapprove and 14% who somewhat disapprove. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted in april 2023, 53% of americans disapproved of donald trump. this includes 40% who strongly disapprove and 14% who somewhat disapprove. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted in april 2023, 53% of americans disapproved of donald trump. this includes 40% who strongly disapprove and 14% who somewhat disapprove. roughly half of americans approved of donald trump (47%), with 23% who strongly approve and 23% who somewhat approve."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"drinking-more-water-is-the-top-way-americans-protect-their-family-from-heat","title":"Drinking more water is the top way Americans protect their family from heat","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/drinking-more-water-is-the-top-way-americans-protect-their-family-from-heat","dek":"Nearly six-in-ten Americans (59%) say they drank more water on very hot days to protect their family from the effects of climate change over the past year, ahead of any other measure, according to a November 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"drinking more water is the top way americans protect their family from heat in the past year, which of the following have you done to protect your family's health from the effects of climate change? health health nearly six-in-ten americans (59%) say they drank more water on very hot days to protect their family from the effects of climate change over the past year, ahead of any other measure, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. nearly six-in-ten americans (59%) say they drank more water on very hot days to protect their family from the effects of climate change over the past year, ahead of any other measure, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. nearly six-in-ten americans (59%) say they drank more water on very hot days to protect their family from the effects of climate change over the past year, ahead of any other measure, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. about 46% spent more time in air-conditioned places and 44% cut back on time outdoors on hot days. fewer took steps against insects — 32% used mosquito repellent, 30% stayed inside when mosquitoes bite most, and 28% checked for ticks after walking in the woods — and 18% report doing none of these."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"e-cigarettes-top-the-list-of-products-americans-would-ban-from-tv-ads","title":"E-cigarettes top the list of products Americans would ban from TV ads","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/e-cigarettes-top-the-list-of-products-americans-would-ban-from-tv-ads","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted March 6-16, 2026, 58% say e-cigarettes should be forbidden from advertising on television and digital streaming services, more than any of the other industries asked about.","searchText":"e-cigarettes top the list of products americans would ban from tv ads which of the following industries, if any, should also be forbidden from advertising their products on television and digital streaming services? ai & tech ai & tech in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6-16, 2026, 58% say e-cigarettes should be forbidden from advertising on television and digital streaming services, more than any of the other industries asked about. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6-16, 2026, 58% say e-cigarettes should be forbidden from advertising on television and digital streaming services, more than any of the other industries asked about. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6-16, 2026, 58% say e-cigarettes should be forbidden from advertising on television and digital streaming services, more than any of the other industries asked about. nicotine pouches (48%) and cannabis products containing thc (47%) run close behind, with online sportsbooks (39%), online prediction markets (36%), and cannabis products without thc (35%) in a middle tier. alcoholic beverages (31%) and glp-1 weight-loss drugs (28%) draw the least support for an ad ban, and about one-in-five americans (22%) would not forbid any of these industries."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"economic-class-matters-in-american-society","title":"Economic class matters in American society","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/economic-class-matters-in-american-society","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 3,000 U.S. adults conducted Sept. 22 to 29, 2025, 89% of Americans said economic class is significant or very significant in American society.","searchText":"economic class matters in american society how significant is economic class in american society? money money & finance in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 22 to 29, 2025, 89% of americans said economic class is significant or very significant in american society. in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 22 to 29, 2025, 89% of americans said economic class is significant or very significant in american society. in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 22 to 29, 2025, 89% of americans said economic class is significant or very significant in american society. a smaller share said economic class is not very significant in american society (11%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"economic-concerns-outweigh-cultural-issues-in-how-americans-vote","title":"Economic concerns outweigh cultural issues in how Americans vote","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/economic-concerns-outweigh-cultural-issues-in-how-americans-vote","dek":"Economic interest outweighs cultural identity in Americans' voting decisions. All told, 46% say economics matters more to how they vote, including 31% who say it matters much more, according to a Verasight survey conducted Sept. 22 to 29, 2025.","searchText":"economic concerns outweigh cultural issues in how americans vote does cultural ideology (such as attitudes towards lgbtq) or economic interest matter more in your voting decision? money money & finance economic interest outweighs cultural identity in americans' voting decisions. all told, 46% say economics matters more to how they vote, including 31% who say it matters much more, according to a verasight survey conducted sept. 22 to 29, 2025. economic interest outweighs cultural identity in americans' voting decisions. all told, 46% say economics matters more to how they vote, including 31% who say it matters much more, according to a verasight survey conducted sept. 22 to 29, 2025. economic interest outweighs cultural identity in americans' voting decisions. all told, 46% say economics matters more to how they vote, including 31% who say it matters much more, according to a verasight survey conducted sept. 22 to 29, 2025. cultural ideology carries more weight for 22%, including 10% who put it far above economics. the rest sit outside that tradeoff: 22% call themselves indifferent and 10% say neither consideration shapes their vote."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"83-of-americans-spent-nothing-on-ai-software-last-month","title":"Eight in ten Americans who recently used AI spent nothing on AI software last month","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/83-of-americans-spent-nothing-on-ai-software-last-month","dek":"Among Americans who used AI tools in their work or personal life in the past month, more than eight-in-ten (83%) say they spent nothing on AI-powered software, apps, or subscriptions during that period, according to a Verasight survey conducted July 30 to Aug. 4, 2025.","searchText":"eight in ten americans who recently used ai spent nothing on ai software last month in the past 30 days, about how much money did you personally spend on ai‑powered software, apps, or subscriptions (including add‑ons to services you already pay for)? ai & tech ai & tech among americans who used ai tools in their work or personal life in the past month, more than eight-in-ten (83%) say they spent nothing on ai-powered software, apps, or subscriptions during that period, according to a verasight survey conducted july 30 to aug. 4, 2025. among americans who used ai tools in their work or personal life in the past month, more than eight-in-ten (83%) say they spent nothing on ai-powered software, apps, or subscriptions during that period, according to a verasight survey conducted july 30 to aug. 4, 2025. among americans who used ai tools in their work or personal life in the past month, more than eight-in-ten (83%) say they spent nothing on ai-powered software, apps, or subscriptions during that period, according to a verasight survey conducted july 30 to aug. 4, 2025. spending above zero is rare and small: 8% spent $10 to $29, 5% spent less than $10, and just 4% paid $30 or more."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"eight-in-ten-believe-people-generally-like-them","title":"Eight in ten believe people generally like them","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/eight-in-ten-believe-people-generally-like-them","dek":"Roughly eight-in-ten Americans (79%) agree that people usually like them, including 18% who strongly agree, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"eight in ten believe people generally like them please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: people usually like me. culture culture roughly eight-in-ten americans (79%) agree that people usually like them, including 18% who strongly agree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. roughly eight-in-ten americans (79%) agree that people usually like them, including 18% who strongly agree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. roughly eight-in-ten americans (79%) agree that people usually like them, including 18% who strongly agree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. just 9% disagree, and 12% land in the middle."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"eight-in-ten-say-knowing-who-funded-the-research-changes-their-trust-in-nutrition-info","title":"Eight in ten say knowing who funded the research changes their trust in nutrition info","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/eight-in-ten-say-knowing-who-funded-the-research-changes-their-trust-in-nutrition-info","dek":"Nearly eight-in-ten Americans (79%) say knowing the funding source changes their trust in nutrition information at least sometimes, according to a January 2024 Verasight survey. That includes 28% who say their trust changes outright and 52% who say it sometimes does.","searchText":"eight in ten say knowing who funded the research changes their trust in nutrition info does your trust in nutrition information change (good or bad) when you know the funding source for the information? health health nearly eight-in-ten americans (79%) say knowing the funding source changes their trust in nutrition information at least sometimes, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. that includes 28% who say their trust changes outright and 52% who say it sometimes does. nearly eight-in-ten americans (79%) say knowing the funding source changes their trust in nutrition information at least sometimes, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. that includes 28% who say their trust changes outright and 52% who say it sometimes does. nearly eight-in-ten americans (79%) say knowing the funding source changes their trust in nutrition information at least sometimes, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. that includes 28% who say their trust changes outright and 52% who say it sometimes does. the remaining 21% say knowing who funds the information makes no difference to their trust."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"eight-in-ten-say-politicians-should-do-whats-right-even-against-their-party","title":"Eight in ten say politicians should do what's right even against their party","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/eight-in-ten-say-politicians-should-do-whats-right-even-against-their-party","dek":"About eight-in-ten Americans (81%) agree that politicians should do what is right and moral even when it cuts against their party, according to a Verasight survey conducted Sept. 22-29, 2025. That includes 44% who strongly agree.","searchText":"eight in ten say politicians should do what's right even against their party politicians should do what is right and moral, even if it goes against their party's interests or ideology. politics politics about eight-in-ten americans (81%) agree that politicians should do what is right and moral even when it cuts against their party, according to a verasight survey conducted sept. 22-29, 2025. that includes 44% who strongly agree. about eight-in-ten americans (81%) agree that politicians should do what is right and moral even when it cuts against their party, according to a verasight survey conducted sept. 22-29, 2025. that includes 44% who strongly agree. about eight-in-ten americans (81%) agree that politicians should do what is right and moral even when it cuts against their party, according to a verasight survey conducted sept. 22-29, 2025. that includes 44% who strongly agree. just 3% disagree and 2% strongly disagree, while 12% take neither side and 1% aren't sure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"eight-in-ten-say-politicians-should-keep-promises-that-serve-society-as-a-whole","title":"Eight in ten say politicians should keep promises that serve society as a whole","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/eight-in-ten-say-politicians-should-keep-promises-that-serve-society-as-a-whole","dek":"For most Americans, the value of a kept campaign promise lies in what it does for the country, not in what it does for them personally. In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Oct. 1-11, 2024, 81% say the fulfillment of election pledges is preferable when it provides for the good of society as a whole.","searchText":"eight in ten say politicians should keep promises that serve society as a whole considering the desirability of this ‘pledge fulfillment’, which statement is closest to your opinion? politics politics for most americans, the value of a kept campaign promise lies in what it does for the country, not in what it does for them personally. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted oct. 1-11, 2024, 81% say the fulfillment of election pledges is preferable when it provides for the good of society as a whole. for most americans, the value of a kept campaign promise lies in what it does for the country, not in what it does for them personally. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted oct. 1-11, 2024, 81% say the fulfillment of election pledges is preferable when it provides for the good of society as a whole. for most americans, the value of a kept campaign promise lies in what it does for the country, not in what it does for them personally. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted oct. 1-11, 2024, 81% say the fulfillment of election pledges is preferable when it provides for the good of society as a whole. the remaining 19% say pledge fulfillment is preferable when it benefits people like them."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"eight-in-ten-say-they-answered-the-survey-honestly","title":"Eight in ten say they answered the survey honestly","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/eight-in-ten-say-they-answered-the-survey-honestly","dek":"Americans overwhelmingly vouch for their own candor: 80% say they always gave their own true views over the course of the survey, according to a May 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"eight in ten say they answered the survey honestly what about you? culture culture americans overwhelmingly vouch for their own candor: 80% say they always gave their own true views over the course of the survey, according to a may 2025 verasight survey. americans overwhelmingly vouch for their own candor: 80% say they always gave their own true views over the course of the survey, according to a may 2025 verasight survey. americans overwhelmingly vouch for their own candor: 80% say they always gave their own true views over the course of the survey, according to a may 2025 verasight survey. another 11% say they almost always gave their true views. outright roleplaying is rare: 7% say they sometimes roleplayed rather than answering as themselves, 1% say they mostly roleplayed, and 1% say they always did."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"eight-in-ten-would-switch-to-paper-straws-to-save-a-turtle","title":"Eight in ten would switch to paper straws to save a turtle","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/eight-in-ten-would-switch-to-paper-straws-to-save-a-turtle","dek":"Roughly eight-in-ten Americans (81%) say they would switch to only paper straws for a year if it would save a turtle's life, including 40% who strongly agree, according to a Verasight survey conducted Sept. 22-29, 2025.","searchText":"eight in ten would switch to paper straws to save a turtle to what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement? \"if i knew for sure it would save the life of a turtle, i would be willing to only use paper straws (instead of plastic straws) for a year.\" culture culture roughly eight-in-ten americans (81%) say they would switch to only paper straws for a year if it would save a turtle's life, including 40% who strongly agree, according to a verasight survey conducted sept. 22-29, 2025. roughly eight-in-ten americans (81%) say they would switch to only paper straws for a year if it would save a turtle's life, including 40% who strongly agree, according to a verasight survey conducted sept. 22-29, 2025. roughly eight-in-ten americans (81%) say they would switch to only paper straws for a year if it would save a turtle's life, including 40% who strongly agree, according to a verasight survey conducted sept. 22-29, 2025. about one-in-five (19%) would not, including 5% who strongly disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"eight-in-ten-wouldnt-hesitate-to-call-911-for-someone-badly-hurt","title":"Eight in ten wouldn't hesitate to call 911 for someone badly hurt","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/eight-in-ten-wouldnt-hesitate-to-call-911-for-someone-badly-hurt","dek":"Nearly eight-in-ten Americans (79%) say they would feel no hesitation at all about calling 911 for an unconscious stranger who had been seriously hurt in a violent assault, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey of 496 U.S. adults.","searchText":"eight in ten wouldn't hesitate to call 911 for someone badly hurt if you were alone and came across an unconscious person (but alive) who had been seriously hurt by a violent assault, how hesitant would you be to call 911? politics politics nearly eight-in-ten americans (79%) say they would feel no hesitation at all about calling 911 for an unconscious stranger who had been seriously hurt in a violent assault, according to a may 2026 verasight survey of 496 u.s. adults. nearly eight-in-ten americans (79%) say they would feel no hesitation at all about calling 911 for an unconscious stranger who had been seriously hurt in a violent assault, according to a may 2026 verasight survey of 496 u.s. adults. nearly eight-in-ten americans (79%) say they would feel no hesitation at all about calling 911 for an unconscious stranger who had been seriously hurt in a violent assault, according to a may 2026 verasight survey of 496 u.s. adults. another 11% would be somewhat hesitant and 8% slightly hesitant, while smaller shares report being extremely (2%) or very hesitant (1%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"eight-in-ten-americans-favor-including-disease-prevention-in-climate-policies","title":"Eight-in-ten Americans favor including disease prevention in climate policies","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/eight-in-ten-americans-favor-including-disease-prevention-in-climate-policies","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 81% of Americans supported including measures to prevent mosquito- and tick-borne diseases as part of national climate change policies. This includes 47% who strongly support and 34% who somewhat support.","searchText":"eight-in-ten americans favor including disease prevention in climate policies would you support or oppose including measures to prevent mosquito- and tick-borne diseases (such as lyme disease or west nile virus) as part of national climate change policies? health health in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 81% of americans supported including measures to prevent mosquito- and tick-borne diseases as part of national climate change policies. this includes 47% who strongly support and 34% who somewhat support. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 81% of americans supported including measures to prevent mosquito- and tick-borne diseases as part of national climate change policies. this includes 47% who strongly support and 34% who somewhat support. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 81% of americans supported including measures to prevent mosquito- and tick-borne diseases as part of national climate change policies. this includes 47% who strongly support and 34% who somewhat support. about one in eleven opposed the inclusion (9%), with 5% who somewhat oppose and 4% who strongly oppose. another 10% said they had no opinion."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-know-untreated-glaucoma-can-cause-vision-loss","title":"Eight-in-ten Americans know untreated glaucoma can cause vision loss","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-americans-know-untreated-glaucoma-can-cause-vision-loss","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 81% of Americans said yes, glaucoma can cause permanent vision loss if left untreated.","searchText":"eight-in-ten americans know untreated glaucoma can cause vision loss can glaucoma cause permanent vision loss if left untreated? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 81% of americans said yes, glaucoma can cause permanent vision loss if left untreated. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 81% of americans said yes, glaucoma can cause permanent vision loss if left untreated. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 81% of americans said yes, glaucoma can cause permanent vision loss if left untreated. about one-in-six said they did not know (16%), and 2% said no."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-describe-their-data-literacy-as-good","title":"Eight-in-ten Americans rate their data literacy as good or better","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-americans-describe-their-data-literacy-as-good","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 78% of Americans rated their own data literacy as good or better. This includes 27% who said good, 34% who said very good, and 17% who said excellent.","searchText":"eight-in-ten americans rate their data literacy as good or better how would you rate your own data literacy? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 78% of americans rated their own data literacy as good or better. this includes 27% who said good, 34% who said very good, and 17% who said excellent. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 78% of americans rated their own data literacy as good or better. this includes 27% who said good, 34% who said very good, and 17% who said excellent. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 78% of americans rated their own data literacy as good or better. this includes 27% who said good, 34% who said very good, and 17% who said excellent. about one in seven rated their data literacy as fair (13%), and 9% rated it as poor."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"eight-in-ten-americans-reject-a-second-civil-war-as-acceptable","title":"Eight-in-ten Americans reject a second civil war as acceptable","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/eight-in-ten-americans-reject-a-second-civil-war-as-acceptable","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted July 14 to 24, 2025, 79% of Americans disagreed that a second civil war would be an acceptable way to resolve disagreements between Democrats and Republicans. This includes 59% who strongly disagree, 16% who disagree, and 5% who somewhat disagree.","searchText":"eight-in-ten americans reject a second civil war as acceptable to what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement? a second civil war would be an acceptable way to resolve the disagreements between democrats and republicans. politics politics in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted july 14 to 24, 2025, 79% of americans disagreed that a second civil war would be an acceptable way to resolve disagreements between democrats and republicans. this includes 59% who strongly disagree, 16% who disagree, and 5% who somewhat disagree. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted july 14 to 24, 2025, 79% of americans disagreed that a second civil war would be an acceptable way to resolve disagreements between democrats and republicans. this includes 59% who strongly disagree, 16% who disagree, and 5% who somewhat disagree. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted july 14 to 24, 2025, 79% of americans disagreed that a second civil war would be an acceptable way to resolve disagreements between democrats and republicans. this includes 59% who strongly disagree, 16% who disagree, and 5% who somewhat disagree. few americans agreed (9%), with 5% who somewhat agree, 3% who strongly agree, and 1% who agree. another 12% were neutral."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"eight-in-ten-americans-say-animal-avoidance-should-count-as-no","title":"Eight-in-ten Americans say animal avoidance should count as \"no\"","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/eight-in-ten-americans-say-animal-avoidance-should-count-as-no","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 11, 2026, 82% of Americans agreed that if an animal tries to avoid something a human wants it to do, the human should treat that avoidance as the animal saying \"no.\" This includes 30% who strongly agree, 34% who agree, and 19% who somewhat agree.","searchText":"eight-in-ten americans say animal avoidance should count as \"no\" please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: if an animal tries to avoid something a human wants it to do, the human should treat that as the animal saying \"no.\" culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, 82% of americans agreed that if an animal tries to avoid something a human wants it to do, the human should treat that avoidance as the animal saying \"no.\" this includes 30% who strongly agree, 34% who agree, and 19% who somewhat agree. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, 82% of americans agreed that if an animal tries to avoid something a human wants it to do, the human should treat that avoidance as the animal saying \"no.\" this includes 30% who strongly agree, 34% who agree, and 19% who somewhat agree. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, 82% of americans agreed that if an animal tries to avoid something a human wants it to do, the human should treat that avoidance as the animal saying \"no.\" this includes 30% who strongly agree, 34% who agree, and 19% who somewhat agree. few americans disagreed (5%), with 2% who somewhat disagree, 2% who disagree, and 1% who strongly disagree. another 12% were neutral."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"eight-in-ten-americans-say-the-countrys-real-leaders-are-likely-unknown","title":"Eight-in-ten Americans say the country's real leaders are likely unknown","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/eight-in-ten-americans-say-the-countrys-real-leaders-are-likely-unknown","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted April 9 to 15, 2025, 79% of Americans said it is at least somewhat likely that the people who really run the country are not known to voters. This includes 18% who said extremely likely, 27% who said very likely, and 34% who said somewhat likely.","searchText":"eight-in-ten americans say the country's real leaders are likely unknown how likely is it that the people who really run the country are not known to the voters? politics politics in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 9 to 15, 2025, 79% of americans said it is at least somewhat likely that the people who really run the country are not known to voters. this includes 18% who said extremely likely, 27% who said very likely, and 34% who said somewhat likely. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 9 to 15, 2025, 79% of americans said it is at least somewhat likely that the people who really run the country are not known to voters. this includes 18% who said extremely likely, 27% who said very likely, and 34% who said somewhat likely. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 9 to 15, 2025, 79% of americans said it is at least somewhat likely that the people who really run the country are not known to voters. this includes 18% who said extremely likely, 27% who said very likely, and 34% who said somewhat likely. about one in five said this is unlikely (21%), with 15% who said not too likely and 6% who said not at all likely."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"eight-in-ten-americans-say-they-spot-fake-news-better-than-most-people","title":"Eight-in-ten Americans say they spot fake news better than most people","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/eight-in-ten-americans-say-they-spot-fake-news-better-than-most-people","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 2,000 U.S. adults conducted Sept. 7 to 13, 2023, 83% of Americans said they were better than most people at spotting misleading or fake news. This includes 56% who said a little better and 27% who said much better.","searchText":"eight-in-ten americans say they spot fake news better than most people compared to most people, how good are you at spotting misleading or fake news? ai & tech ai & tech in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 7 to 13, 2023, 83% of americans said they were better than most people at spotting misleading or fake news. this includes 56% who said a little better and 27% who said much better. in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 7 to 13, 2023, 83% of americans said they were better than most people at spotting misleading or fake news. this includes 56% who said a little better and 27% who said much better. in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 7 to 13, 2023, 83% of americans said they were better than most people at spotting misleading or fake news. this includes 56% who said a little better and 27% who said much better. about one in six said they were worse than most people (17%), with 13% who said a little worse and 4% who said much worse."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"eight-in-ten-americans-say-traffic-safety-requires-a-strong-safety-culture","title":"Eight-in-ten Americans say traffic safety requires a strong safety culture","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/eight-in-ten-americans-say-traffic-safety-requires-a-strong-safety-culture","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Nov. 19 to 22, 2024, 81% of Americans agreed that improving traffic safety requires a strong safety culture of shared values, attitudes, and beliefs about driving and using roadways. This includes 31% who strongly agree and 50% who agree.","searchText":"eight-in-ten americans say traffic safety requires a strong safety culture to improve traffic safety, we need a strong safety culture of shared values, attitudes, and beliefs about driving and using roadways. health health in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 19 to 22, 2024, 81% of americans agreed that improving traffic safety requires a strong safety culture of shared values, attitudes, and beliefs about driving and using roadways. this includes 31% who strongly agree and 50% who agree. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 19 to 22, 2024, 81% of americans agreed that improving traffic safety requires a strong safety culture of shared values, attitudes, and beliefs about driving and using roadways. this includes 31% who strongly agree and 50% who agree. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 19 to 22, 2024, 81% of americans agreed that improving traffic safety requires a strong safety culture of shared values, attitudes, and beliefs about driving and using roadways. this includes 31% who strongly agree and 50% who agree. few americans disagreed (4%), with 2% who disagree and 2% who strongly disagree. another 15% were neutral."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"eight-in-ten-americans-see-ai-on-social-media-at-least-sometimes","title":"Eight-in-ten Americans see AI on social media at least sometimes","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/eight-in-ten-americans-see-ai-on-social-media-at-least-sometimes","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted in May 2026, 80% of Americans said they see AI on social media at least sometimes. This includes 25% who said sometimes, 36% who said often, and 20% who said always.","searchText":"eight-in-ten americans see ai on social media at least sometimes how often do you see ai on social media? ai & tech ai & tech in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted in may 2026, 80% of americans said they see ai on social media at least sometimes. this includes 25% who said sometimes, 36% who said often, and 20% who said always. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted in may 2026, 80% of americans said they see ai on social media at least sometimes. this includes 25% who said sometimes, 36% who said often, and 20% who said always. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted in may 2026, 80% of americans said they see ai on social media at least sometimes. this includes 25% who said sometimes, 36% who said often, and 20% who said always. about one in six said they almost never or never see ai on social media (16%), with 8% who said almost never and 9% who said never. another 3% said they do not use social media."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-say-depression-requires-help-to-improve","title":"Eight-in-ten Americans think people with depression need help to feel better","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/most-americans-say-depression-requires-help-to-improve","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Feb. 28 to March 6, 2025, 80% of Americans agreed that seeking help is needed for people with depression to feel better. This includes 41% who strongly agree, 25% who moderately agree, and 14% who slightly agree.","searchText":"eight-in-ten americans think people with depression need help to feel better to what extent do you disagree or agree that seeking help for depression is needed for people with depression to feel better? health health in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, 80% of americans agreed that seeking help is needed for people with depression to feel better. this includes 41% who strongly agree, 25% who moderately agree, and 14% who slightly agree. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, 80% of americans agreed that seeking help is needed for people with depression to feel better. this includes 41% who strongly agree, 25% who moderately agree, and 14% who slightly agree. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, 80% of americans agreed that seeking help is needed for people with depression to feel better. this includes 41% who strongly agree, 25% who moderately agree, and 14% who slightly agree. about one in eleven disagreed (9%), with 3% who strongly disagree, 3% who slightly disagree, and 2% who moderately disagree. another 11% were neutral."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"election-disinformation-harming-u-s-elections-concerns-eight-in-ten-americans","title":"Election disinformation harming U.S. elections concerns eight-in-ten Americans","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/election-disinformation-harming-u-s-elections-concerns-eight-in-ten-americans","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted in April 2024, 79% of Americans said they were worried that election disinformation will harm elections in the U.S. This includes 41% who said somewhat worried and 38% who said very worried.","searchText":"election disinformation harming u.s. elections concerns eight-in-ten americans how worried are you that election disinformation will harm elections in the u.s.? politics politics in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted in april 2024, 79% of americans said they were worried that election disinformation will harm elections in the u.s. this includes 41% who said somewhat worried and 38% who said very worried. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted in april 2024, 79% of americans said they were worried that election disinformation will harm elections in the u.s. this includes 41% who said somewhat worried and 38% who said very worried. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted in april 2024, 79% of americans said they were worried that election disinformation will harm elections in the u.s. this includes 41% who said somewhat worried and 38% who said very worried. about one in five said they were not worried (21%), with 14% who said not very worried and 7% who said not worried at all."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"eliminating-dei-programs-faces-more-opposition-than-support","title":"Eliminating DEI programs faces more opposition than support","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/eliminating-dei-programs-faces-more-opposition-than-support","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted April 9 to 15, 2025, 41% of Americans opposed efforts to eliminate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs in workplaces, educational institutions, and other public or private organizations. This includes 29% who strongly oppose and 12% who somewhat oppose.","searchText":"eliminating dei programs faces more opposition than support efforts to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (dei) programs in workplaces, educational institutions, and other public or private organizations? politics politics in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 9 to 15, 2025, 41% of americans opposed efforts to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (dei) programs in workplaces, educational institutions, and other public or private organizations. this includes 29% who strongly oppose and 12% who somewhat oppose. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 9 to 15, 2025, 41% of americans opposed efforts to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (dei) programs in workplaces, educational institutions, and other public or private organizations. this includes 29% who strongly oppose and 12% who somewhat oppose. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 9 to 15, 2025, 41% of americans opposed efforts to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (dei) programs in workplaces, educational institutions, and other public or private organizations. this includes 29% who strongly oppose and 12% who somewhat oppose. about a third supported eliminating dei programs (35%), with 22% who strongly support and 13% who somewhat support. another 25% were neutral."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"empathy-is-very-important-to-good-leadership-for-three-quarters-of-americans","title":"Empathy is very important to good leadership for three-quarters of Americans","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/empathy-is-very-important-to-good-leadership-for-three-quarters-of-americans","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 22 to 28, 2025, 74% of Americans said empathy is very or extremely important for being a good leader. This includes 45% who said extremely important and 29% who said very important.","searchText":"empathy is very important to good leadership for three-quarters of americans how important is the trait of empathy with others to being a good leader? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 22 to 28, 2025, 74% of americans said empathy is very or extremely important for being a good leader. this includes 45% who said extremely important and 29% who said very important. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 22 to 28, 2025, 74% of americans said empathy is very or extremely important for being a good leader. this includes 45% who said extremely important and 29% who said very important. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 22 to 28, 2025, 74% of americans said empathy is very or extremely important for being a good leader. this includes 45% who said extremely important and 29% who said very important. another 17% said empathy is moderately important and 5% said slightly important. few americans said it is not at all important (1%). about 3% said they do not know."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"ending-racist-policies-is-the-most-popular-reparations-proposal","title":"Ending racist policies is the most popular reparations proposal","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/ending-racist-policies-is-the-most-popular-reparations-proposal","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Jan. 16-27, 2025, stopping current racist policies draws broader backing than any other form of Black reparations, with 49% of Americans in support.","searchText":"ending racist policies is the most popular reparations proposal which modes of black reparations do you support? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 16-27, 2025, stopping current racist policies draws broader backing than any other form of black reparations, with 49% of americans in support. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 16-27, 2025, stopping current racist policies draws broader backing than any other form of black reparations, with 49% of americans in support. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 16-27, 2025, stopping current racist policies draws broader backing than any other form of black reparations, with 49% of americans in support. police and justice reform (43%), economic and community development (43%) and housing, education, or healthcare (41%) follow close behind, while 28% favor a formal apology and 18% a cash transfer. roughly three-in-ten americans (31%) say reparations should not happen at all."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"entrepreneurs-in-their-community-get-high-marks-from-seven-in-ten-americans","title":"Entrepreneurs in their community get high marks from seven-in-ten Americans","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/entrepreneurs-in-their-community-get-high-marks-from-seven-in-ten-americans","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Jan. 16 to 27, 2025, 72% of Americans rated the value of entrepreneurs in their community as excellent or good. This includes 52% who said good and 20% who said excellent.","searchText":"entrepreneurs in their community get high marks from seven-in-ten americans how do you rate the value of entrepreneurs in your community? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 16 to 27, 2025, 72% of americans rated the value of entrepreneurs in their community as excellent or good. this includes 52% who said good and 20% who said excellent. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 16 to 27, 2025, 72% of americans rated the value of entrepreneurs in their community as excellent or good. this includes 52% who said good and 20% who said excellent. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 16 to 27, 2025, 72% of americans rated the value of entrepreneurs in their community as excellent or good. this includes 52% who said good and 20% who said excellent. about a quarter rated entrepreneurs in their community as fair (24%), and 4% rated them as poor."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"everyday-failures-feel-valuable-to-three-quarters-of-americans","title":"Everyday failures feel valuable to three-quarters of Americans","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/everyday-failures-feel-valuable-to-three-quarters-of-americans","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Feb. 28 to March 6, 2025, 76% of Americans agreed that everyday failures are typically valuable experiences.","searchText":"everyday failures feel valuable to three-quarters of americans everyday failures are typically valuable experiences culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, 76% of americans agreed that everyday failures are typically valuable experiences. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, 76% of americans agreed that everyday failures are typically valuable experiences. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, 76% of americans agreed that everyday failures are typically valuable experiences. only 6% disagreed, while 18% were neutral."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"everyday-failures-help-americans-grow","title":"Everyday failures help Americans grow","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/everyday-failures-help-americans-grow","dek":"About two-thirds of Americans (68%) disagree that they improve little from everyday failures, according to a Verasight survey conducted Feb. 28 to March 6, 2025, including 17% who strongly disagree.","searchText":"everyday failures help americans grow i don't improve much from everyday failures culture culture about two-thirds of americans (68%) disagree that they improve little from everyday failures, according to a verasight survey conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, including 17% who strongly disagree. about two-thirds of americans (68%) disagree that they improve little from everyday failures, according to a verasight survey conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, including 17% who strongly disagree. about two-thirds of americans (68%) disagree that they improve little from everyday failures, according to a verasight survey conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, including 17% who strongly disagree. about one-in-seven (14%) agree they gain little from their setbacks, while 18% are neutral."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"everyday-successes-feel-valuable-to-most-americans","title":"Everyday successes feel valuable to most Americans","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/everyday-successes-feel-valuable-to-most-americans","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Feb. 28 to March 6, 2025, 79% of Americans agreed that everyday successes are typically valuable experiences.","searchText":"everyday successes feel valuable to most americans everyday successes are typically valuable experiences culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, 79% of americans agreed that everyday successes are typically valuable experiences. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, 79% of americans agreed that everyday successes are typically valuable experiences. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, 79% of americans agreed that everyday successes are typically valuable experiences. only 4% disagreed, while 17% were neutral."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"everyday-successes-help-americans-grow","title":"Everyday successes help Americans grow","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/everyday-successes-help-americans-grow","dek":"In a Verasight survey conducted Feb. 28 to March 6, 2025, six-in-ten Americans (61%) disagree that they improve little from everyday successes, including 13% who strongly disagree.","searchText":"everyday successes help americans grow i don't improve much from everyday successes culture culture in a verasight survey conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, six-in-ten americans (61%) disagree that they improve little from everyday successes, including 13% who strongly disagree. in a verasight survey conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, six-in-ten americans (61%) disagree that they improve little from everyday successes, including 13% who strongly disagree. in a verasight survey conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, six-in-ten americans (61%) disagree that they improve little from everyday successes, including 13% who strongly disagree. about one-in-six (16%) agree they gain little from their wins, and 23% are neutral."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"expanding-the-u-s-nuclear-arsenal-faces-more-opposition-than-support","title":"Expanding the U.S. nuclear arsenal faces more opposition than support","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/expanding-the-u-s-nuclear-arsenal-faces-more-opposition-than-support","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted in March 2026, 39% of Americans opposed expanding the U.S. nuclear arsenal. This includes 26% who strongly oppose and 14% who somewhat oppose.","searchText":"expanding the u.s. nuclear arsenal faces more opposition than support expanding the us nuclear arsenal? politics politics in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted in march 2026, 39% of americans opposed expanding the u.s. nuclear arsenal. this includes 26% who strongly oppose and 14% who somewhat oppose. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted in march 2026, 39% of americans opposed expanding the u.s. nuclear arsenal. this includes 26% who strongly oppose and 14% who somewhat oppose. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted in march 2026, 39% of americans opposed expanding the u.s. nuclear arsenal. this includes 26% who strongly oppose and 14% who somewhat oppose. about three-in-ten supported the expansion, including 12% who strongly support and 16% who somewhat support. another 25% were neutral, with 8% unsure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"expectations-for-u-s-relations-lean-negative","title":"Expectations for U.S. relations lean negative","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/expectations-for-u-s-relations-lean-negative","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Aug. 13 to 18, 2025, 52% of Americans expected U.S. relations with other countries to become weaker over the next four years.","searchText":"expectations for u.s. relations lean negative over the next 4 years, do you think u.s. relations with other countries will become: culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 13 to 18, 2025, 52% of americans expected u.s. relations with other countries to become weaker over the next four years. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 13 to 18, 2025, 52% of americans expected u.s. relations with other countries to become weaker over the next four years. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 13 to 18, 2025, 52% of americans expected u.s. relations with other countries to become weaker over the next four years. about a quarter expected relations to become stronger (25%), while 22% expected them to stay about the same."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"extra-cash-is-what-draws-people-to-survey-sites","title":"Extra cash is what draws people to survey sites","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/extra-cash-is-what-draws-people-to-survey-sites","dek":"For most people who spend time on Verasight and other survey sites, the draw is simple money: a majority (60%) say extra cash is their reason, according to an August 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"extra cash is what draws people to survey sites which of these best describes the reason you spend time on verasight and other survey sites? culture culture for most people who spend time on verasight and other survey sites, the draw is simple money: a majority (60%) say extra cash is their reason, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. for most people who spend time on verasight and other survey sites, the draw is simple money: a majority (60%) say extra cash is their reason, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. for most people who spend time on verasight and other survey sites, the draw is simple money: a majority (60%) say extra cash is their reason, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. passing the time runs a distant second (17%), followed by helping others (10%) and treating it as a hobby (7%). fewer describe it as a gig (4%) or as work (2%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"extremism-in-the-u-s-feels-worse-than-5-years-ago","title":"Extremism in the U.S. feels worse than 5 years ago","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/extremism-in-the-u-s-feels-worse-than-5-years-ago","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 3,000 U.S. adults conducted Sept. 22 to 29, 2025, 50% of Americans said extremism in the United States has gotten a lot worse in the last five years.","searchText":"extremism in the u.s. feels worse than 5 years ago how bad has extremism gotten in the united states in the last 5 years? culture culture in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 22 to 29, 2025, 50% of americans said extremism in the united states has gotten a lot worse in the last five years. in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 22 to 29, 2025, 50% of americans said extremism in the united states has gotten a lot worse in the last five years. in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 22 to 29, 2025, 50% of americans said extremism in the united states has gotten a lot worse in the last five years. another 45% said extremism has gotten somewhat, moderately, or a little worse, while 4% said there has been no change."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"facebook-is-the-most-used-social-platform-among-americans","title":"Facebook is the most-used social platform among Americans","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/facebook-is-the-most-used-social-platform-among-americans","dek":"More than eight-in-ten Americans (85%) say they have used Facebook in the past month, according to an April 2025 Verasight survey. Instagram follows at 64%, and TikTok at 45%.","searchText":"facebook is the most-used social platform among americans which of the following social media platforms have you used in the past month? ai & tech ai & tech more than eight-in-ten americans (85%) say they have used facebook in the past month, according to an april 2025 verasight survey. instagram follows at 64%, and tiktok at 45%. more than eight-in-ten americans (85%) say they have used facebook in the past month, according to an april 2025 verasight survey. instagram follows at 64%, and tiktok at 45%. more than eight-in-ten americans (85%) say they have used facebook in the past month, according to an april 2025 verasight survey. instagram follows at 64%, and tiktok at 45%. twitter/x (38%) and reddit (32%) reach smaller past-month audiences, while bluesky (9%) and truthsocial (5%) register in single digits. just 3% say they used none of these platforms in the past month."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"facebook-lacks-personal-data-trust-from-six-in-ten-americans","title":"Facebook lacks personal-data trust from six-in-ten Americans","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/facebook-lacks-personal-data-trust-from-six-in-ten-americans","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,519 U.S. adults conducted Sept. 3 to 8, 2025, 59% of Americans disagreed that they trust Facebook to handle their personal data responsibly. This includes 34% who strongly disagree and 25% who somewhat disagree.","searchText":"facebook lacks personal-data trust from six-in-ten americans please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following statement: \"i trust facebook to handle my personal data responsibly.\" ai & tech ai & tech in a verasight survey of 1,519 u.s. adults conducted sept. 3 to 8, 2025, 59% of americans disagreed that they trust facebook to handle their personal data responsibly. this includes 34% who strongly disagree and 25% who somewhat disagree. in a verasight survey of 1,519 u.s. adults conducted sept. 3 to 8, 2025, 59% of americans disagreed that they trust facebook to handle their personal data responsibly. this includes 34% who strongly disagree and 25% who somewhat disagree. in a verasight survey of 1,519 u.s. adults conducted sept. 3 to 8, 2025, 59% of americans disagreed that they trust facebook to handle their personal data responsibly. this includes 34% who strongly disagree and 25% who somewhat disagree. about one in five agreed that they trust facebook (20%), with 15% who somewhat agree and 5% who strongly agree. another 21% were neutral or unsure, with 18% who neither agree nor disagree and 3% who said they do not know."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"facebook-still-reaches-seven-in-ten-americans","title":"Facebook still reaches seven in ten Americans","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/facebook-still-reaches-seven-in-ten-americans","dek":"Most Americans (70%) say they use Facebook, a July 2025 Verasight survey finds.","searchText":"facebook still reaches seven in ten americans facebook ai & tech ai & tech most americans (70%) say they use facebook, a july 2025 verasight survey finds. most americans (70%) say they use facebook, a july 2025 verasight survey finds. most americans (70%) say they use facebook, a july 2025 verasight survey finds. the other 30% say they don't use it."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"falling-home-values-worry-two-thirds-of-americans","title":"Falling home values worry two-thirds of Americans","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/falling-home-values-worry-two-thirds-of-americans","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 3,000 U.S. adults conducted Sept. 22 to 29, 2025, 67% of Americans said they are at least slightly concerned about home values dropping in their area. This includes 8% who said extremely concerned, 12% who said concerned, 20% who said moderately concerned, and 27% who said slightly concerned.","searchText":"falling home values worry two-thirds of americans how concerned are you about home values dropping in your area? money money & finance in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 22 to 29, 2025, 67% of americans said they are at least slightly concerned about home values dropping in their area. this includes 8% who said extremely concerned, 12% who said concerned, 20% who said moderately concerned, and 27% who said slightly concerned. in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 22 to 29, 2025, 67% of americans said they are at least slightly concerned about home values dropping in their area. this includes 8% who said extremely concerned, 12% who said concerned, 20% who said moderately concerned, and 27% who said slightly concerned. in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 22 to 29, 2025, 67% of americans said they are at least slightly concerned about home values dropping in their area. this includes 8% who said extremely concerned, 12% who said concerned, 20% who said moderately concerned, and 27% who said slightly concerned. about a third said they are not concerned at all (33%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"faster-claims-approval-is-what-americans-want-most-from-health-insurers","title":"Faster claims approval is what Americans want most from health insurers","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/faster-claims-approval-is-what-americans-want-most-from-health-insurers","dek":"When it comes to what a health insurance company can do for its members besides lowering costs, speed sits at the top of Americans' list: 44% count faster approval of claims and treatments among the most important ways to add value, according to a Verasight survey conducted March 6-16, 2026.","searchText":"faster claims approval is what americans want most from health insurers besides lowering costs, what are the most important things a health insurance company can do to add value for its members? (select up to three) ai & tech ai & tech when it comes to what a health insurance company can do for its members besides lowering costs, speed sits at the top of americans' list: 44% count faster approval of claims and treatments among the most important ways to add value, according to a verasight survey conducted march 6-16, 2026. when it comes to what a health insurance company can do for its members besides lowering costs, speed sits at the top of americans' list: 44% count faster approval of claims and treatments among the most important ways to add value, according to a verasight survey conducted march 6-16, 2026. when it comes to what a health insurance company can do for its members besides lowering costs, speed sits at the top of americans' list: 44% count faster approval of claims and treatments among the most important ways to add value, according to a verasight survey conducted march 6-16, 2026. nearly as many (41%) cite a large network of doctors and hospitals, while about a third (32%) want accurate cost estimates for procedures and 31% want the need for referrals eliminated. smaller shares point to help understanding and using their health plan (26%), knowledgeable and empathetic customer service (24%), incentives or rewards for various activities (22%), help finding a new provider (13%), proactive outreach to navigate the health care system (11%), or something else (4%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"federal-and-state-prosecutors-get-low-marks-from-seven-in-ten-americans","title":"Federal and state prosecutors get low marks from seven-in-ten Americans","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/federal-and-state-prosecutors-get-low-marks-from-seven-in-ten-americans","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Oct. 1 to 11, 2024, 70% of Americans rated the job being done by federal and state prosecutors as fair or poor. This includes 42% who said a fair job and 29% who said a poor job.","searchText":"federal and state prosecutors get low marks from seven-in-ten americans how would you rate the job being done by federal and state prosecutors? would you say they’re doing: politics politics in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted oct. 1 to 11, 2024, 70% of americans rated the job being done by federal and state prosecutors as fair or poor. this includes 42% who said a fair job and 29% who said a poor job. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted oct. 1 to 11, 2024, 70% of americans rated the job being done by federal and state prosecutors as fair or poor. this includes 42% who said a fair job and 29% who said a poor job. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted oct. 1 to 11, 2024, 70% of americans rated the job being done by federal and state prosecutors as fair or poor. this includes 42% who said a fair job and 29% who said a poor job. about three-in-ten rated the job as excellent or good (30%), with 22% who said a good job and 8% who said an excellent job."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"few-americans-are-interested-in-buying-a-labubu","title":"Few Americans are interested in buying a Labubu","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/few-americans-are-interested-in-buying-a-labubu","dek":"Nearly half of Americans (48%) have no interest at all in buying a Labubu in the next three months, according to a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Aug. 1-6, 2025.","searchText":"few americans are interested in buying a labubu how interested are you in purchasing labubu in the next three months? culture culture nearly half of americans (48%) have no interest at all in buying a labubu in the next three months, according to a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 1-6, 2025. nearly half of americans (48%) have no interest at all in buying a labubu in the next three months, according to a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 1-6, 2025. nearly half of americans (48%) have no interest at all in buying a labubu in the next three months, according to a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 1-6, 2025. another 37% do not know what a labubu is. interest is scarce across the board: 5% are somewhat interested, 3% each are moderately or very interested, 2% extremely so, and 1% already own one."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-are-not-considering-a-move-out-of-the-u-s","title":"Few Americans are seriously considering leaving the U.S.","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-americans-are-not-considering-a-move-out-of-the-u-s","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted April 9 to 15, 2025, 67% of Americans said they were definitely not considering moving out of the United States in the next two years.","searchText":"few americans are seriously considering leaving the u.s. have you considered moving out of the united states in the next two years? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 9 to 15, 2025, 67% of americans said they were definitely not considering moving out of the united states in the next two years. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 9 to 15, 2025, 67% of americans said they were definitely not considering moving out of the united states in the next two years. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 9 to 15, 2025, 67% of americans said they were definitely not considering moving out of the united states in the next two years. about one-in-three said they were considering it at some level, including 15% who said slightly considering, 11% who said moderately considering, 5% who said seriously considering, and 3% who said they were definitely planning to move (33%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"few-americans-credit-video-games-for-shaping-their-politics","title":"Few Americans credit video games for shaping their politics","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/few-americans-credit-video-games-for-shaping-their-politics","dek":"Just 15% of Americans agree that video games played an important role in forming their political belief system, including 5% who strongly agree, according to an October 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"few americans credit video games for shaping their politics please rate your level of agreement with this statement: video games played an important role in my political socialization, that is how i determined my political belief system. politics politics just 15% of americans agree that video games played an important role in forming their political belief system, including 5% who strongly agree, according to an october 2024 verasight survey. just 15% of americans agree that video games played an important role in forming their political belief system, including 5% who strongly agree, according to an october 2024 verasight survey. just 15% of americans agree that video games played an important role in forming their political belief system, including 5% who strongly agree, according to an october 2024 verasight survey. most take the opposite view, with 65% disagreeing, including 48% who strongly disagree, and another 20% say they have never played video games."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"few-americans-feel-more-affected-by-media-manipulation-than-others","title":"Few Americans feel more affected by media manipulation than others","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/few-americans-feel-more-affected-by-media-manipulation-than-others","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Dec. 3 to 8, 2025, 15% of Americans said they feel more or much more affected by media manipulation than others.","searchText":"few americans feel more affected by media manipulation than others compared to others, how affected do you feel by media manipulation? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted dec. 3 to 8, 2025, 15% of americans said they feel more or much more affected by media manipulation than others. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted dec. 3 to 8, 2025, 15% of americans said they feel more or much more affected by media manipulation than others. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted dec. 3 to 8, 2025, 15% of americans said they feel more or much more affected by media manipulation than others. about half said they feel less or much less affected than others (49%), while 36% said they feel about the same."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"few-americans-feel-obligated-to-financially-support-an-incarcerated-relative","title":"Few Americans feel obligated to financially support an incarcerated relative","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/few-americans-feel-obligated-to-financially-support-an-incarcerated-relative","dek":"Just 20% of Americans agree that families should financially support incarcerated relatives during their incarceration, including 6% who strongly agree, according to a March 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"few americans feel obligated to financially support an incarcerated relative people should provide financial support to their incarcerated family members during their incarceration period. money money & finance just 20% of americans agree that families should financially support incarcerated relatives during their incarceration, including 6% who strongly agree, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. just 20% of americans agree that families should financially support incarcerated relatives during their incarceration, including 6% who strongly agree, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. just 20% of americans agree that families should financially support incarcerated relatives during their incarceration, including 6% who strongly agree, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. a larger share disagrees (36%, including 14% who strongly disagree), while the largest group of all, 44%, stays neutral."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"few-americans-feel-ready-for-a-local-disaster","title":"Few Americans feel ready for a local disaster","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/few-americans-feel-ready-for-a-local-disaster","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 22 to 24, 2024, 8% of Americans said they would feel very prepared if a disaster occurred in their area tomorrow.","searchText":"few americans feel ready for a local disaster how prepared are you if a disaster were to occur in your area tomorrow? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 22 to 24, 2024, 8% of americans said they would feel very prepared if a disaster occurred in their area tomorrow. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 22 to 24, 2024, 8% of americans said they would feel very prepared if a disaster occurred in their area tomorrow. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 22 to 24, 2024, 8% of americans said they would feel very prepared if a disaster occurred in their area tomorrow. another 36% said they would feel somewhat prepared. about a third said they would feel somewhat or very unprepared (35%), while 21% said neither prepared nor unprepared."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"few-americans-find-undeserved-ostracism-appealing","title":"Few Americans find undeserved ostracism appealing","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/few-americans-find-undeserved-ostracism-appealing","dek":"In a Verasight survey conducted Feb. 28-March 6, 2025, most Americans reject the idea of ostracizing someone who doesn't deserve it: roughly eight-in-ten (81%) lean against it, including 55% who say they definitely would not.","searchText":"few americans find undeserved ostracism appealing would you ostracize someone, even if they don’t deserve it? culture culture in a verasight survey conducted feb. 28-march 6, 2025, most americans reject the idea of ostracizing someone who doesn't deserve it: roughly eight-in-ten (81%) lean against it, including 55% who say they definitely would not. in a verasight survey conducted feb. 28-march 6, 2025, most americans reject the idea of ostracizing someone who doesn't deserve it: roughly eight-in-ten (81%) lean against it, including 55% who say they definitely would not. in a verasight survey conducted feb. 28-march 6, 2025, most americans reject the idea of ostracizing someone who doesn't deserve it: roughly eight-in-ten (81%) lean against it, including 55% who say they definitely would not. only about 6% lean the other way, including 2% who say they definitely would. the remaining 13% land in the middle."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"few-americans-go-by-a-nickname-at-work","title":"Few Americans go by a nickname at work","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/few-americans-go-by-a-nickname-at-work","dek":"About one-in-five Americans (19%) go by a nickname at work, a May 2026 Verasight survey finds, including 5% who use one specifically to make their name easier for others to pronounce.","searchText":"few americans go by a nickname at work do you use a nickname at work? culture culture about one-in-five americans (19%) go by a nickname at work, a may 2026 verasight survey finds, including 5% who use one specifically to make their name easier for others to pronounce. about one-in-five americans (19%) go by a nickname at work, a may 2026 verasight survey finds, including 5% who use one specifically to make their name easier for others to pronounce. about one-in-five americans (19%) go by a nickname at work, a may 2026 verasight survey finds, including 5% who use one specifically to make their name easier for others to pronounce. a slim majority (53%) say they don't use a nickname at work, while another 28% don't work."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"few-americans-have-been-arrested","title":"Few Americans have been arrested","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/few-americans-have-been-arrested","dek":"Roughly a third of Americans (31%) say they have been arrested by the police at some point, according to a March 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"few americans have been arrested have you ever been arrested by the police? health health roughly a third of americans (31%) say they have been arrested by the police at some point, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. roughly a third of americans (31%) say they have been arrested by the police at some point, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. roughly a third of americans (31%) say they have been arrested by the police at some point, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. most (66%) say they have not, and a small share (4%) decline to say."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"few-americans-have-lived-abroad","title":"Few Americans have lived abroad","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/few-americans-have-lived-abroad","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted April 10 to 15, 2024, 16% of Americans said they had lived abroad at some point.","searchText":"few americans have lived abroad have you ever lived abroad? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 10 to 15, 2024, 16% of americans said they had lived abroad at some point. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 10 to 15, 2024, 16% of americans said they had lived abroad at some point. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 10 to 15, 2024, 16% of americans said they had lived abroad at some point. more than eight-in-ten said they had never lived abroad (84%). among those with experience living abroad, 4% said it was in the last five years, 3% said it was in the past 10 years, and 9% said it was more than 10 years ago."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"few-americans-have-seen-content-online-encouraging-firearm-harm","title":"Few Americans have seen content online encouraging firearm harm","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/few-americans-have-seen-content-online-encouraging-firearm-harm","dek":"Two-thirds of U.S. adults (67%) say they have not seen anything online in the past 12 months that encouraged threatening, intimidating, or hurting oneself or others with a firearm, according to a November 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"few americans have seen content online encouraging firearm harm in the past 12 months, have you ever seen or read something online (e.g., social media, message, forum post) that encouraged threatening, intimidating or hurting yourself or others with a firearm? ai & tech ai & tech two-thirds of u.s. adults (67%) say they have not seen anything online in the past 12 months that encouraged threatening, intimidating, or hurting oneself or others with a firearm, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. two-thirds of u.s. adults (67%) say they have not seen anything online in the past 12 months that encouraged threatening, intimidating, or hurting oneself or others with a firearm, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. two-thirds of u.s. adults (67%) say they have not seen anything online in the past 12 months that encouraged threatening, intimidating, or hurting oneself or others with a firearm, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. about a quarter (24%) say they have, whether once or twice (11%), several times (8%), or many times (5%); another 8% are unsure and 2% decline to answer."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"few-americans-have-used-ai-companion-apps","title":"Few Americans have used AI companion apps","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/few-americans-have-used-ai-companion-apps","dek":"About two-thirds of U.S. adults (65%) have never used an AI companion app, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"few americans have used ai companion apps have you ever used ai companion apps? ai & tech ai & tech about two-thirds of u.s. adults (65%) have never used an ai companion app, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. about two-thirds of u.s. adults (65%) have never used an ai companion app, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. about two-thirds of u.s. adults (65%) have never used an ai companion app, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. the other 35% have tried one: 17% have used a companion app several times, 10% used one just once, and 8% call themselves frequent users."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"few-americans-identify-as-being-of-african-descent","title":"Few Americans identify as being of African descent","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/few-americans-identify-as-being-of-african-descent","dek":"In a Verasight survey conducted Nov. 19-22, 2024, about one-in-five Americans (21%) identify as being of African descent.","searchText":"few americans identify as being of african descent are you of african descent? health health in a verasight survey conducted nov. 19-22, 2024, about one-in-five americans (21%) identify as being of african descent. in a verasight survey conducted nov. 19-22, 2024, about one-in-five americans (21%) identify as being of african descent. in a verasight survey conducted nov. 19-22, 2024, about one-in-five americans (21%) identify as being of african descent. nearly eight-in-ten (79%) say they are not, and those born in the united states make up the largest group who do (16% of all adults)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"few-americans-identify-as-disabled","title":"Few Americans identify as disabled","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/few-americans-identify-as-disabled","dek":"About one-in-five Americans (21%) identify as having some type of disability, according to a September 2025 Verasight survey of 3,000 U.S. adults.","searchText":"few americans identify as disabled do you identify as having any type of disability? culture culture about one-in-five americans (21%) identify as having some type of disability, according to a september 2025 verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults. about one-in-five americans (21%) identify as having some type of disability, according to a september 2025 verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults. about one-in-five americans (21%) identify as having some type of disability, according to a september 2025 verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults. roughly three-quarters (76%) say they do not, while a small share (3%) prefer not to answer."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"few-americans-paid-for-digital-health-or-wellness-products-in-the-past-year","title":"Few Americans paid for digital health or wellness products in the past year","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/few-americans-paid-for-digital-health-or-wellness-products-in-the-past-year","dek":"A November 2025 Verasight survey finds about seven-in-ten U.S. adults (69%) say they did not pay out of pocket for any digital health or wellness product or service in the past year.","searchText":"few americans paid for digital health or wellness products in the past year in the past year, have you paid for any digital health or wellness product or service out-of-pocket? ai & tech ai & tech a november 2025 verasight survey finds about seven-in-ten u.s. adults (69%) say they did not pay out of pocket for any digital health or wellness product or service in the past year. a november 2025 verasight survey finds about seven-in-ten u.s. adults (69%) say they did not pay out of pocket for any digital health or wellness product or service in the past year. a november 2025 verasight survey finds about seven-in-ten u.s. adults (69%) say they did not pay out of pocket for any digital health or wellness product or service in the past year. more than a quarter (27%) say they did, and 4% are not sure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"few-americans-plan-to-retire-to-florida-anytime-soon","title":"Few Americans plan to retire to Florida anytime soon","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/few-americans-plan-to-retire-to-florida-anytime-soon","dek":"Nearly half of Americans (48%) say they are not planning to retire to Florida, and another 27% say they are not planning to retire at all right now or are unable to, according to a December 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"few americans plan to retire to florida anytime soon if interested in retiring in florida, when would you be looking to move? culture culture nearly half of americans (48%) say they are not planning to retire to florida, and another 27% say they are not planning to retire at all right now or are unable to, according to a december 2025 verasight survey. nearly half of americans (48%) say they are not planning to retire to florida, and another 27% say they are not planning to retire at all right now or are unable to, according to a december 2025 verasight survey. nearly half of americans (48%) say they are not planning to retire to florida, and another 27% say they are not planning to retire at all right now or are unable to, according to a december 2025 verasight survey. an additional 13% have no timeline and are just researching options. relatively few have a move in sight: 5% say a year or more out, and 7% expect to move within the next year, combining those who say within the next three months, within three to six months, and within six to twelve months."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"few-americans-prioritize-beating-china-back-to-the-moon","title":"Few Americans prioritize beating China back to the Moon","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/few-americans-prioritize-beating-china-back-to-the-moon","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Oct. 1 to 11, 2024, 42% of Americans said it is not very important for American astronauts to land on the Moon before China.","searchText":"few americans prioritize beating china back to the moon do you think it is important that american astronauts land on the moon first, before china, even if that requires increasing federal spending on nasa? money money & finance in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted oct. 1 to 11, 2024, 42% of americans said it is not very important for american astronauts to land on the moon before china. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted oct. 1 to 11, 2024, 42% of americans said it is not very important for american astronauts to land on the moon before china. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted oct. 1 to 11, 2024, 42% of americans said it is not very important for american astronauts to land on the moon before china. about three-in-ten said being first is important but not worth increased nasa spending (31%), 17% said it is important even if increased spending is required, and 10% said the u.s. should not send astronauts to the moon at all."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"few-americans-regularly-ask-their-boss-about-advancement","title":"Few Americans regularly ask their boss about advancement","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/few-americans-regularly-ask-their-boss-about-advancement","dek":"Asking a supervisor about your prospects for advancement is, for most Americans, an occasional thing at most. A plurality (41%) say they do it occasionally, the largest single response, according to a Verasight survey conducted Feb. 28-March 6, 2025.","searchText":"few americans regularly ask their boss about advancement in order to find out how well you are performing in your present job, how frequently do you seek feedback from your supervisor about potential for advancement? culture culture asking a supervisor about your prospects for advancement is, for most americans, an occasional thing at most. a plurality (41%) say they do it occasionally, the largest single response, according to a verasight survey conducted feb. 28-march 6, 2025. asking a supervisor about your prospects for advancement is, for most americans, an occasional thing at most. a plurality (41%) say they do it occasionally, the largest single response, according to a verasight survey conducted feb. 28-march 6, 2025. asking a supervisor about your prospects for advancement is, for most americans, an occasional thing at most. a plurality (41%) say they do it occasionally, the largest single response, according to a verasight survey conducted feb. 28-march 6, 2025. the rarer end comes next, with 20% each seeking such feedback infrequently or very infrequently, while just 19% do so frequently or very frequently."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"few-americans-report-a-disability-or-impairment","title":"Few Americans report a disability or impairment","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/few-americans-report-a-disability-or-impairment","dek":"Most Americans (68%) say they do not have a disability or an impairment, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"few americans report a disability or impairment do you have a disability or an impairment? culture culture most americans (68%) say they do not have a disability or an impairment, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. most americans (68%) say they do not have a disability or an impairment, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. most americans (68%) say they do not have a disability or an impairment, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. about a quarter (25%) say they do, while smaller shares are not sure (4%) or prefer not to say (3%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"few-americans-report-a-past-criminal-record","title":"Few Americans report a past criminal record","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/few-americans-report-a-past-criminal-record","dek":"A March 2026 Verasight survey finds that most Americans (81%) do not have a past criminal record.","searchText":"few americans report a past criminal record do you have a past criminal record? health health a march 2026 verasight survey finds that most americans (81%) do not have a past criminal record. a march 2026 verasight survey finds that most americans (81%) do not have a past criminal record. a march 2026 verasight survey finds that most americans (81%) do not have a past criminal record. about one-in-six (16%) say they do, and a small share (3%) decline to answer."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"few-americans-say-they-are-morally-worse-than-the-average-adult","title":"Few Americans say they are morally worse than the average adult","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/few-americans-say-they-are-morally-worse-than-the-average-adult","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 22 to 24, 2024, 8% of Americans said they were morally worse than the average U.S. adult, with 6% who said probably worse and 2% who said definitely worse.","searchText":"few americans say they are morally worse than the average adult compared to the average u.s. adult, do you believe you are… culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 22 to 24, 2024, 8% of americans said they were morally worse than the average u.s. adult, with 6% who said probably worse and 2% who said definitely worse. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 22 to 24, 2024, 8% of americans said they were morally worse than the average u.s. adult, with 6% who said probably worse and 2% who said definitely worse. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 22 to 24, 2024, 8% of americans said they were morally worse than the average u.s. adult, with 6% who said probably worse and 2% who said definitely worse. by contrast, 42% said they were morally better than the average adult, including 28% who said probably better and 14% who said definitely better. another 42% said they were about average."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"few-americans-think-news-coverage-often-reflects-whats-really-happening","title":"Few Americans think news coverage often reflects what's really happening","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/few-americans-think-news-coverage-often-reflects-whats-really-happening","dek":"Relatively few Americans think news coverage regularly captures what's happening on the ground. Just 21% say it reflects reality most of the time, and 6% say all of the time, according to an April 2023 Verasight survey.","searchText":"few americans think news coverage often reflects what's really happening how much do you think news coverage in america accurately represents current situations on the ground? politics politics relatively few americans think news coverage regularly captures what's happening on the ground. just 21% say it reflects reality most of the time, and 6% say all of the time, according to an april 2023 verasight survey. relatively few americans think news coverage regularly captures what's happening on the ground. just 21% say it reflects reality most of the time, and 6% say all of the time, according to an april 2023 verasight survey. relatively few americans think news coverage regularly captures what's happening on the ground. just 21% say it reflects reality most of the time, and 6% say all of the time, according to an april 2023 verasight survey. the largest share (38%) say coverage reflects reality only sometimes. about a quarter (26%) say it rarely does so, though accurately on occasion, and 10% say it never does."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"few-americans-think-platforms-are-responsible-for-ai-content","title":"Few Americans think platforms are responsible for AI content","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/few-americans-think-platforms-are-responsible-for-ai-content","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted March 6 to 16, 2026, 12% of Americans ranked the platform where content was posted as most responsible for harmful political content generated by AI systems.","searchText":"few americans think platforms are responsible for ai content the platform where the content was posted ai & tech ai & tech in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 12% of americans ranked the platform where content was posted as most responsible for harmful political content generated by ai systems. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 12% of americans ranked the platform where content was posted as most responsible for harmful political content generated by ai systems. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 12% of americans ranked the platform where content was posted as most responsible for harmful political content generated by ai systems. about a third ranked the platform third (34%), 32% ranked it second, and 21% ranked it fourth."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"few-americans-use-free-medically-tailored-meal-programs","title":"Few Americans use free medically-tailored meal programs","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/few-americans-use-free-medically-tailored-meal-programs","dek":"Just 4% of Americans say they are in a program that serves free medically tailored meals, according to a November 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"few americans use free medically-tailored meal programs are you in a program that serves free medically tailored meals? health health just 4% of americans say they are in a program that serves free medically tailored meals, according to a november 2024 verasight survey. just 4% of americans say they are in a program that serves free medically tailored meals, according to a november 2024 verasight survey. just 4% of americans say they are in a program that serves free medically tailored meals, according to a november 2024 verasight survey. the large majority (88%) say they are not, and 8% are unsure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"few-americans-use-large-language-models-to-get-political-information","title":"Few Americans use large language models to get political information","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/few-americans-use-large-language-models-to-get-political-information","dek":"A majority of Americans (53%) say they never use large language models such as ChatGPT to inform themselves about politics, according to a September 2025 Verasight survey of 3,000 U.S. adults.","searchText":"few americans use large language models to get political information how often do you use large language models (llms, ex: chatgpt) to inform yourself about politics? ai & tech ai & tech a majority of americans (53%) say they never use large language models such as chatgpt to inform themselves about politics, according to a september 2025 verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults. a majority of americans (53%) say they never use large language models such as chatgpt to inform themselves about politics, according to a september 2025 verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults. a majority of americans (53%) say they never use large language models such as chatgpt to inform themselves about politics, according to a september 2025 verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults. the rest turn to llms at least occasionally: 14% use them several times a week and about as many less than once a month, while 10% do so once a week and 9% one to three times a month."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"few-americans-use-statistical-software","title":"Few Americans use statistical software","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/few-americans-use-statistical-software","dek":"About eight-in-ten Americans (79%) say they don't use statistical software at all, according to a Verasight survey conducted Aug. 13-18, 2025.","searchText":"few americans use statistical software which of the following statistical softwares, if any, have you used most? culture culture about eight-in-ten americans (79%) say they don't use statistical software at all, according to a verasight survey conducted aug. 13-18, 2025. about eight-in-ten americans (79%) say they don't use statistical software at all, according to a verasight survey conducted aug. 13-18, 2025. about eight-in-ten americans (79%) say they don't use statistical software at all, according to a verasight survey conducted aug. 13-18, 2025. python leads the specific tools: 8% of americans say it is the one they have used most. smaller shares say the same of sas (6%), spss (5%) and r-studio (3%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"few-americans-worried-about-affording-hygiene-supplies-in-the-past-year","title":"Few Americans worried about affording hygiene supplies in the past year","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/few-americans-worried-about-affording-hygiene-supplies-in-the-past-year","dek":"About one-in-seven Americans (15%) say that at some point in the past year they worried about affording diapers, period products, or adult incontinence supplies for themselves, someone they live with, or someone they care for, a November 2025 Verasight survey finds.","searchText":"few americans worried about affording hygiene supplies in the past year in the past year, did you ever worry about how you would afford diapers, period products, or adult incontinence supplies for yourself, someone you live with, or someone you take care of? health health about one-in-seven americans (15%) say that at some point in the past year they worried about affording diapers, period products, or adult incontinence supplies for themselves, someone they live with, or someone they care for, a november 2025 verasight survey finds. about one-in-seven americans (15%) say that at some point in the past year they worried about affording diapers, period products, or adult incontinence supplies for themselves, someone they live with, or someone they care for, a november 2025 verasight survey finds. about one-in-seven americans (15%) say that at some point in the past year they worried about affording diapers, period products, or adult incontinence supplies for themselves, someone they live with, or someone they care for, a november 2025 verasight survey finds. another 36% say they did not worry, and nearly half (47%) say this does not apply to them; 2% are not sure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"few-americans-worry-about-backlash-for-using-ai-at-work-or-school","title":"Few Americans worry about backlash for using AI at work or school","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/few-americans-worry-about-backlash-for-using-ai-at-work-or-school","dek":"Concern about being judged for using AI on the job or in class is far from widespread; roughly three-in-ten Americans (29%) agree they worry about a backlash, including 9% who strongly agree.","searchText":"few americans worry about backlash for using ai at work or school to what extent do you agree with the following statement: “i am concerned about facing backlash for using artificial intelligence (ai) in my professional or school work.” ai & tech ai & tech concern about being judged for using ai on the job or in class is far from widespread; roughly three-in-ten americans (29%) agree they worry about a backlash, including 9% who strongly agree. concern about being judged for using ai on the job or in class is far from widespread; roughly three-in-ten americans (29%) agree they worry about a backlash, including 9% who strongly agree. concern about being judged for using ai on the job or in class is far from widespread; roughly three-in-ten americans (29%) agree they worry about a backlash, including 9% who strongly agree. opinion leans the other way for most: 36% disagree that they are concerned, including 14% who strongly disagree, and about a third (35%) neither agree nor disagree, according to a january 2025 verasight survey."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"few-americans-would-consider-ai-as-a-romantic-partner","title":"Few Americans would consider AI as a romantic partner","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/few-americans-would-consider-ai-as-a-romantic-partner","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 11, 2026, 92% of Americans said they are unlikely to consider AI as a potential romantic partner. This includes 88% who said not likely at all and 5% who said somewhat unlikely.","searchText":"few americans would consider ai as a romantic partner if given the opportunity, how likely are you to consider ai as a potential romantic partner? ai & tech ai & tech in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, 92% of americans said they are unlikely to consider ai as a potential romantic partner. this includes 88% who said not likely at all and 5% who said somewhat unlikely. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, 92% of americans said they are unlikely to consider ai as a potential romantic partner. this includes 88% who said not likely at all and 5% who said somewhat unlikely. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, 92% of americans said they are unlikely to consider ai as a potential romantic partner. this includes 88% who said not likely at all and 5% who said somewhat unlikely. few americans said they are likely to consider it (8%), with 4% who said likely, 2% who said very likely, and 2% who said somewhat likely."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"few-people-pin-job-losses-directly-on-ai","title":"Few people pin job losses directly on AI","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/few-people-pin-job-losses-directly-on-ai","dek":"Among Americans who lost a job in the past year, few blame AI for it; 73% say AI had nothing to do with their loss.","searchText":"few people pin job losses directly on ai do you believe ai or automation played a role in your job loss? ai & tech ai & tech among americans who lost a job in the past year, few blame ai for it; 73% say ai had nothing to do with their loss. among americans who lost a job in the past year, few blame ai for it; 73% say ai had nothing to do with their loss. among americans who lost a job in the past year, few blame ai for it; 73% say ai had nothing to do with their loss. about one-in-eight (13%) do point to ai, whether because it reduced the need for their role (9%) or replaced it outright (4%), while 14% are unsure, according to a verasight survey conducted july 30-aug. 4, 2025."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"fewer-than-a-third-think-chatgpt-is-good-for-society","title":"Fewer than a third think ChatGPT is good for society","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/fewer-than-a-third-think-chatgpt-is-good-for-society","dek":"Fewer than three-in-ten Americans (29%) agree that ChatGPT is beneficial for society, including 12% who strongly agree.","searchText":"fewer than a third think chatgpt is good for society to what degree do you agree or disagree with the following statement?: chatgpt is beneficial for society ai & tech ai & tech fewer than three-in-ten americans (29%) agree that chatgpt is beneficial for society, including 12% who strongly agree. fewer than three-in-ten americans (29%) agree that chatgpt is beneficial for society, including 12% who strongly agree. fewer than three-in-ten americans (29%) agree that chatgpt is beneficial for society, including 12% who strongly agree. nearly half (49%) take no side, neither agreeing nor disagreeing, while 22% reject the claim, including 11% who strongly disagree, according to a may 2023 verasight survey."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"fewer-than-four-in-ten-americans-use-x","title":"Fewer than four in ten Americans use X","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/fewer-than-four-in-ten-americans-use-x","dek":"Using X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, is a minority behavior in the United States. In all, 38% of Americans say they ever use it, according to a Verasight survey of 1,509 U.S. adults fielded July 30-Aug. 4, 2025.","searchText":"fewer than four in ten americans use x x (formerly twitter) ai & tech ai & tech using x, the platform formerly known as twitter, is a minority behavior in the united states. in all, 38% of americans say they ever use it, according to a verasight survey of 1,509 u.s. adults fielded july 30-aug. 4, 2025. using x, the platform formerly known as twitter, is a minority behavior in the united states. in all, 38% of americans say they ever use it, according to a verasight survey of 1,509 u.s. adults fielded july 30-aug. 4, 2025. using x, the platform formerly known as twitter, is a minority behavior in the united states. in all, 38% of americans say they ever use it, according to a verasight survey of 1,509 u.s. adults fielded july 30-aug. 4, 2025. the remaining 62% say they don't use the platform."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"fewer-than-four-in-ten-feel-confident-they-can-keep-up-with-ai","title":"Fewer than four in ten feel confident they can keep up with AI","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/fewer-than-four-in-ten-feel-confident-they-can-keep-up-with-ai","dek":"Confidence about keeping pace with AI is far from settled. Fewer than four-in-ten Americans (39%) agree they can keep up with AI-driven change, including 11% who strongly agree.","searchText":"fewer than four in ten feel confident they can keep up with ai i feel confident i can keep up with changes driven by ai ai & tech ai & tech confidence about keeping pace with ai is far from settled. fewer than four-in-ten americans (39%) agree they can keep up with ai-driven change, including 11% who strongly agree. confidence about keeping pace with ai is far from settled. fewer than four-in-ten americans (39%) agree they can keep up with ai-driven change, including 11% who strongly agree. confidence about keeping pace with ai is far from settled. fewer than four-in-ten americans (39%) agree they can keep up with ai-driven change, including 11% who strongly agree. about three-in-ten (31%) stay neutral, and a nearly equal 30% doubt they can, including 12% who strongly disagree, according to a july 2025 verasight survey."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"fewer-than-four-in-ten-feel-like-outsiders-for-how-they-see-the-world","title":"Fewer than four in ten feel like outsiders for how they see the world","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/fewer-than-four-in-ten-feel-like-outsiders-for-how-they-see-the-world","dek":"About four-in-ten Americans (38%) agree that people who view the world the way they do are treated as outsiders in the country, including 9% who strongly agree, according to a Verasight survey conducted April 9-15, 2025.","searchText":"fewer than four in ten feel like outsiders for how they see the world people who view the world the way i do are treated as outsiders in this country. culture culture about four-in-ten americans (38%) agree that people who view the world the way they do are treated as outsiders in the country, including 9% who strongly agree, according to a verasight survey conducted april 9-15, 2025. about four-in-ten americans (38%) agree that people who view the world the way they do are treated as outsiders in the country, including 9% who strongly agree, according to a verasight survey conducted april 9-15, 2025. about four-in-ten americans (38%) agree that people who view the world the way they do are treated as outsiders in the country, including 9% who strongly agree, according to a verasight survey conducted april 9-15, 2025. the largest single group (33%) neither agree nor disagree, while roughly three-in-ten (29%) disagree, including 8% who strongly disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-social-media-users-dont-need-influencers-to-mirror-their-identity","title":"Fewer than four in ten look for their own identity in the influencers they follow","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-social-media-users-dont-need-influencers-to-mirror-their-identity","dek":"Nearly four-in-ten Americans (37%) agree it is important that the creators and influencers they follow reflect their own lifestyle and identity, with 8% agreeing strongly. Another 15% disagree and 20% take neither side, according to a June 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"fewer than four in ten look for their own identity in the influencers they follow it is important to me that the content creators and influencers i follow represent my lifestyle and identity. culture culture nearly four-in-ten americans (37%) agree it is important that the creators and influencers they follow reflect their own lifestyle and identity, with 8% agreeing strongly. another 15% disagree and 20% take neither side, according to a june 2025 verasight survey. nearly four-in-ten americans (37%) agree it is important that the creators and influencers they follow reflect their own lifestyle and identity, with 8% agreeing strongly. another 15% disagree and 20% take neither side, according to a june 2025 verasight survey. nearly four-in-ten americans (37%) agree it is important that the creators and influencers they follow reflect their own lifestyle and identity, with 8% agreeing strongly. another 15% disagree and 20% take neither side, according to a june 2025 verasight survey. the rest fall outside the premise: about a quarter (24%) use social media but do not follow influencers, and 3% do not use social media at all."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"fewer-than-four-in-ten-say-military-strength-is-the-best-path-to-world-peace","title":"Fewer than four in ten say military strength is the best path to world peace","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/fewer-than-four-in-ten-say-military-strength-is-the-best-path-to-world-peace","dek":"Fewer than four-in-ten Americans (38%) agree that the best way to ensure world peace is through military strength, including 15% who strongly agree, according to a Verasight survey conducted April 9-15, 2025.","searchText":"fewer than four in ten say military strength is the best path to world peace please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: the best way to ensure world peace is through american military strength. politics politics fewer than four-in-ten americans (38%) agree that the best way to ensure world peace is through military strength, including 15% who strongly agree, according to a verasight survey conducted april 9-15, 2025. fewer than four-in-ten americans (38%) agree that the best way to ensure world peace is through military strength, including 15% who strongly agree, according to a verasight survey conducted april 9-15, 2025. fewer than four-in-ten americans (38%) agree that the best way to ensure world peace is through military strength, including 15% who strongly agree, according to a verasight survey conducted april 9-15, 2025. a slightly smaller share (35%) disagree, including 16% who strongly disagree; 22% neither agree nor disagree, and 5% offer no opinion."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"fewer-than-half-of-americans-use-linkedin","title":"Fewer than half of Americans use LinkedIn","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/fewer-than-half-of-americans-use-linkedin","dek":"More Americans stay off LinkedIn than use it. A 55% majority say they don't ever use the site, according to a Verasight survey conducted July 30-Aug. 4, 2025.","searchText":"fewer than half of americans use linkedin linkedin ai & tech ai & tech more americans stay off linkedin than use it. a 55% majority say they don't ever use the site, according to a verasight survey conducted july 30-aug. 4, 2025. more americans stay off linkedin than use it. a 55% majority say they don't ever use the site, according to a verasight survey conducted july 30-aug. 4, 2025. more americans stay off linkedin than use it. a 55% majority say they don't ever use the site, according to a verasight survey conducted july 30-aug. 4, 2025. that leaves 45% who say they use it."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"fewer-than-half-of-americans-use-reddit","title":"Fewer than half of Americans use Reddit","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/fewer-than-half-of-americans-use-reddit","dek":"Reddit is a corner of the internet that most Americans do without. A Verasight survey conducted July 30-Aug. 4, 2025 puts the share of U.S. adults who use the website or app at 45%.","searchText":"fewer than half of americans use reddit reddit ai & tech ai & tech reddit is a corner of the internet that most americans do without. a verasight survey conducted july 30-aug. 4, 2025 puts the share of u.s. adults who use the website or app at 45%. reddit is a corner of the internet that most americans do without. a verasight survey conducted july 30-aug. 4, 2025 puts the share of u.s. adults who use the website or app at 45%. reddit is a corner of the internet that most americans do without. a verasight survey conducted july 30-aug. 4, 2025 puts the share of u.s. adults who use the website or app at 45%. a 55% majority say they do not use it."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"fewer-than-one-in-five-identify-as-multiracial","title":"Fewer than one in five identify as multiracial","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/fewer-than-one-in-five-identify-as-multiracial","dek":"Roughly four-in-five Americans (81%) do not identify as being of more than one race, according to a February 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"fewer than one in five identify as multiracial do you identify as multiracial (of more than one race)? culture culture roughly four-in-five americans (81%) do not identify as being of more than one race, according to a february 2025 verasight survey. roughly four-in-five americans (81%) do not identify as being of more than one race, according to a february 2025 verasight survey. roughly four-in-five americans (81%) do not identify as being of more than one race, according to a february 2025 verasight survey. about one-in-five (19%) say they are multiracial."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"financial-comfort-is-limited-in-day-to-day-life","title":"Financial comfort is limited in day-to-day life","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/financial-comfort-is-limited-in-day-to-day-life","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Dec. 3 to 8, 2025, 44% of Americans described their day-to-day financial situation as somewhat or very comfortable.","searchText":"financial comfort is limited in day-to-day life thinking about your own day-to-day life right now, how would you describe your personal financial situation? money money & finance in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted dec. 3 to 8, 2025, 44% of americans described their day-to-day financial situation as somewhat or very comfortable. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted dec. 3 to 8, 2025, 44% of americans described their day-to-day financial situation as somewhat or very comfortable. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted dec. 3 to 8, 2025, 44% of americans described their day-to-day financial situation as somewhat or very comfortable. another 31% said they were just getting by, while 25% said they were having a hard time or really struggling."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"finding-alien-life-within-50-years-seems-likely-to-a-slim-majority-of-americans","title":"Finding alien life within 50 years seems likely to a slim majority of Americans","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/finding-alien-life-within-50-years-seems-likely-to-a-slim-majority-of-americans","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 22 to 24, 2024, 55% of Americans said humans are at least somewhat likely to discover extraterrestrial life in the next 50 years. This includes 26% who said very likely, with another 29% who said somewhat likely.","searchText":"finding alien life within 50 years seems likely to a slim majority of americans how likely is it that humans will discover extraterrestrial life in the next 50 years? ai & tech ai & tech in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 22 to 24, 2024, 55% of americans said humans are at least somewhat likely to discover extraterrestrial life in the next 50 years. this includes 26% who said very likely, with another 29% who said somewhat likely. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 22 to 24, 2024, 55% of americans said humans are at least somewhat likely to discover extraterrestrial life in the next 50 years. this includes 26% who said very likely, with another 29% who said somewhat likely. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 22 to 24, 2024, 55% of americans said humans are at least somewhat likely to discover extraterrestrial life in the next 50 years. this includes 26% who said very likely, with another 29% who said somewhat likely. about a third said this discovery is unlikely (32%), with 19% who said not very likely and another 13% who said not at all likely. another 13% said they are not sure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"football-is-americas-favorite-sport","title":"Football is America's favorite sport","category":"Sports","categoryLabel":"Sports","categorySlug":"sports","href":"/sports/football-is-americas-favorite-sport","dek":"Football is the favorite sport of about three-in-ten Americans (31%), ahead of any other option, according to a Verasight survey conducted Aug. 1-6, 2025.","searchText":"football is america's favorite sport which of the following, if any, is your favorite sport? sports sports football is the favorite sport of about three-in-ten americans (31%), ahead of any other option, according to a verasight survey conducted aug. 1-6, 2025. football is the favorite sport of about three-in-ten americans (31%), ahead of any other option, according to a verasight survey conducted aug. 1-6, 2025. football is the favorite sport of about three-in-ten americans (31%), ahead of any other option, according to a verasight survey conducted aug. 1-6, 2025. more than one-in-five (22%) say they don't like sports at all, ahead of basketball (14%) and baseball (13%); soccer (8%) and hockey (4%) trail, and another 9% name some other sport."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"football-is-americans-favorite-professional-sport","title":"Football is Americans' favorite professional sport","category":"Sports","categoryLabel":"Sports","categorySlug":"sports","href":"/sports/football-is-americans-favorite-professional-sport","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 2,000 U.S. adults conducted Sept. 7 to 13, 2023, 52% of Americans chose football as their favorite professional sport.","searchText":"football is americans' favorite professional sport which is your favorite professional sport? sports sports in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 7 to 13, 2023, 52% of americans chose football as their favorite professional sport. in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 7 to 13, 2023, 52% of americans chose football as their favorite professional sport. in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 7 to 13, 2023, 52% of americans chose football as their favorite professional sport. baseball followed at 18%, while 12% chose basketball."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"for-diet-advice-doctors-are-the-first-stop","title":"For diet advice, doctors are the first stop","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/for-diet-advice-doctors-are-the-first-stop","dek":"Doctors tower over every other messenger on diet advice: about three-quarters of Americans (74%) would be most inclined to listen to a doctor about whether to start or stop eating something, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"for diet advice, doctors are the first stop if one of these entities recommended you start or stop eating something, who would you be the most inclined to listen to? culture culture doctors tower over every other messenger on diet advice: about three-quarters of americans (74%) would be most inclined to listen to a doctor about whether to start or stop eating something, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. doctors tower over every other messenger on diet advice: about three-quarters of americans (74%) would be most inclined to listen to a doctor about whether to start or stop eating something, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. doctors tower over every other messenger on diet advice: about three-quarters of americans (74%) would be most inclined to listen to a doctor about whether to start or stop eating something, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. scientists are the only other source in double digits (15%). religious leaders (5%), celebrities or social-media influencers (3%), academic content creators (2%), and elected officials and journalists (1% each) trail far behind."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"for-many-americans-ai-hasnt-changed-daily-life-much","title":"For many Americans, AI hasn't changed daily life much","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/for-many-americans-ai-hasnt-changed-daily-life-much","dek":"For a plurality of Americans, AI is neither a help nor a hindrance in daily life: 45% say it has made their day-to-day about the same, while about three-in-ten (31%) say it has made life easier, a June 2025 Verasight survey finds.","searchText":"for many americans, ai hasn't changed daily life much overall, has ai made your daily life easier, harder, or about the same? ai & tech ai & tech for a plurality of americans, ai is neither a help nor a hindrance in daily life: 45% say it has made their day-to-day about the same, while about three-in-ten (31%) say it has made life easier, a june 2025 verasight survey finds. for a plurality of americans, ai is neither a help nor a hindrance in daily life: 45% say it has made their day-to-day about the same, while about three-in-ten (31%) say it has made life easier, a june 2025 verasight survey finds. for a plurality of americans, ai is neither a help nor a hindrance in daily life: 45% say it has made their day-to-day about the same, while about three-in-ten (31%) say it has made life easier, a june 2025 verasight survey finds. relatively few (4%) say ai has made daily life harder, and one-in-five (20%) are not sure what difference it has made."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"for-many-americans-maha-hasnt-changed-how-much-they-trust-food-and-healthcare","title":"For many Americans, MAHA hasn't changed how much they trust food and healthcare","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/for-many-americans-maha-hasnt-changed-how-much-they-trust-food-and-healthcare","dek":"About four-in-ten Americans (40%) say the Make America Healthy Again movement has not shifted their trust in U.S. food, beverages or healthcare, and another 20% say they are not familiar with MAHA, according to a Verasight survey conducted Aug. 1-6, 2025.","searchText":"for many americans, maha hasn't changed how much they trust food and healthcare has the enablement of the maha (make america healthy again) movement changed your view on american foods, beverages and healthcare? health health about four-in-ten americans (40%) say the make america healthy again movement has not shifted their trust in u.s. food, beverages or healthcare, and another 20% say they are not familiar with maha, according to a verasight survey conducted aug. 1-6, 2025. about four-in-ten americans (40%) say the make america healthy again movement has not shifted their trust in u.s. food, beverages or healthcare, and another 20% say they are not familiar with maha, according to a verasight survey conducted aug. 1-6, 2025. about four-in-ten americans (40%) say the make america healthy again movement has not shifted their trust in u.s. food, beverages or healthcare, and another 20% say they are not familiar with maha, according to a verasight survey conducted aug. 1-6, 2025. reported change tilts slightly negative: 22% say their trust decreased, including 13% who say it greatly decreased, while 18% say it increased, including 8% who say it greatly increased."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"for-many-americans-money-wouldnt-change-their-politics","title":"For many Americans, money wouldn't change their politics","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/for-many-americans-money-wouldnt-change-their-politics","dek":"Even a life without money worries would leave most Americans' politics in place. More than six-in-ten (63%) say their political attitudes would not change if their finances improved to the point that money was never again a concern, according to an April 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"for many americans, money wouldn't change their politics if your financial situation changed so that you never had to worry about money again, would your political attitudes change? money money & finance even a life without money worries would leave most americans' politics in place. more than six-in-ten (63%) say their political attitudes would not change if their finances improved to the point that money was never again a concern, according to an april 2025 verasight survey. even a life without money worries would leave most americans' politics in place. more than six-in-ten (63%) say their political attitudes would not change if their finances improved to the point that money was never again a concern, according to an april 2025 verasight survey. even a life without money worries would leave most americans' politics in place. more than six-in-ten (63%) say their political attitudes would not change if their finances improved to the point that money was never again a concern, according to an april 2025 verasight survey. the rest anticipate some movement: 14% say they would lean more economically liberal, 12% more economically conservative, and 11% expect to change in some other way."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"for-many-americans-sleep-schedules-are-inconsistent","title":"For many Americans, sleep schedules are inconsistent","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/for-many-americans-sleep-schedules-are-inconsistent","dek":"Most Americans say their sleep ran on an irregular schedule over the past month: 58% report bedtimes and wake times that were at least somewhat inconsistent, including 15% whose times varied by more than three hours from day to day, according to an April 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"for many americans, sleep schedules are inconsistent over the past month, how consistent was your sleep schedule (going to bed and waking up at approximately the same time each day)? health health most americans say their sleep ran on an irregular schedule over the past month: 58% report bedtimes and wake times that were at least somewhat inconsistent, including 15% whose times varied by more than three hours from day to day, according to an april 2025 verasight survey. most americans say their sleep ran on an irregular schedule over the past month: 58% report bedtimes and wake times that were at least somewhat inconsistent, including 15% whose times varied by more than three hours from day to day, according to an april 2025 verasight survey. most americans say their sleep ran on an irregular schedule over the past month: 58% report bedtimes and wake times that were at least somewhat inconsistent, including 15% whose times varied by more than three hours from day to day, according to an april 2025 verasight survey. the other 42% report consistent schedules, including 6% who kept the same bed and wake times within 15 minutes every day. the most common pattern, at 25%, was times drifting by one to two hours a day."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"for-many-americans-survey-site-earnings-help-cover-necessities","title":"For many Americans, survey-site earnings help cover necessities","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/for-many-americans-survey-site-earnings-help-cover-necessities","dek":"About a third of Americans (34%) say the money they earn from Verasight and other paid survey sites helps them with necessities, according to an August 2025 Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults. Nearly as many (33%) say it allows them to treat themselves and others, and 22% say they can put money aside for a rainy day.","searchText":"for many americans, survey-site earnings help cover necessities does the money that you earn through verasight and other paid survey sites make a meaningful difference in your life? culture culture about a third of americans (34%) say the money they earn from verasight and other paid survey sites helps them with necessities, according to an august 2025 verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults. nearly as many (33%) say it allows them to treat themselves and others, and 22% say they can put money aside for a rainy day. about a third of americans (34%) say the money they earn from verasight and other paid survey sites helps them with necessities, according to an august 2025 verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults. nearly as many (33%) say it allows them to treat themselves and others, and 22% say they can put money aside for a rainy day. about a third of americans (34%) say the money they earn from verasight and other paid survey sites helps them with necessities, according to an august 2025 verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults. nearly as many (33%) say it allows them to treat themselves and others, and 22% say they can put money aside for a rainy day. not everyone sees a payoff: 32% say the money is too little to make a difference."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"for-many-users-ai-chatbots-dont-affect-loneliness","title":"For many users, AI chatbots don't affect loneliness","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/for-many-users-ai-chatbots-dont-affect-loneliness","dek":"Talking with an AI chatbot is doing little to Americans' sense of loneliness in either direction: 45% say chatbot interactions have made no change in how lonely they feel, and another four-in-ten (40%) have never interacted with an AI chatbot at all, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"for many users, ai chatbots don't affect loneliness how has interacting with ai chatbot affected your sense of loneliness? ai & tech ai & tech talking with an ai chatbot is doing little to americans' sense of loneliness in either direction: 45% say chatbot interactions have made no change in how lonely they feel, and another four-in-ten (40%) have never interacted with an ai chatbot at all, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. talking with an ai chatbot is doing little to americans' sense of loneliness in either direction: 45% say chatbot interactions have made no change in how lonely they feel, and another four-in-ten (40%) have never interacted with an ai chatbot at all, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. talking with an ai chatbot is doing little to americans' sense of loneliness in either direction: 45% say chatbot interactions have made no change in how lonely they feel, and another four-in-ten (40%) have never interacted with an ai chatbot at all, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. one-in-ten americans (10%) say those interactions have made their loneliness slightly or much better, including 3% who say much better, while about half as many (5%) say they have made it slightly or much worse, including 1% who say much worse."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"for-many-users-ai-chatbots-dont-change-their-sense-of-social-connection","title":"For many users, AI chatbots don't change their sense of social connection","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/for-many-users-ai-chatbots-dont-change-their-sense-of-social-connection","dek":"Nearly half of U.S. adults (47%) say interacting with an AI chatbot has made no change in their sense of social connection, according to a Verasight survey fielded May 11, 2026.","searchText":"for many users, ai chatbots don't change their sense of social connection how has interacting with ai chatbot affected your sense of social connection? ai & tech ai & tech nearly half of u.s. adults (47%) say interacting with an ai chatbot has made no change in their sense of social connection, according to a verasight survey fielded may 11, 2026. nearly half of u.s. adults (47%) say interacting with an ai chatbot has made no change in their sense of social connection, according to a verasight survey fielded may 11, 2026. nearly half of u.s. adults (47%) say interacting with an ai chatbot has made no change in their sense of social connection, according to a verasight survey fielded may 11, 2026. more americans say chatbots have worsened their sense of social connection than improved it: 16% say the effect has been slightly or much worse, including 5% who say much worse, while 10% say it has been slightly or much better, including 4% who say much better. the remaining quarter of adults (26%) have never interacted with an ai chatbot."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"for-most-americans-bathroom-habits-dont-get-in-the-way-of-daily-life","title":"For most Americans, bathroom habits don't get in the way of daily life","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/for-most-americans-bathroom-habits-dont-get-in-the-way-of-daily-life","dek":"Most Americans (82%) say they have no bathroom needs that get in the way of their daily activities, according to a November 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"for most americans, bathroom habits don't get in the way of daily life do your bathroom habits get in way of your daily activities? culture culture most americans (82%) say they have no bathroom needs that get in the way of their daily activities, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. most americans (82%) say they have no bathroom needs that get in the way of their daily activities, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. most americans (82%) say they have no bathroom needs that get in the way of their daily activities, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. a smaller share (15%) say their bathroom habits interfere with daily life, and 3% prefer not to respond."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"for-most-americans-faith-doesnt-affect-how-they-handle-medical-pain","title":"For most Americans, faith doesn't affect how they handle medical pain","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/for-most-americans-faith-doesnt-affect-how-they-handle-medical-pain","dek":"A majority of Americans (57%) say faith, religion or spirituality does little or nothing to shape how they undergo a medical procedure and experience pain, including 46% for whom it has no influence at all, according to a Verasight survey conducted Nov. 14-20, 2025.","searchText":"for most americans, faith doesn't affect how they handle medical pain how much does faith/religion/spirituality influence your ability to undergo a biopsy/procedure and experience pain? health health a majority of americans (57%) say faith, religion or spirituality does little or nothing to shape how they undergo a medical procedure and experience pain, including 46% for whom it has no influence at all, according to a verasight survey conducted nov. 14-20, 2025. a majority of americans (57%) say faith, religion or spirituality does little or nothing to shape how they undergo a medical procedure and experience pain, including 46% for whom it has no influence at all, according to a verasight survey conducted nov. 14-20, 2025. a majority of americans (57%) say faith, religion or spirituality does little or nothing to shape how they undergo a medical procedure and experience pain, including 46% for whom it has no influence at all, according to a verasight survey conducted nov. 14-20, 2025. about one-in-five (21%) are neutral on the question, while 22% say faith shapes the experience at least somewhat, including 12% who say it matters very much."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"for-most-working-americans-their-job-is-among-the-most-important-parts-of-life","title":"For most working Americans, their job is among the most important parts of life","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/for-most-working-americans-their-job-is-among-the-most-important-parts-of-life","dek":"More than a third of U.S. adults (36%) count their job among the most important aspects of their life, including 5% who call it the single most important, according to a March 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"for most working americans, their job is among the most important parts of life taking into account all aspects of your life, how important is your job to you? money money & finance more than a third of u.s. adults (36%) count their job among the most important aspects of their life, including 5% who call it the single most important, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. more than a third of u.s. adults (36%) count their job among the most important aspects of their life, including 5% who call it the single most important, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. more than a third of u.s. adults (36%) count their job among the most important aspects of their life, including 5% who call it the single most important, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. an additional 27% say their job is of some importance to their life, while small shares call it not that important (4%) or one of the least important aspects (2%). three-in-ten americans (30%) are not currently working, and 1% don't know."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"for-two-thirds-of-americans-friends-share-their-values","title":"For two-thirds of Americans, friends share their values","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/for-two-thirds-of-americans-friends-share-their-values","dek":"A clear majority of Americans (67%) say their friends hold attitudes and values similar to their own, including 12% who strongly agree, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"for two-thirds of americans, friends share their values please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: my friends hold similar attitudes and values to my own. culture culture a clear majority of americans (67%) say their friends hold attitudes and values similar to their own, including 12% who strongly agree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. a clear majority of americans (67%) say their friends hold attitudes and values similar to their own, including 12% who strongly agree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. a clear majority of americans (67%) say their friends hold attitudes and values similar to their own, including 12% who strongly agree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. about a quarter (24%) are neutral, and fewer than one-in-ten (9%) disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"foreign-aid-often-competes-with-u-s-needs","title":"Foreign aid often competes with U.S. needs","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/foreign-aid-often-competes-with-u-s-needs","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 3,000 U.S. adults conducted Sept. 22 to 29, 2025, 71% of Americans said government spending on foreign aid comes at the expense of helping people in need within the U.S. This includes 46% who said a great deal and 26% who said some.","searchText":"foreign aid often competes with u.s. needs in your view, how much does government spending on foreign aid come at the expense of assisting people in need within the united states? money money & finance in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 22 to 29, 2025, 71% of americans said government spending on foreign aid comes at the expense of helping people in need within the u.s. this includes 46% who said a great deal and 26% who said some. in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 22 to 29, 2025, 71% of americans said government spending on foreign aid comes at the expense of helping people in need within the u.s. this includes 46% who said a great deal and 26% who said some. in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 22 to 29, 2025, 71% of americans said government spending on foreign aid comes at the expense of helping people in need within the u.s. this includes 46% who said a great deal and 26% who said some. about one in five said it comes at little or no expense (22%), with 15% who said not much and 7% who said not at all."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"foreign-home-buyers-are-a-community-concern","title":"Foreign home buyers are a community concern","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/foreign-home-buyers-are-a-community-concern","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted April 9 to 15, 2025, 74% of Americans said they are at least slightly concerned about foreign buyers purchasing homes in their community. This includes 21% who said very concerned, 18% who said concerned, 20% who said moderately concerned, and 16% who said only a little bit concerned.","searchText":"foreign home buyers are a community concern how concerned are you about foreign buyers purchasing homes in your community? money money & finance in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 9 to 15, 2025, 74% of americans said they are at least slightly concerned about foreign buyers purchasing homes in their community. this includes 21% who said very concerned, 18% who said concerned, 20% who said moderately concerned, and 16% who said only a little bit concerned. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 9 to 15, 2025, 74% of americans said they are at least slightly concerned about foreign buyers purchasing homes in their community. this includes 21% who said very concerned, 18% who said concerned, 20% who said moderately concerned, and 16% who said only a little bit concerned. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 9 to 15, 2025, 74% of americans said they are at least slightly concerned about foreign buyers purchasing homes in their community. this includes 21% who said very concerned, 18% who said concerned, 20% who said moderately concerned, and 16% who said only a little bit concerned. about a quarter said they are not concerned at all (26%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-arent-familiar-with-transgender-healthcare-policy","title":"Four in ten Americans aren't at all familiar with transgender healthcare policy","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-americans-arent-familiar-with-transgender-healthcare-policy","dek":"A plurality of Americans (41%) say they are not at all familiar with national policies on transgender healthcare, according to a November 2025 Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults.","searchText":"four in ten americans aren't at all familiar with transgender healthcare policy to what extent are you familiar with national policies regarding transgender healthcare? culture culture a plurality of americans (41%) say they are not at all familiar with national policies on transgender healthcare, according to a november 2025 verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults. a plurality of americans (41%) say they are not at all familiar with national policies on transgender healthcare, according to a november 2025 verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults. a plurality of americans (41%) say they are not at all familiar with national policies on transgender healthcare, according to a november 2025 verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults. close behind, 39% are somewhat familiar. smaller shares say they are familiar (13%) or very familiar (7%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"four-in-ten-americans-dont-eat-panera-salads","title":"Four in ten Americans don't eat Panera salads","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/four-in-ten-americans-dont-eat-panera-salads","dek":"Just over four-in-ten Americans (41%) say they don't eat Panera Bread salads at all, an August 2025 Verasight survey finds.","searchText":"four in ten americans don't eat panera salads are you satisfied with the amount of dressing served with panera bread salads? culture culture just over four-in-ten americans (41%) say they don't eat panera bread salads at all, an august 2025 verasight survey finds. just over four-in-ten americans (41%) say they don't eat panera bread salads at all, an august 2025 verasight survey finds. just over four-in-ten americans (41%) say they don't eat panera bread salads at all, an august 2025 verasight survey finds. a nearly identical share of all adults (40%) are at least somewhat satisfied with the amount of dressing served, including 20% who are very satisfied. a smaller share (12%) are neither satisfied nor dissatisfied, and just 7% are dissatisfied, combining 5% somewhat and 2% very dissatisfied."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"four-in-ten-americans-dont-know-anyone-in-another-country","title":"Four in ten Americans don't know anyone in another country","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/four-in-ten-americans-dont-know-anyone-in-another-country","dek":"Most Americans (60%) talk to people in other countries at least occasionally, while 40% say they do not know people in other countries, according to an April 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"four in ten americans don't know anyone in another country how often, if at all, do you talk to people from other countries? culture culture most americans (60%) talk to people in other countries at least occasionally, while 40% say they do not know people in other countries, according to an april 2024 verasight survey. most americans (60%) talk to people in other countries at least occasionally, while 40% say they do not know people in other countries, according to an april 2024 verasight survey. most americans (60%) talk to people in other countries at least occasionally, while 40% say they do not know people in other countries, according to an april 2024 verasight survey. for many the contact is routine: 28% talk with people abroad at least once a week, including 17% who do so more than once a week. another 7% connect every other week, 11% about once a month, and 14% less often than that."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"four-in-ten-americans-say-they-dont-use-ai-at-work","title":"Four in ten Americans say they don't use AI at work","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/four-in-ten-americans-say-they-dont-use-ai-at-work","dek":"Most Americans (60%) use AI for at least one task at work, while four-in-ten (40%) say they don't use it on the job at all, according to a July 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"four in ten americans say they don't use ai at work which of the following, if any, describe how you use ai at work? ai & tech ai & tech most americans (60%) use ai for at least one task at work, while four-in-ten (40%) say they don't use it on the job at all, according to a july 2025 verasight survey. most americans (60%) use ai for at least one task at work, while four-in-ten (40%) say they don't use it on the job at all, according to a july 2025 verasight survey. most americans (60%) use ai for at least one task at work, while four-in-ten (40%) say they don't use it on the job at all, according to a july 2025 verasight survey. writing or editing content such as emails and reports is the most widespread use (31%), followed by conducting research or gathering background information (25%) and brainstorming ideas or generating creative content (20%). about one-in-five use it to manage tasks, schedules, or workflows (19%) or to analyze and summarize data (18%), and smaller shares create presentations or visual materials (14%) or use it for customer support and communication (13%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"four-in-ten-americans-say-theyve-never-experienced-racial-discrimination","title":"Four in ten Americans say they've never experienced racial discrimination","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/four-in-ten-americans-say-theyve-never-experienced-racial-discrimination","dek":"A quarter of Americans (25%) say racial discrimination has left them anxious around certain people, and about as many say it has made the world feel like an unsafe place, according to a December 2025 Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults.","searchText":"four in ten americans say they've never experienced racial discrimination thinking about all the racial discrimination you have experienced in your life, which of the following have you felt because of those experiences? culture culture a quarter of americans (25%) say racial discrimination has left them anxious around certain people, and about as many say it has made the world feel like an unsafe place, according to a december 2025 verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults. a quarter of americans (25%) say racial discrimination has left them anxious around certain people, and about as many say it has made the world feel like an unsafe place, according to a december 2025 verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults. a quarter of americans (25%) say racial discrimination has left them anxious around certain people, and about as many say it has made the world feel like an unsafe place, according to a december 2025 verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults. similar shares say those experiences have made them easily annoyed or irritable (23%), afraid that something awful might happen (21%), or isolated from others (19%), and 12% report excessive worrying they struggle to stop or control. meanwhile, 41% of americans say they have never faced racial discrimination at all."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"for-most-americans-vaping-isnt-important-to-their-friend-group","title":"Four in ten Americans who vape say it is neither important nor unimportant to their friends","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/for-most-americans-vaping-isnt-important-to-their-friend-group","dek":"Among American adults who vape, the practice sits as a neutral topic in their friend circles: the most common view, held by 40%, is that vaping is neither important nor unimportant to their friend group, according to a Verasight survey conducted May 16-17, 2023.","searchText":"four in ten americans who vape say it is neither important nor unimportant to their friends how important is vaping to your friend group? health health among american adults who vape, the practice sits as a neutral topic in their friend circles: the most common view, held by 40%, is that vaping is neither important nor unimportant to their friend group, according to a verasight survey conducted may 16-17, 2023. among american adults who vape, the practice sits as a neutral topic in their friend circles: the most common view, held by 40%, is that vaping is neither important nor unimportant to their friend group, according to a verasight survey conducted may 16-17, 2023. among american adults who vape, the practice sits as a neutral topic in their friend circles: the most common view, held by 40%, is that vaping is neither important nor unimportant to their friend group, according to a verasight survey conducted may 16-17, 2023. more lean toward unimportant than important: 35% say vaping is unimportant to their group, including 25% who call it very unimportant, while 25% say it is important, including 11% who call it very important."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"four-in-ten-back-government-help-for-industry-to-cut-emissions","title":"Four in ten back government help for industry to cut emissions","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/four-in-ten-back-government-help-for-industry-to-cut-emissions","dek":"Four-in-ten Americans (40%) back government financial help for industry to cut emissions, even at the expense of other climate spending, according to a Verasight survey conducted Oct. 1-11, 2024. That support includes 12% who strongly agree.","searchText":"four in ten back government help for industry to cut emissions therefore government should provide financial assistance to help industry decarbonize, even if at the expense of other climate spending objectives. politics politics four-in-ten americans (40%) back government financial help for industry to cut emissions, even at the expense of other climate spending, according to a verasight survey conducted oct. 1-11, 2024. that support includes 12% who strongly agree. four-in-ten americans (40%) back government financial help for industry to cut emissions, even at the expense of other climate spending, according to a verasight survey conducted oct. 1-11, 2024. that support includes 12% who strongly agree. four-in-ten americans (40%) back government financial help for industry to cut emissions, even at the expense of other climate spending, according to a verasight survey conducted oct. 1-11, 2024. that support includes 12% who strongly agree. a slightly larger group (41%) takes no side, while about one-in-five (19%) disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"four-in-ten-believe-one-persons-gain-is-anothers-loss","title":"Four in ten believe one person's gain is another's loss","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/four-in-ten-believe-one-persons-gain-is-anothers-loss","dek":"More Americans accept than reject the idea that life is so devised that when somebody gains, others have to lose, though neither side holds a majority. Four-in-ten (40%) agree, including 8% who strongly agree, according to a January 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"four in ten believe one person's gain is another's loss to what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? life is so devised that when somebody gains, others have to lose. culture culture more americans accept than reject the idea that life is so devised that when somebody gains, others have to lose, though neither side holds a majority. four-in-ten (40%) agree, including 8% who strongly agree, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. more americans accept than reject the idea that life is so devised that when somebody gains, others have to lose, though neither side holds a majority. four-in-ten (40%) agree, including 8% who strongly agree, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. more americans accept than reject the idea that life is so devised that when somebody gains, others have to lose, though neither side holds a majority. four-in-ten (40%) agree, including 8% who strongly agree, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. a third (33%) disagree, including 7% who strongly disagree, while 27% neither agree nor disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"four-in-ten-call-harvard-a-wonderful-institution","title":"Four in ten call Harvard a wonderful institution","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/four-in-ten-call-harvard-a-wonderful-institution","dek":"No single view of Harvard University commands a majority. The largest group of Americans (42%) says the school is a wonderful institution of higher education, according to a November 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"four in ten call harvard a wonderful institution which of the following statements most closely reflects your view of harvard university? culture culture no single view of harvard university commands a majority. the largest group of americans (42%) says the school is a wonderful institution of higher education, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. no single view of harvard university commands a majority. the largest group of americans (42%) says the school is a wonderful institution of higher education, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. no single view of harvard university commands a majority. the largest group of americans (42%) says the school is a wonderful institution of higher education, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. nearly as many (39%) have no opinion on harvard, while about one-in-five (19%) say they do not support it."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"four-in-ten-dont-know-anyone-with-a-substance-use-problem","title":"Four in ten don't know anyone with a substance use problem","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/four-in-ten-dont-know-anyone-with-a-substance-use-problem","dek":"A third of Americans (33%) say they are close to someone with a substance use problem, including 22% who describe the relationship as very close, a November 2025 Verasight survey finds. Smaller shares of all adults are somewhere in between (14%) or say they are not close to the person they know (13%).","searchText":"four in ten don't know anyone with a substance use problem if you know someone with a substance use problem, how close are you to that person? culture culture a third of americans (33%) say they are close to someone with a substance use problem, including 22% who describe the relationship as very close, a november 2025 verasight survey finds. smaller shares of all adults are somewhere in between (14%) or say they are not close to the person they know (13%). a third of americans (33%) say they are close to someone with a substance use problem, including 22% who describe the relationship as very close, a november 2025 verasight survey finds. smaller shares of all adults are somewhere in between (14%) or say they are not close to the person they know (13%). a third of americans (33%) say they are close to someone with a substance use problem, including 22% who describe the relationship as very close, a november 2025 verasight survey finds. smaller shares of all adults are somewhere in between (14%) or say they are not close to the person they know (13%). the remaining 40% do not know anyone with a substance use problem at all."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"four-in-ten-feel-excited-about-ais-possibilities","title":"Four in ten feel excited about AI's possibilities","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/four-in-ten-feel-excited-about-ais-possibilities","dek":"In a July 2025 Verasight survey, four-in-ten Americans (40%) say they are excited about the possibilities AI brings to their lives, including 13% who strongly agree.","searchText":"four in ten feel excited about ai's possibilities i’m excited about the possibilities ai brings to my life ai & tech ai & tech in a july 2025 verasight survey, four-in-ten americans (40%) say they are excited about the possibilities ai brings to their lives, including 13% who strongly agree. in a july 2025 verasight survey, four-in-ten americans (40%) say they are excited about the possibilities ai brings to their lives, including 13% who strongly agree. in a july 2025 verasight survey, four-in-ten americans (40%) say they are excited about the possibilities ai brings to their lives, including 13% who strongly agree. disagreement runs just as high: 30% are not excited, including 16% who strongly disagree, and an equal 30% land in the middle."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"four-in-ten-say-cities-should-help-immigrants-integrate","title":"Four in ten say cities should help immigrants integrate","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/four-in-ten-say-cities-should-help-immigrants-integrate","dek":"On whether city governments should help immigrants integrate into civic and economic life, about four-in-ten Americans (43%) agree, including 16% who strongly agree, according to an April 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"four in ten say cities should help immigrants integrate city governments across the country should provide supports to help immigrants integrate into american civic and economic life. politics politics on whether city governments should help immigrants integrate into civic and economic life, about four-in-ten americans (43%) agree, including 16% who strongly agree, according to an april 2025 verasight survey. on whether city governments should help immigrants integrate into civic and economic life, about four-in-ten americans (43%) agree, including 16% who strongly agree, according to an april 2025 verasight survey. on whether city governments should help immigrants integrate into civic and economic life, about four-in-ten americans (43%) agree, including 16% who strongly agree, according to an april 2025 verasight survey. about a third (32%) are neutral, and roughly a quarter (24%) disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"four-in-ten-say-no-one-in-their-family-has-served-in-the-military","title":"Four in ten say no one in their family has served in the military","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/four-in-ten-say-no-one-in-their-family-has-served-in-the-military","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 3,000 U.S. adults conducted Sept. 22-29, 2025, four-in-ten (40%) say no one in their family has served in the U.S. military.","searchText":"four in ten say no one in their family has served in the military have you or a family member ever served in the u.s. military? politics politics in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 22-29, 2025, four-in-ten (40%) say no one in their family has served in the u.s. military. in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 22-29, 2025, four-in-ten (40%) say no one in their family has served in the u.s. military. in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 22-29, 2025, four-in-ten (40%) say no one in their family has served in the u.s. military. beyond that, 30% name another relative and 27% a parent, with smaller shares citing a sibling (10%), their own service (9%), or a child (5%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"four-in-ten-say-schools-dont-prepare-students-to-consider-others-struggles","title":"Four in ten say schools don't prepare students to consider others' struggles","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/four-in-ten-say-schools-dont-prepare-students-to-consider-others-struggles","dek":"More than four-in-ten Americans (43%) reject the idea that schools prepare young people to weigh other Americans' struggles as voters, including 23% who strongly disagree, according to an October 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"four in ten say schools don't prepare students to consider others' struggles our schools prepare young people to think about the challenges faced by other americans when they become voters? politics politics more than four-in-ten americans (43%) reject the idea that schools prepare young people to weigh other americans' struggles as voters, including 23% who strongly disagree, according to an october 2024 verasight survey. more than four-in-ten americans (43%) reject the idea that schools prepare young people to weigh other americans' struggles as voters, including 23% who strongly disagree, according to an october 2024 verasight survey. more than four-in-ten americans (43%) reject the idea that schools prepare young people to weigh other americans' struggles as voters, including 23% who strongly disagree, according to an october 2024 verasight survey. about three-in-ten (31%) are neutral, while 23% agree schools do prepare students this way; a small share (2%) declined to answer."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"four-in-ten-see-higher-education-policy-as-common-ground-for-both-parties","title":"Four in ten see higher-education policy as common ground for both parties","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/four-in-ten-see-higher-education-policy-as-common-ground-for-both-parties","dek":"Roughly four-in-ten Americans (41%) see higher-education policy as an area where the two parties can find common ground, an October 2024 Verasight survey finds, including 12% who strongly agree.","searchText":"four in ten see higher-education policy as common ground for both parties please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: “higher education policy, such as college loan forgiveness or increasing national spending in public universities, is a bipartisanship policy area, in which democrats and republicans can come together to address the challenges together.” politics politics roughly four-in-ten americans (41%) see higher-education policy as an area where the two parties can find common ground, an october 2024 verasight survey finds, including 12% who strongly agree. roughly four-in-ten americans (41%) see higher-education policy as an area where the two parties can find common ground, an october 2024 verasight survey finds, including 12% who strongly agree. roughly four-in-ten americans (41%) see higher-education policy as an area where the two parties can find common ground, an october 2024 verasight survey finds, including 12% who strongly agree. more than a third (36%) are neutral, and about a quarter (23%) disagree that the issue is one where the parties can come together."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"four-in-ten-see-one-persons-success-as-anothers-failure","title":"Four in ten see one person's success as another's failure","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/four-in-ten-see-one-persons-success-as-anothers-failure","dek":"Americans are more likely to agree (40%) than disagree (28%) that the successes of some people are usually failures of others, with 9% strongly agreeing and 6% strongly disagreeing, according to a Verasight survey conducted Jan. 18-24, 2024.","searchText":"four in ten see one person's success as another's failure to what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? successes of some people are usually failures of others. culture culture americans are more likely to agree (40%) than disagree (28%) that the successes of some people are usually failures of others, with 9% strongly agreeing and 6% strongly disagreeing, according to a verasight survey conducted jan. 18-24, 2024. americans are more likely to agree (40%) than disagree (28%) that the successes of some people are usually failures of others, with 9% strongly agreeing and 6% strongly disagreeing, according to a verasight survey conducted jan. 18-24, 2024. americans are more likely to agree (40%) than disagree (28%) that the successes of some people are usually failures of others, with 9% strongly agreeing and 6% strongly disagreeing, according to a verasight survey conducted jan. 18-24, 2024. about a third (32%) neither agree nor disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"four-in-ten-think-even-their-own-party-would-disapprove-of-attack-style-campaigning","title":"Four in ten think even their own party would disapprove of attack-style campaigning","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/four-in-ten-think-even-their-own-party-would-disapprove-of-attack-style-campaigning","dek":"About four-in-ten Americans (41%) think most voters in their own party would disapprove of a candidate who campaigns by branding the opposing party traitors, including 7% who expect strong disapproval, according to a January 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"four in ten think even their own party would disapprove of attack-style campaigning do you think most voters from your party would approve or disapprove of campaigning like this? politics politics about four-in-ten americans (41%) think most voters in their own party would disapprove of a candidate who campaigns by branding the opposing party traitors, including 7% who expect strong disapproval, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. about four-in-ten americans (41%) think most voters in their own party would disapprove of a candidate who campaigns by branding the opposing party traitors, including 7% who expect strong disapproval, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. about four-in-ten americans (41%) think most voters in their own party would disapprove of a candidate who campaigns by branding the opposing party traitors, including 7% who expect strong disapproval, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. a third (34%) think their party's voters would land in the middle, neither approving nor disapproving, while about a quarter (26%) think they would approve."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"four-in-ten-would-ally-with-groups-they-oppose-to-defend-democracy","title":"Four in ten would ally with groups they oppose to defend democracy","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/four-in-ten-would-ally-with-groups-they-oppose-to-defend-democracy","dek":"A plurality of Americans (43%) neither agree nor disagree that it is worth allying with groups they strongly disagree with to defend democracy, according to a December 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"four in ten would ally with groups they oppose to defend democracy it is worth allying with groups you strongly disagree with to defend democracy? culture culture a plurality of americans (43%) neither agree nor disagree that it is worth allying with groups they strongly disagree with to defend democracy, according to a december 2025 verasight survey. a plurality of americans (43%) neither agree nor disagree that it is worth allying with groups they strongly disagree with to defend democracy, according to a december 2025 verasight survey. a plurality of americans (43%) neither agree nor disagree that it is worth allying with groups they strongly disagree with to defend democracy, according to a december 2025 verasight survey. four-in-ten (40%) agree, including 11% who strongly agree, while 17% disagree, including 6% who strongly disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"four-in-ten-wrongly-think-dc-has-voting-members-of-congress","title":"Four in ten wrongly think DC has voting members of Congress","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/four-in-ten-wrongly-think-dc-has-voting-members-of-congress","dek":"In a Verasight survey conducted May 16-17, 2023, about four-in-ten Americans (42%) agree that U.S. citizens living in Washington, D.C. have members of Congress who vote in the Senate and House.","searchText":"four in ten wrongly think dc has voting members of congress - us citizens who live in washington, dc have congressional representatives who vote in the u.s. senate and house of representatives. politics politics in a verasight survey conducted may 16-17, 2023, about four-in-ten americans (42%) agree that u.s. citizens living in washington, d.c. have members of congress who vote in the senate and house. in a verasight survey conducted may 16-17, 2023, about four-in-ten americans (42%) agree that u.s. citizens living in washington, d.c. have members of congress who vote in the senate and house. in a verasight survey conducted may 16-17, 2023, about four-in-ten americans (42%) agree that u.s. citizens living in washington, d.c. have members of congress who vote in the senate and house. just over a third (36%) are unsure, and about a quarter (23%) disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"four-in-ten-americans-expect-the-next-decade-to-be-better-than-the-last","title":"Four-in-ten Americans expect the next decade to be better than the last","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/four-in-ten-americans-expect-the-next-decade-to-be-better-than-the-last","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted July 14 to 24, 2025, 41% of Americans said the next 10 years of their life will be better than the last 10 years.","searchText":"four-in-ten americans expect the next decade to be better than the last generally speaking, do you think the next 10 years of your life will be better or worse than the last 10 years of your life have been? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted july 14 to 24, 2025, 41% of americans said the next 10 years of their life will be better than the last 10 years. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted july 14 to 24, 2025, 41% of americans said the next 10 years of their life will be better than the last 10 years. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted july 14 to 24, 2025, 41% of americans said the next 10 years of their life will be better than the last 10 years. about three-in-ten said the next decade will be about the same (32%), and 28% said it will be worse."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"four-in-ten-americans-say-doctor-political-advocacy-depends-on-the-policy-issue","title":"Four-in-ten Americans say doctor political advocacy depends on the policy issue","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/four-in-ten-americans-say-doctor-political-advocacy-depends-on-the-policy-issue","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted March 6 to 16, 2026, 39% of Americans said whether doctors and public health professionals should remain politically neutral or speak out on public policy issues related to health depends on the issue.","searchText":"four-in-ten americans say doctor political advocacy depends on the policy issue do you think doctors and public health professionals should remain politically neutral, or is it appropriate for them to speak out on public policy issues related to health? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 39% of americans said whether doctors and public health professionals should remain politically neutral or speak out on public policy issues related to health depends on the issue. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 39% of americans said whether doctors and public health professionals should remain politically neutral or speak out on public policy issues related to health depends on the issue. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 39% of americans said whether doctors and public health professionals should remain politically neutral or speak out on public policy issues related to health depends on the issue. about a third said doctors should remain politically neutral (35%), with 21% who said completely neutral and 13% who said mostly neutral. about a quarter said it is appropriate for doctors to speak out (27%), with 11% who said mostly appropriate and 16% who said definitely appropriate."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"four-in-ten-americans-say-racial-and-ethnic-diversity-makes-the-u-s-a-better-place","title":"Four-in-ten Americans say racial and ethnic diversity makes the U.S. a better place","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/four-in-ten-americans-say-racial-and-ethnic-diversity-makes-the-u-s-a-better-place","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 3,000 U.S. adults conducted Jan. 18 to 24, 2024, 41% of Americans said the increasing number of people of many different races, nationalities, and ethnic groups in the U.S. makes the country a better place to live. This includes 22% who said a little better and 18% who said a lot better.","searchText":"four-in-ten americans say racial and ethnic diversity makes the u.s. a better place does the increasing number of people of many different races, nationalities, and ethnic groups in the united states make the country a better place to live in, a worse place to live in, or does it make no difference? culture culture in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 18 to 24, 2024, 41% of americans said the increasing number of people of many different races, nationalities, and ethnic groups in the u.s. makes the country a better place to live. this includes 22% who said a little better and 18% who said a lot better. in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 18 to 24, 2024, 41% of americans said the increasing number of people of many different races, nationalities, and ethnic groups in the u.s. makes the country a better place to live. this includes 22% who said a little better and 18% who said a lot better. in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 18 to 24, 2024, 41% of americans said the increasing number of people of many different races, nationalities, and ethnic groups in the u.s. makes the country a better place to live. this includes 22% who said a little better and 18% who said a lot better. about a quarter said it makes the u.s. a worse place to live (24%), with 14% who said a little worse and 10% who said a lot worse. another 36% said it makes no difference."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"four-in-ten-americans-see-bipartisan-legislators-as-more-effective","title":"Four-in-ten Americans see bipartisan legislators as more effective","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/four-in-ten-americans-see-bipartisan-legislators-as-more-effective","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Oct. 1 to 11, 2024, 41% of Americans said legislators who work across party lines on an issue they care about are more effective than those who work only with their own party. This includes 26% who said somewhat more effective and 16% who said much more effective.","searchText":"four-in-ten americans see bipartisan legislators as more effective how effective do you think a legislator who works with legislators from the opposite political party on an issue you care deeply about is, compared to a legislator who works with legislators from their own political party on that issue? politics politics in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted oct. 1 to 11, 2024, 41% of americans said legislators who work across party lines on an issue they care about are more effective than those who work only with their own party. this includes 26% who said somewhat more effective and 16% who said much more effective. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted oct. 1 to 11, 2024, 41% of americans said legislators who work across party lines on an issue they care about are more effective than those who work only with their own party. this includes 26% who said somewhat more effective and 16% who said much more effective. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted oct. 1 to 11, 2024, 41% of americans said legislators who work across party lines on an issue they care about are more effective than those who work only with their own party. this includes 26% who said somewhat more effective and 16% who said much more effective. about four-in-ten said the two are equally effective (39%), and one in five said legislators who cross party lines are less effective (20%), with 15% who said somewhat less effective and 4% who said much less effective."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"protests-against-ice-and-border-patrol-actions-have-four-in-ten-support-among-americans","title":"Four-in-ten Americans support protests against ICE and Border Patrol actions","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/protests-against-ice-and-border-patrol-actions-have-four-in-ten-support-among-americans","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted in March 2026, 43% of Americans favored protests against ICE and Border Patrol actions. This includes 26% who strongly support and 16% who support.","searchText":"four-in-ten americans support protests against ice and border patrol actions protests against ice and border patrol actions? politics politics in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted in march 2026, 43% of americans favored protests against ice and border patrol actions. this includes 26% who strongly support and 16% who support. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted in march 2026, 43% of americans favored protests against ice and border patrol actions. this includes 26% who strongly support and 16% who support. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted in march 2026, 43% of americans favored protests against ice and border patrol actions. this includes 26% who strongly support and 16% who support. about a third opposed these protests, including 25% who strongly oppose and 11% who oppose. another 21% neither support nor oppose."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"sustainability-has-four-in-ten-support-among-americans-in-u-s-dietary-guidelines","title":"Four-in-ten Americans support sustainability in dietary guidelines","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/sustainability-has-four-in-ten-support-among-americans-in-u-s-dietary-guidelines","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted March 6 to 16, 2026, 41% of Americans supported considering environmental sustainability in recommendations in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. This includes 11% who strongly support and 29% who somewhat support.","searchText":"four-in-ten americans support sustainability in dietary guidelines considering environmental sustainability in recommendations in the dietary guidelines for americans? health health in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 41% of americans supported considering environmental sustainability in recommendations in the dietary guidelines for americans. this includes 11% who strongly support and 29% who somewhat support. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 41% of americans supported considering environmental sustainability in recommendations in the dietary guidelines for americans. this includes 11% who strongly support and 29% who somewhat support. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 41% of americans supported considering environmental sustainability in recommendations in the dietary guidelines for americans. this includes 11% who strongly support and 29% who somewhat support. about a quarter opposed it (23%), with 12% who somewhat oppose and 11% who strongly oppose. another 36% were neutral."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"friendship-satisfaction-is-high","title":"Friendship satisfaction is high","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/friendship-satisfaction-is-high","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Oct. 1 to 11, 2024, 75% of Americans said they are satisfied with the number of personal friendships they currently have, including 43% who said very satisfied and 32% who said somewhat satisfied.","searchText":"friendship satisfaction is high how satisfied are you with the number of personal friendships you currently have? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted oct. 1 to 11, 2024, 75% of americans said they are satisfied with the number of personal friendships they currently have, including 43% who said very satisfied and 32% who said somewhat satisfied. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted oct. 1 to 11, 2024, 75% of americans said they are satisfied with the number of personal friendships they currently have, including 43% who said very satisfied and 32% who said somewhat satisfied. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted oct. 1 to 11, 2024, 75% of americans said they are satisfied with the number of personal friendships they currently have, including 43% who said very satisfied and 32% who said somewhat satisfied. about a quarter said they are not satisfied, with 17% who said not very satisfied and 7% who said not at all satisfied. another 1% said none of the above."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"frustration-with-politics-is-behind-many-americans-thoughts-of-moving-abroad","title":"Frustration with politics is behind many Americans' thoughts of moving abroad","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/frustration-with-politics-is-behind-many-americans-thoughts-of-moving-abroad","dek":"When Americans weigh leaving the country, politics is the loudest push. Dissatisfaction with current political leadership is cited by 57%, more than any other reason, according to a Verasight survey conducted April 9-15, 2025.","searchText":"frustration with politics is behind many americans' thoughts of moving abroad why are you considering moving abroad? culture culture when americans weigh leaving the country, politics is the loudest push. dissatisfaction with current political leadership is cited by 57%, more than any other reason, according to a verasight survey conducted april 9-15, 2025. when americans weigh leaving the country, politics is the loudest push. dissatisfaction with current political leadership is cited by 57%, more than any other reason, according to a verasight survey conducted april 9-15, 2025. when americans weigh leaving the country, politics is the loudest push. dissatisfaction with current political leadership is cited by 57%, more than any other reason, according to a verasight survey conducted april 9-15, 2025. economic pulls rank close behind, with 52% citing a lower cost of living and 42% pointing to better and/or lower-cost healthcare, followed by concerns about safety and security (37%). smaller numbers mention seeking better job opportunities (18%), other reasons (17%), or being with family and friends abroad (16%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"gas-prices-did-not-influence-four-in-ten-americans-2024-vote","title":"Gas prices did not influence four-in-ten Americans' 2024 vote","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/gas-prices-did-not-influence-four-in-ten-americans-2024-vote","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Oct. 1 to 11, 2024, 37% of Americans said the price of gas would have no influence on who they vote for in the November 2024 presidential election.","searchText":"gas prices did not influence four-in-ten americans' 2024 vote what influence will the price of gas have on who you vote for in this november's presidential election? politics politics in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted oct. 1 to 11, 2024, 37% of americans said the price of gas would have no influence on who they vote for in the november 2024 presidential election. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted oct. 1 to 11, 2024, 37% of americans said the price of gas would have no influence on who they vote for in the november 2024 presidential election. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted oct. 1 to 11, 2024, 37% of americans said the price of gas would have no influence on who they vote for in the november 2024 presidential election. about a quarter said gas prices would have a great deal of influence (22%), 29% said some influence, and 13% said a little bit of influence on their 2024 vote."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"did-gas-prices-sway-the-2022-vote-four-in-ten-americans-said-no","title":"Gas prices did not sway four-in-ten Americans' 2022 vote","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/did-gas-prices-sway-the-2022-vote-four-in-ten-americans-said-no","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 2,000 U.S. adults conducted Sept. 7 to 13, 2023, 41% of Americans said the price of gas had no influence on who they voted for in the November 2022 election.","searchText":"gas prices did not sway four-in-ten americans' 2022 vote what influence did the price of gas have on who you voted for in last november’s election? money money & finance in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 7 to 13, 2023, 41% of americans said the price of gas had no influence on who they voted for in the november 2022 election. in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 7 to 13, 2023, 41% of americans said the price of gas had no influence on who they voted for in the november 2022 election. in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 7 to 13, 2023, 41% of americans said the price of gas had no influence on who they voted for in the november 2022 election. about a quarter said gas prices had a great deal of influence (22%), 24% said some influence, and 14% said a little bit of influence on their 2022 vote."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"generating-ideas-is-what-people-use-ai-for-most","title":"Generating ideas is what people use AI for most","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/generating-ideas-is-what-people-use-ai-for-most","dek":"Generating ideas sits atop Americans' regular uses of AI: 36% say they use it for that purpose, according to a January 2025 Verasight survey. Nearly as many (35%) say they do not use AI at all.","searchText":"generating ideas is what people use ai for most select the best options that reflects your use of artificial intelligence (ai) on a regular basis ai & tech ai & tech generating ideas sits atop americans' regular uses of ai: 36% say they use it for that purpose, according to a january 2025 verasight survey. nearly as many (35%) say they do not use ai at all. generating ideas sits atop americans' regular uses of ai: 36% say they use it for that purpose, according to a january 2025 verasight survey. nearly as many (35%) say they do not use ai at all. generating ideas sits atop americans' regular uses of ai: 36% say they use it for that purpose, according to a january 2025 verasight survey. nearly as many (35%) say they do not use ai at all. seeking advice on legal, health, or educational matters (31%) and generating images and videos (28%) come next, with writing and responding to emails (26%) and summarizing articles and textbook chapters (23%) close behind. smaller shares automate social media tasks (19%) or answer homework questions (17%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"global-inequality-stirs-little-or-no-guilt-in-most-americans","title":"Global inequality stirs little or no guilt in most Americans","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/global-inequality-stirs-little-or-no-guilt-in-most-americans","dek":"Global inequality troubles most Americans little, if at all. Roughly six-in-ten (62%) feel little or no guilt about the inequalities in living conditions between Americans and people in poor countries, including 34% who feel not at all guilty and 28% who feel a little bit guilty, according to a July 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"global inequality stirs little or no guilt in most americans how guilty, if at all, do you feel about the inequalities in living conditions between americans and foreigners in poor countries? culture culture global inequality troubles most americans little, if at all. roughly six-in-ten (62%) feel little or no guilt about the inequalities in living conditions between americans and people in poor countries, including 34% who feel not at all guilty and 28% who feel a little bit guilty, according to a july 2025 verasight survey. global inequality troubles most americans little, if at all. roughly six-in-ten (62%) feel little or no guilt about the inequalities in living conditions between americans and people in poor countries, including 34% who feel not at all guilty and 28% who feel a little bit guilty, according to a july 2025 verasight survey. global inequality troubles most americans little, if at all. roughly six-in-ten (62%) feel little or no guilt about the inequalities in living conditions between americans and people in poor countries, including 34% who feel not at all guilty and 28% who feel a little bit guilty, according to a july 2025 verasight survey. about a quarter (26%) feel moderately guilty, while relatively few report feeling very (8%) or extremely (4%) guilty."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"global-womens-rights-matter-for-democracy","title":"Global women's rights matter for democracy","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/global-womens-rights-matter-for-democracy","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 3,000 U.S. adults conducted Sept. 22 to 29, 2025, 73% of Americans agreed that global women's rights are critically important for advancing democracy worldwide. This includes 40% who strongly agree and 33% who agree.","searchText":"global women's rights matter for democracy \"global women's rights are critically important for advancing democracy worldwide.\"? culture culture in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 22 to 29, 2025, 73% of americans agreed that global women's rights are critically important for advancing democracy worldwide. this includes 40% who strongly agree and 33% who agree. in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 22 to 29, 2025, 73% of americans agreed that global women's rights are critically important for advancing democracy worldwide. this includes 40% who strongly agree and 33% who agree. in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 22 to 29, 2025, 73% of americans agreed that global women's rights are critically important for advancing democracy worldwide. this includes 40% who strongly agree and 33% who agree. few americans disagreed (5%), with 3% who strongly disagree and 2% who disagree. another 22% were neutral."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"half-are-likely-to-see-avengers-doomsday","title":"Half are likely to see Avengers: Doomsday","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/half-are-likely-to-see-avengers-doomsday","dek":"In a Verasight survey conducted Dec. 22, 2025 to Jan. 5, 2026, about half of Americans (51%) say they are likely to see Avengers: Doomsday, including 24% who call it highly likely.","searchText":"half are likely to see avengers: doomsday - avengers: doomsday culture culture in a verasight survey conducted dec. 22, 2025 to jan. 5, 2026, about half of americans (51%) say they are likely to see avengers: doomsday, including 24% who call it highly likely. in a verasight survey conducted dec. 22, 2025 to jan. 5, 2026, about half of americans (51%) say they are likely to see avengers: doomsday, including 24% who call it highly likely. in a verasight survey conducted dec. 22, 2025 to jan. 5, 2026, about half of americans (51%) say they are likely to see avengers: doomsday, including 24% who call it highly likely. close to half (49%) say they are unlikely to see it, including 28% who call it highly unlikely."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"half-are-likely-to-see-the-new-spider-man","title":"Half are likely to see the new Spider-Man","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/half-are-likely-to-see-the-new-spider-man","dek":"About half of Americans (51%) say they are likely to see Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the superhero sequel scheduled for release in 2026, including 23% who say they are highly likely to go.","searchText":"half are likely to see the new spider-man - spider-man: brand new day culture culture about half of americans (51%) say they are likely to see spider-man: brand new day, the superhero sequel scheduled for release in 2026, including 23% who say they are highly likely to go. about half of americans (51%) say they are likely to see spider-man: brand new day, the superhero sequel scheduled for release in 2026, including 23% who say they are highly likely to go. about half of americans (51%) say they are likely to see spider-man: brand new day, the superhero sequel scheduled for release in 2026, including 23% who say they are highly likely to go. the other 49% are unlikely to see it, including 28% who feel highly unlikely to turn out, according to a verasight survey conducted dec. 22, 2025 to jan. 5, 2026."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"half-are-unlikely-to-donate-to-businesses-backing-protesters","title":"Half are unlikely to donate to businesses backing protesters","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/half-are-unlikely-to-donate-to-businesses-backing-protesters","dek":"Some local businesses have suspended normal operations to support protesters and now rely on donations to stay open. Half of Americans (50%) say they would be unlikely to give to them, including 41% who feel very unlikely.","searchText":"half are unlikely to donate to businesses backing protesters how likely would you be to donate to these businesses? culture culture some local businesses have suspended normal operations to support protesters and now rely on donations to stay open. half of americans (50%) say they would be unlikely to give to them, including 41% who feel very unlikely. some local businesses have suspended normal operations to support protesters and now rely on donations to stay open. half of americans (50%) say they would be unlikely to give to them, including 41% who feel very unlikely. some local businesses have suspended normal operations to support protesters and now rely on donations to stay open. half of americans (50%) say they would be unlikely to give to them, including 41% who feel very unlikely. another 27% are neither likely nor unlikely, while 23% say they would be likely to donate, according to a march 2026 verasight survey."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"half-are-unlikely-to-see-toy-story-5","title":"Half are unlikely to see Toy Story 5","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/half-are-unlikely-to-see-toy-story-5","dek":"In a Verasight survey conducted Dec. 22, 2025 to Jan. 5, 2026, a slight majority of Americans (51%) say they are unlikely to see Toy Story 5, the animated sequel due out in 2026. That includes 27% who say they are highly unlikely to go.","searchText":"half are unlikely to see toy story 5 - toy story 5 culture culture in a verasight survey conducted dec. 22, 2025 to jan. 5, 2026, a slight majority of americans (51%) say they are unlikely to see toy story 5, the animated sequel due out in 2026. that includes 27% who say they are highly unlikely to go. in a verasight survey conducted dec. 22, 2025 to jan. 5, 2026, a slight majority of americans (51%) say they are unlikely to see toy story 5, the animated sequel due out in 2026. that includes 27% who say they are highly unlikely to go. in a verasight survey conducted dec. 22, 2025 to jan. 5, 2026, a slight majority of americans (51%) say they are unlikely to see toy story 5, the animated sequel due out in 2026. that includes 27% who say they are highly unlikely to go. the remaining 49% tilt the other way, with 29% likely and 20% highly likely to see it."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"half-expect-black-ownership-behind-products-marketed-to-black-consumers","title":"Half expect Black ownership behind products marketed to Black consumers","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/half-expect-black-ownership-behind-products-marketed-to-black-consumers","dek":"Nearly half of Americans (49%) agree that if a product is heavily marketed to Black consumers, they expect the company's ownership to be Black, including 16% who strongly agree.","searchText":"half expect black ownership behind products marketed to black consumers please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: if a product is heavily marketed to black consumers, i expect the company's ownership to be black. culture culture nearly half of americans (49%) agree that if a product is heavily marketed to black consumers, they expect the company's ownership to be black, including 16% who strongly agree. nearly half of americans (49%) agree that if a product is heavily marketed to black consumers, they expect the company's ownership to be black, including 16% who strongly agree. nearly half of americans (49%) agree that if a product is heavily marketed to black consumers, they expect the company's ownership to be black, including 16% who strongly agree. roughly a quarter (27%) disagree, including 11% who strongly disagree, while 24% are neutral, according to a may 2026 verasight survey."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"half-most-trust-police-or-the-military-to-advise-on-safe-gun-storage","title":"Half most trust police or the military to advise on safe gun storage","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/half-most-trust-police-or-the-military-to-advise-on-safe-gun-storage","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Nov. 14-20, 2025, about half of Americans (51%) trust law enforcement or the military to talk with them about storing firearms safely.","searchText":"half most trust police or the military to advise on safe gun storage who would you trust to talk to you about secure firearm storage? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14-20, 2025, about half of americans (51%) trust law enforcement or the military to talk with them about storing firearms safely. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14-20, 2025, about half of americans (51%) trust law enforcement or the military to talk with them about storing firearms safely. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14-20, 2025, about half of americans (51%) trust law enforcement or the military to talk with them about storing firearms safely. family or friends rank next at 29%, followed by healthcare providers (10%), community or faith leaders (9%), elected government officials (8%), teachers (8%), and just 2% who would turn to influencers or celebrities. about one-in-six (17%) trust none of these sources, while 11% are unsure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"half-name-donald-trump-their-least-favorite-political-figure","title":"Half name Donald Trump their least favorite political figure","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/half-name-donald-trump-their-least-favorite-political-figure","dek":"Half of Americans (50%) name Donald Trump as their least favorite among seven national political figures, according to a July 2025 Verasight survey of 506 U.S. adults.","searchText":"half name donald trump their least favorite political figure which of the following american political figures on the national stage is your least favorite? politics politics half of americans (50%) name donald trump as their least favorite among seven national political figures, according to a july 2025 verasight survey of 506 u.s. adults. half of americans (50%) name donald trump as their least favorite among seven national political figures, according to a july 2025 verasight survey of 506 u.s. adults. half of americans (50%) name donald trump as their least favorite among seven national political figures, according to a july 2025 verasight survey of 506 u.s. adults. kamala harris is next at 22%, and alexandria ocasio-cortez follows at 11%; none of the remaining figures, barack obama, bernie sanders, j.d. vance, or tulsi gabbard, reaches one-in-ten."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"half-of-americans-count-a-cell-phone-as-a-computer","title":"Half of Americans count a cell phone as a computer","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/half-of-americans-count-a-cell-phone-as-a-computer","dek":"Just over half of Americans (52%) say a cell phone is a computer, according to a May 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"half of americans count a cell phone as a computer is a cell phone a computer? ai & tech ai & tech just over half of americans (52%) say a cell phone is a computer, according to a may 2025 verasight survey. just over half of americans (52%) say a cell phone is a computer, according to a may 2025 verasight survey. just over half of americans (52%) say a cell phone is a computer, according to a may 2025 verasight survey. about three-in-ten (28%) say it is not, and one-in-five (20%) say maybe."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"half-of-americans-didnt-turn-to-large-language-models-for-health-questions-in-the-past-year","title":"Half of Americans didn't turn to large language models for health questions in the past year","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/half-of-americans-didnt-turn-to-large-language-models-for-health-questions-in-the-past-year","dek":"A slim majority of Americans (51%) say they have not used a large language model such as ChatGPT, Gemini, or Claude for health-related information in the past year. The question went to a randomly assigned half sample, 510 U.S. adults, in a Verasight survey conducted June 25-30, 2025.","searchText":"half of americans didn't turn to large language models for health questions in the past year in the past year, how often have you used a large language model (e.g., chatgpt, gemini, claude) to get health-related information? ai & tech ai & tech a slim majority of americans (51%) say they have not used a large language model such as chatgpt, gemini, or claude for health-related information in the past year. the question went to a randomly assigned half sample, 510 u.s. adults, in a verasight survey conducted june 25-30, 2025. a slim majority of americans (51%) say they have not used a large language model such as chatgpt, gemini, or claude for health-related information in the past year. the question went to a randomly assigned half sample, 510 u.s. adults, in a verasight survey conducted june 25-30, 2025. a slim majority of americans (51%) say they have not used a large language model such as chatgpt, gemini, or claude for health-related information in the past year. the question went to a randomly assigned half sample, 510 u.s. adults, in a verasight survey conducted june 25-30, 2025. another 20% say they have used one just once or twice in that span, 12% report using one once or twice a month, and 17% report at least weekly use, including 3% who say every day."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"half-of-americans-disapprove-of-the-federal-governments-handling-of-the-economy","title":"Half of Americans disapprove of the federal government's handling of the economy","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/half-of-americans-disapprove-of-the-federal-governments-handling-of-the-economy","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 3,000 U.S. adults conducted Jan. 18 to 24, 2024, 50% of Americans disapproved of the way the federal government was handling the economy. This includes 31% who strongly disapprove and 19% who somewhat disapprove.","searchText":"half of americans disapprove of the federal government's handling of the economy to what extent do you approve or disapprove of the way the federal government is handling the economy? money money & finance in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 18 to 24, 2024, 50% of americans disapproved of the way the federal government was handling the economy. this includes 31% who strongly disapprove and 19% who somewhat disapprove. in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 18 to 24, 2024, 50% of americans disapproved of the way the federal government was handling the economy. this includes 31% who strongly disapprove and 19% who somewhat disapprove. in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 18 to 24, 2024, 50% of americans disapproved of the way the federal government was handling the economy. this includes 31% who strongly disapprove and 19% who somewhat disapprove. about three-in-ten approved (30%), with 20% who somewhat approve and 10% who strongly approve. another 20% were neutral or unsure, with 15% who neither approve nor disapprove and 5% who said they do not know."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"half-of-americans-dont-drink-and-skipped-dry-january","title":"Half of Americans don't drink and skipped Dry January","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/half-of-americans-dont-drink-and-skipped-dry-january","dek":"Most Americans sat out Dry January in 2025: 92% did not participate, combining the 51% who do not drink alcohol at all and the 41% who drink but skipped it, according to a November 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"half of americans don't drink and skipped dry january which of the following describes your participation in dry january in 2025? culture culture most americans sat out dry january in 2025: 92% did not participate, combining the 51% who do not drink alcohol at all and the 41% who drink but skipped it, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. most americans sat out dry january in 2025: 92% did not participate, combining the 51% who do not drink alcohol at all and the 41% who drink but skipped it, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. most americans sat out dry january in 2025: 92% did not participate, combining the 51% who do not drink alcohol at all and the 41% who drink but skipped it, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. that leaves fewer than one-in-ten americans (8%) who attempted dry january at all, including 6% who made it through the month without drinking; the rest tried but ended up having alcohol."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"half-of-americans-dont-feel-personally-driven-to-confront-antisemitism","title":"Half of Americans don't feel personally driven to confront antisemitism","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/half-of-americans-dont-feel-personally-driven-to-confront-antisemitism","dek":"More Americans reject the idea than embrace it: 51% disagree that they feel personally motivated to address antisemitism, including 19% who strongly disagree.","searchText":"half of americans don't feel personally driven to confront antisemitism to what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement? i feel personally motivated to address antisemitism. culture culture more americans reject the idea than embrace it: 51% disagree that they feel personally motivated to address antisemitism, including 19% who strongly disagree. more americans reject the idea than embrace it: 51% disagree that they feel personally motivated to address antisemitism, including 19% who strongly disagree. more americans reject the idea than embrace it: 51% disagree that they feel personally motivated to address antisemitism, including 19% who strongly disagree. just under half (49%) agree, with 35% somewhat agreeing and 14% strongly agreeing, according to a may 2025 verasight survey."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"half-of-americans-are-unfamiliar-with-dario-amodei","title":"Half of Americans don't know who Dario Amodei is","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/half-of-americans-are-unfamiliar-with-dario-amodei","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 2,000 U.S. adults conducted April 21 to 23, 2026, 50% said they were not familiar with Dario Amodei.","searchText":"half of americans don't know who dario amodei is - dario amodei (anthropic) ai & tech ai & tech in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, 50% said they were not familiar with dario amodei. in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, 50% said they were not familiar with dario amodei. in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, 50% said they were not familiar with dario amodei. another 24% were neither favorable nor unfavorable toward him. among the rest, 13% viewed him unfavorably and 12% viewed him favorably."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"half-of-americans-dont-make-purchasing-decisions-at-their-job","title":"Half of Americans don't make purchasing decisions at their job","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/half-of-americans-dont-make-purchasing-decisions-at-their-job","dek":"When asked how likely marketing is to sway their purchasing at work, half of Americans (50%) say they don't make purchase decisions at their job in the first place, according to a Verasight survey conducted May 22-24, 2024.","searchText":"half of americans don't make purchasing decisions at their job how likely is it that marketing will influence your decision-making when making purchases at your job? money money & finance when asked how likely marketing is to sway their purchasing at work, half of americans (50%) say they don't make purchase decisions at their job in the first place, according to a verasight survey conducted may 22-24, 2024. when asked how likely marketing is to sway their purchasing at work, half of americans (50%) say they don't make purchase decisions at their job in the first place, according to a verasight survey conducted may 22-24, 2024. when asked how likely marketing is to sway their purchasing at work, half of americans (50%) say they don't make purchase decisions at their job in the first place, according to a verasight survey conducted may 22-24, 2024. another 28% say marketing is likely or very likely to influence those decisions, including 9% who say very likely, while 22% call it unlikely or very unlikely, including 8% who say very unlikely."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"half-of-americans-expect-personal-harm-from-climate-change","title":"Half of Americans expect personal harm from climate change","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/half-of-americans-expect-personal-harm-from-climate-change","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted March 6 to 16, 2026, 51% of Americans said climate change will harm them personally a moderate amount or a great deal, with 33% who said a moderate amount and 18% who said a great deal.","searchText":"half of americans expect personal harm from climate change how much do you think climate change will harm you personally? politics politics in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 51% of americans said climate change will harm them personally a moderate amount or a great deal, with 33% who said a moderate amount and 18% who said a great deal. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 51% of americans said climate change will harm them personally a moderate amount or a great deal, with 33% who said a moderate amount and 18% who said a great deal. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 51% of americans said climate change will harm them personally a moderate amount or a great deal, with 33% who said a moderate amount and 18% who said a great deal. about four-in-ten said it will harm them only a little or not at all (42%), with 21% who said only a little and 20% who said not at all."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"half-of-americans-favor-removing-race-and-gender-from-college-admissions","title":"Half of Americans favor removing race and gender from college admissions","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/half-of-americans-favor-removing-race-and-gender-from-college-admissions","dek":"A narrow majority of Americans (52%) favor the Supreme Court's ruling to remove race and gender as considerations in college admissions, according to an April 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"half of americans favor removing race and gender from college admissions are you in favor of the supreme court’s ruling to remove race and gender as considerations in college admission? politics politics a narrow majority of americans (52%) favor the supreme court's ruling to remove race and gender as considerations in college admissions, according to an april 2024 verasight survey. a narrow majority of americans (52%) favor the supreme court's ruling to remove race and gender as considerations in college admissions, according to an april 2024 verasight survey. a narrow majority of americans (52%) favor the supreme court's ruling to remove race and gender as considerations in college admissions, according to an april 2024 verasight survey. about a quarter (26%) say race and gender should be considered in an effort to diversify institutions, while roughly one-in-five (22%) remain uncertain about the policy."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"half-of-americans-feel-the-opposing-party-puts-american-identity-under-serious-threat","title":"Half of Americans feel the opposing party puts American identity under serious threat","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/half-of-americans-feel-the-opposing-party-puts-american-identity-under-serious-threat","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted April 10 to 15, 2024, when asked to think of the political party they most identify with, 48% of Americans said officials from the opposing political party put American identity under serious threat. This includes 28% who said a great deal and 19% who said a lot.","searchText":"half of americans feel the opposing party puts american identity under serious threat now, indicate the extent to which you think you feel american identity is under threat by officials from the opposing political party? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 10 to 15, 2024, when asked to think of the political party they most identify with, 48% of americans said officials from the opposing political party put american identity under serious threat. this includes 28% who said a great deal and 19% who said a lot. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 10 to 15, 2024, when asked to think of the political party they most identify with, 48% of americans said officials from the opposing political party put american identity under serious threat. this includes 28% who said a great deal and 19% who said a lot. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 10 to 15, 2024, when asked to think of the political party they most identify with, 48% of americans said officials from the opposing political party put american identity under serious threat. this includes 28% who said a great deal and 19% who said a lot. another 36% said american identity is somewhat under threat from the opposing party, while 17% said it is not much or not at all under threat, with 12% who said not much and 5% who said not at all."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"half-of-americans-had-no-student-loan-debt-when-biden-tried-to-cancel-it","title":"Half of Americans had no student loan debt when Biden tried to cancel it","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/half-of-americans-had-no-student-loan-debt-when-biden-tried-to-cancel-it","dek":"Just over half of Americans (51%) say they have never had student loan debt, according to a January 2024 Verasight survey that asked about the Biden administration's 2022 attempt to cancel federal student loans.","searchText":"half of americans had no student loan debt when biden tried to cancel it i money money & finance just over half of americans (51%) say they have never had student loan debt, according to a january 2024 verasight survey that asked about the biden administration's 2022 attempt to cancel federal student loans. just over half of americans (51%) say they have never had student loan debt, according to a january 2024 verasight survey that asked about the biden administration's 2022 attempt to cancel federal student loans. just over half of americans (51%) say they have never had student loan debt, according to a january 2024 verasight survey that asked about the biden administration's 2022 attempt to cancel federal student loans. a smaller share (17%) says their loans were already paid off at the time, and 11% say they had no debt then but do now. on the debtor side, 11% of americans say they had loans at the time and applied for cancellation, 10% say they had loans and chose not to apply, and 7% say they wanted to apply but did not."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"confidence-in-journalists-on-personal-platforms-is-limited","title":"Half of Americans have confidence in journalists on personal platforms","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/confidence-in-journalists-on-personal-platforms-is-limited","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted March 6 to 16, 2026, 51% of Americans said they have at least a fair amount of confidence in journalists who work for their own website or social media account to act in the best interests of the public. This includes 43% who said a fair amount and 8% who said a great deal.","searchText":"half of americans have confidence in journalists on personal platforms how much confidence, if any, do you have in journalists who work for their own website/social media account to act in the best interests of the public? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 51% of americans said they have at least a fair amount of confidence in journalists who work for their own website or social media account to act in the best interests of the public. this includes 43% who said a fair amount and 8% who said a great deal. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 51% of americans said they have at least a fair amount of confidence in journalists who work for their own website or social media account to act in the best interests of the public. this includes 43% who said a fair amount and 8% who said a great deal. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 51% of americans said they have at least a fair amount of confidence in journalists who work for their own website or social media account to act in the best interests of the public. this includes 43% who said a fair amount and 8% who said a great deal. about half said they have not too much or no confidence in journalists working on personal platforms (49%), with 35% who said not too much and 14% who said no confidence at all."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"half-of-americans-have-daily-access-to-outdoor-recreation","title":"Half of Americans have daily access to outdoor recreation","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/half-of-americans-have-daily-access-to-outdoor-recreation","dek":"When it's not winter, half of Americans (50%) have daily access to outdoor recreation, according to a March 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"half of americans have daily access to outdoor recreation what sort of access do you have to outdoor recreation opportunities when it's not winter (e.g., biking, backpacking, camping, hiking, sailing, etc.)? politics politics when it's not winter, half of americans (50%) have daily access to outdoor recreation, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. when it's not winter, half of americans (50%) have daily access to outdoor recreation, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. when it's not winter, half of americans (50%) have daily access to outdoor recreation, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. about one-in-five report weekly access (22%) and a similar share periodic access (20%), while fewer than one-in-ten (8%) have no access."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"half-of-americans-have-never-heard-of-postpartum-physical-therapy","title":"Half of Americans have never heard of postpartum physical therapy","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/half-of-americans-have-never-heard-of-postpartum-physical-therapy","dek":"Postpartum physical therapy is unfamiliar territory for much of the public: half of Americans (50%) say they have never heard of it, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"half of americans have never heard of postpartum physical therapy do you know what postpartum physical therapy is? culture culture postpartum physical therapy is unfamiliar territory for much of the public: half of americans (50%) say they have never heard of it, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. postpartum physical therapy is unfamiliar territory for much of the public: half of americans (50%) say they have never heard of it, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. postpartum physical therapy is unfamiliar territory for much of the public: half of americans (50%) say they have never heard of it, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. the rest split almost evenly between genuine familiarity and name recognition: 26% say they know what it is, while 24% have heard of it but do not know what it involves."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"half-of-americans-know-someone-with-a-substance-use-problem","title":"Half of Americans know someone with a substance use problem","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/half-of-americans-know-someone-with-a-substance-use-problem","dek":"About half of Americans (50%) say they know someone with a substance use problem, according to a November 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"half of americans know someone with a substance use problem do you know someone with a substance use problem? culture culture about half of americans (50%) say they know someone with a substance use problem, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. about half of americans (50%) say they know someone with a substance use problem, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. about half of americans (50%) say they know someone with a substance use problem, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. nearly as many (47%) say they do not, and 3% prefer not to say."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"half-of-americans-personally-know-someone-with-a-personality-disorder","title":"Half of Americans personally know someone with a personality disorder","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/half-of-americans-personally-know-someone-with-a-personality-disorder","dek":"About half of Americans (51%) personally know someone with a personality disorder, according to a Verasight survey conducted Feb. 28-March 6, 2025.","searchText":"half of americans personally know someone with a personality disorder do you personally know anyone with a personality disorder (e.g., narcissistic personality disorder, borderline personality disorder, antisocial personality disorder, etc.)? health health about half of americans (51%) personally know someone with a personality disorder, according to a verasight survey conducted feb. 28-march 6, 2025. about half of americans (51%) personally know someone with a personality disorder, according to a verasight survey conducted feb. 28-march 6, 2025. about half of americans (51%) personally know someone with a personality disorder, according to a verasight survey conducted feb. 28-march 6, 2025. around a quarter (27%) say they do not, while 15% are unsure and 7% have never thought about it."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"half-of-americans-rarely-or-never-feel-stressed-about-climate-change","title":"Half of Americans rarely or never feel stressed about climate change","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/half-of-americans-rarely-or-never-feel-stressed-about-climate-change","dek":"Half of Americans (50%) rarely or never feel nervous, depressed, or emotionally stressed about the future because of climate change, according to a November 2024 Verasight survey; that includes 30% who say they never do.","searchText":"half of americans rarely or never feel stressed about climate change how often do you feel nervous, depressed, or emotionally stressed about the future because of climate change? politics politics half of americans (50%) rarely or never feel nervous, depressed, or emotionally stressed about the future because of climate change, according to a november 2024 verasight survey; that includes 30% who say they never do. half of americans (50%) rarely or never feel nervous, depressed, or emotionally stressed about the future because of climate change, according to a november 2024 verasight survey; that includes 30% who say they never do. half of americans (50%) rarely or never feel nervous, depressed, or emotionally stressed about the future because of climate change, according to a november 2024 verasight survey; that includes 30% who say they never do. a quarter of americans (25%) feel this way sometimes, while 12% feel it often and 9% very often; the remaining few are unsure or prefer not to answer."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"half-of-americans-rarely-or-never-use-generative-ai","title":"Half of Americans rarely or never use generative AI","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/half-of-americans-rarely-or-never-use-generative-ai","dek":"Half of U.S. adults (50%) turn to generative AI applications like ChatGPT or Gemini less often than several times a month, if at all, including 30% who say they never use them, a June 2025 Verasight survey finds.","searchText":"half of americans rarely or never use generative ai how frequently do you use generative ai applications (e.g., chatgpt, gemini, grok, or similar tools)? ai & tech ai & tech half of u.s. adults (50%) turn to generative ai applications like chatgpt or gemini less often than several times a month, if at all, including 30% who say they never use them, a june 2025 verasight survey finds. half of u.s. adults (50%) turn to generative ai applications like chatgpt or gemini less often than several times a month, if at all, including 30% who say they never use them, a june 2025 verasight survey finds. half of u.s. adults (50%) turn to generative ai applications like chatgpt or gemini less often than several times a month, if at all, including 30% who say they never use them, a june 2025 verasight survey finds. the other half report more regular use: 17% several times a week, 13% multiple times a day, 8% several times a month, and 6% each once a week and once a day."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"half-of-americans-save-little-or-nothing-for-retirement","title":"Half of Americans save little or nothing for retirement","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/half-of-americans-save-little-or-nothing-for-retirement","dek":"A Verasight survey fielded Feb. 28-March 6, 2025, finds that about half of Americans (51%) put none of a monthly salary toward a pension or retirement. That includes 30% who say they don't have a salary or a retirement plan at all and 20% who save nothing.","searchText":"half of americans save little or nothing for retirement what percentage of your monthly salary do you save toward your pension or retirement? money money & finance a verasight survey fielded feb. 28-march 6, 2025, finds that about half of americans (51%) put none of a monthly salary toward a pension or retirement. that includes 30% who say they don't have a salary or a retirement plan at all and 20% who save nothing. a verasight survey fielded feb. 28-march 6, 2025, finds that about half of americans (51%) put none of a monthly salary toward a pension or retirement. that includes 30% who say they don't have a salary or a retirement plan at all and 20% who save nothing. a verasight survey fielded feb. 28-march 6, 2025, finds that about half of americans (51%) put none of a monthly salary toward a pension or retirement. that includes 30% who say they don't have a salary or a retirement plan at all and 20% who save nothing. the rest do save something: 13% put between 1% and 3% of their monthly pay toward retirement, 14% save 4% to 6%, and 23% save 7% or more, including 8% who save more than 12%."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"half-of-americans-say-an-associates-degree-opens-the-same-doors-as-a-bachelors","title":"Half of Americans say an associate's degree opens the same doors as a bachelor's","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/half-of-americans-say-an-associates-degree-opens-the-same-doors-as-a-bachelors","dek":"Half of Americans (50%) see a two-year associate's degree as opening the same opportunities to get ahead as a four-year bachelor's degree, according to a January 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"half of americans say an associate's degree opens the same doors as a bachelor's please complete the following statement: americans with associate’s degrees (i.e., graduated from a two-year/community college) have _______ opportunities to improve social and economic standing compared to those with a bachelor’s degree (i.e., four-year college/university). money money & finance half of americans (50%) see a two-year associate's degree as opening the same opportunities to get ahead as a four-year bachelor's degree, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. half of americans (50%) see a two-year associate's degree as opening the same opportunities to get ahead as a four-year bachelor's degree, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. half of americans (50%) see a two-year associate's degree as opening the same opportunities to get ahead as a four-year bachelor's degree, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. a third (34%) say the associate's degree brings fewer such opportunities, while 15% say it brings more than a bachelor's."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"half-of-americans-say-local-sports-teams-are-important-to-their-city","title":"Half of Americans say local sports teams are important to their city","category":"Sports","categoryLabel":"Sports","categorySlug":"sports","href":"/sports/half-of-americans-say-local-sports-teams-are-important-to-their-city","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Aug. 20 to 25, 2025, 51% of Americans said their local sports team is at least somewhat important to their city. This includes 25% who said very important and 25% who said somewhat important.","searchText":"half of americans say local sports teams are important to their city how important is your local sports team to your city? sports sports in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 20 to 25, 2025, 51% of americans said their local sports team is at least somewhat important to their city. this includes 25% who said very important and 25% who said somewhat important. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 20 to 25, 2025, 51% of americans said their local sports team is at least somewhat important to their city. this includes 25% who said very important and 25% who said somewhat important. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 20 to 25, 2025, 51% of americans said their local sports team is at least somewhat important to their city. this includes 25% who said very important and 25% who said somewhat important. about one in five said their local sports team is unimportant to their city (21%), with 13% who said very unimportant and 7% who said somewhat unimportant. another 29% were neutral."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"half-of-americans-say-stereotyping-women-is-never-ok","title":"Half of Americans say stereotyping women is never OK","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/half-of-americans-say-stereotyping-women-is-never-ok","dek":"Most Americans say stereotyping women has no place in their personal values. Nearly eight-in-ten (78%) say it is untrue that using stereotypes about women is OK by their values, including 51% who say it is 'not at all true,' according to a May 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"half of americans say stereotyping women is never ok please indicate the extent to which the following statement is true or not true: according to my personal values, using stereotypes about women is ok. culture culture most americans say stereotyping women has no place in their personal values. nearly eight-in-ten (78%) say it is untrue that using stereotypes about women is ok by their values, including 51% who say it is 'not at all true,' according to a may 2026 verasight survey. most americans say stereotyping women has no place in their personal values. nearly eight-in-ten (78%) say it is untrue that using stereotypes about women is ok by their values, including 51% who say it is 'not at all true,' according to a may 2026 verasight survey. most americans say stereotyping women has no place in their personal values. nearly eight-in-ten (78%) say it is untrue that using stereotypes about women is ok by their values, including 51% who say it is 'not at all true,' according to a may 2026 verasight survey. agreement is rare: just 2% call the statement 'very true,' while roughly one-in-five (20%) sit somewhere between the two."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-say-their-local-community-offers-plenty-of-chances-to-meet-people","title":"Half of Americans say their local community offers many chances to meet people","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-say-their-local-community-offers-plenty-of-chances-to-meet-people","dek":"Half of Americans (50%) agree that people in their local community have many chances to get to know one another, including 14% who agree most strongly, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"half of americans say their local community offers many chances to meet people please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: the people around me in my local community have many chances to get to know other people. culture culture half of americans (50%) agree that people in their local community have many chances to get to know one another, including 14% who agree most strongly, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. half of americans (50%) agree that people in their local community have many chances to get to know one another, including 14% who agree most strongly, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. half of americans (50%) agree that people in their local community have many chances to get to know one another, including 14% who agree most strongly, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. the largest single group, though, is neutral (37%), while just 13% disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"half-of-americans-say-they-dont-feel-invisible","title":"Half of Americans say they don't feel invisible","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/half-of-americans-say-they-dont-feel-invisible","dek":"More than half of Americans (54%) reject the idea that they feel invisible, including 29% who say it is not at all true of them, according to a March 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"half of americans say they don't feel invisible please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: i feel invisible. culture culture more than half of americans (54%) reject the idea that they feel invisible, including 29% who say it is not at all true of them, according to a march 2025 verasight survey. more than half of americans (54%) reject the idea that they feel invisible, including 29% who say it is not at all true of them, according to a march 2025 verasight survey. more than half of americans (54%) reject the idea that they feel invisible, including 29% who say it is not at all true of them, according to a march 2025 verasight survey. around three-in-ten (28%) say the statement is at least somewhat true of them, including 7% who say it is very true; the remaining 18% are ambivalent."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"half-of-americans-say-vanilla-is-the-most-popular-ice-cream-flavor","title":"Half of Americans say vanilla is the most popular ice cream flavor","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/half-of-americans-say-vanilla-is-the-most-popular-ice-cream-flavor","dek":"In a June 2026 Verasight survey, half of Americans (50%) say vanilla is the country's most popular ice cream flavor.","searchText":"half of americans say vanilla is the most popular ice cream flavor what’s the most popular flavor of ice cream? politics politics in a june 2026 verasight survey, half of americans (50%) say vanilla is the country's most popular ice cream flavor. in a june 2026 verasight survey, half of americans (50%) say vanilla is the country's most popular ice cream flavor. in a june 2026 verasight survey, half of americans (50%) say vanilla is the country's most popular ice cream flavor. about a quarter (26%) point to chocolate, and beyond those two no flavor reaches one-in-ten: mint chocolate chip and cookie dough draw 7% each, neapolitan 6%, and pistachio and rainbow sherbet about 2% each."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"half-of-americans-say-we-should-welcome-asylum-seekers-fleeing-violence","title":"Half of Americans say we should welcome asylum seekers fleeing violence","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/half-of-americans-say-we-should-welcome-asylum-seekers-fleeing-violence","dek":"Half of Americans (51%) say people fleeing violence and poverty who seek asylum in the United States are searching for a better life and should be welcomed, according to a December 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"half of americans say we should welcome asylum seekers fleeing violence which of the following statements is closer to your opinion? culture culture half of americans (51%) say people fleeing violence and poverty who seek asylum in the united states are searching for a better life and should be welcomed, according to a december 2025 verasight survey. half of americans (51%) say people fleeing violence and poverty who seek asylum in the united states are searching for a better life and should be welcomed, according to a december 2025 verasight survey. half of americans (51%) say people fleeing violence and poverty who seek asylum in the united states are searching for a better life and should be welcomed, according to a december 2025 verasight survey. a smaller share (35%) takes the opposite view, that every immigrant who crosses the border illegally is a criminal and should be deported, while 14% are not sure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"half-of-americans-sometimes-feel-that-no-one-understands-them","title":"Half of Americans sometimes feel that no one understands them","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/half-of-americans-sometimes-feel-that-no-one-understands-them","dek":"Feeling misunderstood is a widespread experience. Half of U.S. adults (50%) say they at least sometimes feel as if nobody understands them, including 13% who often feel that way, according to a May 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"half of americans sometimes feel that no one understands them how often do agree with the following statement: i feel as if nobody understands me. culture culture feeling misunderstood is a widespread experience. half of u.s. adults (50%) say they at least sometimes feel as if nobody understands them, including 13% who often feel that way, according to a may 2024 verasight survey. feeling misunderstood is a widespread experience. half of u.s. adults (50%) say they at least sometimes feel as if nobody understands them, including 13% who often feel that way, according to a may 2024 verasight survey. feeling misunderstood is a widespread experience. half of u.s. adults (50%) say they at least sometimes feel as if nobody understands them, including 13% who often feel that way, according to a may 2024 verasight survey. the remaining half divides into 32% who rarely feel this way and 18% who never do."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"half-of-americans-want-police-funding-increased","title":"Half of Americans want police funding increased","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/half-of-americans-want-police-funding-increased","dek":"In a Verasight survey conducted April 10-15, 2024, about half of Americans (51%) say funding for police should be increased.","searchText":"half of americans want police funding increased should funding for police be increased, decreased or keep the same? politics politics in a verasight survey conducted april 10-15, 2024, about half of americans (51%) say funding for police should be increased. in a verasight survey conducted april 10-15, 2024, about half of americans (51%) say funding for police should be increased. in a verasight survey conducted april 10-15, 2024, about half of americans (51%) say funding for police should be increased. a third (33%) would keep it at current levels, and 16% say it should be decreased."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"half-of-americans-wouldnt-extend-voting-rights-to-any-of-these-groups","title":"Half of Americans wouldn't extend voting rights to any of these groups","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/half-of-americans-wouldnt-extend-voting-rights-to-any-of-these-groups","dek":"A slim majority of Americans (51%) would not grant the right to vote in U.S. presidential and congressional elections to any of the groups presented, according to an October 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"half of americans wouldn't extend voting rights to any of these groups would you support granting any/some/all of the following groups the right to vote in us presidential and congressional elections? politics politics a slim majority of americans (51%) would not grant the right to vote in u.s. presidential and congressional elections to any of the groups presented, according to an october 2024 verasight survey. a slim majority of americans (51%) would not grant the right to vote in u.s. presidential and congressional elections to any of the groups presented, according to an october 2024 verasight survey. a slim majority of americans (51%) would not grant the right to vote in u.s. presidential and congressional elections to any of the groups presented, according to an october 2024 verasight survey. among those groups, lawful permanent residents who have applied for citizenship draw the widest support (25%), followed by all adults who have lived in the u.s. for at least five years (19%) and 16- and 17-year-old citizens (14%). support for the other three options ranges from 10% down to 3%."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"half-reject-the-idea-that-everyone-in-the-opposing-party-holds-the-same-extreme-views","title":"Half reject the idea that everyone in the opposing party holds the same extreme views","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/half-reject-the-idea-that-everyone-in-the-opposing-party-holds-the-same-extreme-views","dek":"Half of Americans (50%) disagree that every candidate from the opposing party holds the same extreme positions, including 20% who strongly disagree, according to a Verasight survey conducted Sept. 22-29, 2025.","searchText":"half reject the idea that everyone in the opposing party holds the same extreme views all candidates of the opposing party hold the same extreme positions. politics politics half of americans (50%) disagree that every candidate from the opposing party holds the same extreme positions, including 20% who strongly disagree, according to a verasight survey conducted sept. 22-29, 2025. half of americans (50%) disagree that every candidate from the opposing party holds the same extreme positions, including 20% who strongly disagree, according to a verasight survey conducted sept. 22-29, 2025. half of americans (50%) disagree that every candidate from the opposing party holds the same extreme positions, including 20% who strongly disagree, according to a verasight survey conducted sept. 22-29, 2025. about a quarter of americans (25%) agree with the statement, including 7% who agree strongly, and a matching 25% neither agree nor disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"only-a-quarter-reject-the-idea-that-their-representatives-sometimes-know-better-than-they-do","title":"Half reject the idea that representatives sometimes know better than they do","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/only-a-quarter-reject-the-idea-that-their-representatives-sometimes-know-better-than-they-do","dek":"Half of Americans (50%) disagree that there are cases in which their representatives know better than they do about what is good for them, according to a Verasight survey conducted April 19-27, 2023; that includes 25% who strongly disagree.","searchText":"half reject the idea that representatives sometimes know better than they do to what extent do you agree with the following statement: there are cases in which my representative(s) know better than me what’s good for me. politics politics half of americans (50%) disagree that there are cases in which their representatives know better than they do about what is good for them, according to a verasight survey conducted april 19-27, 2023; that includes 25% who strongly disagree. half of americans (50%) disagree that there are cases in which their representatives know better than they do about what is good for them, according to a verasight survey conducted april 19-27, 2023; that includes 25% who strongly disagree. half of americans (50%) disagree that there are cases in which their representatives know better than they do about what is good for them, according to a verasight survey conducted april 19-27, 2023; that includes 25% who strongly disagree. roughly a quarter (27%) agree, including 8% who strongly agree, while 22% take neither side."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"half-say-being-authentic-makes-a-patient-seem-intelligent-to-doctors","title":"Half say being authentic makes a patient seem intelligent to doctors","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/half-say-being-authentic-makes-a-patient-seem-intelligent-to-doctors","dek":"Half of Americans (50%) say a patient who is fully authentic with their doctor comes across as intelligent, including 17% who strongly agree, according to a January 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"half say being authentic makes a patient seem intelligent to doctors a patient who comes as they are, without trying to be anything other than themselves with their doctor, and is always real with their doctor, sharing their health concerns exactly as they experience them, is likely to be perceived by the doctor as intelligent. health health half of americans (50%) say a patient who is fully authentic with their doctor comes across as intelligent, including 17% who strongly agree, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. half of americans (50%) say a patient who is fully authentic with their doctor comes across as intelligent, including 17% who strongly agree, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. half of americans (50%) say a patient who is fully authentic with their doctor comes across as intelligent, including 17% who strongly agree, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. another 40% neither agree nor disagree, and just 9% disagree, only 2% of them strongly."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"half-say-mothers-running-for-office-are-like-any-other-candidate","title":"Half say mothers running for office are like any other candidate","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/half-say-mothers-running-for-office-are-like-any-other-candidate","dek":"Just over half of Americans (51%) agree that a mother who is a candidate is the same as any other person running for office, according to a January 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"half say mothers running for office are like any other candidate select the following statements you agree with culture culture just over half of americans (51%) agree that a mother who is a candidate is the same as any other person running for office, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. just over half of americans (51%) agree that a mother who is a candidate is the same as any other person running for office, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. just over half of americans (51%) agree that a mother who is a candidate is the same as any other person running for office, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. about four-in-ten say mothers are protective and will stand up for people who need them, and 31% say they are more effective because they know how to get things done. far fewer agree with the critical statements: 10% say mothers have a big responsibility raising children and should not hold elected office, and 7% say mothers cannot handle the aggressiveness of politics."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"half-say-politics-is-framed-too-much-in-moral-terms-and-not-enough-in-practical-ones","title":"Half say politics is framed too much in moral terms and not enough in practical ones","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/half-say-politics-is-framed-too-much-in-moral-terms-and-not-enough-in-practical-ones","dek":"Half of Americans (50%) agree that political issues today are discussed too often in moral terms and not enough in practical ones, including 10% who strongly agree, according to a June 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"half say politics is framed too much in moral terms and not enough in practical ones to what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement? political issues today are discussed too often in moral terms and not enough in practical terms. politics politics half of americans (50%) agree that political issues today are discussed too often in moral terms and not enough in practical ones, including 10% who strongly agree, according to a june 2025 verasight survey. half of americans (50%) agree that political issues today are discussed too often in moral terms and not enough in practical ones, including 10% who strongly agree, according to a june 2025 verasight survey. half of americans (50%) agree that political issues today are discussed too often in moral terms and not enough in practical ones, including 10% who strongly agree, according to a june 2025 verasight survey. about a quarter (23%) disagree, including 5% who strongly disagree, while 28% take neither side."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"half-say-poor-mental-health-prevention-can-feed-stigma","title":"Half say poor mental-health prevention can feed stigma","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/half-say-poor-mental-health-prevention-can-feed-stigma","dek":"Weak prevention can be self-defeating, a slim majority of Americans say: 51% agree that poor mental-health prevention efforts can themselves fuel stigma, including 21% who strongly agree, in a Verasight survey conducted Nov. 14-20, 2025.","searchText":"half say poor mental-health prevention can feed stigma overall, i believe the state of mental health preventive efforts could be a driver of mental health stigma. health health weak prevention can be self-defeating, a slim majority of americans say: 51% agree that poor mental-health prevention efforts can themselves fuel stigma, including 21% who strongly agree, in a verasight survey conducted nov. 14-20, 2025. weak prevention can be self-defeating, a slim majority of americans say: 51% agree that poor mental-health prevention efforts can themselves fuel stigma, including 21% who strongly agree, in a verasight survey conducted nov. 14-20, 2025. weak prevention can be self-defeating, a slim majority of americans say: 51% agree that poor mental-health prevention efforts can themselves fuel stigma, including 21% who strongly agree, in a verasight survey conducted nov. 14-20, 2025. a further 38% are neutral, while 11% disagree, 3% strongly."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"half-say-rotc-adds-to-the-variety-of-viewpoints-on-campus","title":"Half say ROTC adds to the variety of viewpoints on campus","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/half-say-rotc-adds-to-the-variety-of-viewpoints-on-campus","dek":"On whether ROTC broadens the mix of viewpoints on campus, agreement runs well ahead of disagreement, according to an April 2025 Verasight survey. About half of Americans (53%) agree that students in ROTC programs add to the variety of viewpoints and values on American college campuses, including 10% who strongly agree.","searchText":"half say rotc adds to the variety of viewpoints on campus students in reserve officers’ training corps (rotc) programs add to the variety of the viewpoints and values on american college campuses. politics politics on whether rotc broadens the mix of viewpoints on campus, agreement runs well ahead of disagreement, according to an april 2025 verasight survey. about half of americans (53%) agree that students in rotc programs add to the variety of viewpoints and values on american college campuses, including 10% who strongly agree. on whether rotc broadens the mix of viewpoints on campus, agreement runs well ahead of disagreement, according to an april 2025 verasight survey. about half of americans (53%) agree that students in rotc programs add to the variety of viewpoints and values on american college campuses, including 10% who strongly agree. on whether rotc broadens the mix of viewpoints on campus, agreement runs well ahead of disagreement, according to an april 2025 verasight survey. about half of americans (53%) agree that students in rotc programs add to the variety of viewpoints and values on american college campuses, including 10% who strongly agree. just one-in-ten (10%) disagree, including 2% who strongly disagree, while the remaining 37% neither agree nor disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"half-say-states-should-make-most-k-12-education-decisions","title":"Half say states should make most K-12 education decisions","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/half-say-states-should-make-most-k-12-education-decisions","dek":"When it comes to K-12 education decisions, more Americans look to state government than to any other level: 52% say states should make most such decisions, according to an April 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"half say states should make most k-12 education decisions what level of government should be responsible for making most decisions about k-12 education? politics politics when it comes to k-12 education decisions, more americans look to state government than to any other level: 52% say states should make most such decisions, according to an april 2025 verasight survey. when it comes to k-12 education decisions, more americans look to state government than to any other level: 52% say states should make most such decisions, according to an april 2025 verasight survey. when it comes to k-12 education decisions, more americans look to state government than to any other level: 52% say states should make most such decisions, according to an april 2025 verasight survey. about three-in-ten (31%) would instead give that job to local government, and 17% to the federal government."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"half-say-the-u-s-now-has-an-unchecked-president-and-a-weak-economy","title":"Half say the U.S. now has an unchecked president and a weak economy","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/half-say-the-u-s-now-has-an-unchecked-president-and-a-weak-economy","dek":"A slim majority of Americans (52%) describe the United States over the past year as having an unchecked president and weak economic growth, according to a Verasight survey conducted March 6-16, 2026.","searchText":"half say the u.s. now has an unchecked president and a weak economy over the last 12 months, which do you think best describes the united states? politics politics a slim majority of americans (52%) describe the united states over the past year as having an unchecked president and weak economic growth, according to a verasight survey conducted march 6-16, 2026. a slim majority of americans (52%) describe the united states over the past year as having an unchecked president and weak economic growth, according to a verasight survey conducted march 6-16, 2026. a slim majority of americans (52%) describe the united states over the past year as having an unchecked president and weak economic growth, according to a verasight survey conducted march 6-16, 2026. close to three-in-ten (29%) instead see a checked president alongside strong economic growth, and about one-in-ten land on each of the mixed pictures: an unchecked president with strong growth (10%) and a checked president with weak growth (9%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"half-say-womens-health-is-understudied","title":"Half say women's health is understudied","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/half-say-womens-health-is-understudied","dek":"Women's health is understudied next to other areas of medicine, in the view of just over half of Americans (51%), including 20% who strongly agree, according to a November 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"half say women's health is understudied women's health is understudied compared to other areas of health. health health women's health is understudied next to other areas of medicine, in the view of just over half of americans (51%), including 20% who strongly agree, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. women's health is understudied next to other areas of medicine, in the view of just over half of americans (51%), including 20% who strongly agree, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. women's health is understudied next to other areas of medicine, in the view of just over half of americans (51%), including 20% who strongly agree, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. a smaller share (29%) neither agrees nor disagrees, and 19% disagree, 5% strongly."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"half-think-republicans-will-win-the-most-senate-seats-in-2026","title":"Half think Republicans will win the most Senate seats in 2026","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/half-think-republicans-will-win-the-most-senate-seats-in-2026","dek":"Just over half of Americans (51%) think Republicans will win the most Senate seats in the 2026 midterms, compared with 42% who expect Democrats to come out ahead, according to a September 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"half think republicans will win the most senate seats in 2026 thinking about the upcoming 2026 midterm elections, which party do you think will win the most seats in the us senate? politics politics just over half of americans (51%) think republicans will win the most senate seats in the 2026 midterms, compared with 42% who expect democrats to come out ahead, according to a september 2025 verasight survey. just over half of americans (51%) think republicans will win the most senate seats in the 2026 midterms, compared with 42% who expect democrats to come out ahead, according to a september 2025 verasight survey. just over half of americans (51%) think republicans will win the most senate seats in the 2026 midterms, compared with 42% who expect democrats to come out ahead, according to a september 2025 verasight survey. relatively few (7%) think some other party will win the most."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"half-think-trumps-approval-will-fall-over-the-next-year","title":"Half think Trump's approval will fall over the next year","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/half-think-trumps-approval-will-fall-over-the-next-year","dek":"In a Verasight survey conducted April 9-15, 2025, half of Americans (50%) expect Donald Trump's approval ratings to fall over the next year.","searchText":"half think trump's approval will fall over the next year what do you think will happen to donald trump's approval ratings in the next year? politics politics in a verasight survey conducted april 9-15, 2025, half of americans (50%) expect donald trump's approval ratings to fall over the next year. in a verasight survey conducted april 9-15, 2025, half of americans (50%) expect donald trump's approval ratings to fall over the next year. in a verasight survey conducted april 9-15, 2025, half of americans (50%) expect donald trump's approval ratings to fall over the next year. about a third (32%) expect them to rise instead, while 17% think they will stay about the same."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"half-would-be-less-likely-to-vote-for-a-candidate-who-made-a-racist-remark-privately","title":"Half would be less likely to vote for a candidate who made a racist remark privately","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/half-would-be-less-likely-to-vote-for-a-candidate-who-made-a-racist-remark-privately","dek":"Told that a congressional candidate had privately made a remark that could be read as racist, half of Americans (51%) say they would be less likely to vote for that person, an April 2023 Verasight survey finds.","searchText":"half would be less likely to vote for a candidate who made a racist remark privately how would you change your likelihood to vote for a candidate for congress if it emerges that they made a remark that could be interpreted as racist during a private conversation? politics politics told that a congressional candidate had privately made a remark that could be read as racist, half of americans (51%) say they would be less likely to vote for that person, an april 2023 verasight survey finds. told that a congressional candidate had privately made a remark that could be read as racist, half of americans (51%) say they would be less likely to vote for that person, an april 2023 verasight survey finds. told that a congressional candidate had privately made a remark that could be read as racist, half of americans (51%) say they would be less likely to vote for that person, an april 2023 verasight survey finds. just over four-in-ten (42%) say it would make no difference given everything else they know about the candidate, and 7% say they would be more likely to support them."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"half-would-save-a-child-first-in-a-theater-fire","title":"Half would save a child first in a theater fire","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/half-would-save-a-child-first-in-a-theater-fire","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Jan. 16-27, 2025, about half of Americans (51%) say they would help a child first if a fire broke out in a movie theater.","searchText":"half would save a child first in a theater fire please select the one option that best represents your choice: culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 16-27, 2025, about half of americans (51%) say they would help a child first if a fire broke out in a movie theater. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 16-27, 2025, about half of americans (51%) say they would help a child first if a fire broke out in a movie theater. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 16-27, 2025, about half of americans (51%) say they would help a child first if a fire broke out in a movie theater. a spouse or partner is the next most common choice (28%), followed by one's mother (13%). few would prioritize a friend (3%), a sibling or stranger (2% each), or a father (1%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"among-democrats-kamala-harris-leads-a-crowded-2028-primary-field","title":"Harris is Democrats' early favorite for 2028","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/among-democrats-kamala-harris-leads-a-crowded-2028-primary-field","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 864 Democratic respondents conducted April 21 to 23, 2026, Kamala Harris led the hypothetical 2028 Democratic presidential primary field, with 22% choosing her.","searchText":"harris is democrats' early favorite for 2028 if the 2028 democratic presidential primary were held today, who would you vote for? politics politics in a verasight survey of 864 democratic respondents conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, kamala harris led the hypothetical 2028 democratic presidential primary field, with 22% choosing her. in a verasight survey of 864 democratic respondents conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, kamala harris led the hypothetical 2028 democratic presidential primary field, with 22% choosing her. in a verasight survey of 864 democratic respondents conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, kamala harris led the hypothetical 2028 democratic presidential primary field, with 22% choosing her. gavin newsom followed at 15%, with alexandria ocasio-cortez at 13%, pete buttigieg at 12%, and bernie sanders at 11%."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-run-into-statistics-most-often-in-health-information","title":"Health information is where Americans most commonly encounter statistics","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/americans-run-into-statistics-most-often-in-health-information","dek":"Medical or health information is the place Americans most widely say they have recently come across statistics, named by 48%, according to an August 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"health information is where americans most commonly encounter statistics where have you recently encountered statistics in your daily life? culture culture medical or health information is the place americans most widely say they have recently come across statistics, named by 48%, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. medical or health information is the place americans most widely say they have recently come across statistics, named by 48%, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. medical or health information is the place americans most widely say they have recently come across statistics, named by 48%, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. news reports (45%), political discussions (42%), and social media (42%) follow close behind, while school or work (28%) and advertising (25%) draw fewer mentions; 20% say they haven't noticed statistics lately."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"health-tops-the-list-of-what-americans-want-the-next-survey-to-cover","title":"Health tops the list of what Americans want the next survey to cover","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/health-tops-the-list-of-what-americans-want-the-next-survey-to-cover","dek":"Health draws the most interest as a subject for a future survey (32%), ahead of any other option Americans were offered, according to a Verasight survey of 2,000 U.S. adults conducted Sept. 7-13, 2023.","searchText":"health tops the list of what americans want the next survey to cover for which of the following would you next like to provide your views? culture culture health draws the most interest as a subject for a future survey (32%), ahead of any other option americans were offered, according to a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 7-13, 2023. health draws the most interest as a subject for a future survey (32%), ahead of any other option americans were offered, according to a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 7-13, 2023. health draws the most interest as a subject for a future survey (32%), ahead of any other option americans were offered, according to a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 7-13, 2023. movies rank second (26%), while sports and politics draw nearly identical interest (21% each)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"home-is-where-americans-feel-most-attached","title":"Home is where Americans feel most attached","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/home-is-where-americans-feel-most-attached","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Feb. 28 to March 6, 2025, 81% of Americans chose home as the place in life they are most attached to.","searchText":"home is where americans feel most attached what place in your life are you most attached to? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, 81% of americans chose home as the place in life they are most attached to. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, 81% of americans chose home as the place in life they are most attached to. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, 81% of americans chose home as the place in life they are most attached to. work followed at 6%, while 4% chose someone else's home."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"home-prices-look-likely-to-rise-over-the-next-year","title":"Home prices look likely to rise over the next year","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/home-prices-look-likely-to-rise-over-the-next-year","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted in August 2025, 70% of Americans expected home prices to rise over the next year. This includes 39% who expect prices to increase slightly and 32% who expect them to increase greatly.","searchText":"home prices look likely to rise over the next year which of the following best describes how you predict home prices to change over the next year? money money & finance in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted in august 2025, 70% of americans expected home prices to rise over the next year. this includes 39% who expect prices to increase slightly and 32% who expect them to increase greatly. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted in august 2025, 70% of americans expected home prices to rise over the next year. this includes 39% who expect prices to increase slightly and 32% who expect them to increase greatly. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted in august 2025, 70% of americans expected home prices to rise over the next year. this includes 39% who expect prices to increase slightly and 32% who expect them to increase greatly. 16% expected home prices to fall, including 13% who expect them to decrease slightly and 3% who expect them to decrease greatly. another 14% expected prices to stay about the same."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"homeowners-outnumber-renters","title":"Homeowners outnumber renters","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/homeowners-outnumber-renters","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 3,000 U.S. adults conducted Jan. 18 to 24, 2024, 60% of Americans said they or their family own their home or apartment.","searchText":"homeowners outnumber renters do you or your family own your own home or apartment, pay rent, or something else? money money & finance in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 18 to 24, 2024, 60% of americans said they or their family own their home or apartment. in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 18 to 24, 2024, 60% of americans said they or their family own their home or apartment. in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 18 to 24, 2024, 60% of americans said they or their family own their home or apartment. about four-in-ten gave another answer: 36% said they pay rent, and 4% said something else."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"honor-is-very-important-to-seven-in-ten-americans","title":"Honor is very important to seven-in-ten Americans","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/honor-is-very-important-to-seven-in-ten-americans","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 11, 2026, 69% of Americans said their honor is very or extremely important to them. This includes 32% who said extremely important and 37% who said very important.","searchText":"honor is very important to seven-in-ten americans how important is your honor to you? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, 69% of americans said their honor is very or extremely important to them. this includes 32% who said extremely important and 37% who said very important. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, 69% of americans said their honor is very or extremely important to them. this includes 32% who said extremely important and 37% who said very important. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, 69% of americans said their honor is very or extremely important to them. this includes 32% who said extremely important and 37% who said very important. another 17% said their honor is moderately important and 10% said somewhat important. few americans said it is not at all important (3%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"housing-costs-take-up-a-large-share-of-monthly-income","title":"Housing costs take up a large share of monthly income","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/housing-costs-take-up-a-large-share-of-monthly-income","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 22 to 24, 2024, 28% of Americans said they spend 31% or more of their monthly income on housing.","searchText":"housing costs take up a large share of monthly income what percent of your monthly income do you spend on housing? money money & finance in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 22 to 24, 2024, 28% of americans said they spend 31% or more of their monthly income on housing. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 22 to 24, 2024, 28% of americans said they spend 31% or more of their monthly income on housing. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 22 to 24, 2024, 28% of americans said they spend 31% or more of their monthly income on housing. the rest were split across lower housing-cost brackets: 25% said they spend 11% to 20% of monthly income on housing, 24% said 21% to 30%, and 23% said 0% to 10%."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"how-alcohol-shows-up-in-intimacy","title":"How alcohol shows up in intimacy","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/how-alcohol-shows-up-in-intimacy","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 1 to 4, 2026, 36% of Americans said alcohol does not influence their sexual experiences, emotions, or feelings of intimacy with a partner at all.","searchText":"how alcohol shows up in intimacy how much do you think alcohol influence your sexual experiences, emotions, and feelings of intimacy with your partner? health health in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 36% of americans said alcohol does not influence their sexual experiences, emotions, or feelings of intimacy with a partner at all. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 36% of americans said alcohol does not influence their sexual experiences, emotions, or feelings of intimacy with a partner at all. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 36% of americans said alcohol does not influence their sexual experiences, emotions, or feelings of intimacy with a partner at all. another 19% said they do not have a partner, while 16% said alcohol has a little influence, 14% said a moderate influence, and 11% said a high influence."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"how-americans-view-the-child-tax-credit","title":"How Americans view the Child Tax Credit","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/how-americans-view-the-child-tax-credit","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 56% of Americans supported the Child Tax Credit, described in the survey as a federal tax benefit for families with children.","searchText":"how americans view the child tax credit to qualify, an individual must: (1) have a child under the age of 17 years and (2) have an annual income not excee money money & finance in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 56% of americans supported the child tax credit, described in the survey as a federal tax benefit for families with children. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 56% of americans supported the child tax credit, described in the survey as a federal tax benefit for families with children. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 56% of americans supported the child tax credit, described in the survey as a federal tax benefit for families with children. about one in five opposed it (20%), while 21% neither supported nor opposed it and 3% were unsure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"how-common-breast-cancer-surgery-is-among-adults","title":"How common breast cancer surgery is among adults","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/how-common-breast-cancer-surgery-is-among-adults","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 1 to 4, 2026, 95% of Americans said they had not had surgery for breast cancer.","searchText":"how common breast cancer surgery is among adults have you ever had any of the following surgeries for breast cancer? health health in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 95% of americans said they had not had surgery for breast cancer. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 95% of americans said they had not had surgery for breast cancer. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 95% of americans said they had not had surgery for breast cancer. lumpectomy was selected by 3%, while each listed mastectomy and reconstruction response was selected by about 1%. respondents could select multiple items."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"how-many-adults-have-a-college-degree","title":"How many adults have a college degree","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/how-many-adults-have-a-college-degree","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 1 to 4, 2026, 51% of Americans reported less than a university or college degree.","searchText":"how many adults have a college degree what is your level of education? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 51% of americans reported less than a university or college degree. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 51% of americans reported less than a university or college degree. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 51% of americans reported less than a university or college degree. the remaining 49% reported having a university or college degree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"how-many-people-feel-they-carry-more-than-their-share","title":"How many people feel they carry more than their share","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/how-many-people-feel-they-carry-more-than-their-share","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 1 to 4, 2026, 70% of Americans agreed at least slightly that people like them are expected to handle much more than others.","searchText":"how many people feel they carry more than their share people like me are expected to handle much more than others. culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 70% of americans agreed at least slightly that people like them are expected to handle much more than others. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 70% of americans agreed at least slightly that people like them are expected to handle much more than others. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 70% of americans agreed at least slightly that people like them are expected to handle much more than others. that includes 22% who strongly agreed, 24% who agreed, and 24% who slightly agreed. about one in five disagreed at least slightly."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"how-much-trust-people-place-in-science-and-scientists","title":"How much trust people place in science and scientists","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/how-much-trust-people-place-in-science-and-scientists","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 1 to 4, 2026, 68% of Americans at least somewhat agreed that they trust science and scientists.","searchText":"how much trust people place in science and scientists i trust science and scientists. culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 68% of americans at least somewhat agreed that they trust science and scientists. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 68% of americans at least somewhat agreed that they trust science and scientists. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 68% of americans at least somewhat agreed that they trust science and scientists. about one in five neither agreed nor disagreed at 19%, while 14% at least somewhat disagreed."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"how-often-people-see-unwanted-or-harmful-content-while-scrolling","title":"How often people see unwanted or harmful content while scrolling","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/how-often-people-see-unwanted-or-harmful-content-while-scrolling","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 1 to 4, 2026, 52% of Americans said they come across unwanted or emotionally harmful material on short-form video platforms at least sometimes when they scroll.","searchText":"how often people see unwanted or harmful content while scrolling how frequently do you come across unwanted or emotionally harmful material when you are scrolling on short-form video platforms (tiktok, instagram reels, youtube shorts, etc.)? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 52% of americans said they come across unwanted or emotionally harmful material on short-form video platforms at least sometimes when they scroll. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 52% of americans said they come across unwanted or emotionally harmful material on short-form video platforms at least sometimes when they scroll. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 52% of americans said they come across unwanted or emotionally harmful material on short-form video platforms at least sometimes when they scroll. another 25% said this happens rarely, 12% said never, and 11% said they do not use short-form video platforms."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"how-people-judge-the-risks-of-oral-nicotine","title":"How people judge the risks of oral nicotine","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/how-people-judge-the-risks-of-oral-nicotine","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 1 to 4, 2026, 74% of Americans rated oral nicotine products as at least moderately harmful for the average adult.","searchText":"how people judge the risks of oral nicotine please rate how harmful you believe oral nicotine products (e.g., nicotine pouches such as zyn, on!, velo, etc.) are for the average adult. health health in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 74% of americans rated oral nicotine products as at least moderately harmful for the average adult. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 74% of americans rated oral nicotine products as at least moderately harmful for the average adult. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 74% of americans rated oral nicotine products as at least moderately harmful for the average adult. that includes 31% who rated them extremely harmful, 23% very harmful, and 20% moderately harmful. another 12% were unsure or had not heard of these products."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"how-people-weigh-state-versus-federal-influence-on-public-health","title":"How people weigh state versus federal influence on public health","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/how-people-weigh-state-versus-federal-influence-on-public-health","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 1 to 4, 2026, 46% of Americans said state and federal lawmakers have about equal impact on public health outcomes.","searchText":"how people weigh state versus federal influence on public health compared to federal lawmakers, how much impact do you think state lawmakers have on public health outcomes? politics politics in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 46% of americans said state and federal lawmakers have about equal impact on public health outcomes. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 46% of americans said state and federal lawmakers have about equal impact on public health outcomes. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 46% of americans said state and federal lawmakers have about equal impact on public health outcomes. about a third said federal lawmakers have more impact, including 11% who said much more and 23% who said somewhat more. another 19% said state lawmakers have more impact."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"how-substance-use-reaches-families-and-communities","title":"How substance use reaches families and communities","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/how-substance-use-reaches-families-and-communities","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 1 to 4, 2026, 56% of Americans agreed that substance use has affected them, their family and friends, or their community.","searchText":"how substance use reaches families and communities substance use has affected me, my family and friends, and/or my community. health health in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 56% of americans agreed that substance use has affected them, their family and friends, or their community. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 56% of americans agreed that substance use has affected them, their family and friends, or their community. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 56% of americans agreed that substance use has affected them, their family and friends, or their community. about a quarter disagreed at 27%, while 17% selected none of the above."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"hygiene-habits-were-the-main-reason-people-washed-their-hands-during-the-pandemic","title":"Hygiene habits were the main reason people washed their hands during the pandemic","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/hygiene-habits-were-the-main-reason-people-washed-their-hands-during-the-pandemic","dek":"Most Americans (73%) point to personal hygiene habits as a reason they washed their hands during the pandemic, more than cite any other motivation, according to an August 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"hygiene habits were the main reason people washed their hands during the pandemic what were your primary motivations for hand-washing during the pandemic? culture culture most americans (73%) point to personal hygiene habits as a reason they washed their hands during the pandemic, more than cite any other motivation, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. most americans (73%) point to personal hygiene habits as a reason they washed their hands during the pandemic, more than cite any other motivation, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. most americans (73%) point to personal hygiene habits as a reason they washed their hands during the pandemic, more than cite any other motivation, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. nearly six-in-ten (59%) name a fear of covid-19 infection and 47% public health advice, while fewer cite workplace or school policies (24%) or social expectations (23%). one-in-ten (10%) say no specific reason drove them."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"iced-tea-narrowly-beats-lemonade-as-americas-favorite-summer-drink","title":"Iced tea narrowly beats lemonade as America's favorite summer drink","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/iced-tea-narrowly-beats-lemonade-as-americas-favorite-summer-drink","dek":"Offered a choice of summer drinks, more Americans favor iced tea than lemonade (46% vs. 42%), according to a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Aug. 1-6, 2025.","searchText":"iced tea narrowly beats lemonade as america's favorite summer drink which of the following summer drinks is your favorite? culture culture offered a choice of summer drinks, more americans favor iced tea than lemonade (46% vs. 42%), according to a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 1-6, 2025. offered a choice of summer drinks, more americans favor iced tea than lemonade (46% vs. 42%), according to a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 1-6, 2025. offered a choice of summer drinks, more americans favor iced tea than lemonade (46% vs. 42%), according to a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 1-6, 2025. the remaining 12% prefer neither."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"improving-health-is-the-top-reason-americans-would-cut-ultra-processed-foods","title":"Improving health is the top reason Americans would cut ultra-processed foods","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/improving-health-is-the-top-reason-americans-would-cut-ultra-processed-foods","dek":"When asked why they would or would not cut back on ultra-processed foods, nearly six-in-ten Americans (58%) point to improving their overall health, more than any other reason, according to a November 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"improving health is the top reason americans would cut ultra-processed foods what are the main reasons you would or would not want to cut back on ultra-processed foods? culture culture when asked why they would or would not cut back on ultra-processed foods, nearly six-in-ten americans (58%) point to improving their overall health, more than any other reason, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. when asked why they would or would not cut back on ultra-processed foods, nearly six-in-ten americans (58%) point to improving their overall health, more than any other reason, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. when asked why they would or would not cut back on ultra-processed foods, nearly six-in-ten americans (58%) point to improving their overall health, more than any other reason, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. four-in-ten (40%) name losing or managing weight, and 23% would cut back to save money. the pull runs the other way for others: 21% say they crave these foods or find them hard to give up, and 17% enjoy them and don't want to cut back."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"in-personal-care-moisture-and-scent-often-matter-equally","title":"In personal care, moisture and scent often matter equally","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/in-personal-care-moisture-and-scent-often-matter-equally","dek":"Nearly half of Americans (47%) say scent and moisturization matter equally in their personal care routine, more than name either factor on its own, according to a Verasight survey conducted Aug. 1-6, 2025.","searchText":"in personal care, moisture and scent often matter equally in your personal care routine, which factor matters more to you? health health nearly half of americans (47%) say scent and moisturization matter equally in their personal care routine, more than name either factor on its own, according to a verasight survey conducted aug. 1-6, 2025. nearly half of americans (47%) say scent and moisturization matter equally in their personal care routine, more than name either factor on its own, according to a verasight survey conducted aug. 1-6, 2025. nearly half of americans (47%) say scent and moisturization matter equally in their personal care routine, more than name either factor on its own, according to a verasight survey conducted aug. 1-6, 2025. moisturization alone draws 30%, ahead of scent at 11%, while 12% say neither matters to them."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"in-the-best-pizza-debate-new-york-city-edges-out-italy-and-chicago","title":"In the best-pizza debate, New York City edges out Italy and Chicago","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/in-the-best-pizza-debate-new-york-city-edges-out-italy-and-chicago","dek":"More Americans name New York City the home of the best pizza (35%) than anywhere else, according to a May 2025 Verasight survey. Italy (32%) and Chicago (27%) follow close behind.","searchText":"in the best-pizza debate, new york city edges out italy and chicago of the options below, which location produces the best pizza? culture culture more americans name new york city the home of the best pizza (35%) than anywhere else, according to a may 2025 verasight survey. italy (32%) and chicago (27%) follow close behind. more americans name new york city the home of the best pizza (35%) than anywhere else, according to a may 2025 verasight survey. italy (32%) and chicago (27%) follow close behind. more americans name new york city the home of the best pizza (35%) than anywhere else, according to a may 2025 verasight survey. italy (32%) and chicago (27%) follow close behind. relatively few point to new haven (3%) or philadelphia (3%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"instagram-reaches-about-seven-in-ten-americans","title":"Instagram reaches about seven in ten Americans","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/instagram-reaches-about-seven-in-ten-americans","dek":"Instagram's audience in the United States includes most of the adult public. In a Verasight survey conducted July 30-Aug. 4, 2025, 69% of U.S. adults say they use the website or app.","searchText":"instagram reaches about seven in ten americans instagram ai & tech ai & tech instagram's audience in the united states includes most of the adult public. in a verasight survey conducted july 30-aug. 4, 2025, 69% of u.s. adults say they use the website or app. instagram's audience in the united states includes most of the adult public. in a verasight survey conducted july 30-aug. 4, 2025, 69% of u.s. adults say they use the website or app. instagram's audience in the united states includes most of the adult public. in a verasight survey conducted july 30-aug. 4, 2025, 69% of u.s. adults say they use the website or app. that leaves 31% who say they do not."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"interest-rates-matter-most-to-americans-choosing-a-mortgage-lender","title":"Interest rates matter most to Americans choosing a mortgage lender","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/interest-rates-matter-most-to-americans-choosing-a-mortgage-lender","dek":"No factor outranks interest rates when Americans choose a mortgage lender, named by 70% in a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Aug. 20-25, 2025. Financial incentives or discounts follow (57%), then the speed of approval (42%).","searchText":"interest rates matter most to americans choosing a mortgage lender which of the following factors would you consider most important when choosing a mortgage lender during the home buying process? culture culture no factor outranks interest rates when americans choose a mortgage lender, named by 70% in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 20-25, 2025. financial incentives or discounts follow (57%), then the speed of approval (42%). no factor outranks interest rates when americans choose a mortgage lender, named by 70% in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 20-25, 2025. financial incentives or discounts follow (57%), then the speed of approval (42%). no factor outranks interest rates when americans choose a mortgage lender, named by 70% in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 20-25, 2025. financial incentives or discounts follow (57%), then the speed of approval (42%). about a third value a lender's reputation for fairness across racial and ethnic lines (35%), a quarter its online or mobile options (24%), and one-in-five its support for sustainable housing (20%); 6% name none of these."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"is-psychoanalysis-seen-as-pseudoscience","title":"Is psychoanalysis seen as pseudoscience?","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/is-psychoanalysis-seen-as-pseudoscience","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 1 to 4, 2026, 56% of Americans said they do not know enough about psychoanalysis to say whether it is pseudo-science.","searchText":"is psychoanalysis seen as pseudoscience? do you think psychoanalysis is psuedo-science? health health in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 56% of americans said they do not know enough about psychoanalysis to say whether it is pseudo-science. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 56% of americans said they do not know enough about psychoanalysis to say whether it is pseudo-science. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 56% of americans said they do not know enough about psychoanalysis to say whether it is pseudo-science. about a third said psychoanalysis is not pseudo-science, while 12% said it is."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"job-loss-affected-more-than-one-in-ten-americans-in-the-past-year","title":"Job loss affected more than one-in-ten Americans in the past year","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/job-loss-affected-more-than-one-in-ten-americans-in-the-past-year","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,509 U.S. adults conducted July 30 to Aug. 4, 2025, 13% of Americans said they had lost a job in the past 12 months.","searchText":"job loss affected more than one-in-ten americans in the past year have you lost a job in the past 12 months? money money & finance in a verasight survey of 1,509 u.s. adults conducted july 30 to aug. 4, 2025, 13% of americans said they had lost a job in the past 12 months. in a verasight survey of 1,509 u.s. adults conducted july 30 to aug. 4, 2025, 13% of americans said they had lost a job in the past 12 months. in a verasight survey of 1,509 u.s. adults conducted july 30 to aug. 4, 2025, 13% of americans said they had lost a job in the past 12 months. about nine-in-ten said they had not lost a job in that period (87%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"jobs-are-more-livelihood-than-identity","title":"Jobs are more livelihood than identity","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/jobs-are-more-livelihood-than-identity","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted March 6 to 16, 2026, 40% of Americans said their job is just what they do for a living.","searchText":"jobs are more livelihood than identity which of these best describes the way you usually feel about your job? money money & finance in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 40% of americans said their job is just what they do for a living. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 40% of americans said their job is just what they do for a living. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 40% of americans said their job is just what they do for a living. three-in-ten said their job gives them a sense of identity (30%), while 27% said they are not currently working and 4% said they do not know."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"joy-is-the-emotion-americans-most-tie-to-christmas","title":"Joy is the emotion Americans most tie to Christmas","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/joy-is-the-emotion-americans-most-tie-to-christmas","dek":"In a Verasight survey conducted Dec. 3-8, 2025, more Americans tie joy to the Christmas season than any other emotion (53%), with nostalgia close behind (42%).","searchText":"joy is the emotion americans most tie to christmas what are the top two emotions you associate with the christmas holiday season generally? culture culture in a verasight survey conducted dec. 3-8, 2025, more americans tie joy to the christmas season than any other emotion (53%), with nostalgia close behind (42%). in a verasight survey conducted dec. 3-8, 2025, more americans tie joy to the christmas season than any other emotion (53%), with nostalgia close behind (42%). in a verasight survey conducted dec. 3-8, 2025, more americans tie joy to the christmas season than any other emotion (53%), with nostalgia close behind (42%). gratitude (30%), stress (27%) and hope (26%) cluster below them, while loneliness (17%) and a scattering of other feelings (6%) come last."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"just-one-in-three-americans-trust-the-new-dietary-guidelines","title":"Just one in three Americans trust the new dietary guidelines","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/just-one-in-three-americans-trust-the-new-dietary-guidelines","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted March 6 to 16, 2026, 35% of Americans said they trust that the recommendations in the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans are based on sound scientific evidence somewhat or a great deal. This includes 25% who said somewhat and 10% who said a great deal.","searchText":"just one in three americans trust the new dietary guidelines how much do you trust that the recommendations in the new dietary guidelines for americans are based on sound scientific evidence? health health in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 35% of americans said they trust that the recommendations in the new dietary guidelines for americans are based on sound scientific evidence somewhat or a great deal. this includes 25% who said somewhat and 10% who said a great deal. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 35% of americans said they trust that the recommendations in the new dietary guidelines for americans are based on sound scientific evidence somewhat or a great deal. this includes 25% who said somewhat and 10% who said a great deal. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 35% of americans said they trust that the recommendations in the new dietary guidelines for americans are based on sound scientific evidence somewhat or a great deal. this includes 25% who said somewhat and 10% who said a great deal. about a quarter said they trust the recommendations a little (24%), and 26% said they do not trust them at all. another 15% said they were not sure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"just-over-four-in-ten-americans-use-pinterest","title":"Just over four in ten Americans use Pinterest","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/just-over-four-in-ten-americans-use-pinterest","dek":"As of fielding in late July and early August 2025, 42% of Americans use Pinterest, a Verasight survey finds.","searchText":"just over four in ten americans use pinterest pinterest ai & tech ai & tech as of fielding in late july and early august 2025, 42% of americans use pinterest, a verasight survey finds. as of fielding in late july and early august 2025, 42% of americans use pinterest, a verasight survey finds. as of fielding in late july and early august 2025, 42% of americans use pinterest, a verasight survey finds. the remaining 58% say they do not use the website or app."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"just-over-four-in-ten-drink-lattes-or-cappuccinos","title":"Just over four in ten drink lattes or cappuccinos","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/just-over-four-in-ten-drink-lattes-or-cappuccinos","dek":"Just over four-in-ten Americans drink lattes or cappuccinos at least sometimes (44%), including 12% who have them often, according to a September 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"just over four in ten drink lattes or cappuccinos latte / cappuccino culture culture just over four-in-ten americans drink lattes or cappuccinos at least sometimes (44%), including 12% who have them often, according to a september 2025 verasight survey. just over four-in-ten americans drink lattes or cappuccinos at least sometimes (44%), including 12% who have them often, according to a september 2025 verasight survey. just over four-in-ten americans drink lattes or cappuccinos at least sometimes (44%), including 12% who have them often, according to a september 2025 verasight survey. a third drink them only rarely (33%), and about a quarter never do (24%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"just-over-four-in-ten-oppose-increasing-the-number-of-migrants","title":"Just over four in ten oppose increasing the number of migrants","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/just-over-four-in-ten-oppose-increasing-the-number-of-migrants","dek":"More Americans oppose increasing the number of migrants in the coming years than support it, according to a September 2023 Verasight survey. Just over four-in-ten (42%) disagree that the number should rise, including 26% who strongly disagree.","searchText":"just over four in ten oppose increasing the number of migrants do you think that the number of migrants should be increased in the following years? politics politics more americans oppose increasing the number of migrants in the coming years than support it, according to a september 2023 verasight survey. just over four-in-ten (42%) disagree that the number should rise, including 26% who strongly disagree. more americans oppose increasing the number of migrants in the coming years than support it, according to a september 2023 verasight survey. just over four-in-ten (42%) disagree that the number should rise, including 26% who strongly disagree. more americans oppose increasing the number of migrants in the coming years than support it, according to a september 2023 verasight survey. just over four-in-ten (42%) disagree that the number should rise, including 26% who strongly disagree. roughly a quarter (24%) agree, including 8% who strongly agree, while 33% neither agree nor disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"just-over-four-in-ten-reject-civil-rights-limits-for-threatening-groups","title":"Just over four in ten reject civil-rights limits for \"threatening\" groups","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/just-over-four-in-ten-reject-civil-rights-limits-for-threatening-groups","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 11, 2026, just over four in ten rejected policies that would limit the civil rights of groups described as threatening; 41% disagreed with supporting those policies.","searchText":"just over four in ten reject civil-rights limits for \"threatening\" groups please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: i support policies that limit the civil rights of groups that threaten our way of life. politics politics in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, just over four in ten rejected policies that would limit the civil rights of groups described as threatening; 41% disagreed with supporting those policies. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, just over four in ten rejected policies that would limit the civil rights of groups described as threatening; 41% disagreed with supporting those policies. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, just over four in ten rejected policies that would limit the civil rights of groups described as threatening; 41% disagreed with supporting those policies. about three in ten were neutral (31%), while 28% agreed."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"just-over-four-in-ten-reject-stopping-transgender-people-from-spreading","title":"Just over four in ten reject stopping transgender people from \"spreading\"","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/just-over-four-in-ten-reject-stopping-transgender-people-from-spreading","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 3,000 U.S. adults conducted Jan. 18 to 24, 2024, just over four in ten rejected the idea that transgender people should be stopped from \"spreading\"; 43% disagreed.","searchText":"just over four in ten reject stopping transgender people from \"spreading\" - we need to stop transgender people from spreading culture culture in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 18 to 24, 2024, just over four in ten rejected the idea that transgender people should be stopped from \"spreading\"; 43% disagreed. in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 18 to 24, 2024, just over four in ten rejected the idea that transgender people should be stopped from \"spreading\"; 43% disagreed. in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 18 to 24, 2024, just over four in ten rejected the idea that transgender people should be stopped from \"spreading\"; 43% disagreed. another 27% neither agreed nor disagreed, while 29% agreed."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"just-over-four-in-ten-reject-the-idea-that-citizenship-is-too-easy-to-get","title":"Just over four in ten reject the idea that citizenship is too easy to get","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/just-over-four-in-ten-reject-the-idea-that-citizenship-is-too-easy-to-get","dek":"In a January 2024 survey, Verasight asked Americans whether it is too easy for immigrants to become American citizens; more than two-in-five (42%) disagree, including 16% who disagree completely.","searchText":"just over four in ten reject the idea that citizenship is too easy to get how much do you agree with this statement? \"it is too easy for immigrants to become american citizens.\" politics politics in a january 2024 survey, verasight asked americans whether it is too easy for immigrants to become american citizens; more than two-in-five (42%) disagree, including 16% who disagree completely. in a january 2024 survey, verasight asked americans whether it is too easy for immigrants to become american citizens; more than two-in-five (42%) disagree, including 16% who disagree completely. in a january 2024 survey, verasight asked americans whether it is too easy for immigrants to become american citizens; more than two-in-five (42%) disagree, including 16% who disagree completely. agreement reaches 37%, including 13% who agree completely, while 22% stay neutral."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"just-over-four-in-ten-reject-the-idea-that-criminals-deserve-care-over-punishment","title":"Just over four in ten reject the idea that criminals deserve care over punishment","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/just-over-four-in-ten-reject-the-idea-that-criminals-deserve-care-over-punishment","dek":"In a Verasight survey conducted Jan. 18-24, 2024, roughly two-in-five Americans (41%) disagree that criminals are unfortunate people who deserve much better care instead of so much punishment, with strong disagreement accounting for 14 points.","searchText":"just over four in ten reject the idea that criminals deserve care over punishment criminals are unfortunate people who deserve much better care, instead of so much punishment.\" politics politics in a verasight survey conducted jan. 18-24, 2024, roughly two-in-five americans (41%) disagree that criminals are unfortunate people who deserve much better care instead of so much punishment, with strong disagreement accounting for 14 points. in a verasight survey conducted jan. 18-24, 2024, roughly two-in-five americans (41%) disagree that criminals are unfortunate people who deserve much better care instead of so much punishment, with strong disagreement accounting for 14 points. in a verasight survey conducted jan. 18-24, 2024, roughly two-in-five americans (41%) disagree that criminals are unfortunate people who deserve much better care instead of so much punishment, with strong disagreement accounting for 14 points. another 37% agree, including 8% who strongly agree, while 22% neither agree nor disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"just-over-four-in-ten-say-state-government-overspends","title":"Just over four in ten say state government overspends","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/just-over-four-in-ten-say-state-government-overspends","dek":"About four-in-ten Americans (42%) say their state government spends too much, ahead of any other view of state spending, according to a January 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"just over four in ten say state government overspends how do you feel about government spending at each of the following levels? - state government money money & finance about four-in-ten americans (42%) say their state government spends too much, ahead of any other view of state spending, according to a january 2025 verasight survey. about four-in-ten americans (42%) say their state government spends too much, ahead of any other view of state spending, according to a january 2025 verasight survey. about four-in-ten americans (42%) say their state government spends too much, ahead of any other view of state spending, according to a january 2025 verasight survey. about a quarter (23%) say the state spends the right amount, 19% say it spends too little, and 15% have no opinion either way."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"just-over-half-arent-confident-they-know-where-house-candidates-money-comes-from","title":"Just over half aren't confident they know where House candidates' money comes from","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/just-over-half-arent-confident-they-know-where-house-candidates-money-comes-from","dek":"Just over half of Americans (51%) are not at all confident that they knew where recent U.S. House candidates' campaign money came from, according to an October 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"just over half aren't confident they know where house candidates' money comes from thinking back to recent primary and general election contests for the u.s. house, do you feel confident that you knew where a candidate’s campaign money was coming from? politics politics just over half of americans (51%) are not at all confident that they knew where recent u.s. house candidates' campaign money came from, according to an october 2024 verasight survey. just over half of americans (51%) are not at all confident that they knew where recent u.s. house candidates' campaign money came from, according to an october 2024 verasight survey. just over half of americans (51%) are not at all confident that they knew where recent u.s. house candidates' campaign money came from, according to an october 2024 verasight survey. a third (33%) are somewhat confident, 12% are confident, and 4% are very confident about those sources."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"just-over-half-believe-the-final-battle-between-good-and-evil-is-here","title":"Just over half believe the final battle between good and evil is here","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/just-over-half-believe-the-final-battle-between-good-and-evil-is-here","dek":"In a Verasight survey conducted March 6-16, 2026, 52% of Americans agree that the final battle between good and evil is upon us, including 33% who strongly agree.","searchText":"just over half believe the final battle between good and evil is here the final battle between good and evil is upon us and we must stand with the full armor of god. health health in a verasight survey conducted march 6-16, 2026, 52% of americans agree that the final battle between good and evil is upon us, including 33% who strongly agree. in a verasight survey conducted march 6-16, 2026, 52% of americans agree that the final battle between good and evil is upon us, including 33% who strongly agree. in a verasight survey conducted march 6-16, 2026, 52% of americans agree that the final battle between good and evil is upon us, including 33% who strongly agree. about a quarter (26%) neither agree nor disagree, while 23% disagree, including 15% who strongly disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"just-over-half-define-recovery-housing-as-sober-housing-with-peer-support","title":"Just over half define recovery housing as sober housing with peer support","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/just-over-half-define-recovery-housing-as-sober-housing-with-peer-support","dek":"A narrow majority of Americans (51%) describe recovery housing as safe, sober housing with peer support and a connection to community services, according to a Verasight survey conducted Nov. 14-20, 2025.","searchText":"just over half define recovery housing as sober housing with peer support which statement best describes recovery housing for substance use disorder (i.e., drug and/or alcohol addiction) recovery? health health a narrow majority of americans (51%) describe recovery housing as safe, sober housing with peer support and a connection to community services, according to a verasight survey conducted nov. 14-20, 2025. a narrow majority of americans (51%) describe recovery housing as safe, sober housing with peer support and a connection to community services, according to a verasight survey conducted nov. 14-20, 2025. a narrow majority of americans (51%) describe recovery housing as safe, sober housing with peer support and a connection to community services, according to a verasight survey conducted nov. 14-20, 2025. about a quarter (24%) think of it instead as housing that provides substance use disorder treatment, usually for 30 to 90 days, and 15% say they do not know. relatively few describe it as sober \"flop houses\" for people with addictions or criminal justice backgrounds (7%) or as housing that prioritizes access but does not require sobriety (3%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"just-over-half-dont-believe-the-election-was-unfairly-handed-to-trump","title":"Just over half don't believe the election was unfairly handed to Trump","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/just-over-half-dont-believe-the-election-was-unfairly-handed-to-trump","dek":"Just over half of Americans (51%) are not at all confident that the election was unfairly awarded to Donald Trump, according to a Verasight survey of 506 U.S. adults conducted July 14-24, 2025.","searchText":"just over half don't believe the election was unfairly handed to trump please indicate how confident you are that the election was unfairly awarded to donald trump. politics politics just over half of americans (51%) are not at all confident that the election was unfairly awarded to donald trump, according to a verasight survey of 506 u.s. adults conducted july 14-24, 2025. just over half of americans (51%) are not at all confident that the election was unfairly awarded to donald trump, according to a verasight survey of 506 u.s. adults conducted july 14-24, 2025. just over half of americans (51%) are not at all confident that the election was unfairly awarded to donald trump, according to a verasight survey of 506 u.s. adults conducted july 14-24, 2025. another 17% are moderately confident, 13% each are slightly or extremely confident, and 6% are very confident."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"just-over-half-own-their-home","title":"Just over half own their home","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/just-over-half-own-their-home","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Oct. 1-11, 2024, 51% say they currently own their home.","searchText":"just over half own their home which of the following best describes your current housing situation and history? money money & finance in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted oct. 1-11, 2024, 51% say they currently own their home. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted oct. 1-11, 2024, 51% say they currently own their home. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted oct. 1-11, 2024, 51% say they currently own their home. renters make up 30% of americans, including 21% who have never owned a home, while 17% have another living arrangement, such as living with family or student housing, including 7% who owned a home in the past. the remaining 2% prefer not to say."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"just-over-half-reject-the-conspiracy-theory-about-a-global-child-trafficking-cabal","title":"Just over half reject the conspiracy theory about a global child-trafficking cabal","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/just-over-half-reject-the-conspiracy-theory-about-a-global-child-trafficking-cabal","dek":"A slim majority of Americans (52%) do not believe a global cabal is trafficking children and drinking their blood, according to an April 2023 Verasight survey.","searchText":"just over half reject the conspiracy theory about a global child-trafficking cabal do you believe that there is a global cabal trafficking children and drinking their blood? politics politics a slim majority of americans (52%) do not believe a global cabal is trafficking children and drinking their blood, according to an april 2023 verasight survey. a slim majority of americans (52%) do not believe a global cabal is trafficking children and drinking their blood, according to an april 2023 verasight survey. a slim majority of americans (52%) do not believe a global cabal is trafficking children and drinking their blood, according to an april 2023 verasight survey. about one-in-five (20%) say they do believe it, while the remaining 28% are unsure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"just-over-half-reject-the-idea-that-some-races-are-smarter-due-to-genetics","title":"Just over half reject the idea that some races are smarter due to genetics","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/just-over-half-reject-the-idea-that-some-races-are-smarter-due-to-genetics","dek":"In a Verasight survey conducted May 22-24, 2024, just over half of Americans (53%) disagree that certain races may be smarter than others because of genetics, including 35% who disagree strongly.","searchText":"just over half reject the idea that some races are smarter due to genetics please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: certain races may be smarter than others because of genetics. culture culture in a verasight survey conducted may 22-24, 2024, just over half of americans (53%) disagree that certain races may be smarter than others because of genetics, including 35% who disagree strongly. in a verasight survey conducted may 22-24, 2024, just over half of americans (53%) disagree that certain races may be smarter than others because of genetics, including 35% who disagree strongly. in a verasight survey conducted may 22-24, 2024, just over half of americans (53%) disagree that certain races may be smarter than others because of genetics, including 35% who disagree strongly. about a third (35%) agree with the statement, while roughly one-in-eight (12%) say they don’t know."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"just-over-half-say-support-from-others-helps-when-changing-their-diet","title":"Just over half say support from others helps when changing their diet","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/just-over-half-say-support-from-others-helps-when-changing-their-diet","dek":"Slightly more than half of Americans (51%) say support from others matters when they try to change how they eat, including 13% who strongly agree, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"just over half say support from others helps when changing their diet on a scale from 1 to 5, please rate the following statement: when trying to change how i eat, support from others plays an important role. health health slightly more than half of americans (51%) say support from others matters when they try to change how they eat, including 13% who strongly agree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. slightly more than half of americans (51%) say support from others matters when they try to change how they eat, including 13% who strongly agree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. slightly more than half of americans (51%) say support from others matters when they try to change how they eat, including 13% who strongly agree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. about three-in-ten (31%) are neutral, and 19% disagree, 7% strongly."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"just-over-half-say-their-friends-all-know-each-other-well","title":"Just over half say their friends all know each other well","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/just-over-half-say-their-friends-all-know-each-other-well","dek":"A narrow majority of Americans (52%) agree that most of their friends know each other very well, including 10% who strongly agree, according to a Verasight survey of 509 U.S. adults conducted in May 2026.","searchText":"just over half say their friends all know each other well please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: most of my friends know each other very well. culture culture a narrow majority of americans (52%) agree that most of their friends know each other very well, including 10% who strongly agree, according to a verasight survey of 509 u.s. adults conducted in may 2026. a narrow majority of americans (52%) agree that most of their friends know each other very well, including 10% who strongly agree, according to a verasight survey of 509 u.s. adults conducted in may 2026. a narrow majority of americans (52%) agree that most of their friends know each other very well, including 10% who strongly agree, according to a verasight survey of 509 u.s. adults conducted in may 2026. about a quarter (24%) neither agree nor disagree, and 23% disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"just-over-half-say-they-or-someone-they-know-has-had-an-abortion","title":"Just over half say they or someone they know has had an abortion","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/just-over-half-say-they-or-someone-they-know-has-had-an-abortion","dek":"Just over half of Americans (52%) say they or someone they know has had an abortion, according to a Verasight survey conducted April 9-15, 2025.","searchText":"just over half say they or someone they know has had an abortion have you or has someone you know ever had an abortion? politics politics just over half of americans (52%) say they or someone they know has had an abortion, according to a verasight survey conducted april 9-15, 2025. just over half of americans (52%) say they or someone they know has had an abortion, according to a verasight survey conducted april 9-15, 2025. just over half of americans (52%) say they or someone they know has had an abortion, according to a verasight survey conducted april 9-15, 2025. fewer (46%) say they do not, while 2% decline to answer."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"just-over-half-support-canceling-some-student-debt","title":"Just over half support canceling some student debt","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/just-over-half-support-canceling-some-student-debt","dek":"Just over half of Americans (51%) support canceling some or all federal student loan debt, including 22% who strongly agree, according to a Verasight survey conducted Jan. 18 to 24, 2024.","searchText":"just over half support canceling some student debt the federal government should cancel some or all federal student loan debt. money money & finance just over half of americans (51%) support canceling some or all federal student loan debt, including 22% who strongly agree, according to a verasight survey conducted jan. 18 to 24, 2024. just over half of americans (51%) support canceling some or all federal student loan debt, including 22% who strongly agree, according to a verasight survey conducted jan. 18 to 24, 2024. just over half of americans (51%) support canceling some or all federal student loan debt, including 22% who strongly agree, according to a verasight survey conducted jan. 18 to 24, 2024. about three-in-ten (31%) disagree, including 18% who strongly disagree, and 18% neither agree nor disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"just-over-half-want-friends-who-share-their-values","title":"Just over half want friends who share their values","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/just-over-half-want-friends-who-share-their-values","dek":"Roughly equal shares of Americans take no side (25%) or reject the idea that it matters for their friends to hold similar attitudes and values (24%), according to a March 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"just over half want friends who share their values please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: it is important to me that my friends hold similar attitudes and values to my own. culture culture roughly equal shares of americans take no side (25%) or reject the idea that it matters for their friends to hold similar attitudes and values (24%), according to a march 2025 verasight survey. roughly equal shares of americans take no side (25%) or reject the idea that it matters for their friends to hold similar attitudes and values (24%), according to a march 2025 verasight survey. roughly equal shares of americans take no side (25%) or reject the idea that it matters for their friends to hold similar attitudes and values (24%), according to a march 2025 verasight survey. the rest, just over half (51%), say it does matter to them, including 12% who feel strongly."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"just-under-half-reject-the-idea-that-recent-social-changes-hurt-men","title":"Just under half reject the idea that recent social changes hurt men","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/just-under-half-reject-the-idea-that-recent-social-changes-hurt-men","dek":"Americans more often reject than accept the claim that recent changes in society often disadvantage men. Nearly half (48%) disagree, including 23% who strongly disagree, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"just under half reject the idea that recent social changes hurt men please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: recent changes in our society often disadvantage men. culture culture americans more often reject than accept the claim that recent changes in society often disadvantage men. nearly half (48%) disagree, including 23% who strongly disagree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. americans more often reject than accept the claim that recent changes in society often disadvantage men. nearly half (48%) disagree, including 23% who strongly disagree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. americans more often reject than accept the claim that recent changes in society often disadvantage men. nearly half (48%) disagree, including 23% who strongly disagree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. agreement and neutrality draw 26% each."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"just-under-half-reject-the-idea-that-the-death-penalty-is-barbaric-and-never-justified","title":"Just under half reject the idea that the death penalty is barbaric and never justified","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/just-under-half-reject-the-idea-that-the-death-penalty-is-barbaric-and-never-justified","dek":"A minority of Americans endorse the view that capital punishment is barbaric and never justified: roughly three-in-ten (30%) agree, according to a January 2024 Verasight survey. Just under half (47%) disagree, including 16% who strongly disagree.","searchText":"just under half reject the idea that the death penalty is barbaric and never justified to what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement? \"capital punishment is barbaric and never justified.\" politics politics a minority of americans endorse the view that capital punishment is barbaric and never justified: roughly three-in-ten (30%) agree, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. just under half (47%) disagree, including 16% who strongly disagree. a minority of americans endorse the view that capital punishment is barbaric and never justified: roughly three-in-ten (30%) agree, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. just under half (47%) disagree, including 16% who strongly disagree. a minority of americans endorse the view that capital punishment is barbaric and never justified: roughly three-in-ten (30%) agree, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. just under half (47%) disagree, including 16% who strongly disagree. the remaining 22% neither agree nor disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"just-under-half-would-support-a-company-targeting-black-consumers-that-isnt-black-owned","title":"Just under half would support a company targeting Black consumers that isn't Black-owned","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/just-under-half-would-support-a-company-targeting-black-consumers-that-isnt-black-owned","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 11, 2026, just under half would still support a company marketing to Black consumers that is not Black-owned; 49% disagreed that they would withhold support.","searchText":"just under half would support a company targeting black consumers that isn't black-owned please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: i would not support a company that markets to black consumers but is not black-owned. culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, just under half would still support a company marketing to black consumers that is not black-owned; 49% disagreed that they would withhold support. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, just under half would still support a company marketing to black consumers that is not black-owned; 49% disagreed that they would withhold support. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, just under half would still support a company marketing to black consumers that is not black-owned; 49% disagreed that they would withhold support. another 28% were neutral, while 23% agreed they would not support that company."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-who-take-a-side-say-event-betting-should-be-adults-only","title":"Keeping event betting adults-only is Americans' most common stance","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/most-who-take-a-side-say-event-betting-should-be-adults-only","dek":"No single view commands a majority, but adults-only legality comes closest: 42% of Americans say betting money on the outcome of everyday events, like political elections, should be legal only for adults, a March 2026 Verasight survey finds.","searchText":"keeping event betting adults-only is americans' most common stance how would you finish this statement: betting money, or investing in the possible outcome of everyday events (like political elections) should... ai & tech ai & tech no single view commands a majority, but adults-only legality comes closest: 42% of americans say betting money on the outcome of everyday events, like political elections, should be legal only for adults, a march 2026 verasight survey finds. no single view commands a majority, but adults-only legality comes closest: 42% of americans say betting money on the outcome of everyday events, like political elections, should be legal only for adults, a march 2026 verasight survey finds. no single view commands a majority, but adults-only legality comes closest: 42% of americans say betting money on the outcome of everyday events, like political elections, should be legal only for adults, a march 2026 verasight survey finds. another 21% say such betting should be completely illegal, and 14% say it should stay legal. roughly one-in-five (22%) have no opinion."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"lately-americans-have-eaten-out-most-at-american-mexican-and-chinese-restaurants","title":"Lately, Americans have eaten out most at American, Mexican, and Chinese restaurants","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/lately-americans-have-eaten-out-most-at-american-mexican-and-chinese-restaurants","dek":"Seven-in-ten Americans (70%) say they went to an American restaurant in the past month, more than any other cuisine, according to a January 2025 Verasight survey. More than half (53%) say the same of Mexican restaurants, and 46% of Chinese.","searchText":"lately, americans have eaten out most at american, mexican, and chinese restaurants in the past month, have you gone to a restaurant in any of the following cuisines? culture culture seven-in-ten americans (70%) say they went to an american restaurant in the past month, more than any other cuisine, according to a january 2025 verasight survey. more than half (53%) say the same of mexican restaurants, and 46% of chinese. seven-in-ten americans (70%) say they went to an american restaurant in the past month, more than any other cuisine, according to a january 2025 verasight survey. more than half (53%) say the same of mexican restaurants, and 46% of chinese. seven-in-ten americans (70%) say they went to an american restaurant in the past month, more than any other cuisine, according to a january 2025 verasight survey. more than half (53%) say the same of mexican restaurants, and 46% of chinese. fewer report visiting japanese (17%) or indian (9%) restaurants, and 12% say they have not gone to a restaurant at all in the past month."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"life-plans-inspire-more-confidence-than-doubt","title":"Life plans inspire more confidence than doubt","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/life-plans-inspire-more-confidence-than-doubt","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 54% of Americans said they feel confident in their current life plans.","searchText":"life plans inspire more confidence than doubt do you feel confident in your current plans for your life? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 54% of americans said they feel confident in their current life plans. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 54% of americans said they feel confident in their current life plans. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 54% of americans said they feel confident in their current life plans. about three-in-ten said they do not feel confident in their life plans (29%), while 16% said they do not know."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"limits-on-foreign-home-buyers-have-broad-support","title":"Limits on foreign home buyers have broad support","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/limits-on-foreign-home-buyers-have-broad-support","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 3,000 U.S. adults conducted Sept. 22 to 29, 2025, 74% of Americans agreed that the government should limit foreign buyers from purchasing residential real estate. This includes 39% who strongly agree, 20% who agree, and 15% who slightly agree.","searchText":"limits on foreign home buyers have broad support to what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement?: \"the government should limit foreign buyers from purchasing residential real estate.\" politics politics in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 22 to 29, 2025, 74% of americans agreed that the government should limit foreign buyers from purchasing residential real estate. this includes 39% who strongly agree, 20% who agree, and 15% who slightly agree. in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 22 to 29, 2025, 74% of americans agreed that the government should limit foreign buyers from purchasing residential real estate. this includes 39% who strongly agree, 20% who agree, and 15% who slightly agree. in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 22 to 29, 2025, 74% of americans agreed that the government should limit foreign buyers from purchasing residential real estate. this includes 39% who strongly agree, 20% who agree, and 15% who slightly agree. about one in twelve disagreed (8%), with 3% who strongly disagree, 2% who disagree, and 3% who slightly disagree. another 18% were neutral."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"local-government-budget-management-gets-low-marks","title":"Local government budget management gets low marks","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/local-government-budget-management-gets-low-marks","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Oct. 1 to 11, 2024, 63% of Americans said their local government is managing its budget poorly or very poorly.","searchText":"local government budget management gets low marks how do you think your local government is managing its budget? money money & finance in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted oct. 1 to 11, 2024, 63% of americans said their local government is managing its budget poorly or very poorly. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted oct. 1 to 11, 2024, 63% of americans said their local government is managing its budget poorly or very poorly. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted oct. 1 to 11, 2024, 63% of americans said their local government is managing its budget poorly or very poorly. about four-in-ten gave positive marks, including 33% who said their local government is managing its budget well and 4% who said very well."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"local-government-climate-adaptation-has-slim-majority-support","title":"Local government climate adaptation has slim-majority support","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/local-government-climate-adaptation-has-slim-majority-support","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 2,000 U.S. adults conducted Sept. 7 to 13, 2023, 52% of Americans supported local government efforts to adapt to climate change. This includes 28% who strongly support and 23% who somewhat support.","searchText":"local government climate adaptation has slim-majority support how much do you support local government efforts to adapt to climate change? politics politics in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 7 to 13, 2023, 52% of americans supported local government efforts to adapt to climate change. this includes 28% who strongly support and 23% who somewhat support. in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 7 to 13, 2023, 52% of americans supported local government efforts to adapt to climate change. this includes 28% who strongly support and 23% who somewhat support. in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 7 to 13, 2023, 52% of americans supported local government efforts to adapt to climate change. this includes 28% who strongly support and 23% who somewhat support. about one in five opposed these efforts (20%), with 12% who strongly oppose and 8% who somewhat oppose. another 29% were neutral."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"local-government-earns-trust-from-two-thirds-of-americans","title":"Local government earns trust from two-thirds of Americans","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/local-government-earns-trust-from-two-thirds-of-americans","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 3,000 U.S. adults conducted Jan. 18 to 24, 2024, 66% of Americans said they have at least a moderate amount of trust in their local government. This includes 39% who said a moderate amount, 20% who said a lot, and 7% who said a great deal.","searchText":"local government earns trust from two-thirds of americans in general, how much do you trust your local government? politics politics in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 18 to 24, 2024, 66% of americans said they have at least a moderate amount of trust in their local government. this includes 39% who said a moderate amount, 20% who said a lot, and 7% who said a great deal. in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 18 to 24, 2024, 66% of americans said they have at least a moderate amount of trust in their local government. this includes 39% who said a moderate amount, 20% who said a lot, and 7% who said a great deal. in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 18 to 24, 2024, 66% of americans said they have at least a moderate amount of trust in their local government. this includes 39% who said a moderate amount, 20% who said a lot, and 7% who said a great deal. about a third said they have a little or no trust in their local government (34%), with 23% who said a little and 11% who said none."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"looking-back-americans-feel-more-positive-than-negative-about-society-in-1946","title":"Looking back, Americans feel more positive than negative about society in 1946","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/looking-back-americans-feel-more-positive-than-negative-about-society-in-1946","dek":"Americans' backward look at society in 1946 tilts favorable, with 43% seeing that era positively and 34% negatively, according to a Verasight survey conducted May 11, 2026. The favorable share includes just 4% who call it very good, the unfavorable 5% who call it very bad.","searchText":"looking back, americans feel more positive than negative about society in 1946 all things considered, society in 1946 was... culture culture americans' backward look at society in 1946 tilts favorable, with 43% seeing that era positively and 34% negatively, according to a verasight survey conducted may 11, 2026. the favorable share includes just 4% who call it very good, the unfavorable 5% who call it very bad. americans' backward look at society in 1946 tilts favorable, with 43% seeing that era positively and 34% negatively, according to a verasight survey conducted may 11, 2026. the favorable share includes just 4% who call it very good, the unfavorable 5% who call it very bad. americans' backward look at society in 1946 tilts favorable, with 43% seeing that era positively and 34% negatively, according to a verasight survey conducted may 11, 2026. the favorable share includes just 4% who call it very good, the unfavorable 5% who call it very bad. nearly a quarter come down on neither side (23%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"mothers-most-often-say-motherhood-costs-them-their-me-time","title":"Lost 'me-time' is the top self-care cost Americans link to motherhood","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/mothers-most-often-say-motherhood-costs-them-their-me-time","dek":"Six-in-ten U.S. adults (60%) say the question of how motherhood affects their self-care simply does not apply, marking themselves as not mothers, according to a January 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"lost 'me-time' is the top self-care cost americans link to motherhood how does motherhood negatively impact your self-care? health health six-in-ten u.s. adults (60%) say the question of how motherhood affects their self-care simply does not apply, marking themselves as not mothers, according to a january 2025 verasight survey. six-in-ten u.s. adults (60%) say the question of how motherhood affects their self-care simply does not apply, marking themselves as not mothers, according to a january 2025 verasight survey. six-in-ten u.s. adults (60%) say the question of how motherhood affects their self-care simply does not apply, marking themselves as not mothers, according to a january 2025 verasight survey. among the tolls that were named, lost \"me-time\" comes up most (27%), ahead of time for recreation (18%), medical check-ups (13%), and schoolwork (12%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"low-carb-diets-like-keto-are-widely-familiar","title":"Low-carb diets like keto are familiar to eight-in-ten Americans","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/low-carb-diets-like-keto-are-widely-familiar","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Aug. 13 to 18, 2025, 80% of Americans said they are familiar with very low-carbohydrate diets such as a keto or carnivore diet.","searchText":"low-carb diets like keto are familiar to eight-in-ten americans are you familiar with very low carbohydrate diets, such as a keto or carnivore diet? health health in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 13 to 18, 2025, 80% of americans said they are familiar with very low-carbohydrate diets such as a keto or carnivore diet. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 13 to 18, 2025, 80% of americans said they are familiar with very low-carbohydrate diets such as a keto or carnivore diet. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 13 to 18, 2025, 80% of americans said they are familiar with very low-carbohydrate diets such as a keto or carnivore diet. roughly one-in-seven said they are not familiar with these diets (15%). another 6% said they were unsure (6%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"maga-supporters-are-split-on-what-comes-next-for-the-movement","title":"MAGA supporters are split on what comes next for the movement","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/maga-supporters-are-split-on-what-comes-next-for-the-movement","dek":"No single vision of MAGA's future commands even three-in-ten of the movement's own supporters, an April 2026 Verasight survey finds. Among Americans who identify with the MAGA movement, 29% think it should evolve into a broader populist movement less tied to Trump personally, while 26% think it should remain loyal to Trump's specific brand and policies.","searchText":"maga supporters are split on what comes next for the movement which statement comes closest to your view of maga's future direction? politics politics no single vision of maga's future commands even three-in-ten of the movement's own supporters, an april 2026 verasight survey finds. among americans who identify with the maga movement, 29% think it should evolve into a broader populist movement less tied to trump personally, while 26% think it should remain loyal to trump's specific brand and policies. no single vision of maga's future commands even three-in-ten of the movement's own supporters, an april 2026 verasight survey finds. among americans who identify with the maga movement, 29% think it should evolve into a broader populist movement less tied to trump personally, while 26% think it should remain loyal to trump's specific brand and policies. no single vision of maga's future commands even three-in-ten of the movement's own supporters, an april 2026 verasight survey finds. among americans who identify with the maga movement, 29% think it should evolve into a broader populist movement less tied to trump personally, while 26% think it should remain loyal to trump's specific brand and policies. another 24% think it should become more institutionalized within the republican party, and just 7% want it to stay an insurgent outsider movement; 14% are not sure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"among-maga-identifiers-six-in-ten-say-the-iran-war-does-not-violate-trumps-promise","title":"MAGA supporters say the Iran war doesn't break Trump's promise","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/among-maga-identifiers-six-in-ten-say-the-iran-war-does-not-violate-trumps-promise","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 509 MAGA-identifying U.S. adults conducted April 21 to 23, 2026, 61% said the war in Iran did not violate Trump's promise of no forever wars.","searchText":"maga supporters say the iran war doesn't break trump's promise trump campaigned on a promise of \"no forever wars.\" in your view, does the war in iran violate that promise? politics politics in a verasight survey of 509 maga-identifying u.s. adults conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, 61% said the war in iran did not violate trump's promise of no forever wars. in a verasight survey of 509 maga-identifying u.s. adults conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, 61% said the war in iran did not violate trump's promise of no forever wars. in a verasight survey of 509 maga-identifying u.s. adults conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, 61% said the war in iran did not violate trump's promise of no forever wars. another 24% said the war did violate that promise, while 16% were not sure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"among-maga-identifiers-eight-in-ten-see-the-war-in-iran-as-consistent-with-maga-values","title":"MAGA supporters say the Iran war fits MAGA values","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/among-maga-identifiers-eight-in-ten-see-the-war-in-iran-as-consistent-with-maga-values","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 509 MAGA-identifying U.S. adults conducted April 21 to 23, 2026, 80% said the war in Iran was at least somewhat consistent with the MAGA movement's core values.","searchText":"maga supporters say the iran war fits maga values to what extent is the war in iran consistent with the maga movement's core values? politics politics in a verasight survey of 509 maga-identifying u.s. adults conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, 80% said the war in iran was at least somewhat consistent with the maga movement's core values. in a verasight survey of 509 maga-identifying u.s. adults conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, 80% said the war in iran was at least somewhat consistent with the maga movement's core values. in a verasight survey of 509 maga-identifying u.s. adults conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, 80% said the war in iran was at least somewhat consistent with the maga movement's core values. that includes 25% who said it was fully consistent with maga's america first principles, 26% who called it very consistent, and 29% who called it somewhat consistent."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"maga-supporters-mostly-see-elon-musk-as-part-of-the-movement","title":"MAGA supporters see Elon Musk as part of the movement","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/maga-supporters-mostly-see-elon-musk-as-part-of-the-movement","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 509 MAGA-identifying U.S. adults conducted April 21 to 23, 2026, 84% said Elon Musk strongly or somewhat represents MAGA.","searchText":"maga supporters see elon musk as part of the movement - elon musk politics politics in a verasight survey of 509 maga-identifying u.s. adults conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, 84% said elon musk strongly or somewhat represents maga. in a verasight survey of 509 maga-identifying u.s. adults conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, 84% said elon musk strongly or somewhat represents maga. in a verasight survey of 509 maga-identifying u.s. adults conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, 84% said elon musk strongly or somewhat represents maga. that includes 38% who said he strongly represents maga and 46% who said he somewhat represents it."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"maga-supporters-see-jd-vance-as-part-of-the-movement","title":"MAGA supporters see JD Vance as part of the movement","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/maga-supporters-see-jd-vance-as-part-of-the-movement","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 509 MAGA-identifying U.S. adults conducted April 21 to 23, 2026, 90% said JD Vance strongly or somewhat represents MAGA.","searchText":"maga supporters see jd vance as part of the movement - jd vance politics politics in a verasight survey of 509 maga-identifying u.s. adults conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, 90% said jd vance strongly or somewhat represents maga. in a verasight survey of 509 maga-identifying u.s. adults conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, 90% said jd vance strongly or somewhat represents maga. in a verasight survey of 509 maga-identifying u.s. adults conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, 90% said jd vance strongly or somewhat represents maga. that includes 69% who said he strongly represents maga. only 10% said he does not really represent maga, actively opposes it, or was unfamiliar to them."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-have-never-identified-with-the-maga-movement","title":"MAGA was never most Americans' movement","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/most-americans-have-never-identified-with-the-maga-movement","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 2,000 U.S. adults conducted April 21 to 23, 2026, 65% said they had never identified as part of the MAGA movement.","searchText":"maga was never most americans' movement do you consider yourself part of the make america great again (maga) movement? politics politics in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, 65% said they had never identified as part of the maga movement. in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, 65% said they had never identified as part of the maga movement. in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, 65% said they had never identified as part of the maga movement. another 25% said they identified strongly or somewhat with maga, while 4% said they used to be part of the movement and 7% were not sure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"manchester-united-is-the-most-recognized-soccer-club-on-the-list","title":"Manchester United is the most recognized soccer club on the list","category":"Sports","categoryLabel":"Sports","categorySlug":"sports","href":"/sports/manchester-united-is-the-most-recognized-soccer-club-on-the-list","dek":"In a Verasight survey conducted Aug. 1-6, 2025, Manchester United is the soccer club Americans recognize most, familiar to three-in-five (60%).","searchText":"manchester united is the most recognized soccer club on the list which of these teams, if any, have you heard of? sports sports in a verasight survey conducted aug. 1-6, 2025, manchester united is the soccer club americans recognize most, familiar to three-in-five (60%). in a verasight survey conducted aug. 1-6, 2025, manchester united is the soccer club americans recognize most, familiar to three-in-five (60%). in a verasight survey conducted aug. 1-6, 2025, manchester united is the soccer club americans recognize most, familiar to three-in-five (60%). chelsea follows at 43%, well ahead of west ham united (18%) and bournemouth (9%), while about a third of americans (35%) have heard of none of the clubs listed."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"many-americans-are-undecided-on-barring-foreign-buyers-from-u-s-homes","title":"Many Americans are undecided on barring foreign buyers from U.S. homes","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/many-americans-are-undecided-on-barring-foreign-buyers-from-u-s-homes","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 22 to 24, 2024, 37% of Americans said they neither support nor oppose prohibitions on the purchase of residential properties by non-Americans.","searchText":"many americans are undecided on barring foreign buyers from u.s. homes prohibitions on the purchase of residential properties by non-americans? politics politics in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 22 to 24, 2024, 37% of americans said they neither support nor oppose prohibitions on the purchase of residential properties by non-americans. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 22 to 24, 2024, 37% of americans said they neither support nor oppose prohibitions on the purchase of residential properties by non-americans. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 22 to 24, 2024, 37% of americans said they neither support nor oppose prohibitions on the purchase of residential properties by non-americans. about a third supported the prohibitions (34%), with 18% who somewhat support and 16% who strongly support. another 29% opposed them, with 16% who somewhat oppose and 13% who strongly oppose."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"many-americans-are-unsure-about-their-eye-health","title":"Many Americans are unsure about their eye health","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/many-americans-are-unsure-about-their-eye-health","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 41% of Americans said maybe when asked whether being able to see clearly means their eyes are healthy.","searchText":"many americans are unsure about their eye health does that mean my eyes are healthy? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 41% of americans said maybe when asked whether being able to see clearly means their eyes are healthy. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 41% of americans said maybe when asked whether being able to see clearly means their eyes are healthy. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 41% of americans said maybe when asked whether being able to see clearly means their eyes are healthy. a similar share said clear vision does not mean their eyes are healthy (39%), while 20% said it does."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"many-americans-are-unsure-wholl-win-the-2026-super-bowl","title":"Many Americans are unsure who'll win the 2026 Super Bowl","category":"Sports","categoryLabel":"Sports","categorySlug":"sports","href":"/sports/many-americans-are-unsure-wholl-win-the-2026-super-bowl","dek":"Uncertainty outdraws every team ahead of the 2026 Super Bowl: about a quarter of Americans (23%) can't say which will win, according to a Verasight survey conducted Dec. 22, 2025 to Jan. 5, 2026.","searchText":"many americans are unsure who'll win the 2026 super bowl which team do you think will win the 2026 super bowl? sports sports uncertainty outdraws every team ahead of the 2026 super bowl: about a quarter of americans (23%) can't say which will win, according to a verasight survey conducted dec. 22, 2025 to jan. 5, 2026. uncertainty outdraws every team ahead of the 2026 super bowl: about a quarter of americans (23%) can't say which will win, according to a verasight survey conducted dec. 22, 2025 to jan. 5, 2026. uncertainty outdraws every team ahead of the 2026 super bowl: about a quarter of americans (23%) can't say which will win, according to a verasight survey conducted dec. 22, 2025 to jan. 5, 2026. the philadelphia eagles lead the named field at 10%, with the san francisco 49ers and new england patriots close behind at about 8% each. every remaining team draws 7% or less."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"many-americans-at-least-occasionally-worry-about-losing-their-housing","title":"Many Americans at least occasionally worry about losing their housing","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/many-americans-at-least-occasionally-worry-about-losing-their-housing","dek":"More than half of Americans (57%) worry at least occasionally about losing their home, including 8% who worry about it constantly, according to a January 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"many americans at least occasionally worry about losing their housing considering this context, how often do you find yourself worrying about your own housing situation, whether it's the threat of eviction as a renter or the risk of foreclosure as a homeowner? money money & finance more than half of americans (57%) worry at least occasionally about losing their home, including 8% who worry about it constantly, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. more than half of americans (57%) worry at least occasionally about losing their home, including 8% who worry about it constantly, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. more than half of americans (57%) worry at least occasionally about losing their home, including 8% who worry about it constantly, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. occasional worry is the leading single response (28%), while 11% worry very frequently and 10% somewhat frequently. about a quarter of americans (26%) never worry, and 17% do so only rarely."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"many-americans-consider-themselves-healthy-eaters","title":"Many Americans consider themselves healthy eaters","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/many-americans-consider-themselves-healthy-eaters","dek":"Picturing themselves as a healthy eater comes easily to many Americans. More than four-in-ten (44%) say it would be very or somewhat easy, including 13% for whom it would be very easy, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey of 474 U.S. adults.","searchText":"many americans consider themselves healthy eaters how easy would it be to see yourself as a healthy eater? culture culture picturing themselves as a healthy eater comes easily to many americans. more than four-in-ten (44%) say it would be very or somewhat easy, including 13% for whom it would be very easy, according to a may 2026 verasight survey of 474 u.s. adults. picturing themselves as a healthy eater comes easily to many americans. more than four-in-ten (44%) say it would be very or somewhat easy, including 13% for whom it would be very easy, according to a may 2026 verasight survey of 474 u.s. adults. picturing themselves as a healthy eater comes easily to many americans. more than four-in-ten (44%) say it would be very or somewhat easy, including 13% for whom it would be very easy, according to a may 2026 verasight survey of 474 u.s. adults. a quarter (25%) say it would be neither easy nor hard, and the remaining three-in-ten find it hard: 22% somewhat hard and 9% very hard."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"many-americans-count-a-high-earner-without-a-degree-as-working-class","title":"Many Americans count a high earner without a degree as working class","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/many-americans-count-a-high-earner-without-a-degree-as-working-class","dek":"A majority of Americans (56%) say the person who better fits the description of working class is someone without a college degree in the top 25% of the income distribution, according to an October 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"many americans count a high earner without a degree as working class which of the following people better fits the description of “working class”? culture culture a majority of americans (56%) say the person who better fits the description of working class is someone without a college degree in the top 25% of the income distribution, according to an october 2024 verasight survey. a majority of americans (56%) say the person who better fits the description of working class is someone without a college degree in the top 25% of the income distribution, according to an october 2024 verasight survey. a majority of americans (56%) say the person who better fits the description of working class is someone without a college degree in the top 25% of the income distribution, according to an october 2024 verasight survey. the other 44% say the label belongs to someone with a graduate degree in the bottom 25% of the income distribution. for most, a missing degree outweighs a high income in deciding who counts as working class."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"many-americans-dont-exercise-20-minutes-even-once-a-week","title":"Many Americans don't exercise 20 minutes even once a week","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/many-americans-dont-exercise-20-minutes-even-once-a-week","dek":"In a Verasight survey conducted Feb. 28 to March 6, 2025, nearly a quarter of Americans (23%) say they never exercise for at least 20 minutes in a typical week.","searchText":"many americans don't exercise 20 minutes even once a week on average, how many times a week do you exercise for at least 20 minutes? health health in a verasight survey conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, nearly a quarter of americans (23%) say they never exercise for at least 20 minutes in a typical week. in a verasight survey conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, nearly a quarter of americans (23%) say they never exercise for at least 20 minutes in a typical week. in a verasight survey conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, nearly a quarter of americans (23%) say they never exercise for at least 20 minutes in a typical week. another 18% exercise three times a week and 15% twice, with 12% managing a single session. smaller shares work out four times (11%), five times (9%), seven or more times (8%), or six times a week (4%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"many-americans-dont-follow-any-public-figures-or-teams-on-social-media","title":"Many Americans don't follow any public figures or teams on social media","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/many-americans-dont-follow-any-public-figures-or-teams-on-social-media","dek":"More than a third of Americans (37%) say they do not follow any celebrities, sports teams, or political figures and institutions on social media, according to a September 2023 Verasight survey of 2,000 U.S. adults.","searchText":"many americans don't follow any public figures or teams on social media which of these do you follow on social media? ai & tech ai & tech more than a third of americans (37%) say they do not follow any celebrities, sports teams, or political figures and institutions on social media, according to a september 2023 verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults. more than a third of americans (37%) say they do not follow any celebrities, sports teams, or political figures and institutions on social media, according to a september 2023 verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults. more than a third of americans (37%) say they do not follow any celebrities, sports teams, or political figures and institutions on social media, according to a september 2023 verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults. a celebrity (34%) and a sports team (34%) are the most widely followed, ahead of the president (22%). fewer follow their governor or a government agency (15% each), their member of congress (13%), or their senators (12%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"many-americans-dont-know-how-long-people-in-their-area-live","title":"Many Americans don't know how long people in their area live","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/many-americans-dont-know-how-long-people-in-their-area-live","dek":"Asked how long people typically live in their area, more Americans say they don't know (28%) than give any single estimate, according to an October 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"many americans don't know how long people in their area live how long do people typically live in your area? culture culture asked how long people typically live in their area, more americans say they don't know (28%) than give any single estimate, according to an october 2024 verasight survey. asked how long people typically live in their area, more americans say they don't know (28%) than give any single estimate, according to an october 2024 verasight survey. asked how long people typically live in their area, more americans say they don't know (28%) than give any single estimate, according to an october 2024 verasight survey. the most common estimate is 70 to 80 years (25%), followed by 80 to 90 years (15%). another 12% say less than 50 years, 16% put it somewhere between 50 and 70, and just 4% say more than 90 years."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"nearly-half-of-americans-are-unfamiliar-with-jensen-huang","title":"Many Americans don't know who Jensen Huang is","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/nearly-half-of-americans-are-unfamiliar-with-jensen-huang","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 2,000 U.S. adults conducted April 21 to 23, 2026, 45% said they were not familiar with Jensen Huang.","searchText":"many americans don't know who jensen huang is - jensen huang (nvidia) ai & tech ai & tech in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, 45% said they were not familiar with jensen huang. in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, 45% said they were not familiar with jensen huang. in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, 45% said they were not familiar with jensen huang. another 25% were neither favorable nor unfavorable toward him, while 18% viewed him favorably and 12% viewed him unfavorably."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"many-americans-are-unfamiliar-with-sam-altman","title":"Many Americans don't know who Sam Altman is","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/many-americans-are-unfamiliar-with-sam-altman","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 2,000 U.S. adults conducted April 21 to 23, 2026, 31% said they were not familiar with Sam Altman.","searchText":"many americans don't know who sam altman is - sam altman (openai) ai & tech ai & tech in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, 31% said they were not familiar with sam altman. in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, 31% said they were not familiar with sam altman. in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, 31% said they were not familiar with sam altman. another 24% were neither favorable nor unfavorable toward him. views among the rest were more negative than positive, with 28% unfavorable and 18% favorable."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"many-americans-dont-own-a-gaming-console","title":"Many Americans don't own a gaming console","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/many-americans-dont-own-a-gaming-console","dek":"About half of Americans (49%) don't own a gaming console, leaving 51% who own at least one, according to a May 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"many americans don't own a gaming console which gaming console(s) do you own, if any? ai & tech ai & tech about half of americans (49%) don't own a gaming console, leaving 51% who own at least one, according to a may 2024 verasight survey. about half of americans (49%) don't own a gaming console, leaving 51% who own at least one, according to a may 2024 verasight survey. about half of americans (49%) don't own a gaming console, leaving 51% who own at least one, according to a may 2024 verasight survey. sony's playstation 5 is the most widely owned console (21%), followed by the nintendo switch (19%) and the xbox series x (17%); 13% own something else."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"many-americans-dont-rely-on-any-single-source-when-making-health-decisions","title":"Many Americans don't rely on any single source when making health decisions","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/many-americans-dont-rely-on-any-single-source-when-making-health-decisions","dek":"Americans deciding whether to follow public health recommendations don't converge on any one voice: the largest share (24%) say they don't rely on any of the sources asked about, and nearly as many (23%) say all of the sources influence them equally, a November 2025 Verasight survey finds.","searchText":"many americans don't rely on any single source when making health decisions when deciding whether to follow public health recommendations, which of these sources most influences your decisions? health health americans deciding whether to follow public health recommendations don't converge on any one voice: the largest share (24%) say they don't rely on any of the sources asked about, and nearly as many (23%) say all of the sources influence them equally, a november 2025 verasight survey finds. americans deciding whether to follow public health recommendations don't converge on any one voice: the largest share (24%) say they don't rely on any of the sources asked about, and nearly as many (23%) say all of the sources influence them equally, a november 2025 verasight survey finds. americans deciding whether to follow public health recommendations don't converge on any one voice: the largest share (24%) say they don't rely on any of the sources asked about, and nearly as many (23%) say all of the sources influence them equally, a november 2025 verasight survey finds. federal agencies such as the cdc lead the individual sources at 17%, with international organizations such as the world health organization next at 14%. local government (9%), community organizations (7%) and state government (7%) round out the list."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"many-americans-doubt-todays-kids-will-grow-up-healthier-than-adults-are-now","title":"Many Americans doubt today's kids will grow up healthier than adults are now","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/many-americans-doubt-todays-kids-will-grow-up-healthier-than-adults-are-now","dek":"Americans are more skeptical than hopeful about the health of the next generation. Roughly four-in-ten (42%) say children growing up in the U.S. today probably or definitely will not be healthier than adults are now, including 10% who say definitely not, according to a Verasight survey conducted Nov. 14-20, 2025.","searchText":"many americans doubt today's kids will grow up healthier than adults are now thinking about future generations, do you believe children growing up in the u.s. today will be healthier than adults are now? culture culture americans are more skeptical than hopeful about the health of the next generation. roughly four-in-ten (42%) say children growing up in the u.s. today probably or definitely will not be healthier than adults are now, including 10% who say definitely not, according to a verasight survey conducted nov. 14-20, 2025. americans are more skeptical than hopeful about the health of the next generation. roughly four-in-ten (42%) say children growing up in the u.s. today probably or definitely will not be healthier than adults are now, including 10% who say definitely not, according to a verasight survey conducted nov. 14-20, 2025. americans are more skeptical than hopeful about the health of the next generation. roughly four-in-ten (42%) say children growing up in the u.s. today probably or definitely will not be healthier than adults are now, including 10% who say definitely not, according to a verasight survey conducted nov. 14-20, 2025. fewer, roughly three-in-ten (28%), expect children to be healthier, including just 6% who say definitely yes, while 30% are unsure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"many-americans-either-dont-use-tiktok-or-wouldnt-sell-their-usage-data","title":"Many Americans either don't use TikTok or wouldn't sell their usage data","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/many-americans-either-dont-use-tiktok-or-wouldnt-sell-their-usage-data","dek":"When asked how much a researcher would have to pay for their TikTok usage data, most Americans (57%) take the deal off the table entirely: 35% say they do not use TikTok, and 22% say they would not sell for any amount, according to an October 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"many americans either don't use tiktok or wouldn't sell their usage data how much money would a researcher have to pay you in exchange for your tiktok usage data? culture culture when asked how much a researcher would have to pay for their tiktok usage data, most americans (57%) take the deal off the table entirely: 35% say they do not use tiktok, and 22% say they would not sell for any amount, according to an october 2024 verasight survey. when asked how much a researcher would have to pay for their tiktok usage data, most americans (57%) take the deal off the table entirely: 35% say they do not use tiktok, and 22% say they would not sell for any amount, according to an october 2024 verasight survey. when asked how much a researcher would have to pay for their tiktok usage data, most americans (57%) take the deal off the table entirely: 35% say they do not use tiktok, and 22% say they would not sell for any amount, according to an october 2024 verasight survey. the rest name a price, mostly a high one: 27% would want more than $30, while just 7% would settle for $30, 5% for $20, and 4% for $10."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"many-americans-expect-some-side-effects-from-over-the-counter-meds","title":"Many Americans expect some side effects from over-the-counter meds","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/many-americans-expect-some-side-effects-from-over-the-counter-meds","dek":"Roughly a third of Americans (34%) say they generally expect to deal with some side effects when they take over-the-counter medications, including 14% who strongly agree, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"many americans expect some side effects from over-the-counter meds please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: i generally expect that i'll have to deal with some side effects when i take over-the-counter (non-prescription) medications. health health roughly a third of americans (34%) say they generally expect to deal with some side effects when they take over-the-counter medications, including 14% who strongly agree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. roughly a third of americans (34%) say they generally expect to deal with some side effects when they take over-the-counter medications, including 14% who strongly agree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. roughly a third of americans (34%) say they generally expect to deal with some side effects when they take over-the-counter medications, including 14% who strongly agree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. a larger share (38%) take a neutral stance, while about three-in-ten (29%) disagree, including 12% who strongly disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"many-americans-feel-a-gap-between-who-they-are-and-who-they-want-to-be","title":"Many Americans feel a gap between who they are and who they want to be","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/many-americans-feel-a-gap-between-who-they-are-and-who-they-want-to-be","dek":"Most Americans feel a distance between their actual and their aspirational selves: 56% agree they often feel a gap between the person they are and the person they want to be, including 12% who strongly agree, according to a December 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"many americans feel a gap between who they are and who they want to be i often feel there's a gap between who i am and who i want to be. culture culture most americans feel a distance between their actual and their aspirational selves: 56% agree they often feel a gap between the person they are and the person they want to be, including 12% who strongly agree, according to a december 2025 verasight survey. most americans feel a distance between their actual and their aspirational selves: 56% agree they often feel a gap between the person they are and the person they want to be, including 12% who strongly agree, according to a december 2025 verasight survey. most americans feel a distance between their actual and their aspirational selves: 56% agree they often feel a gap between the person they are and the person they want to be, including 12% who strongly agree, according to a december 2025 verasight survey. about a quarter (24%) disagree, while 20% neither agree nor disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"many-americans-feel-as-optimistic-as-they-did-a-year-ago","title":"Many Americans feel as optimistic as they did a year ago","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/many-americans-feel-as-optimistic-as-they-did-a-year-ago","dek":"A plurality of Americans feel no more or less hopeful than they did a year ago. About three-in-ten (31%) say they are equally as optimistic about the future as a year ago, according to a November 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"many americans feel as optimistic as they did a year ago compared to one year ago, how optimistic are you about the future? culture culture a plurality of americans feel no more or less hopeful than they did a year ago. about three-in-ten (31%) say they are equally as optimistic about the future as a year ago, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. a plurality of americans feel no more or less hopeful than they did a year ago. about three-in-ten (31%) say they are equally as optimistic about the future as a year ago, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. a plurality of americans feel no more or less hopeful than they did a year ago. about three-in-ten (31%) say they are equally as optimistic about the future as a year ago, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. overall, 40% of americans feel less optimistic than a year ago, including 14% who feel a lot less, while 28% feel more optimistic, including 9% a lot more, so the shift tilts negative."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"many-americans-feel-down-about-society-today","title":"Many Americans feel down about society today","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/many-americans-feel-down-about-society-today","dek":"Most Americans take a dim view of society today. Seven-in-ten (70%) describe it as at least somewhat bad, including 16% who call it very bad, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"many americans feel down about society today all things considered, society today is... culture culture most americans take a dim view of society today. seven-in-ten (70%) describe it as at least somewhat bad, including 16% who call it very bad, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. most americans take a dim view of society today. seven-in-ten (70%) describe it as at least somewhat bad, including 16% who call it very bad, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. most americans take a dim view of society today. seven-in-ten (70%) describe it as at least somewhat bad, including 16% who call it very bad, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. a smaller share (22%) see it as at least somewhat good, including just 2% who call it very good, while 9% say it is neither good nor bad."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"many-americans-feel-less-informed-about-local-prosecutors","title":"Many Americans feel less informed about local prosecutors","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/many-americans-feel-less-informed-about-local-prosecutors","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 3,000 U.S. adults conducted Sept. 22 to 29, 2025, 46% of Americans said they feel less informed about their local prosecutor than about other elected local officials where they live.","searchText":"many americans feel less informed about local prosecutors how informed do you feel you are about your local prosecutor compared to other elected local officials where you live? culture culture in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 22 to 29, 2025, 46% of americans said they feel less informed about their local prosecutor than about other elected local officials where they live. in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 22 to 29, 2025, 46% of americans said they feel less informed about their local prosecutor than about other elected local officials where they live. in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 22 to 29, 2025, 46% of americans said they feel less informed about their local prosecutor than about other elected local officials where they live. a similar share said they feel about as informed about their local prosecutor (45%), while 9% said they feel more informed."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"many-americans-feel-nostalgic-though-usually-only-mildly","title":"Many Americans feel nostalgic, though usually only mildly","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/many-americans-feel-nostalgic-though-usually-only-mildly","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 11, 2026, most report at least some nostalgia, a sentimental longing for the past. Nearly nine-in-ten (87%) feel it at least moderately, and for most that longing is only moderate (58%).","searchText":"many americans feel nostalgic, though usually only mildly according to the oxford dictionary, \"nostalgia\" is defined as a \"sentimental longing for the past.\" how nostalgic do you feel in general? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, most report at least some nostalgia, a sentimental longing for the past. nearly nine-in-ten (87%) feel it at least moderately, and for most that longing is only moderate (58%). in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, most report at least some nostalgia, a sentimental longing for the past. nearly nine-in-ten (87%) feel it at least moderately, and for most that longing is only moderate (58%). in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, most report at least some nostalgia, a sentimental longing for the past. nearly nine-in-ten (87%) feel it at least moderately, and for most that longing is only moderate (58%). close to three-in-ten (29%) feel it very much, while 13% do not feel it at all."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"many-americans-give-dogs-high-marks","title":"Many Americans give dogs high marks","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/many-americans-give-dogs-high-marks","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Aug. 1-6, 2025, a plurality of Americans (40%) call dogs 'the amazingest,' the top grade on offer. Another 35% say dogs are 'very amazing.'.","searchText":"many americans give dogs high marks how amazing are dogs? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 1-6, 2025, a plurality of americans (40%) call dogs 'the amazingest,' the top grade on offer. another 35% say dogs are 'very amazing.'. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 1-6, 2025, a plurality of americans (40%) call dogs 'the amazingest,' the top grade on offer. another 35% say dogs are 'very amazing.'. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 1-6, 2025, a plurality of americans (40%) call dogs 'the amazingest,' the top grade on offer. another 35% say dogs are 'very amazing.'. ratings fall off sharply from there: 13% say dogs are 'moderately amazing,' 8% call them 'a little amazing,' and just 3% say they are not amazing at all."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"many-americans-have-never-heard-of-prageru","title":"Many Americans have never heard of PragerU","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/many-americans-have-never-heard-of-prageru","dek":"About four-in-ten Americans (41%) say they have not heard of PragerU when asked whether the group's inclusion in school curricula would make children's education outcomes better or worse, according to a September 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"many americans have never heard of prageru do you think that prageru's inclusion in curricula will make children's education outcomes worse, better, or have no impact? culture culture about four-in-ten americans (41%) say they have not heard of prageru when asked whether the group's inclusion in school curricula would make children's education outcomes better or worse, according to a september 2025 verasight survey. about four-in-ten americans (41%) say they have not heard of prageru when asked whether the group's inclusion in school curricula would make children's education outcomes better or worse, according to a september 2025 verasight survey. about four-in-ten americans (41%) say they have not heard of prageru when asked whether the group's inclusion in school curricula would make children's education outcomes better or worse, according to a september 2025 verasight survey. a quarter of americans (25%) think its inclusion would make children's outcomes worse, including 15% who say much worse, while 18% think it would make them better, including 9% who say much better. an additional 16% expect little to no impact."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-have-no-idea-wholl-win-the-world-cup","title":"Many Americans have no idea who'll win the World Cup","category":"Sports","categoryLabel":"Sports","categorySlug":"sports","href":"/sports/most-americans-have-no-idea-wholl-win-the-world-cup","dek":"Presented with dozens of national teams, nearly a third of Americans (32%) say they don't know who will win the World Cup, outnumbering the backers of any single country, according to a January 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"many americans have no idea who'll win the world cup who will win the world cup? sports sports presented with dozens of national teams, nearly a third of americans (32%) say they don't know who will win the world cup, outnumbering the backers of any single country, according to a january 2026 verasight survey. presented with dozens of national teams, nearly a third of americans (32%) say they don't know who will win the world cup, outnumbering the backers of any single country, according to a january 2026 verasight survey. presented with dozens of national teams, nearly a third of americans (32%) say they don't know who will win the world cup, outnumbering the backers of any single country, according to a january 2026 verasight survey. among named teams, the usa draws the most support at 16%, well ahead of brazil (8%), spain (7%), and argentina (6%). support for the rest scatters thinly across dozens of other national teams."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"many-workers-say-ai-could-handle-part-of-their-job","title":"Many Americans in the labor force say AI could do some of their work tasks","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/many-workers-say-ai-could-handle-part-of-their-job","dek":"Among Americans in the labor force, a plurality (37%) say AI could handle some of their work tasks, according to a Verasight survey conducted July 30 to Aug. 4, 2025.","searchText":"many americans in the labor force say ai could do some of their work tasks regardless of how much of your work is currently done with ai, how much of what you do in your job do you think can be done with ai? ai & tech ai & tech among americans in the labor force, a plurality (37%) say ai could handle some of their work tasks, according to a verasight survey conducted july 30 to aug. 4, 2025. among americans in the labor force, a plurality (37%) say ai could handle some of their work tasks, according to a verasight survey conducted july 30 to aug. 4, 2025. among americans in the labor force, a plurality (37%) say ai could handle some of their work tasks, according to a verasight survey conducted july 30 to aug. 4, 2025. roughly a quarter (27%) say ai could handle not much of their work, and another 23% say none of it. at the higher end, 10% think ai could do most of their work and 3% think it could do all of it."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"many-americans-know-local-infrastructure-problems-firsthand","title":"Many Americans know local infrastructure problems firsthand","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/many-americans-know-local-infrastructure-problems-firsthand","dek":"About two-thirds of Americans (64%) know of infrastructure problems in their own city or town, including 30% who are aware of many such issues, according to a Verasight survey conducted Sept. 7-13, 2023.","searchText":"many americans know local infrastructure problems firsthand are you aware of any infrastructure issues in your locality or city? money money & finance about two-thirds of americans (64%) know of infrastructure problems in their own city or town, including 30% who are aware of many such issues, according to a verasight survey conducted sept. 7-13, 2023. about two-thirds of americans (64%) know of infrastructure problems in their own city or town, including 30% who are aware of many such issues, according to a verasight survey conducted sept. 7-13, 2023. about two-thirds of americans (64%) know of infrastructure problems in their own city or town, including 30% who are aware of many such issues, according to a verasight survey conducted sept. 7-13, 2023. another 34% are aware of only a few problems rather than many. the rest either report none (17%) or say they don't know (19%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"many-americans-know-someone-who-applied-for-student-loan-cancellation-or-suspect-they-do","title":"Many Americans know someone who applied for student loan cancellation, or suspect they do","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/many-americans-know-someone-who-applied-for-student-loan-cancellation-or-suspect-they-do","dek":"A slim majority of Americans (54%) know or suspect that someone in their life applied to have student debt cancelled, including 19% who say they know for sure, according to a Verasight survey conducted Jan. 18-24, 2024.","searchText":"many americans know someone who applied for student loan cancellation, or suspect they do regardless of whether or not you applied to have your own student loan debt cancelled, how likely do you think it is that someone you know personally, such as a friend or family member, applied to have their debt cancelled? money money & finance a slim majority of americans (54%) know or suspect that someone in their life applied to have student debt cancelled, including 19% who say they know for sure, according to a verasight survey conducted jan. 18-24, 2024. a slim majority of americans (54%) know or suspect that someone in their life applied to have student debt cancelled, including 19% who say they know for sure, according to a verasight survey conducted jan. 18-24, 2024. a slim majority of americans (54%) know or suspect that someone in their life applied to have student debt cancelled, including 19% who say they know for sure, according to a verasight survey conducted jan. 18-24, 2024. the rest of that group put it at somewhat likely (20%) or very likely (15%). on the other side, 19% are sure no one they know applied, and another 27% see it as unlikely."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"many-americans-like-the-idea-of-an-app-for-health-and-daily-functioning","title":"Many Americans like the idea of an app for health and daily functioning","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/many-americans-like-the-idea-of-an-app-for-health-and-daily-functioning","dek":"Most Americans warm to the idea of a phone app built around health, energy, and daily functioning rather than weight loss: more than eight-in-ten (84%) express at least some interest, including 16% who are extremely interested, according to a March 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"many americans like the idea of an app for health and daily functioning how interested would you be in a mobile app that helps you improve health, energy, and daily functioning without focusing on weight loss or changing your body? culture culture most americans warm to the idea of a phone app built around health, energy, and daily functioning rather than weight loss: more than eight-in-ten (84%) express at least some interest, including 16% who are extremely interested, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. most americans warm to the idea of a phone app built around health, energy, and daily functioning rather than weight loss: more than eight-in-ten (84%) express at least some interest, including 16% who are extremely interested, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. most americans warm to the idea of a phone app built around health, energy, and daily functioning rather than weight loss: more than eight-in-ten (84%) express at least some interest, including 16% who are extremely interested, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. the biggest single group (32%) are 'moderately interested,' 20% are 'very interested,' and 17% are only 'slightly interested,' while the remaining 16% have no interest at all."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"many-americans-like-the-idea-of-co-response-programs","title":"Many Americans like the idea of co-response programs","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/many-americans-like-the-idea-of-co-response-programs","dek":"A slim majority of Americans (52%) view co-response programs positively, including 21% who are very positive, according to a November 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"many americans like the idea of co-response programs what is your current perception of co-response programs across the country? health health a slim majority of americans (52%) view co-response programs positively, including 21% who are very positive, according to a november 2024 verasight survey. a slim majority of americans (52%) view co-response programs positively, including 21% who are very positive, according to a november 2024 verasight survey. a slim majority of americans (52%) view co-response programs positively, including 21% who are very positive, according to a november 2024 verasight survey. about a quarter (26%) are neutral, while 17% say they are not familiar with the programs. few view them negatively (4%), including 1% who are very negative."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"many-americans-only-occasionally-seek-feedback-from-their-boss","title":"Many Americans only occasionally seek feedback from their boss","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/many-americans-only-occasionally-seek-feedback-from-their-boss","dek":"A plurality of Americans (41%) say they turn to their supervisor for feedback on their work only occasionally, according to a Verasight survey conducted Feb. 28-March 6, 2025.","searchText":"many americans only occasionally seek feedback from their boss in order to find out how well you are performing in your present job, how frequently do you seek feedback from your supervisor about your work performance? culture culture a plurality of americans (41%) say they turn to their supervisor for feedback on their work only occasionally, according to a verasight survey conducted feb. 28-march 6, 2025. a plurality of americans (41%) say they turn to their supervisor for feedback on their work only occasionally, according to a verasight survey conducted feb. 28-march 6, 2025. a plurality of americans (41%) say they turn to their supervisor for feedback on their work only occasionally, according to a verasight survey conducted feb. 28-march 6, 2025. about a third seek it infrequently (33%), including 17% who do so very infrequently; a quarter ask more regularly (25%), including 8% who seek feedback very frequently."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"many-americans-put-moral-beliefs-at-the-center-of-who-they-are","title":"Many Americans put moral beliefs at the center of who they are","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/many-americans-put-moral-beliefs-at-the-center-of-who-they-are","dek":"For Americans, the essential self is above all a moral one, a May 2026 Verasight survey finds: 42% say the most essential part of themselves is their moral beliefs and actions.","searchText":"many americans put moral beliefs at the center of who they are what is the most essential part of your self? culture culture for americans, the essential self is above all a moral one, a may 2026 verasight survey finds: 42% say the most essential part of themselves is their moral beliefs and actions. for americans, the essential self is above all a moral one, a may 2026 verasight survey finds: 42% say the most essential part of themselves is their moral beliefs and actions. for americans, the essential self is above all a moral one, a may 2026 verasight survey finds: 42% say the most essential part of themselves is their moral beliefs and actions. the alternatives bunch together well behind: the way a person experiences the world stands at 15%, the parts of them that are unique at 13%, memories at 13%, and desires and goals at 12%. just 4% say something else."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"many-americans-rate-instagrams-rules-as-moderately-strict","title":"Many Americans rate Instagram's rules as moderately strict","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/many-americans-rate-instagrams-rules-as-moderately-strict","dek":"More Americans call Instagram's rules and social norms 'moderately strict' (29%) than give any other single verdict, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey of 496 U.S. adults. Roughly a quarter (26%) say they don't use the app at all.","searchText":"many americans rate instagram's rules as moderately strict on instagram, how strict are the rules and social norms about what people can say or do? culture culture more americans call instagram's rules and social norms 'moderately strict' (29%) than give any other single verdict, according to a may 2026 verasight survey of 496 u.s. adults. roughly a quarter (26%) say they don't use the app at all. more americans call instagram's rules and social norms 'moderately strict' (29%) than give any other single verdict, according to a may 2026 verasight survey of 496 u.s. adults. roughly a quarter (26%) say they don't use the app at all. more americans call instagram's rules and social norms 'moderately strict' (29%) than give any other single verdict, according to a may 2026 verasight survey of 496 u.s. adults. roughly a quarter (26%) say they don't use the app at all. another 20% see the rules as only 'slightly strict' and 14% say they are 'not strict at all,' while stricter verdicts stay rare: 7% call them 'very strict' and 4% 'extremely strict.'."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"many-americans-read-a-higher-price-as-a-sign-of-quality","title":"Many Americans read a higher price as a sign of quality","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/many-americans-read-a-higher-price-as-a-sign-of-quality","dek":"Nearly two-thirds of Americans (65%) say a product's price signals its quality, ahead of any other association tested, according to a February 2025 Verasight survey. Affordability (52%) and brand reputation (41%) come next.","searchText":"many americans read a higher price as a sign of quality what does the price of a product typically indicate to you? culture culture nearly two-thirds of americans (65%) say a product's price signals its quality, ahead of any other association tested, according to a february 2025 verasight survey. affordability (52%) and brand reputation (41%) come next. nearly two-thirds of americans (65%) say a product's price signals its quality, ahead of any other association tested, according to a february 2025 verasight survey. affordability (52%) and brand reputation (41%) come next. nearly two-thirds of americans (65%) say a product's price signals its quality, ahead of any other association tested, according to a february 2025 verasight survey. affordability (52%) and brand reputation (41%) come next. fewer tie price to technology (19%), sustainability (18%), or innovation (16%), and 5% point to something else."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"many-americans-say-a-sizable-share-of-their-social-feed-is-negative","title":"Many Americans say a sizable share of their social feed is negative","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/many-americans-say-a-sizable-share-of-their-social-feed-is-negative","dek":"About half of Americans (50%) say at least half of what they see on social media is negative or distressing, according to a Verasight survey conducted Feb. 28 to March 6, 2025.","searchText":"many americans say a sizable share of their social feed is negative on average, what amount of your social media feed is negative and/or distressing? health health about half of americans (50%) say at least half of what they see on social media is negative or distressing, according to a verasight survey conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025. about half of americans (50%) say at least half of what they see on social media is negative or distressing, according to a verasight survey conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025. about half of americans (50%) say at least half of what they see on social media is negative or distressing, according to a verasight survey conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025. a nearly equal share (48%) say less than half of their feed strikes them that way, including 16% who say none of it does, and another 2% don't use social media."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"many-americans-say-immigrants-help-drive-innovation","title":"Many Americans say immigrants help drive innovation","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/many-americans-say-immigrants-help-drive-innovation","dek":"A majority of Americans (59%) say immigrants contribute positively to innovation, including 27% who call the contribution very positive, according to a Verasight survey conducted Jan. 16-27, 2025.","searchText":"many americans say immigrants help drive innovation in your opinion, how much do immigrants contribute to innovation? culture culture a majority of americans (59%) say immigrants contribute positively to innovation, including 27% who call the contribution very positive, according to a verasight survey conducted jan. 16-27, 2025. a majority of americans (59%) say immigrants contribute positively to innovation, including 27% who call the contribution very positive, according to a verasight survey conducted jan. 16-27, 2025. a majority of americans (59%) say immigrants contribute positively to innovation, including 27% who call the contribution very positive, according to a verasight survey conducted jan. 16-27, 2025. another 18% are not sure, 13% say immigrants make no contribution, and 10% say they contribute negatively."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"many-americans-say-natural-disasters-havent-affected-their-health","title":"Many Americans say natural disasters haven't affected their health","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/many-americans-say-natural-disasters-havent-affected-their-health","dek":"In a Verasight survey conducted Aug. 20 to 25, 2025, about a third of Americans (33%) say living through repeated natural disasters has brought no changes to their health.","searchText":"many americans say natural disasters haven't affected their health have you noticed any changes in your health when experiencing repeated natural disasters? health health in a verasight survey conducted aug. 20 to 25, 2025, about a third of americans (33%) say living through repeated natural disasters has brought no changes to their health. in a verasight survey conducted aug. 20 to 25, 2025, about a third of americans (33%) say living through repeated natural disasters has brought no changes to their health. in a verasight survey conducted aug. 20 to 25, 2025, about a third of americans (33%) say living through repeated natural disasters has brought no changes to their health. close behind, 28% report experiencing some changes and 7% stark ones, while 22% haven't lived through natural disasters and 10% are unsure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"many-americans-say-nothing-their-employer-does-improves-satisfaction","title":"Many Americans say nothing their employer does improves satisfaction","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/many-americans-say-nothing-their-employer-does-improves-satisfaction","dek":"The largest share of Americans (36%) say none of the listed workplace measures improves their satisfaction, according to a November 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"many americans say nothing their employer does improves satisfaction what is the most important thing your employer does to improve employee satisfaction? culture culture the largest share of americans (36%) say none of the listed workplace measures improves their satisfaction, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. the largest share of americans (36%) say none of the listed workplace measures improves their satisfaction, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. the largest share of americans (36%) say none of the listed workplace measures improves their satisfaction, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. among the specific options, 24% name a flexible schedule, 17% competitive compensation, 15% a supportive manager, and 8% education and development."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"many-americans-say-proving-gods-existence-needs-different-evidence-than-ordinary-claims","title":"Many Americans say proving God's existence needs different evidence than ordinary claims","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/many-americans-say-proving-gods-existence-needs-different-evidence-than-ordinary-claims","dek":"Nearly half of Americans (48%) agree that judging whether God exists calls for a different kind of evidence than an everyday factual claim, including 13% who strongly agree, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"many americans say proving god's existence needs different evidence than ordinary claims please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: the kind of evidence that is appropriate for evaluating god’s existence is not the same as the kind of evidence used to evaluate ordinary truth claims. ai & tech ai & tech nearly half of americans (48%) agree that judging whether god exists calls for a different kind of evidence than an everyday factual claim, including 13% who strongly agree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. nearly half of americans (48%) agree that judging whether god exists calls for a different kind of evidence than an everyday factual claim, including 13% who strongly agree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. nearly half of americans (48%) agree that judging whether god exists calls for a different kind of evidence than an everyday factual claim, including 13% who strongly agree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. about a quarter (23%) disagree, including 10% who strongly disagree, while 29% neither agree nor disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"many-americans-say-the-people-around-them-have-a-chance-to-get-to-know-one-another","title":"Many Americans say the people around them have a chance to get to know one another","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/many-americans-say-the-people-around-them-have-a-chance-to-get-to-know-one-another","dek":"About seven-in-ten Americans (70%) agree that the people around them have many chances to get to know one another, including 15% who strongly agree.","searchText":"many americans say the people around them have a chance to get to know one another the people around you have many chances to get to know other people? culture culture about seven-in-ten americans (70%) agree that the people around them have many chances to get to know one another, including 15% who strongly agree. about seven-in-ten americans (70%) agree that the people around them have many chances to get to know one another, including 15% who strongly agree. about seven-in-ten americans (70%) agree that the people around them have many chances to get to know one another, including 15% who strongly agree. just 10% disagree, while 20% neither agree nor disagree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey of 512 u.s. adults."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"many-americans-say-their-finances-give-them-room-to-pursue-their-goals","title":"Many Americans say their finances give them room to pursue their goals","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/many-americans-say-their-finances-give-them-room-to-pursue-their-goals","dek":"In a Verasight survey conducted Nov. 14-20, 2025, 42% of Americans agree that their financial circumstances give them the freedom to pursue their goals, including 12% who strongly agree.","searchText":"many americans say their finances give them room to pursue their goals my financial circumstances give me the freedom to pursue my goals. money money & finance in a verasight survey conducted nov. 14-20, 2025, 42% of americans agree that their financial circumstances give them the freedom to pursue their goals, including 12% who strongly agree. in a verasight survey conducted nov. 14-20, 2025, 42% of americans agree that their financial circumstances give them the freedom to pursue their goals, including 12% who strongly agree. in a verasight survey conducted nov. 14-20, 2025, 42% of americans agree that their financial circumstances give them the freedom to pursue their goals, including 12% who strongly agree. a smaller share (35%) disagree, including 17% who strongly disagree. about one-in-five (21%) stay neutral, and 1% are unsure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"many-americans-say-their-views-on-masculinity-have-shifted","title":"Many Americans say their views on masculinity have shifted","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/many-americans-say-their-views-on-masculinity-have-shifted","dek":"In a Verasight survey conducted May 11, 2026, about three-quarters of Americans (74%) say their sense of what it means to be masculine has changed at least a little over time.","searchText":"many americans say their views on masculinity have shifted how much have your perceptions of what it means to be masculine changed over time? culture culture in a verasight survey conducted may 11, 2026, about three-quarters of americans (74%) say their sense of what it means to be masculine has changed at least a little over time. in a verasight survey conducted may 11, 2026, about three-quarters of americans (74%) say their sense of what it means to be masculine has changed at least a little over time. in a verasight survey conducted may 11, 2026, about three-quarters of americans (74%) say their sense of what it means to be masculine has changed at least a little over time. about three-in-ten (31%) describe that change as somewhat and 15% as moderately, while 9% say a lot; 19% report only a little and 26% none at all."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"many-americans-say-they-arent-lonely","title":"Many Americans say they aren't lonely","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/many-americans-say-they-arent-lonely","dek":"About a third of Americans (33%) say they are not at all lonely, according to an August 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"many americans say they aren't lonely how lonely are you? culture culture about a third of americans (33%) say they are not at all lonely, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. about a third of americans (33%) say they are not at all lonely, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. about a third of americans (33%) say they are not at all lonely, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. the rest report at least some loneliness, from 18% who feel slightly lonely and 17% a little lonely down to smaller shares who feel moderately (13%), quite (8%), extremely (6%) or very lonely (4%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"many-americans-see-inheritance-taxes-as-a-violation-of-property-rights","title":"Many Americans see inheritance taxes as a violation of property rights","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/many-americans-see-inheritance-taxes-as-a-violation-of-property-rights","dek":"About half of Americans (50%) think the state's imposition of an inheritance tax infringes on property rights, according to a September 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"many americans see inheritance taxes as a violation of property rights do you think that the state's imposition of inheritance tax constitutes an infringement of property rights? money money & finance about half of americans (50%) think the state's imposition of an inheritance tax infringes on property rights, according to a september 2025 verasight survey. about half of americans (50%) think the state's imposition of an inheritance tax infringes on property rights, according to a september 2025 verasight survey. about half of americans (50%) think the state's imposition of an inheritance tax infringes on property rights, according to a september 2025 verasight survey. roughly three-in-ten (31%) are unsure, while about one-in-five (19%) do not see it that way."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"many-americans-think-college-sports-conferences-should-be-organized-by-region","title":"Many Americans think college sports conferences should be organized by region","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/many-americans-think-college-sports-conferences-should-be-organized-by-region","dek":"Organizing college sports conferences by region draws more support than any rival approach, though only 29% of adults favor it, according to a September 2025 Verasight survey of 3,000 U.S. adults.","searchText":"many americans think college sports conferences should be organized by region in your opinion, how should college sports conferences be organized? culture culture organizing college sports conferences by region draws more support than any rival approach, though only 29% of adults favor it, according to a september 2025 verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults. organizing college sports conferences by region draws more support than any rival approach, though only 29% of adults favor it, according to a september 2025 verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults. organizing college sports conferences by region draws more support than any rival approach, though only 29% of adults favor it, according to a september 2025 verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults. grouping by the caliber or quality of teams comes close behind at 27%, and 20% would go by school size; about a quarter (24%) are not sure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"many-americans-think-heaven-or-hell-follows-death","title":"Many Americans think heaven or hell follows death","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/many-americans-think-heaven-or-hell-follows-death","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 11, 2026, 44% of Americans said people go to designated afterlives, such as heaven or hell, after death.","searchText":"many americans think heaven or hell follows death what do you believe happens after death? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, 44% of americans said people go to designated afterlives, such as heaven or hell, after death. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, 44% of americans said people go to designated afterlives, such as heaven or hell, after death. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, 44% of americans said people go to designated afterlives, such as heaven or hell, after death. about a quarter said people cease to exist (24%). smaller shares said souls all go to the same place, people are reincarnated, or something else happens (11% each)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"many-americans-think-politics-should-stay-out-of-the-workplace","title":"Many Americans think politics should stay out of the workplace","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/many-americans-think-politics-should-stay-out-of-the-workplace","dek":"Asked their main reason for not wanting to know a coworker's political identity, nearly two-thirds of Americans (64%) say politics should not be a part of work, according to a Verasight survey conducted May 11, 2026.","searchText":"many americans think politics should stay out of the workplace what would be your main reason for not wanting to know your coworker's political identity? culture culture asked their main reason for not wanting to know a coworker's political identity, nearly two-thirds of americans (64%) say politics should not be a part of work, according to a verasight survey conducted may 11, 2026. asked their main reason for not wanting to know a coworker's political identity, nearly two-thirds of americans (64%) say politics should not be a part of work, according to a verasight survey conducted may 11, 2026. asked their main reason for not wanting to know a coworker's political identity, nearly two-thirds of americans (64%) say politics should not be a part of work, according to a verasight survey conducted may 11, 2026. a smaller share (20%) point instead to a worry about conflict, and 17% give another reason or are unsure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"many-americans-think-prosecutors-have-the-final-say-on-local-charges","title":"Many Americans think prosecutors have the final say on local charges","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/many-americans-think-prosecutors-have-the-final-say-on-local-charges","dek":"No single answer commands a majority on who has the final say over local criminal charges; the prosecutor comes closest at 31%, according to a Verasight survey conducted Oct. 1-11, 2024.","searchText":"many americans think prosecutors have the final say on local charges in your local community, who has the final say on pursuing criminal charges? culture culture no single answer commands a majority on who has the final say over local criminal charges; the prosecutor comes closest at 31%, according to a verasight survey conducted oct. 1-11, 2024. no single answer commands a majority on who has the final say over local criminal charges; the prosecutor comes closest at 31%, according to a verasight survey conducted oct. 1-11, 2024. no single answer commands a majority on who has the final say over local criminal charges; the prosecutor comes closest at 31%, according to a verasight survey conducted oct. 1-11, 2024. nearly a quarter name the judge (24%), and just as many say they don't know. smaller shares point to the police (7%), the grand jury (7%), or the victim of the crime (6%), while almost no one names someone else (1%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"many-americans-think-prosecutors-have-the-final-say-on-plea-deals","title":"Many Americans think prosecutors have the final say on plea deals","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/many-americans-think-prosecutors-have-the-final-say-on-plea-deals","dek":"Nearly half of Americans (45%) say the prosecutor has the final say on whether a plea deal is offered, according to an October 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"many americans think prosecutors have the final say on plea deals in your local community, who has the final say on offering a plea deal in criminal cases? culture culture nearly half of americans (45%) say the prosecutor has the final say on whether a plea deal is offered, according to an october 2024 verasight survey. nearly half of americans (45%) say the prosecutor has the final say on whether a plea deal is offered, according to an october 2024 verasight survey. nearly half of americans (45%) say the prosecutor has the final say on whether a plea deal is offered, according to an october 2024 verasight survey. about a quarter (27%) are unsure, and 20% instead name the judge. beyond them, few point to the grand jury (4%), someone else (2%), the victim of the crime (2%), or the police (1%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"many-americans-think-tb-cases-in-the-u-s-are-on-the-rise","title":"Many Americans think TB cases in the U.S. are on the rise","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/many-americans-think-tb-cases-in-the-u-s-are-on-the-rise","dek":"About a third of Americans (34%) think tuberculosis cases in the United States are increasing, according to a Verasight survey conducted Nov. 19-22, 2024.","searchText":"many americans think tb cases in the u.s. are on the rise do you think the number of tb cases in the u.s. is increasing, decreasing, or staying the same? health health about a third of americans (34%) think tuberculosis cases in the united states are increasing, according to a verasight survey conducted nov. 19-22, 2024. about a third of americans (34%) think tuberculosis cases in the united states are increasing, according to a verasight survey conducted nov. 19-22, 2024. about a third of americans (34%) think tuberculosis cases in the united states are increasing, according to a verasight survey conducted nov. 19-22, 2024. nearly as many (32%) say they don't know, while 22% think the number is holding steady and 11% think it is falling."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"many-americans-visited-a-museum-in-the-past-year","title":"Many Americans visited a museum in the past year","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/many-americans-visited-a-museum-in-the-past-year","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 22 to 24, 2024, 51% of Americans said they had visited a museum, aquarium, botanical garden, or zoo in the past year.","searchText":"many americans visited a museum in the past year when was the last time you visited a museum of any kind, including museums like aquariums, botanical gardens, or zoos? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 22 to 24, 2024, 51% of americans said they had visited a museum, aquarium, botanical garden, or zoo in the past year. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 22 to 24, 2024, 51% of americans said they had visited a museum, aquarium, botanical garden, or zoo in the past year. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 22 to 24, 2024, 51% of americans said they had visited a museum, aquarium, botanical garden, or zoo in the past year. nearly half said their last visit was more than one year ago (45%), and 5% said they had never visited one."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"many-americans-want-permission-before-ai-is-used-in-their-healthcare","title":"Many Americans want permission before AI is used in their healthcare","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/many-americans-want-permission-before-ai-is-used-in-their-healthcare","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 54% of Americans said they would want to give permission each time before their healthcare system uses AI for clinical purposes such as choosing treatments or diagnosing patients.","searchText":"many americans want permission before ai is used in their healthcare if your healthcare system uses ai for clinical purposes like choosing treatments or diagnosing patients, do you want to: ai & tech ai & tech in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 54% of americans said they would want to give permission each time before their healthcare system uses ai for clinical purposes such as choosing treatments or diagnosing patients. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 54% of americans said they would want to give permission each time before their healthcare system uses ai for clinical purposes such as choosing treatments or diagnosing patients. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 54% of americans said they would want to give permission each time before their healthcare system uses ai for clinical purposes such as choosing treatments or diagnosing patients. about a third said they would want to be notified each time ai is used but would not need to give permission (32%), while 14% said they would not want to be notified or asked for permission."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"many-americans-want-to-cut-back-on-ultra-processed-foods","title":"Many Americans want to cut back on ultra-processed foods","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/many-americans-want-to-cut-back-on-ultra-processed-foods","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 85% of Americans said they are very or somewhat interested in cutting back on ultra-processed foods.","searchText":"many americans want to cut back on ultra-processed foods how interested are you in cutting back on the amount of ultra- culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 85% of americans said they are very or somewhat interested in cutting back on ultra-processed foods. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 85% of americans said they are very or somewhat interested in cutting back on ultra-processed foods. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 85% of americans said they are very or somewhat interested in cutting back on ultra-processed foods. that includes 51% who said they are very interested and 34% who said somewhat interested. about one in ten were not too or not at all interested (11%), while 4% were not sure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"many-americans-weigh-the-natural-order-of-things-when-judging-actions","title":"Many Americans weigh the \"natural order of things\" when judging actions","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/many-americans-weigh-the-natural-order-of-things-when-judging-actions","dek":"Many Americans factor in whether an action fits the \"natural order of things\" when they judge it. About seven-in-ten (71%) place at least moderate importance on it, including 10% who give it the greatest importance possible, according to a Verasight survey conducted Feb. 28 to March 6, 2025.","searchText":"many americans weigh the \"natural order of things\" when judging actions when evaluating a person's actions, how much importance do you put on the action belonging to the natural order of things? (\"the natural order of things\" is \"the way things should be\") culture culture many americans factor in whether an action fits the \"natural order of things\" when they judge it. about seven-in-ten (71%) place at least moderate importance on it, including 10% who give it the greatest importance possible, according to a verasight survey conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025. many americans factor in whether an action fits the \"natural order of things\" when they judge it. about seven-in-ten (71%) place at least moderate importance on it, including 10% who give it the greatest importance possible, according to a verasight survey conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025. many americans factor in whether an action fits the \"natural order of things\" when they judge it. about seven-in-ten (71%) place at least moderate importance on it, including 10% who give it the greatest importance possible, according to a verasight survey conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025. at the other end, roughly three-in-ten (29%) place little or no importance on the idea, including 13% who say none at all."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"many-americans-with-college-degrees-are-not-using-them","title":"Many Americans with college degrees are not using them","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/many-americans-with-college-degrees-are-not-using-them","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Aug. 1 to 6, 2025, 34% of Americans said they are not currently using a college or university degree they earned in their job or daily life.","searchText":"many americans with college degrees are not using them are you currently using the degree you earned in college or university (post-secondary education) in your job or daily life? money money & finance in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 1 to 6, 2025, 34% of americans said they are not currently using a college or university degree they earned in their job or daily life. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 1 to 6, 2025, 34% of americans said they are not currently using a college or university degree they earned in their job or daily life. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 1 to 6, 2025, 34% of americans said they are not currently using a college or university degree they earned in their job or daily life. a similar share said they are using a degree they earned (34%), while 32% said they do not currently have a college or university degree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"many-americans-would-pick-up-sidewalk-litter-if-they-saw-it","title":"Many Americans would pick up sidewalk litter if they saw it","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/many-americans-would-pick-up-sidewalk-litter-if-they-saw-it","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 16 to 17, 2023, 64% of Americans said they are at least somewhat likely to pick up a piece of litter they see on the sidewalk. This includes 16% who said extremely likely, 19% who said very likely, and 29% who said somewhat likely.","searchText":"many americans would pick up sidewalk litter if they saw it how likely are you to pick up a piece of litter that you see on the sidewalk? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 16 to 17, 2023, 64% of americans said they are at least somewhat likely to pick up a piece of litter they see on the sidewalk. this includes 16% who said extremely likely, 19% who said very likely, and 29% who said somewhat likely. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 16 to 17, 2023, 64% of americans said they are at least somewhat likely to pick up a piece of litter they see on the sidewalk. this includes 16% who said extremely likely, 19% who said very likely, and 29% who said somewhat likely. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 16 to 17, 2023, 64% of americans said they are at least somewhat likely to pick up a piece of litter they see on the sidewalk. this includes 16% who said extremely likely, 19% who said very likely, and 29% who said somewhat likely. another 23% said they are a little likely, and 13% said they are not at all likely."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"many-expect-black-leadership-behind-products-marketed-to-black-consumers","title":"Many expect Black leadership behind products marketed to Black consumers","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/many-expect-black-leadership-behind-products-marketed-to-black-consumers","dek":"A plurality of Americans (46%), though not a majority, expect the leadership of a company to be Black when it heavily markets a product to Black consumers, including 13% who strongly agree.","searchText":"many expect black leadership behind products marketed to black consumers please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: if a product is heavily marketed to black consumers, i expect the company's leadership to be black. culture culture a plurality of americans (46%), though not a majority, expect the leadership of a company to be black when it heavily markets a product to black consumers, including 13% who strongly agree. a plurality of americans (46%), though not a majority, expect the leadership of a company to be black when it heavily markets a product to black consumers, including 13% who strongly agree. a plurality of americans (46%), though not a majority, expect the leadership of a company to be black when it heavily markets a product to black consumers, including 13% who strongly agree. about three-in-ten (30%) disagree, while 23% are neutral, according to a verasight survey conducted may 11, 2026."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"many-feel-their-own-political-group-is-treated-unfairly","title":"Many feel their own political group is treated unfairly","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/many-feel-their-own-political-group-is-treated-unfairly","dek":"About 45% of Americans agree with the statement that they feel frustrated people in their political party are treated unfairly compared with other groups, including 10% who strongly agree, according to a Verasight survey conducted March 6-16, 2026.","searchText":"many feel their own political group is treated unfairly i feel frustrated that people who are in my political party and think like me are treated unfairly compared to other groups. culture culture about 45% of americans agree with the statement that they feel frustrated people in their political party are treated unfairly compared with other groups, including 10% who strongly agree, according to a verasight survey conducted march 6-16, 2026. about 45% of americans agree with the statement that they feel frustrated people in their political party are treated unfairly compared with other groups, including 10% who strongly agree, according to a verasight survey conducted march 6-16, 2026. about 45% of americans agree with the statement that they feel frustrated people in their political party are treated unfairly compared with other groups, including 10% who strongly agree, according to a verasight survey conducted march 6-16, 2026. the largest single share, 38%, are neutral, while 17% disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"many-find-it-inauthentic-when-a-company-markets-to-black-consumers-without-black-leaders","title":"Many find it inauthentic when a company markets to Black consumers without Black leaders","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/many-find-it-inauthentic-when-a-company-markets-to-black-consumers-without-black-leaders","dek":"About 40% of Americans agree that a company marketing to Black consumers without Black leadership would seem inauthentic to them, including 12% who strongly agree, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"many find it inauthentic when a company markets to black consumers without black leaders please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: a company that markets to black consumers but is not led by black leadership would seem inauthentic to me. culture culture about 40% of americans agree that a company marketing to black consumers without black leadership would seem inauthentic to them, including 12% who strongly agree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. about 40% of americans agree that a company marketing to black consumers without black leadership would seem inauthentic to them, including 12% who strongly agree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. about 40% of americans agree that a company marketing to black consumers without black leadership would seem inauthentic to them, including 12% who strongly agree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. a similar share, 37%, disagree, and 22% are neutral."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"many-independents-dont-feel-closer-to-either-party","title":"Many independents don't feel at home in either party","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/many-independents-dont-feel-closer-to-either-party","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 693 independent or no-party respondents conducted April 21 to 23, 2026, 43% said their opinions were closer to neither major party.","searchText":"many independents don't feel at home in either party if you had to pick, are your opinions closer to: politics politics in a verasight survey of 693 independent or no-party respondents conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, 43% said their opinions were closer to neither major party. in a verasight survey of 693 independent or no-party respondents conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, 43% said their opinions were closer to neither major party. in a verasight survey of 693 independent or no-party respondents conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, 43% said their opinions were closer to neither major party. another 32% said their views were closer to the democratic party, while 25% said they were closer to the republican party."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"many-parents-havent-searched-for-information-on-these-child-topics-lately","title":"Many parents haven't searched for information on these child topics lately","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/many-parents-havent-searched-for-information-on-these-child-topics-lately","dek":"About four-in-ten Americans (40%) had not looked up information on any of these child-related topics over the prior three months, and another 16% say they are not parents, according to a Verasight survey conducted June 25-30, 2025.","searchText":"many parents haven't searched for information on these child topics lately as a parent, over the past three months, have you searched for information about the following topics related to your child(ren) health health about four-in-ten americans (40%) had not looked up information on any of these child-related topics over the prior three months, and another 16% say they are not parents, according to a verasight survey conducted june 25-30, 2025. about four-in-ten americans (40%) had not looked up information on any of these child-related topics over the prior three months, and another 16% say they are not parents, according to a verasight survey conducted june 25-30, 2025. about four-in-ten americans (40%) had not looked up information on any of these child-related topics over the prior three months, and another 16% say they are not parents, according to a verasight survey conducted june 25-30, 2025. mental health (20%) and food or eating issues including allergies (19%) were the most-searched topics, followed by managing bad or inappropriate behavior (17%), screentime (13%), vaccines (12%), and being bullied (8%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"many-people-take-surveys-simply-because-they-enjoy-it","title":"Many people take surveys simply because they enjoy it","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/many-people-take-surveys-simply-because-they-enjoy-it","dek":"Enjoyment outranks even the money. A Verasight survey conducted May 22-24, 2024, finds that most Americans (57%) say they take part because they like to do surveys.","searchText":"many people take surveys simply because they enjoy it what made you decide to do this survey? ai & tech ai & tech enjoyment outranks even the money. a verasight survey conducted may 22-24, 2024, finds that most americans (57%) say they take part because they like to do surveys. enjoyment outranks even the money. a verasight survey conducted may 22-24, 2024, finds that most americans (57%) say they take part because they like to do surveys. enjoyment outranks even the money. a verasight survey conducted may 22-24, 2024, finds that most americans (57%) say they take part because they like to do surveys. nearly half (49%) also point to the incentive, and 27% say the topic was interesting. smaller shares say it wasn't too long (17%) or had good visual design (10%), and 2% cite something else."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"many-say-opening-up-to-others-strengthens-their-sense-of-self","title":"Many say opening up to others strengthens their sense of self","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/many-say-opening-up-to-others-strengthens-their-sense-of-self","dek":"About half of Americans (49%) say that sharing personal information with another person gives them a firmer sense of who they are, including 6% who strongly agree, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"many say opening up to others strengthens their sense of self please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: when i share important personal information about myself with another person, it gives me a firmer sense of who i am. culture culture about half of americans (49%) say that sharing personal information with another person gives them a firmer sense of who they are, including 6% who strongly agree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. about half of americans (49%) say that sharing personal information with another person gives them a firmer sense of who they are, including 6% who strongly agree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. about half of americans (49%) say that sharing personal information with another person gives them a firmer sense of who they are, including 6% who strongly agree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. about a third (36%) neither agree nor disagree, and 16% disagree, including 4% who strongly disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"many-say-patients-who-make-an-effort-come-across-as-smarter-to-doctors","title":"Many say patients who make an effort come across as smarter to doctors","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/many-say-patients-who-make-an-effort-come-across-as-smarter-to-doctors","dek":"Effort can read as intelligence: close to half of Americans (49%) think a patient who dresses up and researches their concerns beforehand comes across to their doctor as smart, including 15% who strongly agree, according to a January 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"many say patients who make an effort come across as smarter to doctors a patient who puts their best foot forward when interacting with their doctor, such as wearing their sunday best and doing their research before appointments to articulate their health concerns effectively, is likely to be perceived by the doctor as intelligent. health health effort can read as intelligence: close to half of americans (49%) think a patient who dresses up and researches their concerns beforehand comes across to their doctor as smart, including 15% who strongly agree, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. effort can read as intelligence: close to half of americans (49%) think a patient who dresses up and researches their concerns beforehand comes across to their doctor as smart, including 15% who strongly agree, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. effort can read as intelligence: close to half of americans (49%) think a patient who dresses up and researches their concerns beforehand comes across to their doctor as smart, including 15% who strongly agree, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. another 40% neither agree nor disagree, and just 10% disagree, including 2% who strongly disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"many-say-their-political-group-overlaps-with-their-other-identities","title":"Many say their political group overlaps with their other identities","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/many-say-their-political-group-overlaps-with-their-other-identities","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Feb. 28 to March 6, 2025, Americans see their political group as only partly bound up with the rest of who they are. The largest single share (36%) describe the overlap between their politics and traits like race, religion, or sexuality as moderate.","searchText":"many say their political group overlaps with their other identities to what extent do members of your political group tend to also belong to your other social groups (e.g., your race, religion, sexuality, etc.)? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, americans see their political group as only partly bound up with the rest of who they are. the largest single share (36%) describe the overlap between their politics and traits like race, religion, or sexuality as moderate. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, americans see their political group as only partly bound up with the rest of who they are. the largest single share (36%) describe the overlap between their politics and traits like race, religion, or sexuality as moderate. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, americans see their political group as only partly bound up with the rest of who they are. the largest single share (36%) describe the overlap between their politics and traits like race, religion, or sexuality as moderate. from there the balance tilts toward more overlap than less: answers land on the high-overlap side (41%) more than the low-overlap side (22%), and 7% say their political and personal identities coincide completely."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"many-say-this-salary-would-be-unfair-underpayment-for-their-job","title":"Many say this salary would be unfair underpayment for their job","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/many-say-this-salary-would-be-unfair-underpayment-for-their-job","dek":"About half of U.S. adults (50%) say a $45,000 salary would be unfair underpayment for their current job, including 22% who call it extremely unfair underpayment, according to an August 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"many say this salary would be unfair underpayment for their job if you were paid each of the following for your current job, would you consider that to be: - $45,000 money money & finance about half of u.s. adults (50%) say a $45,000 salary would be unfair underpayment for their current job, including 22% who call it extremely unfair underpayment, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. about half of u.s. adults (50%) say a $45,000 salary would be unfair underpayment for their current job, including 22% who call it extremely unfair underpayment, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. about half of u.s. adults (50%) say a $45,000 salary would be unfair underpayment for their current job, including 22% who call it extremely unfair underpayment, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. an additional 18% consider that salary fair pay, and 8% say it would be unfair overpayment, including 1% who call it extremely unfair overpayment. another 24% say they are not employed."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"many-think-ai-investment-advice-can-be-fairly-accurate-for-solo-investors","title":"Many think AI investment advice can be fairly accurate for solo investors","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/many-think-ai-investment-advice-can-be-fairly-accurate-for-solo-investors","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 504 U.S. adults conducted May 11, 2026, the largest group of Americans (33%) say AI-generated investment advice can be moderately accurate for people investing on their own, without a bank or professional advisor behind them.","searchText":"many think ai investment advice can be fairly accurate for solo investors to what extent do you think investment or stock advice generated by ai can be accurate for individual retail investors who are operating independently without the support of financial institution or professional advisors? ai & tech ai & tech in a verasight survey of 504 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, the largest group of americans (33%) say ai-generated investment advice can be moderately accurate for people investing on their own, without a bank or professional advisor behind them. in a verasight survey of 504 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, the largest group of americans (33%) say ai-generated investment advice can be moderately accurate for people investing on their own, without a bank or professional advisor behind them. in a verasight survey of 504 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, the largest group of americans (33%) say ai-generated investment advice can be moderately accurate for people investing on their own, without a bank or professional advisor behind them. fewer come down on the confident side (29%), including just 5% who say it can be very accurate, while more are doubtful (38%), including 14% who say it cannot be accurate at all."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"many-think-ai-investment-advice-can-be-useful-for-solo-investors","title":"Many think AI investment advice can be useful for solo investors","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/many-think-ai-investment-advice-can-be-useful-for-solo-investors","dek":"About six-in-ten Americans (61%) think AI-generated investment advice can be at least moderately useful to people managing their own money without a bank or advisor, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"many think ai investment advice can be useful for solo investors to what extent do you think investment or stock advice generated by ai can be useful for individual retail investors who are operating independently without the support of financial institution or professional advisors? ai & tech ai & tech about six-in-ten americans (61%) think ai-generated investment advice can be at least moderately useful to people managing their own money without a bank or advisor, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. about six-in-ten americans (61%) think ai-generated investment advice can be at least moderately useful to people managing their own money without a bank or advisor, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. about six-in-ten americans (61%) think ai-generated investment advice can be at least moderately useful to people managing their own money without a bank or advisor, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. that includes 6% who call it very useful. the remaining 39% see little use in it, including 15% who say it offers none at all."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"medical-librarians-remain-unfamiliar-to-many-americans","title":"Medical librarians remain unfamiliar to many Americans","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/medical-librarians-remain-unfamiliar-to-many-americans","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 54% of Americans said they were not aware that medical librarians exist.","searchText":"medical librarians remain unfamiliar to many americans do you have access to medical librarians for help with finding reliable health information? health health in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 54% of americans said they were not aware that medical librarians exist. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 54% of americans said they were not aware that medical librarians exist. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 54% of americans said they were not aware that medical librarians exist. about one in five said they have access to medical librarians for help finding reliable health information (19%), while 16% said they do not and 12% were not sure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"medical-professionals-retain-broad-trust","title":"Medical professionals retain broad trust","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/medical-professionals-retain-broad-trust","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Oct. 1 to 11, 2024, 70% of Americans agreed that medical professionals can be trusted. This includes 11% who strongly agree, 33% who agree, and 26% who somewhat agree.","searchText":"medical professionals retain broad trust please indicate the degree by which you disagree or agree with the following statement: medical professionals can be trusted. health health in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted oct. 1 to 11, 2024, 70% of americans agreed that medical professionals can be trusted. this includes 11% who strongly agree, 33% who agree, and 26% who somewhat agree. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted oct. 1 to 11, 2024, 70% of americans agreed that medical professionals can be trusted. this includes 11% who strongly agree, 33% who agree, and 26% who somewhat agree. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted oct. 1 to 11, 2024, 70% of americans agreed that medical professionals can be trusted. this includes 11% who strongly agree, 33% who agree, and 26% who somewhat agree. about one in seven disagreed (14%), with 7% who somewhat disagree, 5% who disagree, and 3% who strongly disagree. another 16% were neutral."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"mexicans-are-the-group-americans-most-associate-with-u-s-immigration","title":"Mexicans are the group Americans most associate with U.S. immigration","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/mexicans-are-the-group-americans-most-associate-with-u-s-immigration","dek":"When Americans picture the country's immigrants, one group comes to mind more than all the others put together. A narrow majority (52%) name Mexicans, according to a September 2025 Verasight survey of 3,000 U.S. adults.","searchText":"mexicans are the group americans most associate with u.s. immigration when you think of immigrants in the united states, who most comes to mind? culture culture when americans picture the country's immigrants, one group comes to mind more than all the others put together. a narrow majority (52%) name mexicans, according to a september 2025 verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults. when americans picture the country's immigrants, one group comes to mind more than all the others put together. a narrow majority (52%) name mexicans, according to a september 2025 verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults. when americans picture the country's immigrants, one group comes to mind more than all the others put together. a narrow majority (52%) name mexicans, according to a september 2025 verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults. central americans and south americans place a distant second (26%), and about one-in-eight (13%) point to some other group. smaller shares name indians (5%), koreans (2%), or italians (2%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"misinformation-training-for-high-schoolers-has-broad-support","title":"Misinformation training for high schoolers has broad support","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/misinformation-training-for-high-schoolers-has-broad-support","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 3,000 U.S. adults conducted Sept. 22 to 29, 2025, 88% of Americans said high schoolers should receive more or much more training on how to tackle misinformation online during class time.","searchText":"misinformation training for high schoolers has broad support do you think high schoolers should receive more training on how to tackle misinformation online, during class time? ai & tech ai & tech in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 22 to 29, 2025, 88% of americans said high schoolers should receive more or much more training on how to tackle misinformation online during class time. in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 22 to 29, 2025, 88% of americans said high schoolers should receive more or much more training on how to tackle misinformation online during class time. in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 22 to 29, 2025, 88% of americans said high schoolers should receive more or much more training on how to tackle misinformation online during class time. about one in eight said high schoolers should receive less or much less training on online misinformation (13%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"misunderstandings-are-part-of-everyday-conversation","title":"Misunderstandings are part of everyday conversation","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/misunderstandings-are-part-of-everyday-conversation","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted June 25 to 30, 2025, 40% of Americans said every conversation leaves room for misunderstandings.","searchText":"misunderstandings are part of everyday conversation does every conversation leave room for misunderstandings? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted june 25 to 30, 2025, 40% of americans said every conversation leaves room for misunderstandings. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted june 25 to 30, 2025, 40% of americans said every conversation leaves room for misunderstandings. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted june 25 to 30, 2025, 40% of americans said every conversation leaves room for misunderstandings. another 35% said maybe, while 26% said not every conversation leaves room for misunderstandings."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"more-americans-back-legal-pathways-to-reduce-illegal-border-crossings-than-oppose-them","title":"More Americans back legal pathways to reduce illegal border crossings than oppose them","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/more-americans-back-legal-pathways-to-reduce-illegal-border-crossings-than-oppose-them","dek":"A narrow majority of Americans (52%) would support expanding legal pathways into the U.S., including temporary worker programs, to curb illegal crossings at the border, with 25% backing the idea strongly.","searchText":"more americans back legal pathways to reduce illegal border crossings than oppose them would you support expanding legal pathways to enter the united states, including temporary worker programs, as a way to reduce illegal crossings at the border? money money & finance a narrow majority of americans (52%) would support expanding legal pathways into the u.s., including temporary worker programs, to curb illegal crossings at the border, with 25% backing the idea strongly. a narrow majority of americans (52%) would support expanding legal pathways into the u.s., including temporary worker programs, to curb illegal crossings at the border, with 25% backing the idea strongly. a narrow majority of americans (52%) would support expanding legal pathways into the u.s., including temporary worker programs, to curb illegal crossings at the border, with 25% backing the idea strongly. about one-in-five (21%) would oppose it, including 15% who are strongly opposed, while a quarter (25%) stay neutral and 2% decline to answer, according to a verasight survey conducted oct. 1-11, 2024."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-most-often-bank-with-big-national-banks","title":"More Americans bank with big national banks than any other type","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/americans-most-often-bank-with-big-national-banks","dek":"Nearly four-in-ten Americans (39%) name a large national bank as their primary financial institution, according to a December 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"more americans bank with big national banks than any other type which of these best describes your primary financial institution? money money & finance nearly four-in-ten americans (39%) name a large national bank as their primary financial institution, according to a december 2025 verasight survey. nearly four-in-ten americans (39%) name a large national bank as their primary financial institution, according to a december 2025 verasight survey. nearly four-in-ten americans (39%) name a large national bank as their primary financial institution, according to a december 2025 verasight survey. credit unions rank next (18%), ahead of regional banks (13%) and fintech providers other than paypal or venmo (12%). fewer name a community bank (9%), some other institution (6%), or no primary bank at all (2%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"more-americans-call-america-a-democracy-than-a-republic","title":"More Americans call America a democracy than a republic","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/more-americans-call-america-a-democracy-than-a-republic","dek":"In a Verasight survey conducted April 19-27, 2023, a majority of Americans (57%) consider the United States a democracy rather than a republic.","searchText":"more americans call america a democracy than a republic personally, do you consider america to be a democracy or a republic? politics politics in a verasight survey conducted april 19-27, 2023, a majority of americans (57%) consider the united states a democracy rather than a republic. in a verasight survey conducted april 19-27, 2023, a majority of americans (57%) consider the united states a democracy rather than a republic. in a verasight survey conducted april 19-27, 2023, a majority of americans (57%) consider the united states a democracy rather than a republic. the remaining 43% consider it a republic."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"more-americans-call-themselves-slightly-overweight-than-anything-else","title":"More Americans call themselves slightly overweight than anything else","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/more-americans-call-themselves-slightly-overweight-than-anything-else","dek":"More Americans describe their weight as slightly overweight (41%) than as anything else, ahead of the 35% who consider it about right, according to a December 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"more americans call themselves slightly overweight than anything else how would you describe your current weight? health health more americans describe their weight as slightly overweight (41%) than as anything else, ahead of the 35% who consider it about right, according to a december 2025 verasight survey. more americans describe their weight as slightly overweight (41%) than as anything else, ahead of the 35% who consider it about right, according to a december 2025 verasight survey. more americans describe their weight as slightly overweight (41%) than as anything else, ahead of the 35% who consider it about right, according to a december 2025 verasight survey. all told, nearly six-in-ten call themselves overweight (60%), including 18% at very overweight; a slim 5% feel underweight and 1% prefer not to say."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"more-americans-feel-good-than-bad-about-their-economic-future","title":"More Americans feel good than bad about their economic future","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/more-americans-feel-good-than-bad-about-their-economic-future","dek":"About four-in-ten Americans (42%) feel good about their economic future, including 12% who feel very good, according to a Verasight survey conducted Oct. 1-11, 2024. That is about twice the 21% who feel bad about it, including 7% who feel very bad.","searchText":"more americans feel good than bad about their economic future what is your general sentiment regarding your future economic prospects? money money & finance about four-in-ten americans (42%) feel good about their economic future, including 12% who feel very good, according to a verasight survey conducted oct. 1-11, 2024. that is about twice the 21% who feel bad about it, including 7% who feel very bad. about four-in-ten americans (42%) feel good about their economic future, including 12% who feel very good, according to a verasight survey conducted oct. 1-11, 2024. that is about twice the 21% who feel bad about it, including 7% who feel very bad. about four-in-ten americans (42%) feel good about their economic future, including 12% who feel very good, according to a verasight survey conducted oct. 1-11, 2024. that is about twice the 21% who feel bad about it, including 7% who feel very bad. the largest single group feels neither good nor bad (32%). the remaining few either did not understand the question (4%) or declined to answer (2%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"more-americans-feel-they-belong-in-the-suburbs-than-anywhere-else","title":"More Americans feel they belong in the suburbs than anywhere else","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/more-americans-feel-they-belong-in-the-suburbs-than-anywhere-else","dek":"No single place claims a majority of Americans' sense of belonging, but the suburbs come closest. Roughly a third (35%) say the suburbs are where they feel they belong, regardless of where they actually live, according to a Verasight survey conducted Oct. 1-11, 2024.","searchText":"more americans feel they belong in the suburbs than anywhere else regardless of where you currently live, where you do feel you belong? culture culture no single place claims a majority of americans' sense of belonging, but the suburbs come closest. roughly a third (35%) say the suburbs are where they feel they belong, regardless of where they actually live, according to a verasight survey conducted oct. 1-11, 2024. no single place claims a majority of americans' sense of belonging, but the suburbs come closest. roughly a third (35%) say the suburbs are where they feel they belong, regardless of where they actually live, according to a verasight survey conducted oct. 1-11, 2024. no single place claims a majority of americans' sense of belonging, but the suburbs come closest. roughly a third (35%) say the suburbs are where they feel they belong, regardless of where they actually live, according to a verasight survey conducted oct. 1-11, 2024. the rest divide almost evenly among the other options: about a fifth each feel they belong in cities (22%), in rural areas (22%), or in small towns (21%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"more-americans-oppose-restrictions-on-gender-affirming-care-than-support-them","title":"More Americans oppose restrictions on gender-affirming care than support them","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/more-americans-oppose-restrictions-on-gender-affirming-care-than-support-them","dek":"A majority of Americans (56%) oppose policies that would bar parents from providing gender-affirming care to their transgender child, including 26% who strongly oppose such restrictions, according to an April 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"more americans oppose restrictions on gender-affirming care than support them how do you feel about policies that prohibit parents from providing gender-affirming care to their transgender child? health health a majority of americans (56%) oppose policies that would bar parents from providing gender-affirming care to their transgender child, including 26% who strongly oppose such restrictions, according to an april 2024 verasight survey. a majority of americans (56%) oppose policies that would bar parents from providing gender-affirming care to their transgender child, including 26% who strongly oppose such restrictions, according to an april 2024 verasight survey. a majority of americans (56%) oppose policies that would bar parents from providing gender-affirming care to their transgender child, including 26% who strongly oppose such restrictions, according to an april 2024 verasight survey. the remaining 44% favor those restrictions, including 22% who strongly favor them."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-dont-back-gender-quotas-for-elected-office","title":"More Americans oppose than support gender quotas for elected office","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/most-americans-dont-back-gender-quotas-for-elected-office","dek":"A proposal to require quotas guaranteeing that equal numbers of men and women are elected draws more opposition than support among Americans, with 39% disagreeing, including 23% who strongly disagree, according to an October 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"more americans oppose than support gender quotas for elected office what do you think of a proposal to require quotas to guarantee that an equal number of men and women are elected? politics politics a proposal to require quotas guaranteeing that equal numbers of men and women are elected draws more opposition than support among americans, with 39% disagreeing, including 23% who strongly disagree, according to an october 2024 verasight survey. a proposal to require quotas guaranteeing that equal numbers of men and women are elected draws more opposition than support among americans, with 39% disagreeing, including 23% who strongly disagree, according to an october 2024 verasight survey. a proposal to require quotas guaranteeing that equal numbers of men and women are elected draws more opposition than support among americans, with 39% disagreeing, including 23% who strongly disagree, according to an october 2024 verasight survey. roughly a quarter (23%) support the idea, including 7% who strongly agree, while the largest single share (38%) neither agree nor disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"more-americans-plan-to-shop-online-more-than-less","title":"More Americans plan to shop online more than less","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/more-americans-plan-to-shop-online-more-than-less","dek":"Most Americans expect their online shopping to hold steady, with 63% saying they will do it about as much in 2026 as the year before, according to a Verasight survey conducted Dec. 22, 2025 to Jan. 5, 2026.","searchText":"more americans plan to shop online more than less - shop online money money & finance most americans expect their online shopping to hold steady, with 63% saying they will do it about as much in 2026 as the year before, according to a verasight survey conducted dec. 22, 2025 to jan. 5, 2026. most americans expect their online shopping to hold steady, with 63% saying they will do it about as much in 2026 as the year before, according to a verasight survey conducted dec. 22, 2025 to jan. 5, 2026. most americans expect their online shopping to hold steady, with 63% saying they will do it about as much in 2026 as the year before, according to a verasight survey conducted dec. 22, 2025 to jan. 5, 2026. those planning to buy more online (23%) outnumber those planning to buy less (13%), and just 2% do not plan to shop online at all."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-think-women-are-unlikely-to-be-domestic-terrorists","title":"More Americans rate women unlikely than likely to be domestic terrorists","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/most-americans-think-women-are-unlikely-to-be-domestic-terrorists","dek":"More Americans think it unlikely than likely that women are domestic terrorists, according to an April 2024 Verasight survey. About four-in-ten (44%) say it is unlikely, including 17% who say very unlikely.","searchText":"more americans rate women unlikely than likely to be domestic terrorists on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 represents \"very unlikely\" and 5 represents \"very likely,\" please indicate how likely it is for the following groups to be domestic terrorists: - women politics politics more americans think it unlikely than likely that women are domestic terrorists, according to an april 2024 verasight survey. about four-in-ten (44%) say it is unlikely, including 17% who say very unlikely. more americans think it unlikely than likely that women are domestic terrorists, according to an april 2024 verasight survey. about four-in-ten (44%) say it is unlikely, including 17% who say very unlikely. more americans think it unlikely than likely that women are domestic terrorists, according to an april 2024 verasight survey. about four-in-ten (44%) say it is unlikely, including 17% who say very unlikely. about a third (36%) place women in the middle, neither likely nor unlikely, while 21% think it likely, including 5% who say very likely."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"nearly-half-think-the-u-s-is-at-a-trade-disadvantage","title":"More Americans reject than accept that U.S. trade is on equal footing","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/nearly-half-think-the-u-s-is-at-a-trade-disadvantage","dek":"About four-in-ten Americans (42%) disagree that the U.S. stands on equal footing with its trade partners when it comes to the trade deficit, including 18% who strongly disagree, according to a May 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"more americans reject than accept that u.s. trade is on equal footing the u.s. is on equal standing with its trade partners in terms of trade deficit. money money & finance about four-in-ten americans (42%) disagree that the u.s. stands on equal footing with its trade partners when it comes to the trade deficit, including 18% who strongly disagree, according to a may 2025 verasight survey. about four-in-ten americans (42%) disagree that the u.s. stands on equal footing with its trade partners when it comes to the trade deficit, including 18% who strongly disagree, according to a may 2025 verasight survey. about four-in-ten americans (42%) disagree that the u.s. stands on equal footing with its trade partners when it comes to the trade deficit, including 18% who strongly disagree, according to a may 2025 verasight survey. roughly three-in-ten (31%) come down on neither side, while fewer land on the agreement side (16%, with 5% strongly agreeing) and about one-in-ten (11%) say they don't know."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-say-they-have-just-two-or-three-close-friends","title":"More Americans report two or three close friends than any other number","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-americans-say-they-have-just-two-or-three-close-friends","dek":"More U.S. adults put their number of close personal friendships at two or three (42%) than at any other count, according to a Verasight survey conducted Oct. 1-11, 2024.","searchText":"more americans report two or three close friends than any other number how many close personal friendships would you say you have today? culture culture more u.s. adults put their number of close personal friendships at two or three (42%) than at any other count, according to a verasight survey conducted oct. 1-11, 2024. more u.s. adults put their number of close personal friendships at two or three (42%) than at any other count, according to a verasight survey conducted oct. 1-11, 2024. more u.s. adults put their number of close personal friendships at two or three (42%) than at any other count, according to a verasight survey conducted oct. 1-11, 2024. about a quarter (25%) report four to six, 13% just one, and 10% seven or more, while 7% have none and 1% decline to answer."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-sports-fans-say-mobile-betting-hasnt-changed-how-they-watch","title":"More Americans say mobile sports betting hasn't changed how they watch than say it has","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/most-sports-fans-say-mobile-betting-hasnt-changed-how-they-watch","dek":"About four-in-ten U.S. adults (39%) say the availability of mobile sports betting has neither detracted from nor enhanced their experience as sports spectators, while 31% don't watch sports at all, according to a November 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"more americans say mobile sports betting hasn't changed how they watch than say it has in your opinion, has the availability of mobile sports betting detracted or enhanced your experience as a sports spectator? ai & tech ai & tech about four-in-ten u.s. adults (39%) say the availability of mobile sports betting has neither detracted from nor enhanced their experience as sports spectators, while 31% don't watch sports at all, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. about four-in-ten u.s. adults (39%) say the availability of mobile sports betting has neither detracted from nor enhanced their experience as sports spectators, while 31% don't watch sports at all, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. about four-in-ten u.s. adults (39%) say the availability of mobile sports betting has neither detracted from nor enhanced their experience as sports spectators, while 31% don't watch sports at all, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. a smaller share (16%) say mobile betting has detracted from that experience at least somewhat, including 6% who say it has greatly detracted. and 14% say it has enhanced the experience at least somewhat, including 5% who say it has done so greatly."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"more-americans-shrug-off-over-the-counter-side-effects-than-worry-about-them","title":"More Americans shrug off over-the-counter side effects than worry about them","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/more-americans-shrug-off-over-the-counter-side-effects-than-worry-about-them","dek":"More Americans brush off the risk of side effects from over-the-counter medicines than worry about it, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey. About four-in-ten (42%) disagree that they worry about side effects when taking non-prescription medications, including 17% who strongly disagree.","searchText":"more americans shrug off over-the-counter side effects than worry about them please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: i worry about side effects when i take over-the-counter (non-prescription) medications. health health more americans brush off the risk of side effects from over-the-counter medicines than worry about it, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. about four-in-ten (42%) disagree that they worry about side effects when taking non-prescription medications, including 17% who strongly disagree. more americans brush off the risk of side effects from over-the-counter medicines than worry about it, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. about four-in-ten (42%) disagree that they worry about side effects when taking non-prescription medications, including 17% who strongly disagree. more americans brush off the risk of side effects from over-the-counter medicines than worry about it, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. about four-in-ten (42%) disagree that they worry about side effects when taking non-prescription medications, including 17% who strongly disagree. fewer, about a quarter (27%), agree that they worry, including 12% who strongly agree. another 31% take neither side."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"more-americans-support-expanding-the-nuclear-arsenal-than-oppose-it","title":"More Americans support expanding the nuclear arsenal than oppose it","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/more-americans-support-expanding-the-nuclear-arsenal-than-oppose-it","dek":"A plurality of Americans (40%) support expanding the U.S. nuclear arsenal, including 20% who strongly support it, according to a March 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"more americans support expanding the nuclear arsenal than oppose it given this, do you support or oppose expanding the us nuclear arsenal? politics politics a plurality of americans (40%) support expanding the u.s. nuclear arsenal, including 20% who strongly support it, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. a plurality of americans (40%) support expanding the u.s. nuclear arsenal, including 20% who strongly support it, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. a plurality of americans (40%) support expanding the u.s. nuclear arsenal, including 20% who strongly support it, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. about a third (32%) oppose it, while 20% are neutral and 7% are unsure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"more-americans-support-government-data-sharing-than-oppose-it","title":"More Americans support government data sharing than oppose it","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/more-americans-support-government-data-sharing-than-oppose-it","dek":"Six-in-ten Americans (60%) agree that federal agencies and state officials should be able to exchange data on citizens, according to a January 2024 Verasight survey; that includes 20% who strongly agree.","searchText":"more americans support government data sharing than oppose it thinking about the government, do you agree or disagree that: federal agencies and state officials should be able to exchange data on citizens. ai & tech ai & tech six-in-ten americans (60%) agree that federal agencies and state officials should be able to exchange data on citizens, according to a january 2024 verasight survey; that includes 20% who strongly agree. six-in-ten americans (60%) agree that federal agencies and state officials should be able to exchange data on citizens, according to a january 2024 verasight survey; that includes 20% who strongly agree. six-in-ten americans (60%) agree that federal agencies and state officials should be able to exchange data on citizens, according to a january 2024 verasight survey; that includes 20% who strongly agree. the remaining 40% disagree, including 18% who feel that way strongly."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"more-americans-support-mammogram-coverage-than-oppose-it","title":"More Americans support mammogram coverage than oppose it","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/more-americans-support-mammogram-coverage-than-oppose-it","dek":"Requiring health insurers to cover the cost of mammograms draws broad support from the public. More than eight-in-ten Americans (86%) back such a requirement, including 61% who strongly support it, according to a Verasight survey conducted April 9-15, 2025.","searchText":"more americans support mammogram coverage than oppose it mammograms). health health requiring health insurers to cover the cost of mammograms draws broad support from the public. more than eight-in-ten americans (86%) back such a requirement, including 61% who strongly support it, according to a verasight survey conducted april 9-15, 2025. requiring health insurers to cover the cost of mammograms draws broad support from the public. more than eight-in-ten americans (86%) back such a requirement, including 61% who strongly support it, according to a verasight survey conducted april 9-15, 2025. requiring health insurers to cover the cost of mammograms draws broad support from the public. more than eight-in-ten americans (86%) back such a requirement, including 61% who strongly support it, according to a verasight survey conducted april 9-15, 2025. just 2% oppose the requirement at any level, including 1% who strongly oppose it. the remaining 12% are neutral."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"more-americans-support-national-id-cards-than-oppose-them","title":"More Americans support national ID cards than oppose them","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/more-americans-support-national-id-cards-than-oppose-them","dek":"In a Verasight survey conducted Sept. 22-29, 2025, more Americans support a national ID card for the United States than oppose one: 45% say they support it, compared with 26% who do not.","searchText":"more americans support national id cards than oppose them do you support a national id card for the united states? culture culture in a verasight survey conducted sept. 22-29, 2025, more americans support a national id card for the united states than oppose one: 45% say they support it, compared with 26% who do not. in a verasight survey conducted sept. 22-29, 2025, more americans support a national id card for the united states than oppose one: 45% say they support it, compared with 26% who do not. in a verasight survey conducted sept. 22-29, 2025, more americans support a national id card for the united states than oppose one: 45% say they support it, compared with 26% who do not. the remaining 30% are not sure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"twice-as-many-americans-support-as-oppose-a-costly-global-plastics-treaty","title":"More Americans support than oppose a costly global plastics treaty","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/twice-as-many-americans-support-as-oppose-a-costly-global-plastics-treaty","dek":"A September 2023 Verasight survey finds more Americans support than oppose the United States joining a costly international treaty to curb global plastic pollution. Support reaches 43%, including 12% who strongly favor such a treaty.","searchText":"more americans support than oppose a costly global plastics treaty do you support the united states entering an international treaty to reduce global plastic pollution even if it imposes significant costs? politics politics a september 2023 verasight survey finds more americans support than oppose the united states joining a costly international treaty to curb global plastic pollution. support reaches 43%, including 12% who strongly favor such a treaty. a september 2023 verasight survey finds more americans support than oppose the united states joining a costly international treaty to curb global plastic pollution. support reaches 43%, including 12% who strongly favor such a treaty. a september 2023 verasight survey finds more americans support than oppose the united states joining a costly international treaty to curb global plastic pollution. support reaches 43%, including 12% who strongly favor such a treaty. opposition runs to 30%, including 12% who are strongly against it, while the remaining 28% come down on neither side."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"more-americans-support-than-oppose-the-federal-bureaucracy","title":"More Americans support than oppose the federal bureaucracy","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/more-americans-support-than-oppose-the-federal-bureaucracy","dek":"About four-in-ten Americans (39%) express at least some support for the federal bureaucracy, including 17% who support it outright, according to a June 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"more americans support than oppose the federal bureaucracy in general, do you support or oppose the federal bureaucracy? politics politics about four-in-ten americans (39%) express at least some support for the federal bureaucracy, including 17% who support it outright, according to a june 2026 verasight survey. about four-in-ten americans (39%) express at least some support for the federal bureaucracy, including 17% who support it outright, according to a june 2026 verasight survey. about four-in-ten americans (39%) express at least some support for the federal bureaucracy, including 17% who support it outright, according to a june 2026 verasight survey. a comparable 40% take neither side, while 21% are opposed, including 8% who firmly oppose it."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"more-americans-support-the-proposed-inflation-relief-check-than-oppose-it","title":"More Americans support the proposed Inflation Relief Check than oppose it","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/more-americans-support-the-proposed-inflation-relief-check-than-oppose-it","dek":"Most Americans (55%) support the proposed Inflation Relief Check, including 32% who support it strongly, according to a January 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"more americans support the proposed inflation relief check than oppose it this proposed inflation relief check? money money & finance most americans (55%) support the proposed inflation relief check, including 32% who support it strongly, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. most americans (55%) support the proposed inflation relief check, including 32% who support it strongly, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. most americans (55%) support the proposed inflation relief check, including 32% who support it strongly, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. about one-in-five (22%) oppose it, including 14% who are strongly opposed, while 17% take neither side and 6% are unsure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"more-americans-support-universal-basic-income-than-oppose-it","title":"More Americans support Universal Basic Income than oppose it","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/more-americans-support-universal-basic-income-than-oppose-it","dek":"In a Verasight survey conducted May 16-17, 2023, three-in-five Americans (60%) agree the federal government should implement a universal basic income, or guaranteed income, including 27% who strongly agree.","searchText":"more americans support universal basic income than oppose it how much do you agree or disagree with the federal government implementing universal basic income (guaranteed income)? money money & finance in a verasight survey conducted may 16-17, 2023, three-in-five americans (60%) agree the federal government should implement a universal basic income, or guaranteed income, including 27% who strongly agree. in a verasight survey conducted may 16-17, 2023, three-in-five americans (60%) agree the federal government should implement a universal basic income, or guaranteed income, including 27% who strongly agree. in a verasight survey conducted may 16-17, 2023, three-in-five americans (60%) agree the federal government should implement a universal basic income, or guaranteed income, including 27% who strongly agree. the remaining 40% disagree, including 23% who strongly disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"more-americans-than-not-say-rotc-adds-viewpoint-diversity-on-campus","title":"More Americans than not say ROTC adds viewpoint diversity on campus","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/more-americans-than-not-say-rotc-adds-viewpoint-diversity-on-campus","dek":"Nearly half of Americans (46%) think students in ROTC programs add to the diversity of viewpoints and values on college campuses, including 13% who strongly agree, according to a May 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"more americans than not say rotc adds viewpoint diversity on campus students in reserve officers training corps (rotc) programs add to the diversity of the viewpoints and values on american college campuses. culture culture nearly half of americans (46%) think students in rotc programs add to the diversity of viewpoints and values on college campuses, including 13% who strongly agree, according to a may 2025 verasight survey. nearly half of americans (46%) think students in rotc programs add to the diversity of viewpoints and values on college campuses, including 13% who strongly agree, according to a may 2025 verasight survey. nearly half of americans (46%) think students in rotc programs add to the diversity of viewpoints and values on college campuses, including 13% who strongly agree, according to a may 2025 verasight survey. another 42% are neutral, and 12% disagree, including 5% who strongly disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"more-americans-want-businesses-to-focus-on-profit-than-on-progressive-causes","title":"More Americans want businesses to focus on profit than on progressive causes","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/more-americans-want-businesses-to-focus-on-profit-than-on-progressive-causes","dek":"A plurality of Americans (45%) agree that businesses should spend more time making money and less time advocating for progressive social causes, including 24% who strongly agree.","searchText":"more americans want businesses to focus on profit than on progressive causes “american businesses should spend more time making money and less time advocating for progressive social causes.\" do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, neither agree nor disagree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with this statement? money money & finance a plurality of americans (45%) agree that businesses should spend more time making money and less time advocating for progressive social causes, including 24% who strongly agree. a plurality of americans (45%) agree that businesses should spend more time making money and less time advocating for progressive social causes, including 24% who strongly agree. a plurality of americans (45%) agree that businesses should spend more time making money and less time advocating for progressive social causes, including 24% who strongly agree. nearly three-in-ten (29%) take neither side, while about a quarter (26%) disagree, including 10% who strongly disagree, according to a verasight survey conducted jan. 18-24, 2024."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"more-americans-want-to-limit-ai-data-centers-than-welcome-them","title":"More Americans want to limit AI data centers than welcome them","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/more-americans-want-to-limit-ai-data-centers-than-welcome-them","dek":"Americans lean toward restraint on AI data centers: 53% say we should limit them because they use too much electricity, land, and water, according to a March 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"more americans want to limit ai data centers than welcome them which of these statements comes closer to your view? culture culture americans lean toward restraint on ai data centers: 53% say we should limit them because they use too much electricity, land, and water, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. americans lean toward restraint on ai data centers: 53% say we should limit them because they use too much electricity, land, and water, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. americans lean toward restraint on ai data centers: 53% say we should limit them because they use too much electricity, land, and water, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. a smaller share (25%) says we should welcome the facilities for the jobs and investment they bring to communities, and 22% are not sure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"more-americans-want-to-slow-ai-development-than-speed-it-up","title":"More Americans want to slow AI development than speed it up","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/more-americans-want-to-slow-ai-development-than-speed-it-up","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 3,000 U.S. adults conducted Jan. 18-24, 2024, nearly half of Americans (47%) side with slowing AI development over speeding it up, including 24% who fully favor a slowdown.","searchText":"more americans want to slow ai development than speed it up what do you think? ai & tech ai & tech in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 18-24, 2024, nearly half of americans (47%) side with slowing ai development over speeding it up, including 24% who fully favor a slowdown. in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 18-24, 2024, nearly half of americans (47%) side with slowing ai development over speeding it up, including 24% who fully favor a slowdown. in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 18-24, 2024, nearly half of americans (47%) side with slowing ai development over speeding it up, including 24% who fully favor a slowdown. a smaller share (24%) comes down on the faster-development side, including 10% who fully favor speeding up, while the remaining 29% take neither side."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"only-a-quarter-reject-the-idea-that-the-democratic-party-has-caused-a-crisis-of-values","title":"More disagree than agree that the Democratic Party has caused a crisis of values","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/only-a-quarter-reject-the-idea-that-the-democratic-party-has-caused-a-crisis-of-values","dek":"Views on whether the Democratic Party has caused a crisis of values and corruption in society tilt toward disagreement. About four-in-ten Americans (43%) disagree, including 25% who strongly disagree, according to a March 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"more disagree than agree that the democratic party has caused a crisis of values please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: society is suffering a crisis of values and corruption because of the democratic party. politics politics views on whether the democratic party has caused a crisis of values and corruption in society tilt toward disagreement. about four-in-ten americans (43%) disagree, including 25% who strongly disagree, according to a march 2025 verasight survey. views on whether the democratic party has caused a crisis of values and corruption in society tilt toward disagreement. about four-in-ten americans (43%) disagree, including 25% who strongly disagree, according to a march 2025 verasight survey. views on whether the democratic party has caused a crisis of values and corruption in society tilt toward disagreement. about four-in-ten americans (43%) disagree, including 25% who strongly disagree, according to a march 2025 verasight survey. close behind, 38% agree, including 21% who strongly agree; 19% are neutral."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-disapprove-of-campaigning-that-brands-opponents-traitors","title":"More disapprove than approve of campaigning that brands opponents traitors","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/most-disapprove-of-campaigning-that-brands-opponents-traitors","dek":"Nearly half of Americans (46%) disapprove of a candidate who campaigns by branding opponents as traitors, including 12% who strongly disapprove.","searchText":"more disapprove than approve of campaigning that brands opponents traitors would you personally approve or disapprove of campaigning like this? politics politics nearly half of americans (46%) disapprove of a candidate who campaigns by branding opponents as traitors, including 12% who strongly disapprove. nearly half of americans (46%) disapprove of a candidate who campaigns by branding opponents as traitors, including 12% who strongly disapprove. nearly half of americans (46%) disapprove of a candidate who campaigns by branding opponents as traitors, including 12% who strongly disapprove. about three-in-ten (31%) neither approve nor disapprove, while roughly a quarter (23%) approve, including 5% who strongly approve, according to a january 2024 verasight survey."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-dont-feel-pressured-to-see-the-other-party-as-untrustworthy","title":"More reject than accept pressure to distrust the other party","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/most-dont-feel-pressured-to-see-the-other-party-as-untrustworthy","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 494 U.S. adults conducted July 14-24, 2025, 45% reject the idea that supporting their party means they are expected to view the other side as untrustworthy, including 18% who strongly disagree.","searchText":"more reject than accept pressure to distrust the other party to what extent do you agree with the following statement: \"as a supporter of my political party, i’m expected to view the other party as fundamentally wrong and not to be trusted.\" politics politics in a verasight survey of 494 u.s. adults conducted july 14-24, 2025, 45% reject the idea that supporting their party means they are expected to view the other side as untrustworthy, including 18% who strongly disagree. in a verasight survey of 494 u.s. adults conducted july 14-24, 2025, 45% reject the idea that supporting their party means they are expected to view the other side as untrustworthy, including 18% who strongly disagree. in a verasight survey of 494 u.s. adults conducted july 14-24, 2025, 45% reject the idea that supporting their party means they are expected to view the other side as untrustworthy, including 18% who strongly disagree. about a third (35%) neither agree nor disagree, while roughly one-in-five (19%) accept that expectation, including 5% who strongly agree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-reject-the-idea-that-people-cant-choose-which-family-to-associate-with","title":"More reject than accept that people can't choose which family to associate with","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/most-reject-the-idea-that-people-cant-choose-which-family-to-associate-with","dek":"A plurality of Americans (41%) reject the idea that people in their society cannot freely choose which family members to associate with, including 16% who strongly disagree.","searchText":"more reject than accept that people can't choose which family to associate with how much do you feel the following statement accurately describes people in your society: it is often the case that people in my society cannot freely choose which family member to associate with. politics politics a plurality of americans (41%) reject the idea that people in their society cannot freely choose which family members to associate with, including 16% who strongly disagree. a plurality of americans (41%) reject the idea that people in their society cannot freely choose which family members to associate with, including 16% who strongly disagree. a plurality of americans (41%) reject the idea that people in their society cannot freely choose which family members to associate with, including 16% who strongly disagree. a nearly equal 40% take no side, while fewer than one-in-five (18%) agree, including 3% who strongly agree, according to a verasight survey conducted feb. 28-march 6, 2025."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-reject-the-urge-to-let-u-s-institutions-all-burn","title":"More reject than embrace the urge to let U.S. institutions 'all burn'","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/most-reject-the-urge-to-let-u-s-institutions-all-burn","dek":"In a Verasight survey conducted Feb. 28 to March 6, 2025, 43% of Americans disagree with the statement that thinking about U.S. political and social institutions makes them want to \"just let them all burn,\" including 18% who strongly disagree.","searchText":"more reject than embrace the urge to let u.s. institutions 'all burn' please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: when i think about the united states’ political and social institutions, i cannot help thinking “just let them all burn.” politics politics in a verasight survey conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, 43% of americans disagree with the statement that thinking about u.s. political and social institutions makes them want to \"just let them all burn,\" including 18% who strongly disagree. in a verasight survey conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, 43% of americans disagree with the statement that thinking about u.s. political and social institutions makes them want to \"just let them all burn,\" including 18% who strongly disagree. in a verasight survey conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, 43% of americans disagree with the statement that thinking about u.s. political and social institutions makes them want to \"just let them all burn,\" including 18% who strongly disagree. about 29% agree, including 7% who strongly agree, while 28% neither agree nor disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-wouldnt-want-a-rival-politician-to-fail-if-it-hurt-their-own-community","title":"More reject than welcome a rival's failure at their community's expense","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/most-wouldnt-want-a-rival-politician-to-fail-if-it-hurt-their-own-community","dek":"A plurality of Americans reject the notion of welcoming a rival candidate's defeat when it would come at their own community's expense: 43% disagree with that statement, including 16% who strongly disagree, according to a September 2023 Verasight survey.","searchText":"more reject than welcome a rival's failure at their community's expense think of the political party you most identify with. now, indicate the degree to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: if i opposed the election of a candidate from the opposing political party, then i would be glad to see him or her fail even if their failure hurt my community. politics politics a plurality of americans reject the notion of welcoming a rival candidate's defeat when it would come at their own community's expense: 43% disagree with that statement, including 16% who strongly disagree, according to a september 2023 verasight survey. a plurality of americans reject the notion of welcoming a rival candidate's defeat when it would come at their own community's expense: 43% disagree with that statement, including 16% who strongly disagree, according to a september 2023 verasight survey. a plurality of americans reject the notion of welcoming a rival candidate's defeat when it would come at their own community's expense: 43% disagree with that statement, including 16% who strongly disagree, according to a september 2023 verasight survey. roughly one-in-five (21%) agree, including 8% who strongly agree, while 36% neither agree nor disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"more-support-than-oppose-helping-refugees-get-mental-health-care","title":"More support than oppose helping refugees get mental health care","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/more-support-than-oppose-helping-refugees-get-mental-health-care","dek":"More Americans say the federal government should be responsible for helping recently arrived refugees get mental health treatment than say it should not (39% vs. 33%), according to a Verasight survey conducted Sept. 7-13, 2023.","searchText":"more support than oppose helping refugees get mental health care should the federal government be responsible for helping recently-arrived refugees get treatment for mental health? health health more americans say the federal government should be responsible for helping recently arrived refugees get mental health treatment than say it should not (39% vs. 33%), according to a verasight survey conducted sept. 7-13, 2023. more americans say the federal government should be responsible for helping recently arrived refugees get mental health treatment than say it should not (39% vs. 33%), according to a verasight survey conducted sept. 7-13, 2023. more americans say the federal government should be responsible for helping recently arrived refugees get mental health treatment than say it should not (39% vs. 33%), according to a verasight survey conducted sept. 7-13, 2023. a sizable remainder takes no position: 23% say they don't know, and 5% decline to answer."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"more-than-eight-in-ten-call-anti-jewish-prejudice-a-serious-problem","title":"More than eight in ten call anti-Jewish prejudice a serious problem","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/more-than-eight-in-ten-call-anti-jewish-prejudice-a-serious-problem","dek":"More than eight-in-ten Americans (83%) agree that anti-Jewish prejudice is a serious problem, including 43% who strongly agree, according to a Verasight survey conducted May 22-24, 2024.","searchText":"more than eight in ten call anti-jewish prejudice a serious problem please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: anti-jewish prejudice is a serious problem. politics politics more than eight-in-ten americans (83%) agree that anti-jewish prejudice is a serious problem, including 43% who strongly agree, according to a verasight survey conducted may 22-24, 2024. more than eight-in-ten americans (83%) agree that anti-jewish prejudice is a serious problem, including 43% who strongly agree, according to a verasight survey conducted may 22-24, 2024. more than eight-in-ten americans (83%) agree that anti-jewish prejudice is a serious problem, including 43% who strongly agree, according to a verasight survey conducted may 22-24, 2024. the remaining 17% disagree, including 5% who strongly disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"nearly-all-americans-feel-they-can-choose-who-they-interact-with","title":"More than eight in ten feel they can choose who they interact with","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/nearly-all-americans-feel-they-can-choose-who-they-interact-with","dek":"A sense of control over one's social circle is widely shared. More than eight-in-ten Americans (86%) agree they can choose the people they interact with in their lives, including 29% who strongly agree.","searchText":"more than eight in ten feel they can choose who they interact with please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: i can choose the people i interact with in my life. culture culture a sense of control over one's social circle is widely shared. more than eight-in-ten americans (86%) agree they can choose the people they interact with in their lives, including 29% who strongly agree. a sense of control over one's social circle is widely shared. more than eight-in-ten americans (86%) agree they can choose the people they interact with in their lives, including 29% who strongly agree. a sense of control over one's social circle is widely shared. more than eight-in-ten americans (86%) agree they can choose the people they interact with in their lives, including 29% who strongly agree. just 5% disagree and 9% land in between, according to a may 2026 verasight survey."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"more-than-eight-in-ten-have-never-faced-racial-discrimination-getting-medical-care","title":"More than eight in ten have never faced racial discrimination getting medical care","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/more-than-eight-in-ten-have-never-faced-racial-discrimination-getting-medical-care","dek":"Most Americans say they have never run into racial discrimination while seeking medical care. Roughly four-in-five (81%) report never having experienced discrimination, been prevented from doing something, or been made to feel inferior because of their race, ethnicity, or color when getting care, according to a January 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"more than eight in ten have never faced racial discrimination getting medical care while seeking medical care, have you ever experienced discrimination, been prevented from doing something, or been hassled or made to feel inferior because of your race, ethnicity, or color? health health most americans say they have never run into racial discrimination while seeking medical care. roughly four-in-five (81%) report never having experienced discrimination, been prevented from doing something, or been made to feel inferior because of their race, ethnicity, or color when getting care, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. most americans say they have never run into racial discrimination while seeking medical care. roughly four-in-five (81%) report never having experienced discrimination, been prevented from doing something, or been made to feel inferior because of their race, ethnicity, or color when getting care, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. most americans say they have never run into racial discrimination while seeking medical care. roughly four-in-five (81%) report never having experienced discrimination, been prevented from doing something, or been made to feel inferior because of their race, ethnicity, or color when getting care, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. the other 19% say they have faced at least one of those experiences."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"more-than-eight-in-ten-americans-favor-capping-mortgage-rates-for-first-time-homebuyers","title":"More than eight-in-ten Americans favor capping mortgage rates for first-time homebuyers","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/more-than-eight-in-ten-americans-favor-capping-mortgage-rates-for-first-time-homebuyers","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 22 to 28, 2025, 83% of Americans supported Congress passing a law to cap or limit the interest rate banks can charge first-time homebuyers. This includes 44% who strongly support and 38% who somewhat support.","searchText":"more than eight-in-ten americans favor capping mortgage rates for first-time homebuyers you support or oppose congress passing a law to cap or limit the interest rate banks can charge for first-time homebuyers to help more people afford a house at a mortgage rate that is lower than the overall rate. money money & finance in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 22 to 28, 2025, 83% of americans supported congress passing a law to cap or limit the interest rate banks can charge first-time homebuyers. this includes 44% who strongly support and 38% who somewhat support. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 22 to 28, 2025, 83% of americans supported congress passing a law to cap or limit the interest rate banks can charge first-time homebuyers. this includes 44% who strongly support and 38% who somewhat support. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 22 to 28, 2025, 83% of americans supported congress passing a law to cap or limit the interest rate banks can charge first-time homebuyers. this includes 44% who strongly support and 38% who somewhat support. about one in six opposed the cap (17%), with 13% who somewhat oppose and 4% who strongly oppose."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"more-than-half-always-turn-to-search-engines-to-find-information-online","title":"More than half always turn to search engines to find information online","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/more-than-half-always-turn-to-search-engines-to-find-information-online","dek":"When Americans look for information online, search engines are the tool of habit: 52% say they always use one like Google or Bing, and another 35% often do, according to a Verasight survey conducted July 30-Aug. 4, 2025.","searchText":"more than half always turn to search engines to find information online - a search engine like google or bing ai & tech ai & tech when americans look for information online, search engines are the tool of habit: 52% say they always use one like google or bing, and another 35% often do, according to a verasight survey conducted july 30-aug. 4, 2025. when americans look for information online, search engines are the tool of habit: 52% say they always use one like google or bing, and another 35% often do, according to a verasight survey conducted july 30-aug. 4, 2025. when americans look for information online, search engines are the tool of habit: 52% say they always use one like google or bing, and another 35% often do, according to a verasight survey conducted july 30-aug. 4, 2025. a smaller share (10%) use one sometimes, and just 2% each say they rarely or never do."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"more-than-half-are-unsure-whether-the-2019-astros-should-lose-their-title","title":"More than half are unsure whether the 2019 Astros should lose their title","category":"Sports","categoryLabel":"Sports","categorySlug":"sports","href":"/sports/more-than-half-are-unsure-whether-the-2019-astros-should-lose-their-title","dek":"A 55% majority of Americans say they don't know whether the 2019 Houston Astros deserve to have their World Series championship revoked for cheating, according to an August 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"more than half are unsure whether the 2019 astros should lose their title do the 2019 houston astros deserve to have their world series championship revoked for cheating? sports sports a 55% majority of americans say they don't know whether the 2019 houston astros deserve to have their world series championship revoked for cheating, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. a 55% majority of americans say they don't know whether the 2019 houston astros deserve to have their world series championship revoked for cheating, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. a 55% majority of americans say they don't know whether the 2019 houston astros deserve to have their world series championship revoked for cheating, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. about a third (34%) think the title should be stripped, while 12% say it should stay."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"more-than-half-feel-isolated-or-left-out-at-times","title":"More than half feel isolated or left out at times","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/more-than-half-feel-isolated-or-left-out-at-times","dek":"In a Verasight survey conducted March 6-16, 2026, more than half of Americans (55%) at least sometimes feel isolated, lacking companionship, or left out.","searchText":"more than half feel isolated or left out at times how often do you feel isolated from others, that you lack companionship, or that you are left out? health health in a verasight survey conducted march 6-16, 2026, more than half of americans (55%) at least sometimes feel isolated, lacking companionship, or left out. in a verasight survey conducted march 6-16, 2026, more than half of americans (55%) at least sometimes feel isolated, lacking companionship, or left out. in a verasight survey conducted march 6-16, 2026, more than half of americans (55%) at least sometimes feel isolated, lacking companionship, or left out. that includes 17% who feel that way often and 38% who feel it sometimes, while the other 45% say hardly ever."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"more-than-half-feel-they-lack-companionship","title":"More than half feel they lack companionship","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/more-than-half-feel-they-lack-companionship","dek":"For a majority of Americans, loneliness is at least an occasional feeling. Fifty-five percent say they feel a lack of companionship at least some of the time, including 17% who feel that way very often, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"more than half feel they lack companionship how often do you feel that you lack companionship? culture culture for a majority of americans, loneliness is at least an occasional feeling. fifty-five percent say they feel a lack of companionship at least some of the time, including 17% who feel that way very often, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. for a majority of americans, loneliness is at least an occasional feeling. fifty-five percent say they feel a lack of companionship at least some of the time, including 17% who feel that way very often, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. for a majority of americans, loneliness is at least an occasional feeling. fifty-five percent say they feel a lack of companionship at least some of the time, including 17% who feel that way very often, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. the single most frequent response, though, points the other way: 28% say they hardly ever feel that lack, and another 17% say never."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"more-than-half-have-heard-of-medication-abortion","title":"More than half have heard of medication abortion","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/more-than-half-have-heard-of-medication-abortion","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 3,000 U.S. adults conducted in January 2024, 57% say they have heard of mifepristone, or medication abortion, a drug available as a pill that can be taken to end a pregnancy.","searchText":"more than half have heard of medication abortion medication abortion is not plan b or the morning after pill. health health in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted in january 2024, 57% say they have heard of mifepristone, or medication abortion, a drug available as a pill that can be taken to end a pregnancy. in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted in january 2024, 57% say they have heard of mifepristone, or medication abortion, a drug available as a pill that can be taken to end a pregnancy. in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted in january 2024, 57% say they have heard of mifepristone, or medication abortion, a drug available as a pill that can be taken to end a pregnancy. the other 43% say they have not heard of it."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"more-than-half-have-never-been-detained-by-police","title":"More than half have never been detained by police","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/more-than-half-have-never-been-detained-by-police","dek":"Most Americans (54%) say they have never been detained by police in any capacity, according to a Verasight survey conducted Oct. 1-11, 2024. The remaining 46% report at least one such encounter.","searchText":"more than half have never been detained by police have you ever been detained by the police in any capacity? politics politics most americans (54%) say they have never been detained by police in any capacity, according to a verasight survey conducted oct. 1-11, 2024. the remaining 46% report at least one such encounter. most americans (54%) say they have never been detained by police in any capacity, according to a verasight survey conducted oct. 1-11, 2024. the remaining 46% report at least one such encounter. most americans (54%) say they have never been detained by police in any capacity, according to a verasight survey conducted oct. 1-11, 2024. the remaining 46% report at least one such encounter. among the specific encounters, 29% report being stopped in the street or while driving, 18% have been arrested, 10% have been incarcerated in prison or jail, and 7% were detained in some other way."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"more-than-half-never-use-chatgpt-or-other-ai-tools","title":"More than half of Americans never use AI at work","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/more-than-half-never-use-chatgpt-or-other-ai-tools","dek":"For a majority of Americans, AI tools play no part in their work: 54% say they never use ChatGPT or other AI-powered products at their current or previous workplace, according to a January 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"more than half of americans never use ai at work chatgpt or ai-powered products)? ai & tech ai & tech for a majority of americans, ai tools play no part in their work: 54% say they never use chatgpt or other ai-powered products at their current or previous workplace, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. for a majority of americans, ai tools play no part in their work: 54% say they never use chatgpt or other ai-powered products at their current or previous workplace, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. for a majority of americans, ai tools play no part in their work: 54% say they never use chatgpt or other ai-powered products at their current or previous workplace, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. the rest report at least some use on the job: 16% of all adults use these tools several times a week, 12% once a week, 9% once a month, and 8% every day."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"more-than-half-reject-the-idea-that-the-country-cant-afford-longer-political-debate","title":"More than half reject the idea that the country can't afford longer political debate","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/more-than-half-reject-the-idea-that-the-country-cant-afford-longer-political-debate","dek":"Presented with the statement that the country cannot afford longer political debates and a diversity of opinion, a majority of Americans disagree (54%), including 23% who strongly disagree, according to an April 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"more than half reject the idea that the country can't afford longer political debate please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: in the current situation we cannot afford longer political debates and diversity of opinion. politics politics presented with the statement that the country cannot afford longer political debates and a diversity of opinion, a majority of americans disagree (54%), including 23% who strongly disagree, according to an april 2025 verasight survey. presented with the statement that the country cannot afford longer political debates and a diversity of opinion, a majority of americans disagree (54%), including 23% who strongly disagree, according to an april 2025 verasight survey. presented with the statement that the country cannot afford longer political debates and a diversity of opinion, a majority of americans disagree (54%), including 23% who strongly disagree, according to an april 2025 verasight survey. the other 46% agree, including 12% who strongly agree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"more-than-half-reject-the-idea-that-women-exaggerate-problems-at-work","title":"More than half reject the idea that women exaggerate problems at work","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/more-than-half-reject-the-idea-that-women-exaggerate-problems-at-work","dek":"More than half of Americans (57%) disagree with the statement that women exaggerate the problems they have at work, including 25% who disagree strongly, according to a Verasight survey conducted Oct. 1-11, 2024.","searchText":"more than half reject the idea that women exaggerate problems at work to what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement? women exaggerate problems they have at work. culture culture more than half of americans (57%) disagree with the statement that women exaggerate the problems they have at work, including 25% who disagree strongly, according to a verasight survey conducted oct. 1-11, 2024. more than half of americans (57%) disagree with the statement that women exaggerate the problems they have at work, including 25% who disagree strongly, according to a verasight survey conducted oct. 1-11, 2024. more than half of americans (57%) disagree with the statement that women exaggerate the problems they have at work, including 25% who disagree strongly, according to a verasight survey conducted oct. 1-11, 2024. the other 43% agree at least slightly, including 7% who agree strongly."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"more-than-half-say-fathers-play-a-key-role-in-healthy-pregnancies","title":"More than half say fathers play a key role in healthy pregnancies","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/more-than-half-say-fathers-play-a-key-role-in-healthy-pregnancies","dek":"Americans overwhelmingly see fathers as central to a healthy pregnancy. More than eight-in-ten (86%) say fathers play at least a very important role in helping mothers have healthy pregnancies and babies, including 45% who call that role essential, according to a November 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"more than half say fathers play a key role in healthy pregnancies in your opinion, how important is the role of fathers in helping mothers have healthy pregnancies and babies? culture culture americans overwhelmingly see fathers as central to a healthy pregnancy. more than eight-in-ten (86%) say fathers play at least a very important role in helping mothers have healthy pregnancies and babies, including 45% who call that role essential, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. americans overwhelmingly see fathers as central to a healthy pregnancy. more than eight-in-ten (86%) say fathers play at least a very important role in helping mothers have healthy pregnancies and babies, including 45% who call that role essential, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. americans overwhelmingly see fathers as central to a healthy pregnancy. more than eight-in-ten (86%) say fathers play at least a very important role in helping mothers have healthy pregnancies and babies, including 45% who call that role essential, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. relatively few rank the role any lower: 8% call it moderately important, and 6% place it below that, including about 1% who see no important role for fathers at all."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"more-than-half-say-the-government-doesnt-do-enough-to-help-low-income-people-afford-housing","title":"More than half say the government doesn't do enough to help low-income people afford housing","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/more-than-half-say-the-government-doesnt-do-enough-to-help-low-income-people-afford-housing","dek":"A majority of Americans say the government does not do enough to make housing affordable for people with low incomes, with 54% disagreeing that it provides enough support, including 30% who strongly disagree, according to a Verasight survey conducted Feb. 28 to March 6, 2025.","searchText":"more than half say the government doesn't do enough to help low-income people afford housing please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: the government provides enough support for people with low incomes to afford housing. politics politics a majority of americans say the government does not do enough to make housing affordable for people with low incomes, with 54% disagreeing that it provides enough support, including 30% who strongly disagree, according to a verasight survey conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025. a majority of americans say the government does not do enough to make housing affordable for people with low incomes, with 54% disagreeing that it provides enough support, including 30% who strongly disagree, according to a verasight survey conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025. a majority of americans say the government does not do enough to make housing affordable for people with low incomes, with 54% disagreeing that it provides enough support, including 30% who strongly disagree, according to a verasight survey conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025. fewer than three-in-ten take the opposite view (28%), including 11% who strongly agree that the support is adequate, while 18% land in the middle."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"more-than-half-say-their-parent-was-close-to-their-grandparents-before-they-were-born","title":"More than half say their parent was close to their grandparents before they were born","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/more-than-half-say-their-parent-was-close-to-their-grandparents-before-they-were-born","dek":"More than half of Americans (55%) agree that their parent was close with their own parents before they were born, including 16% who completely agree, according to an August 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"more than half say their parent was close to their grandparents before they were born to what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement? my parent was close with their parents before i was born. culture culture more than half of americans (55%) agree that their parent was close with their own parents before they were born, including 16% who completely agree, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. more than half of americans (55%) agree that their parent was close with their own parents before they were born, including 16% who completely agree, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. more than half of americans (55%) agree that their parent was close with their own parents before they were born, including 16% who completely agree, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. about a fifth (21%) are neutral, and 24% disagree, including 7% who completely disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"more-than-half-say-they-could-count-on-a-parent-for-emotional-support-as-kids","title":"More than half say they could count on a parent for emotional support as kids","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/more-than-half-say-they-could-count-on-a-parent-for-emotional-support-as-kids","dek":"Far more Americans recall dependable parental support in childhood than recall its absence. More than half (56%) agree they could count on a parent for emotional support growing up, including 20% who completely agree, according to an August 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"more than half say they could count on a parent for emotional support as kids to what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement? as a child, i could count on my parent for emotional support. culture culture far more americans recall dependable parental support in childhood than recall its absence. more than half (56%) agree they could count on a parent for emotional support growing up, including 20% who completely agree, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. far more americans recall dependable parental support in childhood than recall its absence. more than half (56%) agree they could count on a parent for emotional support growing up, including 20% who completely agree, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. far more americans recall dependable parental support in childhood than recall its absence. more than half (56%) agree they could count on a parent for emotional support growing up, including 20% who completely agree, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. about three-in-ten (31%) disagree, while 13% neither agree nor disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"more-than-half-say-theyre-not-overly-cautious-about-germs","title":"More than half say they're not overly cautious about germs","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/more-than-half-say-theyre-not-overly-cautious-about-germs","dek":"Being described as overly cautious about germs is not something most Americans accept about themselves. About 54% disagree that others might call them overly cautious, including 19% who strongly disagree, according to a Verasight survey conducted Feb. 28 to March 6, 2025.","searchText":"more than half say they're not overly cautious about germs please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: some people might describe me as overly cautious when it comes to germs. health health being described as overly cautious about germs is not something most americans accept about themselves. about 54% disagree that others might call them overly cautious, including 19% who strongly disagree, according to a verasight survey conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025. being described as overly cautious about germs is not something most americans accept about themselves. about 54% disagree that others might call them overly cautious, including 19% who strongly disagree, according to a verasight survey conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025. being described as overly cautious about germs is not something most americans accept about themselves. about 54% disagree that others might call them overly cautious, including 19% who strongly disagree, according to a verasight survey conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025. about 23% agree that the description fits, including 3% who strongly agree. a matching 23% take neither side."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"more-than-half-strongly-oppose-letting-providers-refuse-care-to-lgbtq-patients","title":"More than half strongly oppose letting providers refuse care to LGBTQ patients","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/more-than-half-strongly-oppose-letting-providers-refuse-care-to-lgbtq-patients","dek":"Most Americans reject the idea that health care providers should be allowed to refuse care to LGBTQ patients over their own beliefs. About 70% disagree that providers should have that right, including a 55% majority who strongly disagree, according to a Verasight survey conducted Nov. 19-22, 2024.","searchText":"more than half strongly oppose letting providers refuse care to lgbtq patients healthcare providers should have the right to refuse medical care to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (lgbtq) patients based on the healthcare provider’s sincerely held principles. health health most americans reject the idea that health care providers should be allowed to refuse care to lgbtq patients over their own beliefs. about 70% disagree that providers should have that right, including a 55% majority who strongly disagree, according to a verasight survey conducted nov. 19-22, 2024. most americans reject the idea that health care providers should be allowed to refuse care to lgbtq patients over their own beliefs. about 70% disagree that providers should have that right, including a 55% majority who strongly disagree, according to a verasight survey conducted nov. 19-22, 2024. most americans reject the idea that health care providers should be allowed to refuse care to lgbtq patients over their own beliefs. about 70% disagree that providers should have that right, including a 55% majority who strongly disagree, according to a verasight survey conducted nov. 19-22, 2024. about three-in-ten side at least somewhat with letting providers refuse, including 11% who strongly agree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"more-than-half-would-rather-avoid-uncertain-outcomes","title":"More than half would rather avoid uncertain outcomes","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/more-than-half-would-rather-avoid-uncertain-outcomes","dek":"Most Americans favor certainty over the unknown: 55% disagree that they prefer situations with uncertain outcomes over certain ones, including 15% who strongly disagree.","searchText":"more than half would rather avoid uncertain outcomes please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following statement: i prefer situations in which outcomes are uncertain rather than certain. culture culture most americans favor certainty over the unknown: 55% disagree that they prefer situations with uncertain outcomes over certain ones, including 15% who strongly disagree. most americans favor certainty over the unknown: 55% disagree that they prefer situations with uncertain outcomes over certain ones, including 15% who strongly disagree. most americans favor certainty over the unknown: 55% disagree that they prefer situations with uncertain outcomes over certain ones, including 15% who strongly disagree. only 16% agree they favor uncertainty, and 28% neither agree nor disagree, according to a verasight survey of 510 u.s. adults conducted june 25-30, 2025."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"more-than-half-would-take-another-survey-on-a-phone-or-tablet","title":"More than half would take another survey on a phone or tablet","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/more-than-half-would-take-another-survey-on-a-phone-or-tablet","dek":"Given the choice of how to complete another questionnaire, more than half of Americans (53%) prefer to do it by internet on a smartphone or tablet, according to a December 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"more than half would take another survey on a phone or tablet if you received a request to do another survey like this one, would you prefer to complete the questionnaire… culture culture given the choice of how to complete another questionnaire, more than half of americans (53%) prefer to do it by internet on a smartphone or tablet, according to a december 2025 verasight survey. given the choice of how to complete another questionnaire, more than half of americans (53%) prefer to do it by internet on a smartphone or tablet, according to a december 2025 verasight survey. given the choice of how to complete another questionnaire, more than half of americans (53%) prefer to do it by internet on a smartphone or tablet, according to a december 2025 verasight survey. about three-in-ten (31%) would opt for a computer instead. fewer would take it with an interviewer over a video call (7%), over the telephone (5%), by mail (3%), or with an interviewer in their home (2%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"nearly-all-americans-surveyed-were-born-in-the-u-s","title":"More than nine-in-ten Americans are U.S.-born citizens","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/nearly-all-americans-surveyed-were-born-in-the-u-s","dek":"Nearly all U.S. adults are citizens by birth: 92% say they are U.S. citizens born in the country, according to a Verasight survey conducted March 6-16, 2026.","searchText":"more than nine-in-ten americans are u.s.-born citizens what is your current immigration status in the u.s.? culture culture nearly all u.s. adults are citizens by birth: 92% say they are u.s. citizens born in the country, according to a verasight survey conducted march 6-16, 2026. nearly all u.s. adults are citizens by birth: 92% say they are u.s. citizens born in the country, according to a verasight survey conducted march 6-16, 2026. nearly all u.s. adults are citizens by birth: 92% say they are u.s. citizens born in the country, according to a verasight survey conducted march 6-16, 2026. another 6% are naturalized citizens. green-card holders, visa holders, and people without legal status together make up about 1%, and 1% decline to answer."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"more-than-three-quarters-didnt-face-racial-discrimination-growing-up","title":"More than three-quarters didn't face racial discrimination growing up","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/more-than-three-quarters-didnt-face-racial-discrimination-growing-up","dek":"About three-in-four Americans (76%) say they never experienced racial discrimination before turning 18, according to a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Nov. 19-22, 2024.","searchText":"more than three-quarters didn't face racial discrimination growing up did you ever experience racial discrimination as a youth (under 18 years of age)? culture culture about three-in-four americans (76%) say they never experienced racial discrimination before turning 18, according to a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 19-22, 2024. about three-in-four americans (76%) say they never experienced racial discrimination before turning 18, according to a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 19-22, 2024. about three-in-four americans (76%) say they never experienced racial discrimination before turning 18, according to a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 19-22, 2024. the other 24% say they did face it growing up."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"more-than-three-quarters-havent-used-cannabis-daily-for-a-stretch-in-the-past-five-years","title":"More than three-quarters haven't used cannabis daily for a stretch in the past five years","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/more-than-three-quarters-havent-used-cannabis-daily-for-a-stretch-in-the-past-five-years","dek":"Just 22% of Americans say there was a period in the last five years when they were using cannabis daily or almost daily for at least a month, according to a March 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"more than three-quarters haven't used cannabis daily for a stretch in the past five years in the last 5 years, was there a period of time when you were using cannabis daily or almost daily for at least 1 month? health health just 22% of americans say there was a period in the last five years when they were using cannabis daily or almost daily for at least a month, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. just 22% of americans say there was a period in the last five years when they were using cannabis daily or almost daily for at least a month, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. just 22% of americans say there was a period in the last five years when they were using cannabis daily or almost daily for at least a month, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. most (77%) say there was no such period, and 1% prefer not to say."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"more-than-three-quarters-oppose-forcing-doctors-to-deny-care-to-transgender-people","title":"More than three-quarters oppose forcing doctors to deny care to transgender people","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/more-than-three-quarters-oppose-forcing-doctors-to-deny-care-to-transgender-people","dek":"Most Americans reject the idea that the government should be able to force doctors to deny healthcare to transgender people, with more than three-quarters (76%) saying it should not be allowed, according to a May 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"more than three-quarters oppose forcing doctors to deny care to transgender people do you believe the government should be allowed to force doctors to deny healthcare to transgender people? politics politics most americans reject the idea that the government should be able to force doctors to deny healthcare to transgender people, with more than three-quarters (76%) saying it should not be allowed, according to a may 2025 verasight survey. most americans reject the idea that the government should be able to force doctors to deny healthcare to transgender people, with more than three-quarters (76%) saying it should not be allowed, according to a may 2025 verasight survey. most americans reject the idea that the government should be able to force doctors to deny healthcare to transgender people, with more than three-quarters (76%) saying it should not be allowed, according to a may 2025 verasight survey. around one-in-ten (10%) say it should be allowed, while 13% are unsure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"more-than-three-quarters-oppose-police-using-race-to-decide-who-to-stop","title":"More than three-quarters oppose police using race to decide who to stop","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/more-than-three-quarters-oppose-police-using-race-to-decide-who-to-stop","dek":"Americans broadly reject race-based stops: 78% disagree that police should be allowed to use race and ethnicity when deciding who to stop, including 59% who strongly disagree.","searchText":"more than three-quarters oppose police using race to decide who to stop please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: police should be allowed to use race and ethnicity when deciding who to stop. culture culture americans broadly reject race-based stops: 78% disagree that police should be allowed to use race and ethnicity when deciding who to stop, including 59% who strongly disagree. americans broadly reject race-based stops: 78% disagree that police should be allowed to use race and ethnicity when deciding who to stop, including 59% who strongly disagree. americans broadly reject race-based stops: 78% disagree that police should be allowed to use race and ethnicity when deciding who to stop, including 59% who strongly disagree. just one-in-ten (10%) agree police should be allowed to do so, and 12% neither agree nor disagree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"more-than-three-quarters-say-women-should-be-cherished-and-protected-by-men","title":"More than three-quarters say women should be cherished and protected by men","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/more-than-three-quarters-say-women-should-be-cherished-and-protected-by-men","dek":"A large majority of Americans (76%) endorse the idea that women should be cherished and protected by men, including 46% who strongly agree.","searchText":"more than three-quarters say women should be cherished and protected by men how strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statement: \"women should be cherished and protected by men.\"? culture culture a large majority of americans (76%) endorse the idea that women should be cherished and protected by men, including 46% who strongly agree. a large majority of americans (76%) endorse the idea that women should be cherished and protected by men, including 46% who strongly agree. a large majority of americans (76%) endorse the idea that women should be cherished and protected by men, including 46% who strongly agree. just 7% disagree, while 17% neither agree nor disagree, according to a verasight survey conducted sept. 22-29, 2025."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"more-than-three-quarters-welcome-being-held-accountable-for-their-responsibilities","title":"More than three-quarters welcome being held accountable for their responsibilities","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/more-than-three-quarters-welcome-being-held-accountable-for-their-responsibilities","dek":"In a Verasight survey conducted May 11, 2026, more than three-quarters of Americans (76%) welcome being accountable to others for how they carry out their responsibilities, including 19% who strongly agree.","searchText":"more than three-quarters welcome being held accountable for their responsibilities i welcome being accountable to others for how i carry out my responsibilities. culture culture in a verasight survey conducted may 11, 2026, more than three-quarters of americans (76%) welcome being accountable to others for how they carry out their responsibilities, including 19% who strongly agree. in a verasight survey conducted may 11, 2026, more than three-quarters of americans (76%) welcome being accountable to others for how they carry out their responsibilities, including 19% who strongly agree. in a verasight survey conducted may 11, 2026, more than three-quarters of americans (76%) welcome being accountable to others for how they carry out their responsibilities, including 19% who strongly agree. fewer than one-in-ten (8%) disagree, and 16% neither agree nor disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"more-than-two-thirds-believe-the-justice-system-is-inherently-biased","title":"More than two-thirds believe the justice system is inherently biased","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/more-than-two-thirds-believe-the-justice-system-is-inherently-biased","dek":"More than two-thirds of Americans (68%) believe the justice system is inherently biased, according to a Verasight survey of 504 U.S. adults conducted May 11, 2026.","searchText":"more than two-thirds believe the justice system is inherently biased do you believe the justice system is inherently biased? politics politics more than two-thirds of americans (68%) believe the justice system is inherently biased, according to a verasight survey of 504 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026. more than two-thirds of americans (68%) believe the justice system is inherently biased, according to a verasight survey of 504 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026. more than two-thirds of americans (68%) believe the justice system is inherently biased, according to a verasight survey of 504 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026. the remaining 32% do not."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"more-than-two-thirds-reject-the-claim-that-black-people-care-only-about-their-own","title":"More than two-thirds reject the claim that Black people care only about their own","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/more-than-two-thirds-reject-the-claim-that-black-people-care-only-about-their-own","dek":"More than two-thirds of Americans (68%) reject the statement that Black people in the U.S. care only about their own kind, including 48% who strongly disagree, according to a July 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"more than two-thirds reject the claim that black people care only about their own black people in the u.s. don't care what happens to anyone but their own kind. culture culture more than two-thirds of americans (68%) reject the statement that black people in the u.s. care only about their own kind, including 48% who strongly disagree, according to a july 2025 verasight survey. more than two-thirds of americans (68%) reject the statement that black people in the u.s. care only about their own kind, including 48% who strongly disagree, according to a july 2025 verasight survey. more than two-thirds of americans (68%) reject the statement that black people in the u.s. care only about their own kind, including 48% who strongly disagree, according to a july 2025 verasight survey. a quarter (25%) agree, among them 7% who strongly agree. the remaining 7% say they don't know."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"more-than-two-thirds-say-they-dont-live-in-louisiana","title":"More than two-thirds say they don't live in Louisiana","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/more-than-two-thirds-say-they-dont-live-in-louisiana","dek":"The question asks about food access specifically in Louisiana, but it went to a nationwide sample of U.S. adults: more than two-thirds (68%) say they don't live there, according to a November 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"more than two-thirds say they don't live in louisiana do you have access to quality food (food that is fresh, healthy, and affordable), in your area of louisiana? health health the question asks about food access specifically in louisiana, but it went to a nationwide sample of u.s. adults: more than two-thirds (68%) say they don't live there, according to a november 2024 verasight survey. the question asks about food access specifically in louisiana, but it went to a nationwide sample of u.s. adults: more than two-thirds (68%) say they don't live there, according to a november 2024 verasight survey. the question asks about food access specifically in louisiana, but it went to a nationwide sample of u.s. adults: more than two-thirds (68%) say they don't live there, according to a november 2024 verasight survey. about a quarter of all adults (27%) say they do have access to fresh, healthy, and affordable food, while 3% say they do not and 2% are unsure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-airplane-passengers-stand-only-when-their-row-is-called","title":"Most airplane passengers stand only when their row is called","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-airplane-passengers-stand-only-when-their-row-is-called","dek":"Most Americans (61%) say they stand up on a plane only when it is time for their row to leave, according to an August 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"most airplane passengers stand only when their row is called when do you stand up on an airplane? culture culture most americans (61%) say they stand up on a plane only when it is time for their row to leave, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. most americans (61%) say they stand up on a plane only when it is time for their row to leave, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. most americans (61%) say they stand up on a plane only when it is time for their row to leave, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. fewer break ranks in either direction: 14% stand right when the seatbelt sign goes off, and 7% wait until everyone else gets off the plane. another 18% do not fly at all."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-are-neutral-or-unfamiliar-with-pharmacy-benefit-managers","title":"Most Americans are neutral or unfamiliar with Pharmacy Benefit Managers","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/most-americans-are-neutral-or-unfamiliar-with-pharmacy-benefit-managers","dek":"Just over half of Americans (52%) hold no firm view of pharmacy benefit managers, with 32% feeling neutral and another 20% saying they are not familiar enough to judge, according to a Verasight survey conducted Dec. 3-8, 2025.","searchText":"most americans are neutral or unfamiliar with pharmacy benefit managers overall, how do you feel about pharmacy benefit managers? pharmacy benefit managers are companies that manage prescription drug benefits on behalf of insurers, employers, and government programs. health health just over half of americans (52%) hold no firm view of pharmacy benefit managers, with 32% feeling neutral and another 20% saying they are not familiar enough to judge, according to a verasight survey conducted dec. 3-8, 2025. just over half of americans (52%) hold no firm view of pharmacy benefit managers, with 32% feeling neutral and another 20% saying they are not familiar enough to judge, according to a verasight survey conducted dec. 3-8, 2025. just over half of americans (52%) hold no firm view of pharmacy benefit managers, with 32% feeling neutral and another 20% saying they are not familiar enough to judge, according to a verasight survey conducted dec. 3-8, 2025. the remaining americans hold a definite opinion: 16% are somewhat positive and 6% very positive, while 14% feel very negative and 12% somewhat negative."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-are-satisfied-or-neutral-about-their-local-community-ties","title":"Most Americans are satisfied or neutral about their local community ties","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-americans-are-satisfied-or-neutral-about-their-local-community-ties","dek":"Nearly half of Americans (48%) are satisfied with the interactions they have with others in their local community, including 12% who are very satisfied, according to a Verasight survey conducted April 10-15, 2024.","searchText":"most americans are satisfied or neutral about their local community ties how satisfied are you with the interaction you have with other members of your local community? culture culture nearly half of americans (48%) are satisfied with the interactions they have with others in their local community, including 12% who are very satisfied, according to a verasight survey conducted april 10-15, 2024. nearly half of americans (48%) are satisfied with the interactions they have with others in their local community, including 12% who are very satisfied, according to a verasight survey conducted april 10-15, 2024. nearly half of americans (48%) are satisfied with the interactions they have with others in their local community, including 12% who are very satisfied, according to a verasight survey conducted april 10-15, 2024. a plurality (41%) land in the middle as neutral, while roughly one-in-ten (11%) are dissatisfied, including 4% who are very unsatisfied."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-are-unsure-whether-charlie-zhang-is-feminine","title":"Most Americans are unsure whether Charlie Zhang is feminine","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-americans-are-unsure-whether-charlie-zhang-is-feminine","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 509 U.S. adults conducted in May 2026, 61% of Americans neither agreed nor disagreed that a person named Charlie Zhang is feminine.","searchText":"most americans are unsure whether charlie zhang is feminine a person named charlie zhang is feminine? culture culture in a verasight survey of 509 u.s. adults conducted in may 2026, 61% of americans neither agreed nor disagreed that a person named charlie zhang is feminine. in a verasight survey of 509 u.s. adults conducted in may 2026, 61% of americans neither agreed nor disagreed that a person named charlie zhang is feminine. in a verasight survey of 509 u.s. adults conducted in may 2026, 61% of americans neither agreed nor disagreed that a person named charlie zhang is feminine. about a third disagreed (34%), including 18% who strongly disagree and 17% who somewhat disagree. another 5% agreed, with 4% who somewhat agree and 1% who strongly agree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"the-lower-east-side-tops-guesses-for-nycs-hottest-neighborhood","title":"Most Americans aren't sure which NYC neighborhood is hottest","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/the-lower-east-side-tops-guesses-for-nycs-hottest-neighborhood","dek":"When asked to name New York City's hottest neighborhood, nearly two-thirds of Americans (64%) say they're not sure, according to an August 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"most americans aren't sure which nyc neighborhood is hottest in your opinion, what is the hottest nyc neighborhood? culture culture when asked to name new york city's hottest neighborhood, nearly two-thirds of americans (64%) say they're not sure, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. when asked to name new york city's hottest neighborhood, nearly two-thirds of americans (64%) say they're not sure, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. when asked to name new york city's hottest neighborhood, nearly two-thirds of americans (64%) say they're not sure, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. the lower east side leads the neighborhoods actually named, though barely: it and the west village draw 14% apiece, with williamsburg at 7%."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-at-least-sometimes-read-a-voter-guide-before-voting","title":"Most Americans at least sometimes read a voter guide before voting","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/most-americans-at-least-sometimes-read-a-voter-guide-before-voting","dek":"About two-thirds of Americans (66%) say they read about candidates in a voter guide at least some of the time when they vote, including 18% who do so all the time and another 20% most all of the time, according to a September 2023 Verasight survey.","searchText":"most americans at least sometimes read a voter guide before voting thinking about the last few times that you've voted, how often did you read about candidates in a voter guide, if at all? politics politics about two-thirds of americans (66%) say they read about candidates in a voter guide at least some of the time when they vote, including 18% who do so all the time and another 20% most all of the time, according to a september 2023 verasight survey. about two-thirds of americans (66%) say they read about candidates in a voter guide at least some of the time when they vote, including 18% who do so all the time and another 20% most all of the time, according to a september 2023 verasight survey. about two-thirds of americans (66%) say they read about candidates in a voter guide at least some of the time when they vote, including 18% who do so all the time and another 20% most all of the time, according to a september 2023 verasight survey. for the rest, voter guides go unread: 26% say they have never received or seen one, and 9% say they never read one."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-blame-russia-for-starting-the-ukraine-war","title":"Most Americans blame Russia for starting the Ukraine war","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/most-americans-blame-russia-for-starting-the-ukraine-war","dek":"A large majority of Americans point to Russia as mainly responsible for starting the war in Ukraine, with nearly eight-in-ten (79%) naming it, according to a December 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"most americans blame russia for starting the ukraine war who do you think is mainly responsible for starting the ukraine war? politics politics a large majority of americans point to russia as mainly responsible for starting the war in ukraine, with nearly eight-in-ten (79%) naming it, according to a december 2025 verasight survey. a large majority of americans point to russia as mainly responsible for starting the war in ukraine, with nearly eight-in-ten (79%) naming it, according to a december 2025 verasight survey. a large majority of americans point to russia as mainly responsible for starting the war in ukraine, with nearly eight-in-ten (79%) naming it, according to a december 2025 verasight survey. far smaller shares name the united states (7%) or another party (6%), while 4% point to nato and roughly 1% each name the european union, europe, or china."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-choose-candidates-based-on-their-stance-on-issues","title":"Most Americans choose candidates based on their stance on issues","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/most-americans-choose-candidates-based-on-their-stance-on-issues","dek":"Most Americans (65%) say a candidate’s stance on issues matters most when they decide which candidate to support, according to an April 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"most americans choose candidates based on their stance on issues when deciding which political candidate to support, which factor do you take into account the most? politics politics most americans (65%) say a candidate’s stance on issues matters most when they decide which candidate to support, according to an april 2024 verasight survey. most americans (65%) say a candidate’s stance on issues matters most when they decide which candidate to support, according to an april 2024 verasight survey. most americans (65%) say a candidate’s stance on issues matters most when they decide which candidate to support, according to an april 2024 verasight survey. leadership and experience ranks first for 26%, while 9% point to a candidate’s personal background and identity."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-consider-themselves-culturally-open","title":"Most Americans consider themselves culturally open","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-americans-consider-themselves-culturally-open","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Feb. 28 to March 6, 2025, most Americans (91%) consider themselves at least somewhat culturally open.","searchText":"most americans consider themselves culturally open how culturally open do you consider yourself to be? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, most americans (91%) consider themselves at least somewhat culturally open. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, most americans (91%) consider themselves at least somewhat culturally open. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, most americans (91%) consider themselves at least somewhat culturally open. that includes 28% who see themselves as very open, 33% mostly open and 30% somewhat open. fewer than one-in-ten (9%) land on the not-open side, including just 1% who are not open at all."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-contacted-by-campaigns-were-reached-by-text-or-email","title":"Most Americans contacted by campaigns were reached by text or email","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/most-americans-contacted-by-campaigns-were-reached-by-text-or-email","dek":"Text or email reached more Americans than any other campaign channel during the 2024 election cycle, with 53% saying a campaign or party contacted them that way, according to a Verasight survey conducted Oct. 1-11, 2024.","searchText":"most americans contacted by campaigns were reached by text or email during this election cycle, have you been contacted by a campaign or party in any of the following ways? politics politics text or email reached more americans than any other campaign channel during the 2024 election cycle, with 53% saying a campaign or party contacted them that way, according to a verasight survey conducted oct. 1-11, 2024. text or email reached more americans than any other campaign channel during the 2024 election cycle, with 53% saying a campaign or party contacted them that way, according to a verasight survey conducted oct. 1-11, 2024. text or email reached more americans than any other campaign channel during the 2024 election cycle, with 53% saying a campaign or party contacted them that way, according to a verasight survey conducted oct. 1-11, 2024. direct mail came next at 35%, followed by social media ads (28%) and phone calls (22%), while far fewer were reached at the door (10%); nearly three-in-ten americans (28%) report no contact from any campaign or party."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-count-buying-a-lottery-ticket-as-gambling","title":"Most Americans count buying a lottery ticket as gambling","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/most-americans-count-buying-a-lottery-ticket-as-gambling","dek":"The classic games of chance top the list of what Americans consider gambling: buying a lottery ticket like Powerball or MegaMillions (72%) and buying scratch tickets (71%) rank first and second among nine activities, a March 2026 Verasight survey finds.","searchText":"most americans count buying a lottery ticket as gambling which of the following activities, if any, would you consider to be a form of \"gambling?\" for the purposes of this question, \"gambling\" means \"the activity of playing games of chance for money, or placing wagers on the outcome of future events.\" ai & tech ai & tech the classic games of chance top the list of what americans consider gambling: buying a lottery ticket like powerball or megamillions (72%) and buying scratch tickets (71%) rank first and second among nine activities, a march 2026 verasight survey finds. the classic games of chance top the list of what americans consider gambling: buying a lottery ticket like powerball or megamillions (72%) and buying scratch tickets (71%) rank first and second among nine activities, a march 2026 verasight survey finds. the classic games of chance top the list of what americans consider gambling: buying a lottery ticket like powerball or megamillions (72%) and buying scratch tickets (71%) rank first and second among nine activities, a march 2026 verasight survey finds. majorities also see playing daily fantasy sports for a prize pool (65%), trading on prediction markets like kalshi or polymarket (63%), playing season-long fantasy sports (60%), and filling out march madness brackets for a cash prize (53%) the same way. investment activities sit far lower: 32% consider trading cryptocurrency a form of gambling, 25% trading stocks, and 15% investing in a 401k, while 11% say none of these activities qualifies."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-describe-themselves-as-middle-aged","title":"Most Americans describe themselves as middle-aged","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-americans-describe-themselves-as-middle-aged","dek":"Offered three age groups to choose among, most Americans (56%) say they belong among the middle-aged, according to a January 2024 Verasight survey of 3,000 U.S. adults.","searchText":"most americans describe themselves as middle-aged if you were asked to choose, which of the following groups would you say that you belong to? culture culture offered three age groups to choose among, most americans (56%) say they belong among the middle-aged, according to a january 2024 verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults. offered three age groups to choose among, most americans (56%) say they belong among the middle-aged, according to a january 2024 verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults. offered three age groups to choose among, most americans (56%) say they belong among the middle-aged, according to a january 2024 verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults. about a quarter (23%) count themselves as young, and one-in-five (20%) as elderly."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-havent-attended-a-local-government-meeting","title":"Most Americans don't attend local government meetings","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/most-americans-havent-attended-a-local-government-meeting","dek":"Local government meetings are unfamiliar territory for most: 76% of Americans say they have not attended one in the last two years, according to a Verasight survey conducted March 6-16, 2026.","searchText":"most americans don't attend local government meetings if so, how many? money money & finance local government meetings are unfamiliar territory for most: 76% of americans say they have not attended one in the last two years, according to a verasight survey conducted march 6-16, 2026. local government meetings are unfamiliar territory for most: 76% of americans say they have not attended one in the last two years, according to a verasight survey conducted march 6-16, 2026. local government meetings are unfamiliar territory for most: 76% of americans say they have not attended one in the last two years, according to a verasight survey conducted march 6-16, 2026. the remaining 24% have been to at least one in that time, with 11% reporting two to five meetings, 10% a single meeting, and just 2% more than five."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-never-bet-on-sports-with-a-bookie","title":"Most Americans don't bet on sports with a bookie","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/most-americans-never-bet-on-sports-with-a-bookie","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 2,000 U.S. adults conducted April 21 to 23, 2026, 89% said they bet on sports with a bookie only a few times a year or never.","searchText":"most americans don't bet on sports with a bookie how often, if at all, do you do each of the following activities? - bet on sports with a bookie money money & finance in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, 89% said they bet on sports with a bookie only a few times a year or never. in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, 89% said they bet on sports with a bookie only a few times a year or never. in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, 89% said they bet on sports with a bookie only a few times a year or never. that includes 83% who said they never bet with a bookie and 6% who said they do so a few times a year."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-dont-buy-food-at-dollar-stores","title":"Most Americans don't buy food at dollar stores","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/most-americans-dont-buy-food-at-dollar-stores","dek":"More than four-in-ten Americans (44%) say they don't buy food from dollar stores at all, according to a November 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"most americans don't buy food at dollar stores what's your main reason for buying food from dollar stores? health health more than four-in-ten americans (44%) say they don't buy food from dollar stores at all, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. more than four-in-ten americans (44%) say they don't buy food from dollar stores at all, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. more than four-in-ten americans (44%) say they don't buy food from dollar stores at all, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. among the reasons for buying, picking up food on a non-food trip tops the list: 17% say they typically go to the dollar store for other items and grab some food while there. similar shares say they need food quickly and the store is convenient (16%) or that it has better deals (15%), while few call it their go-to grocery destination (3%), say the package size fits their needs (3%) or give another reason (2%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-drink-alcohol-only-occasionally-or-never","title":"Most Americans don't drink alcohol often","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/most-americans-drink-alcohol-only-occasionally-or-never","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 2,000 U.S. adults conducted April 21 to 23, 2026, 59% said they drink alcohol about once a month, a few times a year, or never.","searchText":"most americans don't drink alcohol often how often, if at all, do you do each of the following activities? - drink alcohol money money & finance in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, 59% said they drink alcohol about once a month, a few times a year, or never. in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, 59% said they drink alcohol about once a month, a few times a year, or never. in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, 59% said they drink alcohol about once a month, a few times a year, or never. another 18% drink a few times a month, 17% drink a few times a week, and 6% drink daily."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-never-gamble-in-a-casino","title":"Most Americans don't gamble in casinos","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/most-americans-never-gamble-in-a-casino","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 2,000 U.S. adults conducted April 21 to 23, 2026, 84% said they gamble in casinos only a few times a year or never.","searchText":"most americans don't gamble in casinos how often, if at all, do you do each of the following activities? - gamble in a casino money money & finance in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, 84% said they gamble in casinos only a few times a year or never. in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, 84% said they gamble in casinos only a few times a year or never. in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, 84% said they gamble in casinos only a few times a year or never. that includes 56% who said they never gamble in casinos and 28% who said they do so a few times a year."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-dont-know-anyone-whos-faced-infertility","title":"Most Americans don't know anyone who's faced infertility","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/most-americans-dont-know-anyone-whos-faced-infertility","dek":"Six-in-ten Americans say no one they know has experienced infertility, according to a November 2024 Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults.","searchText":"most americans don't know anyone who's faced infertility who do you know that has experienced infertility? health health six-in-ten americans say no one they know has experienced infertility, according to a november 2024 verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults. six-in-ten americans say no one they know has experienced infertility, according to a november 2024 verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults. six-in-ten americans say no one they know has experienced infertility, according to a november 2024 verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults. about one-in-five (21%) know a friend, colleague, or acquaintance who has dealt with it, and 18% say a family member has. fewer, 9%, say they or their partner have experienced infertility themselves."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-dont-know-how-many-inhabited-territories-the-u-s-has","title":"Most Americans don't know how many inhabited territories the U.S. has","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-americans-dont-know-how-many-inhabited-territories-the-u-s-has","dek":"No estimate wins a majority: nearly three-in-ten Americans (28%) put the number of U.S. inhabited territories at five or six, ahead of any other guess in an August 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"most americans don't know how many inhabited territories the u.s. has how many inhabited territories does the u.s. have? culture culture no estimate wins a majority: nearly three-in-ten americans (28%) put the number of u.s. inhabited territories at five or six, ahead of any other guess in an august 2025 verasight survey. no estimate wins a majority: nearly three-in-ten americans (28%) put the number of u.s. inhabited territories at five or six, ahead of any other guess in an august 2025 verasight survey. no estimate wins a majority: nearly three-in-ten americans (28%) put the number of u.s. inhabited territories at five or six, ahead of any other guess in an august 2025 verasight survey. guesses run in both directions, as 21% estimate three or four territories and one-in-five (20%) estimate eleven or more, while about one-in-ten each land on zero (10%) or one or two (9%). fewer estimate seven or eight (8%) or nine or ten (4%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-dont-know-what-substack-is","title":"Most Americans don't know what Substack is","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/most-americans-dont-know-what-substack-is","dek":"For most Americans, the question of subscribing to news-and-politics Substacks never gets off the ground: 53% say they do not know what Substack is, according to a March 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"most americans don't know what substack is do you subscribe to any substacks that mostly focus on news and politics? ai & tech ai & tech for most americans, the question of subscribing to news-and-politics substacks never gets off the ground: 53% say they do not know what substack is, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. for most americans, the question of subscribing to news-and-politics substacks never gets off the ground: 53% say they do not know what substack is, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. for most americans, the question of subscribing to news-and-politics substacks never gets off the ground: 53% say they do not know what substack is, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. another 28% say they know what substack is but do not subscribe to any. just 15% subscribe to at least one substack that mostly focuses on news and politics, including 7% who subscribe to more than two, and an additional 4% subscribe to substacks but none that mostly cover news and politics."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-dont-know-what-their-state-spends-on-facial-recognition","title":"Most Americans don't know what their state spends on facial recognition","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/most-americans-dont-know-what-their-state-spends-on-facial-recognition","dek":"Facial recognition spending is a blind spot: most Americans (52%) say they are not familiar with the current level of government spending on facial recognition technology in their state, according to an April 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"most americans don't know what their state spends on facial recognition how would you rate the current level of government spending on facial recognition technology in your state? ai & tech ai & tech facial recognition spending is a blind spot: most americans (52%) say they are not familiar with the current level of government spending on facial recognition technology in their state, according to an april 2025 verasight survey. facial recognition spending is a blind spot: most americans (52%) say they are not familiar with the current level of government spending on facial recognition technology in their state, according to an april 2025 verasight survey. facial recognition spending is a blind spot: most americans (52%) say they are not familiar with the current level of government spending on facial recognition technology in their state, according to an april 2025 verasight survey. one-in-five americans (20%) think the level is about right. critics lean toward overspending: 18% say it is too much or far too much, including 9% who say far too much, while 11% call it too little or far too little, including 3% who say far too little."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-dont-mind-if-close-friends-belong-to-a-different-party","title":"Most Americans don't mind if close friends belong to a different party","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/most-americans-dont-mind-if-close-friends-belong-to-a-different-party","dek":"Most Americans (57%) say they don't mind when people they're close to belong to a different political party, and nearly as many (54%) say the same about people outside their inner circle, a May 2026 Verasight survey finds.","searchText":"most americans don't mind if close friends belong to a different party please select all that apply to you politics politics most americans (57%) say they don't mind when people they're close to belong to a different political party, and nearly as many (54%) say the same about people outside their inner circle, a may 2026 verasight survey finds. most americans (57%) say they don't mind when people they're close to belong to a different political party, and nearly as many (54%) say the same about people outside their inner circle, a may 2026 verasight survey finds. most americans (57%) say they don't mind when people they're close to belong to a different political party, and nearly as many (54%) say the same about people outside their inner circle, a may 2026 verasight survey finds. that tolerance has limits, though: 30% say they have unfollowed or unfriended someone on social media because they do not agree politically, and smaller shares have pulled back from a friend (23%), a family member (20%), or a romantic partner (8%) over political differences, while 11% have ended a relationship entirely. just 13% say none of these apply to them."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-dont-prefer-mothers-when-choosing-among-female-candidates","title":"Most Americans don't prefer mothers when choosing among female candidates","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-americans-dont-prefer-mothers-when-choosing-among-female-candidates","dek":"Fewer than a third of Americans (30%) say they would rather vote for a female candidate who is a mother than one who is not, including 12% who feel strongly, a January 2024 Verasight survey finds.","searchText":"most americans don't prefer mothers when choosing among female candidates rank how much you agree or disagree with the following statement: i would rather vote for a female candidate for elected office who is a mother than a female candidate who is not a mother. culture culture fewer than a third of americans (30%) say they would rather vote for a female candidate who is a mother than one who is not, including 12% who feel strongly, a january 2024 verasight survey finds. fewer than a third of americans (30%) say they would rather vote for a female candidate who is a mother than one who is not, including 12% who feel strongly, a january 2024 verasight survey finds. fewer than a third of americans (30%) say they would rather vote for a female candidate who is a mother than one who is not, including 12% who feel strongly, a january 2024 verasight survey finds. a larger share (42%) disagree, including 18% who strongly disagree, while 28% are not sure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-dont-realize-chatgpt-conversations-use-water","title":"Most Americans don't realize ChatGPT conversations use water","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/most-americans-dont-realize-chatgpt-conversations-use-water","dek":"In a Verasight survey conducted May 16-17, 2023, roughly two-thirds of Americans (66%) say they are not aware that about 16 oz of water is required to power an average ChatGPT conversation.","searchText":"most americans don't realize chatgpt conversations use water are you aware that about 16 oz of water is required to power an average chatgpt conversation? ai & tech ai & tech in a verasight survey conducted may 16-17, 2023, roughly two-thirds of americans (66%) say they are not aware that about 16 oz of water is required to power an average chatgpt conversation. in a verasight survey conducted may 16-17, 2023, roughly two-thirds of americans (66%) say they are not aware that about 16 oz of water is required to power an average chatgpt conversation. in a verasight survey conducted may 16-17, 2023, roughly two-thirds of americans (66%) say they are not aware that about 16 oz of water is required to power an average chatgpt conversation. just 10% say they are aware of it, while about a quarter (25%) are unfamiliar with chatgpt altogether."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-dont-see-glp-1-weight-loss-as-cheating","title":"Most Americans don't see GLP-1 weight loss as cheating","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/most-americans-dont-see-glp-1-weight-loss-as-cheating","dek":"Nearly six-in-ten Americans (58%) reject the idea that using a GLP-1 medication for weight management amounts to “cheating,” according to a Verasight survey fielded Dec. 22, 2025 to Jan. 5, 2026.","searchText":"most americans don't see glp-1 weight loss as cheating do you believe using a glp-1 medication for weight management is “cheating”? health health nearly six-in-ten americans (58%) reject the idea that using a glp-1 medication for weight management amounts to “cheating,” according to a verasight survey fielded dec. 22, 2025 to jan. 5, 2026. nearly six-in-ten americans (58%) reject the idea that using a glp-1 medication for weight management amounts to “cheating,” according to a verasight survey fielded dec. 22, 2025 to jan. 5, 2026. nearly six-in-ten americans (58%) reject the idea that using a glp-1 medication for weight management amounts to “cheating,” according to a verasight survey fielded dec. 22, 2025 to jan. 5, 2026. about one-in-five (20%) do call it cheating, and roughly the same share (22%) are unsure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-dont-see-themselves-as-far-right","title":"Most Americans don't see themselves as far-right","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-americans-dont-see-themselves-as-far-right","dek":"More than half of Americans (54%) say the term \"far right\" does not describe their politics, including 40% who say it does not fit at all, according to an April 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"most americans don't see themselves as far-right to what extent do you feel like the term “far right” describes your politics? culture culture more than half of americans (54%) say the term \"far right\" does not describe their politics, including 40% who say it does not fit at all, according to an april 2025 verasight survey. more than half of americans (54%) say the term \"far right\" does not describe their politics, including 40% who say it does not fit at all, according to an april 2025 verasight survey. more than half of americans (54%) say the term \"far right\" does not describe their politics, including 40% who say it does not fit at all, according to an april 2025 verasight survey. about one-in-five (22%) say the label fits them at least somewhat, with 7% saying it fits strongly. nearly a quarter (23%) are not sure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-dont-struggle-to-afford-basic-dental-hygiene-products","title":"Most Americans don't struggle to afford basic dental hygiene products","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-americans-dont-struggle-to-afford-basic-dental-hygiene-products","dek":"More than eight-in-ten Americans (86%) find none of these products hard to afford, according to a November 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"most americans don't struggle to afford basic dental hygiene products which of the following dental hygiene products do you find difficult to afford, if any? culture culture more than eight-in-ten americans (86%) find none of these products hard to afford, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. more than eight-in-ten americans (86%) find none of these products hard to afford, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. more than eight-in-ten americans (86%) find none of these products hard to afford, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. the rest, about one-in-seven (14%), name at least one item: 11% point to toothpaste, while roughly 6% each cite a toothbrush or floss."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-dont-tie-their-own-fate-to-others-of-their-race","title":"Most Americans don't tie their own fate to others of their race","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-americans-dont-tie-their-own-fate-to-others-of-their-race","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 491 U.S. adults conducted May 11, 2026, most Americans (57%) say what happens to other people of their race won't have much to do with what happens in their own life.","searchText":"most americans don't tie their own fate to others of their race do you think what happens generally to people of the same race as you will have something to do with what happens in your life? culture culture in a verasight survey of 491 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, most americans (57%) say what happens to other people of their race won't have much to do with what happens in their own life. in a verasight survey of 491 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, most americans (57%) say what happens to other people of their race won't have much to do with what happens in their own life. in a verasight survey of 491 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, most americans (57%) say what happens to other people of their race won't have much to do with what happens in their own life. the remaining 43% think it will."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-dont-use-hemp-derived-thc-products","title":"Most Americans don't use hemp-derived THC products","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/most-americans-dont-use-hemp-derived-thc-products","dek":"Most Americans (62%) say they do not use intoxicating hemp-derived THC products, a March 2026 Verasight survey finds.","searchText":"most americans don't use hemp-derived thc products when intoxicating hemp-derived thc products are no longer legally available outside of state-licensed marijuana dispensaries (which may not be available in your state) what will you most likely do? money money & finance most americans (62%) say they do not use intoxicating hemp-derived thc products, a march 2026 verasight survey finds. most americans (62%) say they do not use intoxicating hemp-derived thc products, a march 2026 verasight survey finds. most americans (62%) say they do not use intoxicating hemp-derived thc products, a march 2026 verasight survey finds. asked what they would do when the products are no longer legally available outside state-licensed marijuana dispensaries, 16% say they would buy similar products from a dispensary, even if it means traveling out of state, and 9% would turn to informal or unregulated local sources. relatively few would stop using these products (4%) or switch to another intoxicating substance (2%), and 7% are not sure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-say-they-never-use-tobacco","title":"Most Americans don't use tobacco","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/most-americans-say-they-never-use-tobacco","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 2,000 U.S. adults conducted April 21 to 23, 2026, 65% said they never use tobacco products.","searchText":"most americans don't use tobacco how often, if at all, do you do each of the following activities? - use tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, e-cigarettes, chewing tobacco) money money & finance in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, 65% said they never use tobacco products. in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, 65% said they never use tobacco products. in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, 65% said they never use tobacco products. another 18% said they use tobacco daily, while 17% said they use it less often than daily."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-doubt-taylor-swift-and-travis-kelce-will-have-a-baby-in-2026","title":"Most Americans doubt Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will have a baby in 2026","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-americans-doubt-taylor-swift-and-travis-kelce-will-have-a-baby-in-2026","dek":"Nearly two-thirds of Americans (65%) think Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will not become pregnant in 2026, according to a Verasight survey of 2,000 U.S. adults fielded Dec. 22, 2025-Jan. 5, 2026.","searchText":"most americans doubt taylor swift and travis kelce will have a baby in 2026 will taylor swift and travis kelce become pregnant in 2026? culture culture nearly two-thirds of americans (65%) think taylor swift and travis kelce will not become pregnant in 2026, according to a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults fielded dec. 22, 2025-jan. 5, 2026. nearly two-thirds of americans (65%) think taylor swift and travis kelce will not become pregnant in 2026, according to a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults fielded dec. 22, 2025-jan. 5, 2026. nearly two-thirds of americans (65%) think taylor swift and travis kelce will not become pregnant in 2026, according to a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults fielded dec. 22, 2025-jan. 5, 2026. the remaining 35% think the couple will."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-expect-to-dine-out-about-as-much-as-before","title":"Most Americans expect to dine out about as much as before","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/most-americans-expect-to-dine-out-about-as-much-as-before","dek":"Looking ahead to 2026, most Americans (63%) expect to visit sit-down restaurants about as often as they did the year before, according to a December 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"most americans expect to dine out about as much as before - go to a sit-down restaurant money money & finance looking ahead to 2026, most americans (63%) expect to visit sit-down restaurants about as often as they did the year before, according to a december 2025 verasight survey. looking ahead to 2026, most americans (63%) expect to visit sit-down restaurants about as often as they did the year before, according to a december 2025 verasight survey. looking ahead to 2026, most americans (63%) expect to visit sit-down restaurants about as often as they did the year before, according to a december 2025 verasight survey. those expecting to go less often (17%) and more often (16%) are close to even, and 5% do not plan to dine out at all."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"can-americans-spot-ai-generated-content-six-in-ten-say-yes","title":"Most Americans feel able to spot AI-generated content","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/can-americans-spot-ai-generated-content-six-in-ten-say-yes","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,509 U.S. adults conducted July 30 to Aug. 4, 2025, 57% of Americans said they were at least somewhat confident they could tell whether content like text, images, or video was generated by AI. This includes 41% who said somewhat confident and 16% who said very confident.","searchText":"most americans feel able to spot ai-generated content how confident are you that you can tell whether content (text, images, or video) was generated by ai? ai & tech ai & tech in a verasight survey of 1,509 u.s. adults conducted july 30 to aug. 4, 2025, 57% of americans said they were at least somewhat confident they could tell whether content like text, images, or video was generated by ai. this includes 41% who said somewhat confident and 16% who said very confident. in a verasight survey of 1,509 u.s. adults conducted july 30 to aug. 4, 2025, 57% of americans said they were at least somewhat confident they could tell whether content like text, images, or video was generated by ai. this includes 41% who said somewhat confident and 16% who said very confident. in a verasight survey of 1,509 u.s. adults conducted july 30 to aug. 4, 2025, 57% of americans said they were at least somewhat confident they could tell whether content like text, images, or video was generated by ai. this includes 41% who said somewhat confident and 16% who said very confident. about a third said they were not confident (34%), with 21% who said not very confident and 12% who said not at all confident. another 10% said they were not sure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-feel-at-least-a-little-addicted-to-their-phone","title":"Most Americans feel at least a little addicted to their phone","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/most-americans-feel-at-least-a-little-addicted-to-their-phone","dek":"Nearly nine-in-ten Americans (87%) feel at least a little addicted to their phone, with only 13% saying not at all, according to a November 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"most americans feel at least a little addicted to their phone how much do you agree with this statement: “i feel addicted to using my phone?” health health nearly nine-in-ten americans (87%) feel at least a little addicted to their phone, with only 13% saying not at all, according to a november 2024 verasight survey. nearly nine-in-ten americans (87%) feel at least a little addicted to their phone, with only 13% saying not at all, according to a november 2024 verasight survey. nearly nine-in-ten americans (87%) feel at least a little addicted to their phone, with only 13% saying not at all, according to a november 2024 verasight survey. somewhat is the most common single response (30%), followed by a little (25%), a lot (17%), and 15% who feel completely addicted."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-feel-at-least-one-candidate-usually-shares-their-views","title":"Most Americans feel at least one candidate usually shares their views","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/most-americans-feel-at-least-one-candidate-usually-shares-their-views","dek":"Most Americans (63%) say they usually feel there is at least one candidate for elected office who shares most of their views, according to a May 2023 Verasight survey.","searchText":"most americans feel at least one candidate usually shares their views which of the following comes closer to your view of candidates for political office, even if neither is exactly right? politics politics most americans (63%) say they usually feel there is at least one candidate for elected office who shares most of their views, according to a may 2023 verasight survey. most americans (63%) say they usually feel there is at least one candidate for elected office who shares most of their views, according to a may 2023 verasight survey. most americans (63%) say they usually feel there is at least one candidate for elected office who shares most of their views, according to a may 2023 verasight survey. the other 37% usually feel that none of the candidates for office represent their views well."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-feel-fairly-free-to-express-their-true-emotions","title":"Most Americans feel fairly free to express their true emotions","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/most-americans-feel-fairly-free-to-express-their-true-emotions","dek":"A majority of Americans (55%) place themselves on the free side of a seven-point scale measuring how freely they feel they can express their true emotions, including 21% at the far end who feel completely free to do so. The largest single group, though, sits at the neutral middle (28%).","searchText":"most americans feel fairly free to express their true emotions on a scale of 1-7, how much do you believe you have freedom in expressing your true emotions? health health a majority of americans (55%) place themselves on the free side of a seven-point scale measuring how freely they feel they can express their true emotions, including 21% at the far end who feel completely free to do so. the largest single group, though, sits at the neutral middle (28%). a majority of americans (55%) place themselves on the free side of a seven-point scale measuring how freely they feel they can express their true emotions, including 21% at the far end who feel completely free to do so. the largest single group, though, sits at the neutral middle (28%). a majority of americans (55%) place themselves on the free side of a seven-point scale measuring how freely they feel they can express their true emotions, including 21% at the far end who feel completely free to do so. the largest single group, though, sits at the neutral middle (28%). toward the other end, a smaller share (17%) feel less free, according to a verasight survey conducted feb. 28-march 6, 2025."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-feel-moderately-connected-to-their-future-selves","title":"Most Americans feel moderately connected to their future selves","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/most-americans-feel-moderately-connected-to-their-future-selves","dek":"On a seven-point scale rating how much their current self resembles the self they expect to be in ten years, the largest group of Americans (30%) sits squarely in the middle.","searchText":"most americans feel moderately connected to their future selves how similar do you feel between your current self and your future self in 10 years? health health on a seven-point scale rating how much their current self resembles the self they expect to be in ten years, the largest group of americans (30%) sits squarely in the middle. on a seven-point scale rating how much their current self resembles the self they expect to be in ten years, the largest group of americans (30%) sits squarely in the middle. on a seven-point scale rating how much their current self resembles the self they expect to be in ten years, the largest group of americans (30%) sits squarely in the middle. the rest tilt gently toward continuity: 40% land on the similar half of the scale, compared with 30% on the dissimilar half, in a february 2025 verasight survey."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-feel-nothing-in-particular-about-taking-surveys","title":"Most Americans feel nothing in particular about taking surveys","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-americans-feel-nothing-in-particular-about-taking-surveys","dek":"More than a third of Americans (36%) say they don't feel anything when it comes to taking surveys, ahead of every specific emotion, a Verasight survey conducted Aug. 20-25, 2025, finds.","searchText":"most americans feel nothing in particular about taking surveys what feeling do you most associate with taking surveys? culture culture more than a third of americans (36%) say they don't feel anything when it comes to taking surveys, ahead of every specific emotion, a verasight survey conducted aug. 20-25, 2025, finds. more than a third of americans (36%) say they don't feel anything when it comes to taking surveys, ahead of every specific emotion, a verasight survey conducted aug. 20-25, 2025, finds. more than a third of americans (36%) say they don't feel anything when it comes to taking surveys, ahead of every specific emotion, a verasight survey conducted aug. 20-25, 2025, finds. excitement (27%) and joy (19%) are the most widely felt of the specific emotions; boredom (11%), frustration (5%) and confusion (3%) trail."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-feel-they-belong-in-their-city-or-town","title":"Most Americans feel they belong in their city or town","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-americans-feel-they-belong-in-their-city-or-town","dek":"Nearly three-quarters of Americans (72%) feel at least some sense of belonging in the city or town where they live, according to a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 11, 2026. That includes 18% who feel they belong completely, along with about 27% each who feel they belong very much or somewhat.","searchText":"most americans feel they belong in their city or town to what extent do you feel like you belong in the city/town you live in? culture culture nearly three-quarters of americans (72%) feel at least some sense of belonging in the city or town where they live, according to a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026. that includes 18% who feel they belong completely, along with about 27% each who feel they belong very much or somewhat. nearly three-quarters of americans (72%) feel at least some sense of belonging in the city or town where they live, according to a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026. that includes 18% who feel they belong completely, along with about 27% each who feel they belong very much or somewhat. nearly three-quarters of americans (72%) feel at least some sense of belonging in the city or town where they live, according to a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026. that includes 18% who feel they belong completely, along with about 27% each who feel they belong very much or somewhat. on the other end, 15% feel only a little belonging and 9% feel none at all, while 3% are unsure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-found-it-easy-to-get-the-healthcare-they-needed","title":"Most Americans found it easy to get the healthcare they needed","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-americans-found-it-easy-to-get-the-healthcare-they-needed","dek":"Over the past six months, more than three-quarters of Americans (78%) say it was always or usually easy to get the healthcare, tests, or treatment they needed, according to a Verasight survey conducted Dec. 3-8, 2025. That includes 43% for whom it was always easy.","searchText":"most americans found it easy to get the healthcare they needed in the last 6 months, how often was it easy to get the healthcare, tests, or treatment you needed? culture culture over the past six months, more than three-quarters of americans (78%) say it was always or usually easy to get the healthcare, tests, or treatment they needed, according to a verasight survey conducted dec. 3-8, 2025. that includes 43% for whom it was always easy. over the past six months, more than three-quarters of americans (78%) say it was always or usually easy to get the healthcare, tests, or treatment they needed, according to a verasight survey conducted dec. 3-8, 2025. that includes 43% for whom it was always easy. over the past six months, more than three-quarters of americans (78%) say it was always or usually easy to get the healthcare, tests, or treatment they needed, according to a verasight survey conducted dec. 3-8, 2025. that includes 43% for whom it was always easy. a smaller share (15%) say it was only sometimes easy, and 7% say it was never easy over that span."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-get-only-a-few-hours-of-physical-activity-a-week","title":"Most Americans get only a few hours of physical activity a week","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-americans-get-only-a-few-hours-of-physical-activity-a-week","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Nov. 14-20, 2025, nearly six-in-ten Americans (59%) get four hours or less of physical activity in a typical week. That includes 22% who get one-to-two hours, 21% who get three-to-four, and 16% who get less than an hour.","searchText":"most americans get only a few hours of physical activity a week how many hours of physical activity per week do you engage in? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14-20, 2025, nearly six-in-ten americans (59%) get four hours or less of physical activity in a typical week. that includes 22% who get one-to-two hours, 21% who get three-to-four, and 16% who get less than an hour. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14-20, 2025, nearly six-in-ten americans (59%) get four hours or less of physical activity in a typical week. that includes 22% who get one-to-two hours, 21% who get three-to-four, and 16% who get less than an hour. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14-20, 2025, nearly six-in-ten americans (59%) get four hours or less of physical activity in a typical week. that includes 22% who get one-to-two hours, 21% who get three-to-four, and 16% who get less than an hour. the rest report more: 16% get five-to-six hours, 10% seven-to-eight, 9% eleven or more, and 6% nine-to-ten hours."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-get-six-or-seven-hours-of-sleep-on-weeknights","title":"Most Americans get six or seven hours of sleep on weeknights","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-americans-get-six-or-seven-hours-of-sleep-on-weeknights","dek":"A majority of Americans (56%) get six or seven hours of sleep on a typical weeknight, according to a November 2025 Verasight survey. Six hours leads at 30%, with another 27% getting seven.","searchText":"most americans get six or seven hours of sleep on weeknights how many hours of sleep do you get on an average week night (excluding weekend nights)? culture culture a majority of americans (56%) get six or seven hours of sleep on a typical weeknight, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. six hours leads at 30%, with another 27% getting seven. a majority of americans (56%) get six or seven hours of sleep on a typical weeknight, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. six hours leads at 30%, with another 27% getting seven. a majority of americans (56%) get six or seven hours of sleep on a typical weeknight, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. six hours leads at 30%, with another 27% getting seven. eight hours draws 16% and nine or more just 5%, while shorter nights are common too: 13% report five hours and 9% less than five."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-got-through-the-past-year-without-a-single-911-call","title":"Most Americans got through the past year without a single 911 call","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/most-americans-got-through-the-past-year-without-a-single-911-call","dek":"For most Americans, the past year passed without an emergency call: 85% say they have not called 911 in the past 12 months, according to a June 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"most americans got through the past year without a single 911 call in the past 12 months, how often have you called 911 to address your pressing needs or safety concerns? politics politics for most americans, the past year passed without an emergency call: 85% say they have not called 911 in the past 12 months, according to a june 2026 verasight survey. for most americans, the past year passed without an emergency call: 85% say they have not called 911 in the past 12 months, according to a june 2026 verasight survey. for most americans, the past year passed without an emergency call: 85% say they have not called 911 in the past 12 months, according to a june 2026 verasight survey. about one-in-eight (12%) called once or twice, while smaller shares report calling 3 to 5 times (2%) or 6 or more times (1%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-guess-between-5-000-and-100-000-people-are-in-immigration-detention","title":"Most Americans guess between 5,000 and 100,000 people are in immigration detention","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/most-americans-guess-between-5-000-and-100-000-people-are-in-immigration-detention","dek":"Most Americans (57%) guess the number of people held in U.S. immigration detention falls between 5,000 and 100,000, according to a January 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"most americans guess between 5,000 and 100,000 people are in immigration detention if you had to guess, how many people are being held in immigration detention centers across the u.s. right now? politics politics most americans (57%) guess the number of people held in u.s. immigration detention falls between 5,000 and 100,000, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. most americans (57%) guess the number of people held in u.s. immigration detention falls between 5,000 and 100,000, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. most americans (57%) guess the number of people held in u.s. immigration detention falls between 5,000 and 100,000, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. about a third (32%) put the figure above 100,000, while roughly one-in-nine (11%) estimate fewer than 5,000."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-guess-prices-fell-in-only-a-handful-of-the-past-50-years","title":"Most Americans guess prices fell in only a handful of the past 50 years","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/most-americans-guess-prices-fell-in-only-a-handful-of-the-past-50-years","dek":"Most Americans think consumer prices have rarely fallen over the past half-century. About three-quarters (78%) say prices dropped in five years or fewer out of the past 50, according to a March 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"most americans guess prices fell in only a handful of the past 50 years prices for common household goods obviously change from year to year. if you had to guess, in the past 50 years, how many years saw prices decrease from the previous year? (in other words, how many years had a negative inflation rate?) money money & finance most americans think consumer prices have rarely fallen over the past half-century. about three-quarters (78%) say prices dropped in five years or fewer out of the past 50, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. most americans think consumer prices have rarely fallen over the past half-century. about three-quarters (78%) say prices dropped in five years or fewer out of the past 50, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. most americans think consumer prices have rarely fallen over the past half-century. about three-quarters (78%) say prices dropped in five years or fewer out of the past 50, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. that group splits between 45% who put the figure at one to five years and 33% who say prices never fell at all. the rest estimate more: 15% say six to ten years, 4% eleven to twenty, and 4% more than twenty."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-have-heard-of-the-major-online-grocery-services","title":"Most Americans have heard of the major online grocery services","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/most-americans-have-heard-of-the-major-online-grocery-services","dek":"About three-quarters of Americans have heard of each of the big online grocery services: DoorDash (76%), Walmart Grocery (75%), Uber Eats (75%), Instacart (73%), and Amazon's grocery delivery (73%), according to a December 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"most americans have heard of the major online grocery services which of the following online grocery services (either for delivery or pick-up) have you heard of before today? ai & tech ai & tech about three-quarters of americans have heard of each of the big online grocery services: doordash (76%), walmart grocery (75%), uber eats (75%), instacart (73%), and amazon's grocery delivery (73%), according to a december 2025 verasight survey. about three-quarters of americans have heard of each of the big online grocery services: doordash (76%), walmart grocery (75%), uber eats (75%), instacart (73%), and amazon's grocery delivery (73%), according to a december 2025 verasight survey. about three-quarters of americans have heard of each of the big online grocery services: doordash (76%), walmart grocery (75%), uber eats (75%), instacart (73%), and amazon's grocery delivery (73%), according to a december 2025 verasight survey. overall, 91% of adults recognize at least one of the five, while 9% have heard of none of them."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-have-never-faced-housing-instability","title":"Most Americans have never faced housing instability","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-americans-have-never-faced-housing-instability","dek":"Most Americans (59%) say they have never experienced any form of housing instability, according to a Verasight survey conducted March 6-16, 2026. That leaves roughly four-in-ten (41%) who have faced at least one.","searchText":"most americans have never faced housing instability experiences with housing instability culture culture most americans (59%) say they have never experienced any form of housing instability, according to a verasight survey conducted march 6-16, 2026. that leaves roughly four-in-ten (41%) who have faced at least one. most americans (59%) say they have never experienced any form of housing instability, according to a verasight survey conducted march 6-16, 2026. that leaves roughly four-in-ten (41%) who have faced at least one. most americans (59%) say they have never experienced any form of housing instability, according to a verasight survey conducted march 6-16, 2026. that leaves roughly four-in-ten (41%) who have faced at least one. the most widely reported, at 32%, is temporarily staying with relatives, friends, or couch-surfing, followed by hotel or motel stays (15%), makeshift or uninhabitable spaces (10%), rvs or campers (8%), and outdoor locations or short-term transitional housing (7% each)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-have-never-taken-paid-leave-from-work","title":"Most Americans have never taken paid leave from work","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/most-americans-have-never-taken-paid-leave-from-work","dek":"Most Americans (55%) say they have never taken paid leave from a job for any of these reasons, according to a March 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"most americans have never taken paid leave from work have you ever taken paid leave from your job for any of the following reasons? money money & finance most americans (55%) say they have never taken paid leave from a job for any of these reasons, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. most americans (55%) say they have never taken paid leave from a job for any of these reasons, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. most americans (55%) say they have never taken paid leave from a job for any of these reasons, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. the most commonly cited reason for taking such leave is recovering from a serious health condition of one's own (27%), ahead of caring for a seriously ill family member (14%), physically recovering from childbirth (12%), and bonding with a new child (9%). smaller shares point to a situation involving domestic or sexual violence (3%) or a military family member's deployment or injury (3%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-are-divided-on-whether-people-like-them-face-significant-oppression","title":"Most Americans have no firm view on whether people like them face oppression","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/americans-are-divided-on-whether-people-like-them-face-significant-oppression","dek":"Americans divide almost evenly on whether people who share their racial, gender, religious, or sexual identities face significant oppression in society, with 34% agreeing and 30% disagreeing, according to a Verasight survey conducted Feb. 28 to March 6, 2025.","searchText":"most americans have no firm view on whether people like them face oppression please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: individuals who share my social identities (race/ethnicity; gender; sexual orientation; religion) experience significant oppression in our society. culture culture americans divide almost evenly on whether people who share their racial, gender, religious, or sexual identities face significant oppression in society, with 34% agreeing and 30% disagreeing, according to a verasight survey conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025. americans divide almost evenly on whether people who share their racial, gender, religious, or sexual identities face significant oppression in society, with 34% agreeing and 30% disagreeing, according to a verasight survey conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025. americans divide almost evenly on whether people who share their racial, gender, religious, or sexual identities face significant oppression in society, with 34% agreeing and 30% disagreeing, according to a verasight survey conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025. the single largest share, 36%, neither agrees nor disagrees. conviction runs even at the extremes, with strong agreement and strong disagreement at 12% each."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-have-no-strong-view-on-crossing-over-to-vote-for-a-moderate","title":"Most Americans have no strong view on crossing over to vote for a moderate","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/most-americans-have-no-strong-view-on-crossing-over-to-vote-for-a-moderate","dek":"A slim majority of Americans (51%) neither approve nor disapprove of voting in the other party's primary to help it nominate a moderate candidate, according to a September 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"most americans have no strong view on crossing over to vote for a moderate do you approve or disapprove of voting in the opposite party's primary (e.g., a democrat voting in the republican primary) to ensure that the opposing party nominates a moderate candidate? politics politics a slim majority of americans (51%) neither approve nor disapprove of voting in the other party's primary to help it nominate a moderate candidate, according to a september 2025 verasight survey. a slim majority of americans (51%) neither approve nor disapprove of voting in the other party's primary to help it nominate a moderate candidate, according to a september 2025 verasight survey. a slim majority of americans (51%) neither approve nor disapprove of voting in the other party's primary to help it nominate a moderate candidate, according to a september 2025 verasight survey. the rest is nearly even: about a quarter (24%) approve, including 8% who strongly approve, and a similar share (25%) disapprove, including 15% who strongly disapprove."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-havent-bet-on-a-prediction-market-in-the-past-year","title":"Most Americans haven't bet on a prediction market in the past year","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/most-americans-havent-bet-on-a-prediction-market-in-the-past-year","dek":"Prediction markets let people put money on the outcome of future events, but few Americans do: 83% say they have not bet on platforms like Polymarket or Kalshi at all in the past 12 months, according to a March 2026 Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults.","searchText":"most americans haven't bet on a prediction market in the past year in the past 12 months, how often have you bet money or gambled on outcomes in a prediction market (e.g., polymarket, kalshi, predictit, robinhood, crypto.com, rithmm)? ai & tech ai & tech prediction markets let people put money on the outcome of future events, but few americans do: 83% say they have not bet on platforms like polymarket or kalshi at all in the past 12 months, according to a march 2026 verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults. prediction markets let people put money on the outcome of future events, but few americans do: 83% say they have not bet on platforms like polymarket or kalshi at all in the past 12 months, according to a march 2026 verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults. prediction markets let people put money on the outcome of future events, but few americans do: 83% say they have not bet on platforms like polymarket or kalshi at all in the past 12 months, according to a march 2026 verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults. betting with any regularity is rare: 5% of adults wager less than once a month, 2% once a month, 3% two to three times a month, 3% once a week, 3% two to three times a week, and 1% four or more times a week."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-havent-contacted-an-elected-official-in-the-past-year","title":"Most Americans haven't contacted an elected official in the past year","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/most-americans-havent-contacted-an-elected-official-in-the-past-year","dek":"Most Americans (69%) say they have not contacted an elected official, at any level of government, about a policy issue in the past year, according to a Verasight survey conducted Sept. 7-13, 2023.","searchText":"most americans haven't contacted an elected official in the past year in the past year, have you contacted an elected official at any level of government, national, state, or local, about a policy issue? politics politics most americans (69%) say they have not contacted an elected official, at any level of government, about a policy issue in the past year, according to a verasight survey conducted sept. 7-13, 2023. most americans (69%) say they have not contacted an elected official, at any level of government, about a policy issue in the past year, according to a verasight survey conducted sept. 7-13, 2023. most americans (69%) say they have not contacted an elected official, at any level of government, about a policy issue in the past year, according to a verasight survey conducted sept. 7-13, 2023. about a quarter (26%) say they have reached out, and the remaining 5% aren't sure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-havent-faced-barriers-to-behavioral-health-care","title":"Most Americans haven't faced barriers to behavioral health care","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-americans-havent-faced-barriers-to-behavioral-health-care","dek":"Most Americans (62%) report facing none of these barriers to behavioral health care in the past twelve months, or not having sought such services, according to a March 2026 Verasight survey. The most-cited obstacle, named by 26%, is cost, thin insurance coverage, or long waits for an appointment.","searchText":"most americans haven't faced barriers to behavioral health care in the past 12 months, which of the following factors prevented you or someone in your household from seeking behavioral health services (mental health or substance use treatment)? culture culture most americans (62%) report facing none of these barriers to behavioral health care in the past twelve months, or not having sought such services, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. the most-cited obstacle, named by 26%, is cost, thin insurance coverage, or long waits for an appointment. most americans (62%) report facing none of these barriers to behavioral health care in the past twelve months, or not having sought such services, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. the most-cited obstacle, named by 26%, is cost, thin insurance coverage, or long waits for an appointment. most americans (62%) report facing none of these barriers to behavioral health care in the past twelve months, or not having sought such services, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. the most-cited obstacle, named by 26%, is cost, thin insurance coverage, or long waits for an appointment. fewer point to distance or transportation and to distrust or stigma (10% each), a lack of nearby providers (7%), limited telehealth or internet access and a shortage of culturally appropriate care (5% each), or a lack of housing or child care (3%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-havent-heard-of-the-1-800-quit-now-tobacco-quitline","title":"Most Americans haven't heard of the 1-800-QUIT-NOW tobacco quitline","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-americans-havent-heard-of-the-1-800-quit-now-tobacco-quitline","dek":"Most Americans (60%) haven't heard of the 1-800-QUIT-NOW quitline, a phone line that helps people quit tobacco with medication and coaching, according to a Verasight survey conducted Nov. 14-20, 2025.","searchText":"most americans haven't heard of the 1-800-quit-now tobacco quitline have you heard of the quitline at 1-800-quit-now? the quitline helps people live tobacco free with medication, coaching and more. culture culture most americans (60%) haven't heard of the 1-800-quit-now quitline, a phone line that helps people quit tobacco with medication and coaching, according to a verasight survey conducted nov. 14-20, 2025. most americans (60%) haven't heard of the 1-800-quit-now quitline, a phone line that helps people quit tobacco with medication and coaching, according to a verasight survey conducted nov. 14-20, 2025. most americans (60%) haven't heard of the 1-800-quit-now quitline, a phone line that helps people quit tobacco with medication and coaching, according to a verasight survey conducted nov. 14-20, 2025. nearly four-in-ten (39%) say they have heard of it, while fewer than 1% decline to answer."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-havent-heard-of-the-tigray-genocide","title":"Most Americans haven't heard of the Tigray genocide","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-americans-havent-heard-of-the-tigray-genocide","dek":"Nearly eight-in-ten Americans (78%) say they have not heard of the Tigray genocide, according to a November 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"most americans haven't heard of the tigray genocide if so, where did it take place? culture culture nearly eight-in-ten americans (78%) say they have not heard of the tigray genocide, according to a november 2024 verasight survey. nearly eight-in-ten americans (78%) say they have not heard of the tigray genocide, according to a november 2024 verasight survey. nearly eight-in-ten americans (78%) say they have not heard of the tigray genocide, according to a november 2024 verasight survey. another 13% say they have heard of it and that it took place in ethiopia, while a combined 8% place it in sudan, ukraine, syria, eritrea, or yemen."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-havent-noticed-bad-sleep-throwing-off-their-blood-sugar-or-focus","title":"Most Americans haven't noticed bad sleep throwing off their blood sugar or focus","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/most-americans-havent-noticed-bad-sleep-throwing-off-their-blood-sugar-or-focus","dek":"A rough night's sleep doesn't visibly spill into blood sugar or mental sharpness for most Americans: 64% say they haven't noticed managing their blood sugar getting harder, or feeling more forgetful, after disrupted sleep, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"most americans haven't noticed bad sleep throwing off their blood sugar or focus in the days following a night of disrupted sleep, have you noticed a pattern where managing your blood sugar feels more difficult, and does that seem to overlap with moments where you feel more forgetful or less sharp? health health a rough night's sleep doesn't visibly spill into blood sugar or mental sharpness for most americans: 64% say they haven't noticed managing their blood sugar getting harder, or feeling more forgetful, after disrupted sleep, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. a rough night's sleep doesn't visibly spill into blood sugar or mental sharpness for most americans: 64% say they haven't noticed managing their blood sugar getting harder, or feeling more forgetful, after disrupted sleep, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. a rough night's sleep doesn't visibly spill into blood sugar or mental sharpness for most americans: 64% say they haven't noticed managing their blood sugar getting harder, or feeling more forgetful, after disrupted sleep, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. about a third notice it at least sometimes (36%), including 9% who say they definitely feel the overlap."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-hit-no-credit-problems-in-the-past-year","title":"Most Americans hit no credit problems in the past year","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/most-americans-hit-no-credit-problems-in-the-past-year","dek":"Most Americans (59%) say they encountered none of a set of possible credit problems in the past 12 months, according to a May 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"most americans hit no credit problems in the past year in the past 12 months, have any of the following happened to you? money money & finance most americans (59%) say they encountered none of a set of possible credit problems in the past 12 months, according to a may 2024 verasight survey. most americans (59%) say they encountered none of a set of possible credit problems in the past 12 months, according to a may 2024 verasight survey. most americans (59%) say they encountered none of a set of possible credit problems in the past 12 months, according to a may 2024 verasight survey. about four-in-ten (41%) ran into at least one such problem. the most common was being turned down for credit (21%), while 16% were approved for less than they applied for and another 16% put off applying for fear of rejection."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-identify-as-middle-class","title":"Most Americans identify as middle class","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-americans-identify-as-middle-class","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Aug. 20 to 25, 2025, 52% of Americans described their current social class as middle class.","searchText":"most americans identify as middle class how would you describe your current social class? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 20 to 25, 2025, 52% of americans described their current social class as middle class. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 20 to 25, 2025, 52% of americans described their current social class as middle class. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 20 to 25, 2025, 52% of americans described their current social class as middle class. about a quarter described themselves as working class (27%), while smaller shares chose lower class (11%), upper class (7%), or said they did not know (3%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-know-naturally-flavored-can-still-mean-heavily-processed","title":"Most Americans know \"naturally flavored\" can still mean heavily processed","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-americans-know-naturally-flavored-can-still-mean-heavily-processed","dek":"Nearly half of Americans (46%) think a \"naturally flavored\" label means a product's flavoring is derived from natural products but may be highly processed, according to a May 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"most americans know \"naturally flavored\" can still mean heavily processed please imagine that you are going grocery shopping and see on a food label that a product is “naturally flavored.” which of the following best describes what you believe the label “naturally flavored” is communicating about what ingredients are used to flavor this product? culture culture nearly half of americans (46%) think a \"naturally flavored\" label means a product's flavoring is derived from natural products but may be highly processed, according to a may 2024 verasight survey. nearly half of americans (46%) think a \"naturally flavored\" label means a product's flavoring is derived from natural products but may be highly processed, according to a may 2024 verasight survey. nearly half of americans (46%) think a \"naturally flavored\" label means a product's flavoring is derived from natural products but may be highly processed, according to a may 2024 verasight survey. about a quarter (27%) take the label to mean the flavoring ingredients are minimally processed, and 19% say the phrase communicates nothing about the ingredients at all. the remaining 8% don't know or give another answer."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-know-congress-controls-how-federal-money-is-spent","title":"Most Americans know Congress controls how federal money is spent","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/most-americans-know-congress-controls-how-federal-money-is-spent","dek":"About three-quarters of Americans (77%) identify Congress as the branch the Constitution gives the power to decide how federal money is spent, according to a June 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"most americans know congress controls how federal money is spent under the u.s. constitution, which part of government has the power to decide how money is spent? politics politics about three-quarters of americans (77%) identify congress as the branch the constitution gives the power to decide how federal money is spent, according to a june 2026 verasight survey. about three-quarters of americans (77%) identify congress as the branch the constitution gives the power to decide how federal money is spent, according to a june 2026 verasight survey. about three-quarters of americans (77%) identify congress as the branch the constitution gives the power to decide how federal money is spent, according to a june 2026 verasight survey. among the remaining options, 13% say none of the branches listed, 7% point to the president, and 3% to the courts."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-know-ivf-success-depends-on-age-and-health","title":"Most Americans know IVF success depends on age and health","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-americans-know-ivf-success-depends-on-age-and-health","dek":"A majority of Americans (57%) correctly recognize that IVF success rates hinge on factors like age and health, according to a November 2025 Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults. About a third (32%) say they know nothing about the procedure.","searchText":"most americans know ivf success depends on age and health which of the following statement(s) about in vitro fertilization (ivf) is/are true? culture culture a majority of americans (57%) correctly recognize that ivf success rates hinge on factors like age and health, according to a november 2025 verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults. about a third (32%) say they know nothing about the procedure. a majority of americans (57%) correctly recognize that ivf success rates hinge on factors like age and health, according to a november 2025 verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults. about a third (32%) say they know nothing about the procedure. a majority of americans (57%) correctly recognize that ivf success rates hinge on factors like age and health, according to a november 2025 verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults. about a third (32%) say they know nothing about the procedure. smaller shares endorse false claims: 15% believe ivf usually produces twins or triplets, and fewer than one-in-ten each think it guarantees pregnancy after one cycle (6%), raises the risk of birth defects (6%), involves cloning or genetic modification (6%), or is free where insurance coverage is mandated (5%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-land-in-the-middle-on-whether-ai-is-moral","title":"Most Americans land in the middle on whether AI is moral","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/most-americans-land-in-the-middle-on-whether-ai-is-moral","dek":"The largest bloc of Americans does not lean either way on AI's morality: 39% see the technology as neither moral nor immoral, according to a Verasight survey conducted Feb. 28-March 6, 2025.","searchText":"most americans land in the middle on whether ai is moral from a scale of 1 to 7, how much do you think ai (artificial intelligence) is moral, where 1 means extremely immoral and 7 means extremely moral? ai & tech ai & tech the largest bloc of americans does not lean either way on ai's morality: 39% see the technology as neither moral nor immoral, according to a verasight survey conducted feb. 28-march 6, 2025. the largest bloc of americans does not lean either way on ai's morality: 39% see the technology as neither moral nor immoral, according to a verasight survey conducted feb. 28-march 6, 2025. the largest bloc of americans does not lean either way on ai's morality: 39% see the technology as neither moral nor immoral, according to a verasight survey conducted feb. 28-march 6, 2025. the rest tilt negative: 36% of americans view ai as more immoral than moral, including 8% who say it is extremely immoral. a smaller share (25%) leans the other way, including 5% who call ai extremely moral."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-lean-toward-believing-in-extraterrestrial-life","title":"Most Americans lean toward believing in extraterrestrial life","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-americans-lean-toward-believing-in-extraterrestrial-life","dek":"A majority of Americans (56%) come down on the side of believing that extraterrestrial life exists, including 24% who say they strongly believe it does, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"most americans lean toward believing in extraterrestrial life do you believe in the existence of extraterrestrial life? culture culture a majority of americans (56%) come down on the side of believing that extraterrestrial life exists, including 24% who say they strongly believe it does, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. a majority of americans (56%) come down on the side of believing that extraterrestrial life exists, including 24% who say they strongly believe it does, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. a majority of americans (56%) come down on the side of believing that extraterrestrial life exists, including 24% who say they strongly believe it does, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. about a quarter (23%) fall on the doubting side, including 10% who say they strongly do not believe. the remaining 21% don't lean either way."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-like-a-survey-incentive-that-adds-a-charity-donation","title":"Most Americans like a survey incentive that adds a charity donation","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/most-americans-like-a-survey-incentive-that-adds-a-charity-donation","dek":"An incentive that pays in full by prepaid card and adds a small charity donation on top is an easy sell, a May 2024 Verasight survey finds. Nine-in-ten Americans (90%) say that offer would interest them, including 34% who say it would become their preferred incentive offer.","searchText":"most americans like a survey incentive that adds a charity donation if you were to receive a survey invitation with an incentive/reward that gave you 100% of your incentive payment via a prepaid visa card and then also gave 5% of the incentive value to a charity of your choice, would that incentive offer interest you? ai & tech ai & tech an incentive that pays in full by prepaid card and adds a small charity donation on top is an easy sell, a may 2024 verasight survey finds. nine-in-ten americans (90%) say that offer would interest them, including 34% who say it would become their preferred incentive offer. an incentive that pays in full by prepaid card and adds a small charity donation on top is an easy sell, a may 2024 verasight survey finds. nine-in-ten americans (90%) say that offer would interest them, including 34% who say it would become their preferred incentive offer. an incentive that pays in full by prepaid card and adds a small charity donation on top is an easy sell, a may 2024 verasight survey finds. nine-in-ten americans (90%) say that offer would interest them, including 34% who say it would become their preferred incentive offer. a majority (56%) say it would be one they would likely choose, and just 10% say the offer would not interest them."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-made-a-purchase-in-the-past-week","title":"Most Americans made a purchase in the past week","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-americans-made-a-purchase-in-the-past-week","dek":"Most Americans did some shopping in the past week, and the most widespread act was the sale itself: 80% say they completed a purchase, according to a December 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"most americans made a purchase in the past week over the last week, which of the following shopping-related activities, if any, did you do? culture culture most americans did some shopping in the past week, and the most widespread act was the sale itself: 80% say they completed a purchase, according to a december 2025 verasight survey. most americans did some shopping in the past week, and the most widespread act was the sale itself: 80% say they completed a purchase, according to a december 2025 verasight survey. most americans did some shopping in the past week, and the most widespread act was the sale itself: 80% say they completed a purchase, according to a december 2025 verasight survey. two-thirds (66%) looked for the best prices or deals, and about half (52%) explored product options before deciding. smaller shares gathered reviews and recommendations (40%), basic product facts (36%) or shopping inspiration (26%), while just 6% did none of these things."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-never-use-ai-to-sharpen-how-they-think","title":"Most Americans never use AI to sharpen how they think","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/most-americans-never-use-ai-to-sharpen-how-they-think","dek":"Nearly half of Americans (46%) say they never use AI to improve the way they think about thinking, a May 2026 Verasight survey finds.","searchText":"most americans never use ai to sharpen how they think on a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 indicates \"never\" and 5 indicates \"daily,\" how often do you use ai to improve the way you think about thinking? ai & tech ai & tech nearly half of americans (46%) say they never use ai to improve the way they think about thinking, a may 2026 verasight survey finds. nearly half of americans (46%) say they never use ai to improve the way they think about thinking, a may 2026 verasight survey finds. nearly half of americans (46%) say they never use ai to improve the way they think about thinking, a may 2026 verasight survey finds. the other 54% use ai this way at least occasionally. a daily habit is rare, though: 7% say they use it every day."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-only-occasionally-ask-coworkers-how-theyre-performing","title":"Most Americans only occasionally ask coworkers how they're performing","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-americans-only-occasionally-ask-coworkers-how-theyre-performing","dek":"No frequency draws more Americans than occasionally: 38% say they only occasionally seek performance feedback from coworkers, according to a Verasight survey conducted Feb. 28 to March 6, 2025.","searchText":"most americans only occasionally ask coworkers how they're performing in order to find out how well you are performing in your present job, how frequently do you seek information from your co-workers about your work performance? culture culture no frequency draws more americans than occasionally: 38% say they only occasionally seek performance feedback from coworkers, according to a verasight survey conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025. no frequency draws more americans than occasionally: 38% say they only occasionally seek performance feedback from coworkers, according to a verasight survey conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025. no frequency draws more americans than occasionally: 38% say they only occasionally seek performance feedback from coworkers, according to a verasight survey conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025. the remainder lean toward the rare end: 40% seek this feedback infrequently or very infrequently, including 22% who do so very infrequently, while 17% ask frequently and just 5% very frequently."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-oppose-jail-time-for-misdemeanor-crimes","title":"Most Americans oppose jail time for misdemeanor crimes","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/most-americans-oppose-jail-time-for-misdemeanor-crimes","dek":"Just over half of Americans (54%) say people should not be sentenced to jail time for misdemeanor crimes, according to an April 2023 Verasight survey.","searchText":"most americans oppose jail time for misdemeanor crimes should people be sentenced to jail time for misdemeanor crimes? politics politics just over half of americans (54%) say people should not be sentenced to jail time for misdemeanor crimes, according to an april 2023 verasight survey. just over half of americans (54%) say people should not be sentenced to jail time for misdemeanor crimes, according to an april 2023 verasight survey. just over half of americans (54%) say people should not be sentenced to jail time for misdemeanor crimes, according to an april 2023 verasight survey. more than a quarter (27%) think jail sentences are warranted for misdemeanors, while 19% say they don't know."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-oppose-lifting-sanctions-on-north-korea","title":"Most Americans oppose lifting sanctions on North Korea","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/most-americans-oppose-lifting-sanctions-on-north-korea","dek":"Few Americans want the sanctions gone: just 8% say the U.S. should lift its sanctions on North Korea, while 63% say it should not, according to an April 2024 Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults.","searchText":"most americans oppose lifting sanctions on north korea should the us lift its sanctions on north korea? politics politics few americans want the sanctions gone: just 8% say the u.s. should lift its sanctions on north korea, while 63% say it should not, according to an april 2024 verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults. few americans want the sanctions gone: just 8% say the u.s. should lift its sanctions on north korea, while 63% say it should not, according to an april 2024 verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults. few americans want the sanctions gone: just 8% say the u.s. should lift its sanctions on north korea, while 63% say it should not, according to an april 2024 verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults. another 29% are not sure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-peg-the-average-household-income-at-45-000-to-65-000","title":"Most Americans peg the average household income at $45,000 to $65,000","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/most-americans-peg-the-average-household-income-at-45-000-to-65-000","dek":"Americans put the typical household's income squarely in the middle of the range: 37% estimate the average person earns $45,000 to $64,999, ahead of any other bracket, according to a September 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"most americans peg the average household income at $45,000 to $65,000 when you think about the \"average person\" in the united states, which best describes their annual household income? money money & finance americans put the typical household's income squarely in the middle of the range: 37% estimate the average person earns $45,000 to $64,999, ahead of any other bracket, according to a september 2025 verasight survey. americans put the typical household's income squarely in the middle of the range: 37% estimate the average person earns $45,000 to $64,999, ahead of any other bracket, according to a september 2025 verasight survey. americans put the typical household's income squarely in the middle of the range: 37% estimate the average person earns $45,000 to $64,999, ahead of any other bracket, according to a september 2025 verasight survey. about a quarter (24%) name the next bracket up, $65,000 to $99,999, and one-in-five (20%) the band just below; from there the estimates thin out, with 8% guessing under $24,999, 7% choosing $100,000 to $149,999, and 3% combined at the two highest brackets."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-are-unsure-what-share-of-immigration-detainees-have-no-criminal-record","title":"Most Americans put detainees without a criminal record in a wide 10%-to-90% range","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/most-americans-are-unsure-what-share-of-immigration-detainees-have-no-criminal-record","dek":"Asked what share of people in immigration detention have no criminal record, a majority of Americans (58%) estimate somewhere between 10% and 90%, according to a January 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"most americans put detainees without a criminal record in a wide 10%-to-90% range approximately what percent of people in immigration detention do not have a criminal record? politics politics asked what share of people in immigration detention have no criminal record, a majority of americans (58%) estimate somewhere between 10% and 90%, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. asked what share of people in immigration detention have no criminal record, a majority of americans (58%) estimate somewhere between 10% and 90%, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. asked what share of people in immigration detention have no criminal record, a majority of americans (58%) estimate somewhere between 10% and 90%, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. one-quarter (25%) put the share below 10%, while 17% think more than 90% have no criminal record."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-rarely-or-never-engage-with-violent-content-online","title":"Most Americans rarely or never engage with violent content online","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-americans-rarely-or-never-engage-with-violent-content-online","dek":"Most Americans (64%) say they never engage with violent content on social media, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"most americans rarely or never engage with violent content online how often do you engage with violent content on social media (e.g., click on or search for it)? culture culture most americans (64%) say they never engage with violent content on social media, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. most americans (64%) say they never engage with violent content on social media, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. most americans (64%) say they never engage with violent content on social media, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. a smaller share (17%) do so less than once a month, putting a combined 81% at monthly or less. the rest engage more regularly: 9% a few times a month, 8% a few times a week and 2% every day."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-rarely-or-never-use-food-delivery-apps","title":"Most Americans rarely or never use food-delivery apps","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/most-americans-rarely-or-never-use-food-delivery-apps","dek":"For most Americans, food-delivery apps are an occasional habit at most: two-thirds (66%) use DoorDash, UberEats, and similar services less than once a month or not at all, including 38% who never do, according to a Verasight survey conducted March 6-16, 2026.","searchText":"most americans rarely or never use food-delivery apps how often do you use apps like doordash, ubereats, postmates, or grubhub to order meals from restaurants? (please do not count grocery delivery; just meals.) money money & finance for most americans, food-delivery apps are an occasional habit at most: two-thirds (66%) use doordash, ubereats, and similar services less than once a month or not at all, including 38% who never do, according to a verasight survey conducted march 6-16, 2026. for most americans, food-delivery apps are an occasional habit at most: two-thirds (66%) use doordash, ubereats, and similar services less than once a month or not at all, including 38% who never do, according to a verasight survey conducted march 6-16, 2026. for most americans, food-delivery apps are an occasional habit at most: two-thirds (66%) use doordash, ubereats, and similar services less than once a month or not at all, including 38% who never do, according to a verasight survey conducted march 6-16, 2026. the rest order more regularly, 15% a few times a month, 10% a few times a week, and 7% about once a week, while just 2% use them every day."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-rarely-travel-to-other-states-or-countries","title":"Most Americans rarely travel to other states or countries","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-americans-rarely-travel-to-other-states-or-countries","dek":"More Americans travel out of state rarely than at any other frequency: 39% make such trips just once or twice a year, according to a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted July 14-24, 2025.","searchText":"most americans rarely travel to other states or countries about how often do you travel to other u.s. states or countries? culture culture more americans travel out of state rarely than at any other frequency: 39% make such trips just once or twice a year, according to a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted july 14-24, 2025. more americans travel out of state rarely than at any other frequency: 39% make such trips just once or twice a year, according to a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted july 14-24, 2025. more americans travel out of state rarely than at any other frequency: 39% make such trips just once or twice a year, according to a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted july 14-24, 2025. a quarter (25%) never make the trip at all, putting a combined 64% at twice a year or fewer. the remainder go more often: 24% travel three or four times a year and 13% manage five or more."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-rate-their-experience-getting-mental-health-care-positively","title":"Most Americans rate their experience getting mental-health care positively","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/most-americans-rate-their-experience-getting-mental-health-care-positively","dek":"Americans' verdicts on getting mental-health care tilt positive: 47% rate the experience good, including 24% who call it very good, while 16% rate it poorly, according to a November 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"most americans rate their experience getting mental-health care positively how would you characterize your experience accessing mental health services? (1=really bad, 5=very good) health health americans' verdicts on getting mental-health care tilt positive: 47% rate the experience good, including 24% who call it very good, while 16% rate it poorly, according to a november 2024 verasight survey. americans' verdicts on getting mental-health care tilt positive: 47% rate the experience good, including 24% who call it very good, while 16% rate it poorly, according to a november 2024 verasight survey. americans' verdicts on getting mental-health care tilt positive: 47% rate the experience good, including 24% who call it very good, while 16% rate it poorly, according to a november 2024 verasight survey. in the middle sit 37%, rating it neither good nor poor."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-read-a-few-books-or-none-at-all-last-year","title":"Most Americans read a few books or none at all last year","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-americans-read-a-few-books-or-none-at-all-last-year","dek":"A plurality of Americans (38%) read just one to four books in the past year, and a quarter (25%) read none at all, a combined 63% who finished four or fewer, according to a December 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"most americans read a few books or none at all last year how many books did you read last year? culture culture a plurality of americans (38%) read just one to four books in the past year, and a quarter (25%) read none at all, a combined 63% who finished four or fewer, according to a december 2025 verasight survey. a plurality of americans (38%) read just one to four books in the past year, and a quarter (25%) read none at all, a combined 63% who finished four or fewer, according to a december 2025 verasight survey. a plurality of americans (38%) read just one to four books in the past year, and a quarter (25%) read none at all, a combined 63% who finished four or fewer, according to a december 2025 verasight survey. fewer were heavier readers: 16% got through five to nine books, 10% read 20 or more, 7% read 10 to 14 and 4% read 15 to 19."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-reject-making-transgender-people-post-a-sign-outside-their-home","title":"Most Americans reject making transgender people post a sign outside their home","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-americans-reject-making-transgender-people-post-a-sign-outside-their-home","dek":"Roughly seven-in-ten Americans (69%) disagree that transgender people should have to post a sign outside their home identifying themselves, including half (50%) who strongly disagree, according to a January 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"most americans reject making transgender people post a sign outside their home - transgender people should have to put a sign outside of their home so people know a transgender person lives there culture culture roughly seven-in-ten americans (69%) disagree that transgender people should have to post a sign outside their home identifying themselves, including half (50%) who strongly disagree, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. roughly seven-in-ten americans (69%) disagree that transgender people should have to post a sign outside their home identifying themselves, including half (50%) who strongly disagree, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. roughly seven-in-ten americans (69%) disagree that transgender people should have to post a sign outside their home identifying themselves, including half (50%) who strongly disagree, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. fewer than one-in-five (18%) agree, among them 6% who strongly agree, while 14% take neither side."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-say-a-terrorist-attack-justifies-declaring-a-national-emergency","title":"Most Americans say a terrorist attack justifies declaring a national emergency","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/most-americans-say-a-terrorist-attack-justifies-declaring-a-national-emergency","dek":"Four-in-five Americans (80%) count a terrorist attack as a genuine national emergency that would justify a president declaring a state of emergency, a June 2026 Verasight survey finds.","searchText":"most americans say a terrorist attack justifies declaring a national emergency which of the following do you consider a genuine national emergency that would justify a president declaring a state of emergency? politics politics four-in-five americans (80%) count a terrorist attack as a genuine national emergency that would justify a president declaring a state of emergency, a june 2026 verasight survey finds. four-in-five americans (80%) count a terrorist attack as a genuine national emergency that would justify a president declaring a state of emergency, a june 2026 verasight survey finds. four-in-five americans (80%) count a terrorist attack as a genuine national emergency that would justify a president declaring a state of emergency, a june 2026 verasight survey finds. nearly as many say the same of a natural disaster (74%) and a public health epidemic (74%). smaller shares point to a financial crisis (40%), widespread political unrest (31%), or a surge in immigration at the border (29%), while 6% see none of these as a genuine emergency."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-say-ai-hasnt-taken-over-the-tasks-they-once-did-themselves","title":"Most Americans say AI hasn't taken over the tasks they once did themselves","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/most-americans-say-ai-hasnt-taken-over-the-tasks-they-once-did-themselves","dek":"Nearly eight-in-ten Americans (78%) say there are no tasks that AI now does for them that they used to do themselves, according to a Verasight survey conducted July 30 to Aug. 4, 2025.","searchText":"most americans say ai hasn't taken over the tasks they once did themselves are there any tasks that ai now does for you that you used to do yourself? ai & tech ai & tech nearly eight-in-ten americans (78%) say there are no tasks that ai now does for them that they used to do themselves, according to a verasight survey conducted july 30 to aug. 4, 2025. nearly eight-in-ten americans (78%) say there are no tasks that ai now does for them that they used to do themselves, according to a verasight survey conducted july 30 to aug. 4, 2025. nearly eight-in-ten americans (78%) say there are no tasks that ai now does for them that they used to do themselves, according to a verasight survey conducted july 30 to aug. 4, 2025. the remaining 22% report that ai has taken over at least one job they once handled on their own."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-say-any-religion-is-welcome-in-america","title":"Most Americans say any religion is welcome in America","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/most-americans-say-any-religion-is-welcome-in-america","dek":"Presented with a list of refugee groups defined by religion and asked which best fits America, most Americans (68%) instead say religion does not matter and all are welcome, according to a January 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"most americans say any religion is welcome in america which of the following groups is the best fit for america? politics politics presented with a list of refugee groups defined by religion and asked which best fits america, most americans (68%) instead say religion does not matter and all are welcome, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. presented with a list of refugee groups defined by religion and asked which best fits america, most americans (68%) instead say religion does not matter and all are welcome, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. presented with a list of refugee groups defined by religion and asked which best fits america, most americans (68%) instead say religion does not matter and all are welcome, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. christian refugees rank highest among the named groups at 19%, followed by catholic refugees at 7%. the remaining options, jewish refugees at 3% and muslim, buddhist, and hindu refugees at 1% each, draw little support."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-say-chatgpt-has-no-gender","title":"Most Americans say ChatGPT has no gender","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/most-americans-say-chatgpt-has-no-gender","dek":"More than eight-in-ten Americans (82%) say ChatGPT has no gender, according to a December 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"most americans say chatgpt has no gender do you believe that chatgpt is male, female, some other gender, or has no gender? ai & tech ai & tech more than eight-in-ten americans (82%) say chatgpt has no gender, according to a december 2025 verasight survey. more than eight-in-ten americans (82%) say chatgpt has no gender, according to a december 2025 verasight survey. more than eight-in-ten americans (82%) say chatgpt has no gender, according to a december 2025 verasight survey. about 7% say it is female and 5% say male, while 4% give some other answer and 2% say it has some other gender."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-say-success-is-earned-through-talent-desire-and-effort","title":"Most Americans say success is earned through talent, desire, and effort","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-americans-say-success-is-earned-through-talent-desire-and-effort","dek":"About a third of U.S. adults (34%) say it is moderately true that success is earned through innate talent, desire, and effort, according to an October 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"most americans say success is earned through talent, desire, and effort please indicate the degree to which this statement is true: success is earned through innate talent, desire, and effort. culture culture about a third of u.s. adults (34%) say it is moderately true that success is earned through innate talent, desire, and effort, according to an october 2024 verasight survey. about a third of u.s. adults (34%) say it is moderately true that success is earned through innate talent, desire, and effort, according to an october 2024 verasight survey. about a third of u.s. adults (34%) say it is moderately true that success is earned through innate talent, desire, and effort, according to an october 2024 verasight survey. another 32% call it very true and 20% extremely true, while 10% say it is only slightly true and 4% not at all."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-say-their-parent-trusted-them-as-teenagers","title":"Most Americans say their parent trusted them as teenagers","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-americans-say-their-parent-trusted-them-as-teenagers","dek":"A slim majority of U.S. adults (54%) disagree that, even as teenagers, their parent treated them like a little kid who couldn't be trusted, including 20% who completely disagree, according to an August 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"most americans say their parent trusted them as teenagers to what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement? even when i was a teenager, my parent treated me like a little kid who couldn't be trusted. culture culture a slim majority of u.s. adults (54%) disagree that, even as teenagers, their parent treated them like a little kid who couldn't be trusted, including 20% who completely disagree, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. a slim majority of u.s. adults (54%) disagree that, even as teenagers, their parent treated them like a little kid who couldn't be trusted, including 20% who completely disagree, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. a slim majority of u.s. adults (54%) disagree that, even as teenagers, their parent treated them like a little kid who couldn't be trusted, including 20% who completely disagree, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. about 30% agree with the statement, including 8% who completely agree, while 16% neither agree nor disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-say-they-dont-dislike-people-in-the-other-party","title":"Most Americans say they don't dislike people in the other party","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/most-americans-say-they-dont-dislike-people-in-the-other-party","dek":"A majority of Americans (56%) say they do not dislike people who support a different party, according to a Verasight survey conducted Oct. 1-11, 2024.","searchText":"most americans say they don't dislike people in the other party thinking about people who support a different party than you, how much do you dislike them? politics politics a majority of americans (56%) say they do not dislike people who support a different party, according to a verasight survey conducted oct. 1-11, 2024. a majority of americans (56%) say they do not dislike people who support a different party, according to a verasight survey conducted oct. 1-11, 2024. a majority of americans (56%) say they do not dislike people who support a different party, according to a verasight survey conducted oct. 1-11, 2024. degrees of dislike account for most of the rest: 13% slightly dislike them, 11% somewhat, 6% moderately and 4% strongly, while 9% say they don't know."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-say-they-dont-live-near-an-international-border","title":"Most Americans say they don't live near an international border","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-americans-say-they-dont-live-near-an-international-border","dek":"In a Verasight survey conducted Oct. 1-11, 2024, about six-in-ten U.S. adults (61%) disagree that their local community is located near an international border, including 50% who strongly disagree.","searchText":"most americans say they don't live near an international border to what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement? my local community is located near an international border. culture culture in a verasight survey conducted oct. 1-11, 2024, about six-in-ten u.s. adults (61%) disagree that their local community is located near an international border, including 50% who strongly disagree. in a verasight survey conducted oct. 1-11, 2024, about six-in-ten u.s. adults (61%) disagree that their local community is located near an international border, including 50% who strongly disagree. in a verasight survey conducted oct. 1-11, 2024, about six-in-ten u.s. adults (61%) disagree that their local community is located near an international border, including 50% who strongly disagree. another 22% agree, including 9% who strongly agree, while 16% neither agree nor disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-are-split-on-whether-they-get-enough-chances-to-connect","title":"Most Americans say they have many chances to get to know other people","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/americans-are-split-on-whether-they-get-enough-chances-to-connect","dek":"Most Americans (61%) agree that they personally have many chances to get to know other people, according to a Verasight survey of 488 U.S. adults conducted May 11, 2026. That includes 13% who strongly agree.","searchText":"most americans say they have many chances to get to know other people you personally have many chances to get know other people? culture culture most americans (61%) agree that they personally have many chances to get to know other people, according to a verasight survey of 488 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026. that includes 13% who strongly agree. most americans (61%) agree that they personally have many chances to get to know other people, according to a verasight survey of 488 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026. that includes 13% who strongly agree. most americans (61%) agree that they personally have many chances to get to know other people, according to a verasight survey of 488 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026. that includes 13% who strongly agree. about a fifth (22%) neither agree nor disagree, while 16% disagree, including 3% who strongly disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-say-they-work-mainly-for-the-money","title":"Most Americans say they work mainly for the money","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/most-americans-say-they-work-mainly-for-the-money","dek":"Money is the reason most Americans give for going to work: 55% say they go to work to make money, according to a January 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"most americans say they work mainly for the money why do you go to work? money money & finance money is the reason most americans give for going to work: 55% say they go to work to make money, according to a january 2025 verasight survey. money is the reason most americans give for going to work: 55% say they go to work to make money, according to a january 2025 verasight survey. money is the reason most americans give for going to work: 55% say they go to work to make money, according to a january 2025 verasight survey. about a third (34%) say they need to support their household, and 27% cite benefits such as health insurance. roughly a fifth (22%) say they neither work nor look for work, 17% like their status at work, and smaller shares are out of work but looking (9%) or name another reason (7%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-say-universities-focus-too-much-on-race-and-social-justice","title":"Most Americans say universities focus too much on race and social justice","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-americans-say-universities-focus-too-much-on-race-and-social-justice","dek":"Americans who see universities as too focused on race and social justice outnumber those who disagree by more than two to one. About two-thirds (68%) agree American universities have become too focused on questions of race and social justice at the expense of traditional topics of study, including 31% who strongly agree, according to an October 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"most americans say universities focus too much on race and social justice please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: american universities have become too focused on questions of race and social justice at the expense of traditional topics of study. culture culture americans who see universities as too focused on race and social justice outnumber those who disagree by more than two to one. about two-thirds (68%) agree american universities have become too focused on questions of race and social justice at the expense of traditional topics of study, including 31% who strongly agree, according to an october 2024 verasight survey. americans who see universities as too focused on race and social justice outnumber those who disagree by more than two to one. about two-thirds (68%) agree american universities have become too focused on questions of race and social justice at the expense of traditional topics of study, including 31% who strongly agree, according to an october 2024 verasight survey. americans who see universities as too focused on race and social justice outnumber those who disagree by more than two to one. about two-thirds (68%) agree american universities have become too focused on questions of race and social justice at the expense of traditional topics of study, including 31% who strongly agree, according to an october 2024 verasight survey. about a third (32%) disagree, including 8% who strongly disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"six-in-ten-americans-say-therapists-treated-for-depression-would-be-better-practitioners","title":"Most Americans see a therapist's own depression treatment as a strength","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/six-in-ten-americans-say-therapists-treated-for-depression-would-be-better-practitioners","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Feb. 28 to March 6, 2025, 62% of Americans said a psychotherapist who has been treated for depression for many years would be better at providing therapy to others. This includes 36% who said probably better and 26% who said definitely better.","searchText":"most americans see a therapist's own depression treatment as a strength how do you think their own experience in therapy would affect their ability to provide therapy for others? health health in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, 62% of americans said a psychotherapist who has been treated for depression for many years would be better at providing therapy to others. this includes 36% who said probably better and 26% who said definitely better. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, 62% of americans said a psychotherapist who has been treated for depression for many years would be better at providing therapy to others. this includes 36% who said probably better and 26% who said definitely better. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, 62% of americans said a psychotherapist who has been treated for depression for many years would be better at providing therapy to others. this includes 36% who said probably better and 26% who said definitely better. about a third said it might or might not affect the therapist's ability (34%), and 5% said the therapist would be worse, with 3% who said probably worse and 2% who said definitely worse."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-see-america-as-an-ideal","title":"Most Americans see America as an ideal","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-americans-see-america-as-an-ideal","dek":"Agreement that America represents an ideal is nearly universal, dwarfing the dissent. Most Americans (85%) agree the country is not just another nation but an ideal others should strive for, including 37% who strongly agree, according to a July 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"most americans see america as an ideal america is not just another country - it represents an ideal that others should strive for.” culture culture agreement that america represents an ideal is nearly universal, dwarfing the dissent. most americans (85%) agree the country is not just another nation but an ideal others should strive for, including 37% who strongly agree, according to a july 2025 verasight survey. agreement that america represents an ideal is nearly universal, dwarfing the dissent. most americans (85%) agree the country is not just another nation but an ideal others should strive for, including 37% who strongly agree, according to a july 2025 verasight survey. agreement that america represents an ideal is nearly universal, dwarfing the dissent. most americans (85%) agree the country is not just another nation but an ideal others should strive for, including 37% who strongly agree, according to a july 2025 verasight survey. a smaller share (15%) disagree, including 4% who strongly disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-see-multi-level-marketing-as-misleading-or-a-scam","title":"Most Americans see multi-level marketing as misleading or a scam","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-americans-see-multi-level-marketing-as-misleading-or-a-scam","dek":"About six-in-ten Americans (62%) say multi-level marketing is either misleading about its earnings potential or an outright scam, including 28% who call it a scam or pyramid scheme designed to exploit participants, according to an April 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"most americans see multi-level marketing as misleading or a scam which of the following statements best describes your views of multi-level marketing? culture culture about six-in-ten americans (62%) say multi-level marketing is either misleading about its earnings potential or an outright scam, including 28% who call it a scam or pyramid scheme designed to exploit participants, according to an april 2025 verasight survey. about six-in-ten americans (62%) say multi-level marketing is either misleading about its earnings potential or an outright scam, including 28% who call it a scam or pyramid scheme designed to exploit participants, according to an april 2025 verasight survey. about six-in-ten americans (62%) say multi-level marketing is either misleading about its earnings potential or an outright scam, including 28% who call it a scam or pyramid scheme designed to exploit participants, according to an april 2025 verasight survey. the remainder splits between ambivalence and approval: 18% think the model has both benefits and risks depending on the situation, 12% call it a fair and legitimate way to earn money, and 7% see it as an opportunity for empowerment for those willing to work hard."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-see-the-human-capacity-for-violence-as-something-that-comes-and-goes","title":"Most Americans see the human capacity for violence as something that comes and goes","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-americans-see-the-human-capacity-for-violence-as-something-that-comes-and-goes","dek":"Most Americans view the human propensity for violence as variable rather than constant: 58% say it runs stronger at some times than others, according to an April 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"most americans see the human capacity for violence as something that comes and goes do you believe that human propensity for violence is: culture culture most americans view the human propensity for violence as variable rather than constant: 58% say it runs stronger at some times than others, according to an april 2025 verasight survey. most americans view the human propensity for violence as variable rather than constant: 58% say it runs stronger at some times than others, according to an april 2025 verasight survey. most americans view the human propensity for violence as variable rather than constant: 58% say it runs stronger at some times than others, according to an april 2025 verasight survey. about one-in-five (19%) instead see it as unchanging over time, while 12% say it gradually diminishes and a matching 12% fit none of these descriptions."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-stay-inside-more-on-uncomfortably-hot-days","title":"Most Americans stay inside more on uncomfortably hot days","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/most-americans-stay-inside-more-on-uncomfortably-hot-days","dek":"When a summer day turns uncomfortably hot, most Americans (59%) say they are more likely to stay inside their homes, and nearly half are less likely to spend time outdoors in nature (48%) or to exercise outside (46%), a May 2026 Verasight survey finds.","searchText":"most americans stay inside more on uncomfortably hot days select any of the following statements which describe how your behavior changes on an uncomfortably hot summer day, relative to a more comfortable summer day politics politics when a summer day turns uncomfortably hot, most americans (59%) say they are more likely to stay inside their homes, and nearly half are less likely to spend time outdoors in nature (48%) or to exercise outside (46%), a may 2026 verasight survey finds. when a summer day turns uncomfortably hot, most americans (59%) say they are more likely to stay inside their homes, and nearly half are less likely to spend time outdoors in nature (48%) or to exercise outside (46%), a may 2026 verasight survey finds. when a summer day turns uncomfortably hot, most americans (59%) say they are more likely to stay inside their homes, and nearly half are less likely to spend time outdoors in nature (48%) or to exercise outside (46%), a may 2026 verasight survey finds. smaller shares say they are more likely to exercise inside (27%), less likely to socialize in person (22%), or more likely to use social media to connect with others (17%). another 15% say none of these describes how their behavior changes."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"about-a-quarter-rarely-see-others-actions-as-mechanical-rather-than-deliberate","title":"Most Americans stay neutral on whether people act mechanically or deliberately","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/about-a-quarter-rarely-see-others-actions-as-mechanical-rather-than-deliberate","dek":"A narrow majority of Americans take no side on whether they often view other people's actions as mechanical rather than deliberate: 53% neither agree nor disagree, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"most americans stay neutral on whether people act mechanically or deliberately please rate your agreement with the following: i often view other's actions as mechanical rather than deliberate. culture culture a narrow majority of americans take no side on whether they often view other people's actions as mechanical rather than deliberate: 53% neither agree nor disagree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. a narrow majority of americans take no side on whether they often view other people's actions as mechanical rather than deliberate: 53% neither agree nor disagree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. a narrow majority of americans take no side on whether they often view other people's actions as mechanical rather than deliberate: 53% neither agree nor disagree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. about a quarter (27%) disagree with the statement, including 5% who strongly disagree, while 17% agree and 3% strongly agree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-take-no-pleasure-in-others-failures","title":"Most Americans take no pleasure in others' failures","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-americans-take-no-pleasure-in-others-failures","dek":"Most Americans (79%) disagree with the statement that they take pleasure in the failures of others, including 55% who strongly disagree, according to a Verasight survey conducted Feb. 28 to March 6, 2025.","searchText":"most americans take no pleasure in others' failures i take pleasure in the failures of others. culture culture most americans (79%) disagree with the statement that they take pleasure in the failures of others, including 55% who strongly disagree, according to a verasight survey conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025. most americans (79%) disagree with the statement that they take pleasure in the failures of others, including 55% who strongly disagree, according to a verasight survey conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025. most americans (79%) disagree with the statement that they take pleasure in the failures of others, including 55% who strongly disagree, according to a verasight survey conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025. another 15% neither agree nor disagree, while just 5% agree, including 2% who strongly agree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-are-split-on-wanting-their-own-group-to-outrank-others","title":"Most Americans take no side on wanting their group to outrank others","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/americans-are-split-on-wanting-their-own-group-to-outrank-others","dek":"Most Americans take no side on whether they want their own group to be stronger than other groups: 53% neither agree nor disagree, according to a Verasight survey of 491 U.S. adults conducted in May 2026.","searchText":"most americans take no side on wanting their group to outrank others please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: i want my group to be stronger than other groups. culture culture most americans take no side on whether they want their own group to be stronger than other groups: 53% neither agree nor disagree, according to a verasight survey of 491 u.s. adults conducted in may 2026. most americans take no side on whether they want their own group to be stronger than other groups: 53% neither agree nor disagree, according to a verasight survey of 491 u.s. adults conducted in may 2026. most americans take no side on whether they want their own group to be stronger than other groups: 53% neither agree nor disagree, according to a verasight survey of 491 u.s. adults conducted in may 2026. overall, more express agreement than disagreement, 30% to 16%. at the poles, strong agreement (11%) edges out strong disagreement (9%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-think-adults-keep-stuffed-animals-because-theyre-comforting","title":"Most Americans think adults keep stuffed animals because they're comforting","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/most-americans-think-adults-keep-stuffed-animals-because-theyre-comforting","dek":"In a Verasight survey conducted Feb. 28-March 6, 2025, the leading reason Americans give for why some adults keep stuffed animals is comfort: 54% say it is because the toys make them feel good.","searchText":"most americans think adults keep stuffed animals because they're comforting why do you think there are adults who have stuffed animals? health health in a verasight survey conducted feb. 28-march 6, 2025, the leading reason americans give for why some adults keep stuffed animals is comfort: 54% say it is because the toys make them feel good. in a verasight survey conducted feb. 28-march 6, 2025, the leading reason americans give for why some adults keep stuffed animals is comfort: 54% say it is because the toys make them feel good. in a verasight survey conducted feb. 28-march 6, 2025, the leading reason americans give for why some adults keep stuffed animals is comfort: 54% say it is because the toys make them feel good. nearly half (49%) instead point to collecting, while a third cite emotional support (35%) and roughly three-in-ten mention the softness itself (30%). smaller shares name a sense of belonging (24%), and 12% say they don't know."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-think-federal-funding-flows-to-urban-centers","title":"Most Americans think federal funding flows to urban centers","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/most-americans-think-federal-funding-flows-to-urban-centers","dek":"Urban centers are where most Americans think their state's federal funding ends up; 58% say so, according to an April 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"most americans think federal funding flows to urban centers in your opinion, where does federal government funding go in your state? politics politics urban centers are where most americans think their state's federal funding ends up; 58% say so, according to an april 2024 verasight survey. urban centers are where most americans think their state's federal funding ends up; 58% say so, according to an april 2024 verasight survey. urban centers are where most americans think their state's federal funding ends up; 58% say so, according to an april 2024 verasight survey. roughly three-in-ten (29%) point instead to suburban areas, while 7% name rural areas and 6% small towns."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-think-public-opinion-surveys-are-accurate","title":"Most Americans think public opinion surveys are accurate","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/most-americans-think-public-opinion-surveys-are-accurate","dek":"Americans largely give public opinion surveys the benefit of the doubt, according to a May 2024 Verasight survey. Most (57%) think surveys are somewhat accurate, and another 35% go further, calling them very or extremely accurate; that group includes 7% who say surveys are extremely accurate.","searchText":"most americans think public opinion surveys are accurate in general, how accurate do you think public opinion surveys are? ai & tech ai & tech americans largely give public opinion surveys the benefit of the doubt, according to a may 2024 verasight survey. most (57%) think surveys are somewhat accurate, and another 35% go further, calling them very or extremely accurate; that group includes 7% who say surveys are extremely accurate. americans largely give public opinion surveys the benefit of the doubt, according to a may 2024 verasight survey. most (57%) think surveys are somewhat accurate, and another 35% go further, calling them very or extremely accurate; that group includes 7% who say surveys are extremely accurate. americans largely give public opinion surveys the benefit of the doubt, according to a may 2024 verasight survey. most (57%) think surveys are somewhat accurate, and another 35% go further, calling them very or extremely accurate; that group includes 7% who say surveys are extremely accurate. skepticism barely registers: 8% of americans think surveys are not very or not at all accurate, including fewer than 1% who say they are not at all accurate."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-think-teen-pregnancy-rates-are-high-or-average","title":"Most Americans think teen pregnancy rates are high or average","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-americans-think-teen-pregnancy-rates-are-high-or-average","dek":"Most Americans peg the US teenage pregnancy rate at the high or middle of the range rather than the low end: 38% say it is relatively high and 35% about average, according to a Verasight survey conducted Aug. 13-18, 2025.","searchText":"most americans think teen pregnancy rates are high or average if you had to guess, how would you describe the rate of teenage pregnancies in the us? culture culture most americans peg the us teenage pregnancy rate at the high or middle of the range rather than the low end: 38% say it is relatively high and 35% about average, according to a verasight survey conducted aug. 13-18, 2025. most americans peg the us teenage pregnancy rate at the high or middle of the range rather than the low end: 38% say it is relatively high and 35% about average, according to a verasight survey conducted aug. 13-18, 2025. most americans peg the us teenage pregnancy rate at the high or middle of the range rather than the low end: 38% say it is relatively high and 35% about average, according to a verasight survey conducted aug. 13-18, 2025. the remaining 27% say the rate is relatively low."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-think-their-local-news-is-doing-fine-financially","title":"Most Americans think their local news is doing fine financially","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-americans-think-their-local-news-is-doing-fine-financially","dek":"Most Americans (70%) see the local news in their area as financially healthy, saying it is doing just fine, according to a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted in October 2024.","searchText":"most americans think their local news is doing fine financially which of the following is closest to your views on the current state of the local media in your area? culture culture most americans (70%) see the local news in their area as financially healthy, saying it is doing just fine, according to a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted in october 2024. most americans (70%) see the local news in their area as financially healthy, saying it is doing just fine, according to a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted in october 2024. most americans (70%) see the local news in their area as financially healthy, saying it is doing just fine, according to a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted in october 2024. the other 30% say their local news is struggling to survive financially."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-track-their-finances-loosely-if-at-all","title":"Most Americans track their finances loosely, if at all","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-americans-track-their-finances-loosely-if-at-all","dek":"About three-in-ten Americans (28%) keep only a general idea of their monthly expenses rather than formally tracking them, a May 2026 Verasight survey finds. An additional 12% say they occasionally check their account balances but do not budget, and 5% do not look at their finances or track spending at all.","searchText":"most americans track their finances loosely, if at all which of the following best describes how you manage your finances each month? culture culture about three-in-ten americans (28%) keep only a general idea of their monthly expenses rather than formally tracking them, a may 2026 verasight survey finds. an additional 12% say they occasionally check their account balances but do not budget, and 5% do not look at their finances or track spending at all. about three-in-ten americans (28%) keep only a general idea of their monthly expenses rather than formally tracking them, a may 2026 verasight survey finds. an additional 12% say they occasionally check their account balances but do not budget, and 5% do not look at their finances or track spending at all. about three-in-ten americans (28%) keep only a general idea of their monthly expenses rather than formally tracking them, a may 2026 verasight survey finds. an additional 12% say they occasionally check their account balances but do not budget, and 5% do not look at their finances or track spending at all. the more disciplined approaches each draw smaller shares: 23% set a rough monthly budget and track some spending, 18% set a detailed budget and track most income and expenses, and 13% assign every dollar to a budget category and track all money coming in and going out."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-trust-black-people-to-treat-them-fairly","title":"Most Americans trust Black people to treat them fairly","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-americans-trust-black-people-to-treat-them-fairly","dek":"Most Americans (64%) say they trust that Black people will treat them fairly, including 24% who hold that view most strongly, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"most americans trust black people to treat them fairly please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: in general, i trust that black people will treat me fairly. culture culture most americans (64%) say they trust that black people will treat them fairly, including 24% who hold that view most strongly, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. most americans (64%) say they trust that black people will treat them fairly, including 24% who hold that view most strongly, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. most americans (64%) say they trust that black people will treat them fairly, including 24% who hold that view most strongly, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. about one-in-five (20%) take a middle position, while 16% express distrust, including 4% who most strongly disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-trust-white-people-to-treat-them-fairly","title":"Most Americans trust White people to treat them fairly","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-americans-trust-white-people-to-treat-them-fairly","dek":"In a May 2026 Verasight survey, a narrow majority of Americans (54%) say they trust that White people will treat them fairly, with 16% holding that view most strongly.","searchText":"most americans trust white people to treat them fairly please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: in general, i trust that white people will treat me fairly. culture culture in a may 2026 verasight survey, a narrow majority of americans (54%) say they trust that white people will treat them fairly, with 16% holding that view most strongly. in a may 2026 verasight survey, a narrow majority of americans (54%) say they trust that white people will treat them fairly, with 16% holding that view most strongly. in a may 2026 verasight survey, a narrow majority of americans (54%) say they trust that white people will treat them fairly, with 16% holding that view most strongly. about a quarter (24%) land in the middle, and roughly as many express distrust (22%), including 7% who most strongly disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-use-one-or-none-of-four-common-substances-weekly","title":"Most Americans use one or none of four common substances weekly","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/most-americans-use-one-or-none-of-four-common-substances-weekly","dek":"Nearly eight-in-ten Americans (79%) use one or none of four common substances (alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, or vaped nicotine) in a typical week, including 44% who use none at all and 35% who use just one.","searchText":"most americans use one or none of four common substances weekly within the last year, on average, how many substances (alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, nicotine in vaping) do you use per week? health health nearly eight-in-ten americans (79%) use one or none of four common substances (alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, or vaped nicotine) in a typical week, including 44% who use none at all and 35% who use just one. nearly eight-in-ten americans (79%) use one or none of four common substances (alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, or vaped nicotine) in a typical week, including 44% who use none at all and 35% who use just one. nearly eight-in-ten americans (79%) use one or none of four common substances (alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, or vaped nicotine) in a typical week, including 44% who use none at all and 35% who use just one. the remaining one-in-five report heavier use: 13% average two substances a week, 4% average three, and 3% use all four, according to a verasight survey conducted nov. 19-22, 2024."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-value-advice-from-people-like-them","title":"Most Americans value advice from people like them","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-americans-value-advice-from-people-like-them","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 526 U.S. adults conducted May 11, 2026, most say social closeness, how similar an adviser is to them, matters at least somewhat when they seek advice, including 45% who say it matters somewhat and 32% significantly.","searchText":"most americans value advice from people like them how much does social closeness (how similar they are to you) matter when seeking advice from someone? culture culture in a verasight survey of 526 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, most say social closeness, how similar an adviser is to them, matters at least somewhat when they seek advice, including 45% who say it matters somewhat and 32% significantly. in a verasight survey of 526 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, most say social closeness, how similar an adviser is to them, matters at least somewhat when they seek advice, including 45% who say it matters somewhat and 32% significantly. in a verasight survey of 526 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, most say social closeness, how similar an adviser is to them, matters at least somewhat when they seek advice, including 45% who say it matters somewhat and 32% significantly. a smaller share treats it as marginal, with 12% saying it rarely matters and 9% not at all, while just 3% call similarity the only thing that matters."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-voted-in-an-election-over-the-past-two-years","title":"Most Americans voted in an election over the past two years","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-americans-voted-in-an-election-over-the-past-two-years","dek":"Voting tops the list of political actions Americans say they have taken over the past two years: 72% report voting in a national or local election, according to a Verasight survey conducted March 6-16, 2026.","searchText":"most americans voted in an election over the past two years over the past two years have you culture culture voting tops the list of political actions americans say they have taken over the past two years: 72% report voting in a national or local election, according to a verasight survey conducted march 6-16, 2026. voting tops the list of political actions americans say they have taken over the past two years: 72% report voting in a national or local election, according to a verasight survey conducted march 6-16, 2026. voting tops the list of political actions americans say they have taken over the past two years: 72% report voting in a national or local election, according to a verasight survey conducted march 6-16, 2026. smaller shares say they contacted a public official or attended a political forum (24%), put up a sign, wore a button, or posted on social media about a political issue (21%), donated to a candidate or a social cause (17%), worked with others on a problem facing their city or neighborhood (17%), or attended a protest, march, or rally (12%). one-in-five (20%) say they did none of these."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-want-advice-from-people-whove-actually-been-through-it","title":"Most Americans want advice from people who've actually been through it","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-americans-want-advice-from-people-whove-actually-been-through-it","dek":"Experiential knowledge, or truth learned from living through something rather than from reasoning or secondhand information, carries real weight when Americans seek advice: 56% say it matters significantly, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"most americans want advice from people who've actually been through it how much does experiential knowledge matter when seeking advice from someone? experiential knowledge is “truth learned from personal experience with a phenomenon rather than truth acquired by discursive reasoning, observation, or reflection on information provided by others.” culture culture experiential knowledge, or truth learned from living through something rather than from reasoning or secondhand information, carries real weight when americans seek advice: 56% say it matters significantly, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. experiential knowledge, or truth learned from living through something rather than from reasoning or secondhand information, carries real weight when americans seek advice: 56% say it matters significantly, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. experiential knowledge, or truth learned from living through something rather than from reasoning or secondhand information, carries real weight when americans seek advice: 56% say it matters significantly, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. another 32% say it matters somewhat and 6% call it the only thing that matters, while just 3% say it rarely matters and 3% not at all."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-want-climate-change-taught-in-schools","title":"Most Americans want climate change taught in schools","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/most-americans-want-climate-change-taught-in-schools","dek":"Roughly eight-in-ten Americans (81%) say climate change belongs in the K-12 curriculum in some form, according to an April 2024 Verasight survey. That includes 65% who say schools should teach about climate change and its impacts on the environment, society, and the future.","searchText":"most americans want climate change taught in schools should climate change be taught in k-12 schools? politics politics roughly eight-in-ten americans (81%) say climate change belongs in the k-12 curriculum in some form, according to an april 2024 verasight survey. that includes 65% who say schools should teach about climate change and its impacts on the environment, society, and the future. roughly eight-in-ten americans (81%) say climate change belongs in the k-12 curriculum in some form, according to an april 2024 verasight survey. that includes 65% who say schools should teach about climate change and its impacts on the environment, society, and the future. roughly eight-in-ten americans (81%) say climate change belongs in the k-12 curriculum in some form, according to an april 2024 verasight survey. that includes 65% who say schools should teach about climate change and its impacts on the environment, society, and the future. a smaller share (16%) would keep lessons to the causes of climate change without covering how it affects society or the future, while 19% say schools should not teach anything about it."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-want-the-u-s-to-share-global-leadership-not-dominate","title":"Most Americans want the U.S. to share global leadership, not dominate","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/most-americans-want-the-u-s-to-share-global-leadership-not-dominate","dek":"About six-in-ten Americans (61%) say the U.S. should play a shared leadership role in the world rather than lead alone, according to a Verasight survey conducted Jan. 18-24, 2024.","searchText":"most americans want the u.s. to share global leadership, not dominate what kind of leadership role should the u.s. play in the world? politics politics about six-in-ten americans (61%) say the u.s. should play a shared leadership role in the world rather than lead alone, according to a verasight survey conducted jan. 18-24, 2024. about six-in-ten americans (61%) say the u.s. should play a shared leadership role in the world rather than lead alone, according to a verasight survey conducted jan. 18-24, 2024. about six-in-ten americans (61%) say the u.s. should play a shared leadership role in the world rather than lead alone, according to a verasight survey conducted jan. 18-24, 2024. about one-in-six (16%) are unsure, 15% say the country should be the single world leader, and 8% think it should take no leadership role at all."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-who-menstruate-havent-gone-without-period-products-they-needed","title":"Most Americans who menstruate haven't gone without period products they needed","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-americans-who-menstruate-havent-gone-without-period-products-they-needed","dek":"Asked how often over the past 12 months they went without period products because they could not afford them, most U.S. adults (64%) say they have not menstruated in that time, according to a November 2025 Verasight survey. One-in-five (20%) say they always had the products they needed.","searchText":"most americans who menstruate haven't gone without period products they needed how often over the past 12 months have you not had period products when you needed them because you or your family could not afford them? culture culture asked how often over the past 12 months they went without period products because they could not afford them, most u.s. adults (64%) say they have not menstruated in that time, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. one-in-five (20%) say they always had the products they needed. asked how often over the past 12 months they went without period products because they could not afford them, most u.s. adults (64%) say they have not menstruated in that time, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. one-in-five (20%) say they always had the products they needed. asked how often over the past 12 months they went without period products because they could not afford them, most u.s. adults (64%) say they have not menstruated in that time, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. one-in-five (20%) say they always had the products they needed. that leaves 17% of all adults who went without period products they needed at some point in the past year, including 3% who say it happened all or nearly all months."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-have-someone-besides-an-ai-chatbot-to-talk-to-about-mental-health","title":"Most Americans who use AI chatbots for mental health have someone else to talk to","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/most-americans-have-someone-besides-an-ai-chatbot-to-talk-to-about-mental-health","dek":"Among Americans who have used AI for mental-health or emotional-support purposes, roughly three-quarters (74%) say they would have someone else to talk to about their mental health if they could no longer chat with an AI chatbot, according to a September 2025 Verasight survey. That includes 53% who say they have a strong support network of friends and family and 22% who say they routinely see a mental health professional.","searchText":"most americans who use ai chatbots for mental health have someone else to talk to if you were not longer able to chat with an ai chatbot, would you have someone else to talk to about your mental health? ai & tech ai & tech among americans who have used ai for mental-health or emotional-support purposes, roughly three-quarters (74%) say they would have someone else to talk to about their mental health if they could no longer chat with an ai chatbot, according to a september 2025 verasight survey. that includes 53% who say they have a strong support network of friends and family and 22% who say they routinely see a mental health professional. among americans who have used ai for mental-health or emotional-support purposes, roughly three-quarters (74%) say they would have someone else to talk to about their mental health if they could no longer chat with an ai chatbot, according to a september 2025 verasight survey. that includes 53% who say they have a strong support network of friends and family and 22% who say they routinely see a mental health professional. among americans who have used ai for mental-health or emotional-support purposes, roughly three-quarters (74%) say they would have someone else to talk to about their mental health if they could no longer chat with an ai chatbot, according to a september 2025 verasight survey. that includes 53% who say they have a strong support network of friends and family and 22% who say they routinely see a mental health professional. a smaller share (17%) say they would not have anyone else to talk to, and another 8% say they do not use an ai chatbot for mental health purposes."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-people-feel-little-emotional-attachment-to-ai-assistants","title":"Most Americans who use AI for mental health feel little attachment to it","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/most-people-feel-little-emotional-attachment-to-ai-assistants","dek":"Even Americans who have turned to AI for emotional support mostly keep it at arm's length. In a September 2025 Verasight survey, 56% of U.S. adults who have used an AI tool for mental health or emotional support say they feel little or no attachment to the AI they use most, including 40% who feel none at all.","searchText":"most americans who use ai for mental health feel little attachment to it thinking about any ai you use most often, how emotionally attached do you feel to it? ai & tech ai & tech even americans who have turned to ai for emotional support mostly keep it at arm's length. in a september 2025 verasight survey, 56% of u.s. adults who have used an ai tool for mental health or emotional support say they feel little or no attachment to the ai they use most, including 40% who feel none at all. even americans who have turned to ai for emotional support mostly keep it at arm's length. in a september 2025 verasight survey, 56% of u.s. adults who have used an ai tool for mental health or emotional support say they feel little or no attachment to the ai they use most, including 40% who feel none at all. even americans who have turned to ai for emotional support mostly keep it at arm's length. in a september 2025 verasight survey, 56% of u.s. adults who have used an ai tool for mental health or emotional support say they feel little or no attachment to the ai they use most, including 40% who feel none at all. nearly a quarter (24%) say they feel somewhat attached, and 16% feel very or extremely attached, including 3% who say they are extremely attached. another 5% say they don't use an ai assistant."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-are-divided-on-whether-authoritarian-critiques-of-democracy-hold-weight","title":"Most Americans withhold judgment on authoritarian critiques of democracy","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/americans-are-divided-on-whether-authoritarian-critiques-of-democracy-hold-weight","dek":"When asked whether authoritarian governments' criticisms of democracies deserve to be taken seriously, more Americans agree than disagree, 34% to 28%, according to a December 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"most americans withhold judgment on authoritarian critiques of democracy to what extent do you agree with the following statement: \"when authoritarian countries criticize democracies for engaging in anti-democratic actions, their criticisms are legitimate and should be taken seriously.\" culture culture when asked whether authoritarian governments' criticisms of democracies deserve to be taken seriously, more americans agree than disagree, 34% to 28%, according to a december 2025 verasight survey. when asked whether authoritarian governments' criticisms of democracies deserve to be taken seriously, more americans agree than disagree, 34% to 28%, according to a december 2025 verasight survey. when asked whether authoritarian governments' criticisms of democracies deserve to be taken seriously, more americans agree than disagree, 34% to 28%, according to a december 2025 verasight survey. the largest group, though, takes no side, with 38% neither agreeing nor disagreeing. strong views are uncommon at either end: 7% strongly agree and 10% strongly disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-would-job-hunt-close-to-home","title":"Most Americans would job-hunt close to home","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-americans-would-job-hunt-close-to-home","dek":"If they were looking for a new job, nearly eight-in-ten Americans (79%) would be willing to search in their own city, town, or village, and two-thirds (67%) would search the immediate neighborhood or community around where they live, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"most americans would job-hunt close to home imagine you were actively searching for a new job. please select from the following environments the places you would be willing to search for this new job culture culture if they were looking for a new job, nearly eight-in-ten americans (79%) would be willing to search in their own city, town, or village, and two-thirds (67%) would search the immediate neighborhood or community around where they live, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. if they were looking for a new job, nearly eight-in-ten americans (79%) would be willing to search in their own city, town, or village, and two-thirds (67%) would search the immediate neighborhood or community around where they live, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. if they were looking for a new job, nearly eight-in-ten americans (79%) would be willing to search in their own city, town, or village, and two-thirds (67%) would search the immediate neighborhood or community around where they live, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. willingness thins with distance: 41% would look across their region or state, 21% in regions or states close to theirs, 19% anywhere in the country, and just 9% in other countries."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-wouldnt-send-out-invitations-for-their-own-birthday-party","title":"Most Americans wouldn't send out invitations for their own birthday party","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/most-americans-wouldnt-send-out-invitations-for-their-own-birthday-party","dek":"If they were throwing themselves a birthday party, 45% of Americans say they wouldn't design and send out invitations at all, according to a March 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"most americans wouldn't send out invitations for their own birthday party if you were organizing a birthday party for yourself, which of the following would you be most likely to use to design & send out invitations? health health if they were throwing themselves a birthday party, 45% of americans say they wouldn't design and send out invitations at all, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. if they were throwing themselves a birthday party, 45% of americans say they wouldn't design and send out invitations at all, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. if they were throwing themselves a birthday party, 45% of americans say they wouldn't design and send out invitations at all, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. canva leads the tools people would actually use at 15%, while 12% would use something else and 11% would go with evite. smaller shares would turn to ai tools (5%), paperless post (5%), eventbrite (4%), partiful (3%) or greenvelope (1%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-wouldnt-spend-a-day-off-disrupting-the-other-partys-rally","title":"Most Americans wouldn't spend a day off disrupting the other party's rally","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/most-americans-wouldnt-spend-a-day-off-disrupting-the-other-partys-rally","dek":"Nearly six-in-ten Americans (59%) disagree that they would gladly spend a day off disrupting a rally held by the opposing party, including 34% who strongly disagree, according to a Verasight survey conducted Sept. 7-13, 2023.","searchText":"most americans wouldn't spend a day off disrupting the other party's rally think of the political party you most identify with. now, indicate the degree to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: i'd gladly dedicate my day off to disrupt a rally organized by the opposing political party in my town. politics politics nearly six-in-ten americans (59%) disagree that they would gladly spend a day off disrupting a rally held by the opposing party, including 34% who strongly disagree, according to a verasight survey conducted sept. 7-13, 2023. nearly six-in-ten americans (59%) disagree that they would gladly spend a day off disrupting a rally held by the opposing party, including 34% who strongly disagree, according to a verasight survey conducted sept. 7-13, 2023. nearly six-in-ten americans (59%) disagree that they would gladly spend a day off disrupting a rally held by the opposing party, including 34% who strongly disagree, according to a verasight survey conducted sept. 7-13, 2023. a quarter (25%) neither agree nor disagree, while 16% agree with the statement, including 7% who strongly agree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-sense-of-their-own-attractiveness-shifts-day-to-day","title":"Most Americans' sense of their own attractiveness shifts day to day","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-americans-sense-of-their-own-attractiveness-shifts-day-to-day","dek":"Three-quarters of Americans (75%) say their sense of how attractive they are varies at least slightly from day to day, including 8% who say it varies extremely, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"most americans' sense of their own attractiveness shifts day to day does your sense of how attractive you think you are fluctuate from day to day? culture culture three-quarters of americans (75%) say their sense of how attractive they are varies at least slightly from day to day, including 8% who say it varies extremely, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. three-quarters of americans (75%) say their sense of how attractive they are varies at least slightly from day to day, including 8% who say it varies extremely, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. three-quarters of americans (75%) say their sense of how attractive they are varies at least slightly from day to day, including 8% who say it varies extremely, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. the most common single answer is that it varies somewhat (28%), while a quarter (25%) say their attractiveness is always the same. smaller shares say it varies slightly (23%) or quite a bit (15%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-call-a-20-000-salary-extreme-underpayment-for-their-job","title":"Most call a $20,000 salary extreme underpayment for their job","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/most-call-a-20-000-salary-extreme-underpayment-for-their-job","dek":"A $20,000 annual salary reads as underpayment to about two-thirds of Americans (65%), including 43% who consider it extremely unfair for their current job, according to an August 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"most call a $20,000 salary extreme underpayment for their job if you were paid each of the following for your current job, would you consider that to be: - $20,000 money money & finance a $20,000 annual salary reads as underpayment to about two-thirds of americans (65%), including 43% who consider it extremely unfair for their current job, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. a $20,000 annual salary reads as underpayment to about two-thirds of americans (65%), including 43% who consider it extremely unfair for their current job, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. a $20,000 annual salary reads as underpayment to about two-thirds of americans (65%), including 43% who consider it extremely unfair for their current job, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. fewer than one-in-ten (8%) call it fair pay and a small share (3%) even see it as overpayment, while about a quarter (24%) say they are not employed."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-call-tiktok-and-instagram-addictive-at-least-for-some","title":"Most call TikTok and Instagram addictive, at least for some","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-call-tiktok-and-instagram-addictive-at-least-for-some","dek":"In a Verasight survey conducted Oct. 1-11, 2024, a majority of Americans (55%) say apps like TikTok and Instagram are addictive for some people.","searchText":"most call tiktok and instagram addictive, at least for some do you agree with the following statement? “apps like tiktok and instagram are addictive.” culture culture in a verasight survey conducted oct. 1-11, 2024, a majority of americans (55%) say apps like tiktok and instagram are addictive for some people. in a verasight survey conducted oct. 1-11, 2024, a majority of americans (55%) say apps like tiktok and instagram are addictive for some people. in a verasight survey conducted oct. 1-11, 2024, a majority of americans (55%) say apps like tiktok and instagram are addictive for some people. another 24% call them addictive for all users, and 12% say they hook only the undisciplined. few reject the idea outright: 5% say the apps are not addictive, and 4% aren't sure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-college-goers-say-they-were-never-food-insecure","title":"Most college-goers say they were never food insecure","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/most-college-goers-say-they-were-never-food-insecure","dek":"Nearly half of U.S. adults (45%) say they attended college and were never food insecure, and another 9% are in college now and not food insecure, according to a November 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"most college-goers say they were never food insecure if you were or are a college student, do you feel you were ever food insecure (lacking access to sufficient food, or food of good quality)? health health nearly half of u.s. adults (45%) say they attended college and were never food insecure, and another 9% are in college now and not food insecure, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. nearly half of u.s. adults (45%) say they attended college and were never food insecure, and another 9% are in college now and not food insecure, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. nearly half of u.s. adults (45%) say they attended college and were never food insecure, and another 9% are in college now and not food insecure, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. a combined 17% of all adults say they experienced food insecurity in college, including 14% who were food insecure while a college student and 3% who are in college and food insecure now. the remaining 30% never attended college."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-expect-to-shop-in-stores-about-as-much-as-before","title":"Most expect to shop in stores about as much as before","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/most-expect-to-shop-in-stores-about-as-much-as-before","dek":"Most Americans expect their in-store shopping in 2026 to look about like last year's: 70% plan to shop in physical stores about the same amount, according to a Verasight survey conducted Dec. 22, 2025 to Jan. 5, 2026.","searchText":"most expect to shop in stores about as much as before - shop in physical stores money money & finance most americans expect their in-store shopping in 2026 to look about like last year's: 70% plan to shop in physical stores about the same amount, according to a verasight survey conducted dec. 22, 2025 to jan. 5, 2026. most americans expect their in-store shopping in 2026 to look about like last year's: 70% plan to shop in physical stores about the same amount, according to a verasight survey conducted dec. 22, 2025 to jan. 5, 2026. most americans expect their in-store shopping in 2026 to look about like last year's: 70% plan to shop in physical stores about the same amount, according to a verasight survey conducted dec. 22, 2025 to jan. 5, 2026. roughly equal shares expect to shift in either direction, 15% more and 13% less, while just 2% do not plan to shop in stores at all."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-look-up-a-new-medicine-to-feel-better-about-taking-it","title":"Most look up a new medicine to feel better about taking it","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/most-look-up-a-new-medicine-to-feel-better-about-taking-it","dek":"Most Americans (57%) say that when they look up a new medicine, their goal is to feel more positive about their medication, and 43% want the search to reduce their anxiety about it, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"most look up a new medicine to feel better about taking it when looking for information about a new medicine, my goal is to health health most americans (57%) say that when they look up a new medicine, their goal is to feel more positive about their medication, and 43% want the search to reduce their anxiety about it, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. most americans (57%) say that when they look up a new medicine, their goal is to feel more positive about their medication, and 43% want the search to reduce their anxiety about it, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. most americans (57%) say that when they look up a new medicine, their goal is to feel more positive about their medication, and 43% want the search to reduce their anxiety about it, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. smaller shares want to change the way they think about a medication (18%) or to feel connected to others with their health issue (16%). another 15% have some other goal in mind, and 11% say they do not take medication."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-often-americans-learn-a-coworkers-politics-by-being-told-directly","title":"Most often, Americans learn a coworker's politics by being told directly","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-often-americans-learn-a-coworkers-politics-by-being-told-directly","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 11, 2026, being told directly was the top way Americans said they learn a coworker's politics; 43% selected that route.","searchText":"most often, americans learn a coworker's politics by being told directly how have you most often learned of a coworker's political identity? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, being told directly was the top way americans said they learn a coworker's politics; 43% selected that route. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, being told directly was the top way americans said they learn a coworker's politics; 43% selected that route. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, being told directly was the top way americans said they learn a coworker's politics; 43% selected that route. another 37% mentioned subtle cues such as clothing, stickers, or comments, while 24% said they inferred it but never confirmed."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-people-chalk-betrayal-up-to-character","title":"Most people chalk betrayal up to character","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-people-chalk-betrayal-up-to-character","dek":"Most Americans see betrayal as a window into character rather than a routine hazard of closeness: 59% say it reflects who a person is, including 26% who say it does so entirely, according to a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults fielded May 11, 2026.","searchText":"most people chalk betrayal up to character which comes closer to your view: betrayal mainly reflects a person's character, or betrayal is an expected risk of close relationships? culture culture most americans see betrayal as a window into character rather than a routine hazard of closeness: 59% say it reflects who a person is, including 26% who say it does so entirely, according to a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults fielded may 11, 2026. most americans see betrayal as a window into character rather than a routine hazard of closeness: 59% say it reflects who a person is, including 26% who say it does so entirely, according to a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults fielded may 11, 2026. most americans see betrayal as a window into character rather than a routine hazard of closeness: 59% say it reflects who a person is, including 26% who say it does so entirely, according to a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults fielded may 11, 2026. nearly three-in-ten (29%) say character and circumstance count equally, while fewer than one-in-ten (9%) treat betrayal mainly as an expected risk of close relationships, and 2% decline to answer."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-say-a-farm-animal-moving-away-signals-it-doesnt-consent","title":"Most say a farm animal moving away signals it doesn't consent","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-say-a-farm-animal-moving-away-signals-it-doesnt-consent","dek":"Most Americans (71%) agree that a farm animal moving away from a human's touch means it does not consent to being handled, including 17% who strongly agree, according to a Verasight survey of 512 U.S. adults conducted May 11, 2026.","searchText":"most say a farm animal moving away signals it doesn't consent please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: if a farm animal moves away when a human attempts to handle it, that means the animal does not consent to being handled. culture culture most americans (71%) agree that a farm animal moving away from a human's touch means it does not consent to being handled, including 17% who strongly agree, according to a verasight survey of 512 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026. most americans (71%) agree that a farm animal moving away from a human's touch means it does not consent to being handled, including 17% who strongly agree, according to a verasight survey of 512 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026. most americans (71%) agree that a farm animal moving away from a human's touch means it does not consent to being handled, including 17% who strongly agree, according to a verasight survey of 512 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026. one-in-five (20%) neither agree nor disagree, and just 9% disagree, including 1% who strongly disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-say-an-animal-enjoying-an-activity-means-it-consents","title":"Most say an animal enjoying an activity means it consents","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-say-an-animal-enjoying-an-activity-means-it-consents","dek":"When an animal appears to enjoy an activity with humans, a majority of Americans (63%) treat that as permission to involve it, including 12% who strongly agree, a May 2026 Verasight survey finds.","searchText":"most say an animal enjoying an activity means it consents please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: if an animal seems to enjoy an activity with humans, that means the humans have its permission to involve it in that activity. culture culture when an animal appears to enjoy an activity with humans, a majority of americans (63%) treat that as permission to involve it, including 12% who strongly agree, a may 2026 verasight survey finds. when an animal appears to enjoy an activity with humans, a majority of americans (63%) treat that as permission to involve it, including 12% who strongly agree, a may 2026 verasight survey finds. when an animal appears to enjoy an activity with humans, a majority of americans (63%) treat that as permission to involve it, including 12% who strongly agree, a may 2026 verasight survey finds. about one-in-five (21%) are neutral, while 16% disagree, including 4% who strongly disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-say-an-associates-degree-opens-more-doors-than-a-high-school-diploma","title":"Most say an associate's degree opens more doors than a high school diploma","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/most-say-an-associates-degree-opens-more-doors-than-a-high-school-diploma","dek":"A plurality of Americans see an associate's degree as a step up from a high school diploma: 47% say it brings more opportunity to improve their social and economic standing, though nearly as many (42%) say the two offer equal opportunity, according to a January 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"most say an associate's degree opens more doors than a high school diploma please complete the following statement: americans with associate’s degrees (i.e., graduated from a two-year/community college) have _______ opportunities to improve social and economic standing compared to those with a high school diploma. money money & finance a plurality of americans see an associate's degree as a step up from a high school diploma: 47% say it brings more opportunity to improve their social and economic standing, though nearly as many (42%) say the two offer equal opportunity, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. a plurality of americans see an associate's degree as a step up from a high school diploma: 47% say it brings more opportunity to improve their social and economic standing, though nearly as many (42%) say the two offer equal opportunity, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. a plurality of americans see an associate's degree as a step up from a high school diploma: 47% say it brings more opportunity to improve their social and economic standing, though nearly as many (42%) say the two offer equal opportunity, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. just one-in-ten (11%) think an associate's degree offers fewer opportunities than a high school diploma."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-say-doctors-respect-patients-who-are-simply-themselves","title":"Most say doctors respect patients who are simply themselves","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/most-say-doctors-respect-patients-who-are-simply-themselves","dek":"Most Americans (60%) agree that a patient who is simply themselves with their doctor, sharing health concerns exactly as they experience them, is likely to be treated respectfully, including 22% who strongly agree.","searchText":"most say doctors respect patients who are simply themselves a patient who comes as they are, without trying to be anything other than themselves with their doctor, and is always real with their doctor, sharing their health concerns exactly as they experience them, is likely to be treated respectfully by their doctor. health health most americans (60%) agree that a patient who is simply themselves with their doctor, sharing health concerns exactly as they experience them, is likely to be treated respectfully, including 22% who strongly agree. most americans (60%) agree that a patient who is simply themselves with their doctor, sharing health concerns exactly as they experience them, is likely to be treated respectfully, including 22% who strongly agree. most americans (60%) agree that a patient who is simply themselves with their doctor, sharing health concerns exactly as they experience them, is likely to be treated respectfully, including 22% who strongly agree. about three-in-ten (31%) neither agree nor disagree, and just 9% disagree, including 3% who strongly disagree, according to a january 2024 verasight survey."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-say-felons-should-regain-the-vote-after-serving-their-sentence","title":"Most say felons should regain the vote after serving their sentence","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/most-say-felons-should-regain-the-vote-after-serving-their-sentence","dek":"Nearly four-in-ten Americans (38%) say people should be able to vote once they have completed their sentence and paid their debt to society, meaning after finishing jail, prison, or probation, according to a January 2024 Verasight survey of 3,000 U.S. adults.","searchText":"most say felons should regain the vote after serving their sentence which of the following comes closest to your view on this policy? politics politics nearly four-in-ten americans (38%) say people should be able to vote once they have completed their sentence and paid their debt to society, meaning after finishing jail, prison, or probation, according to a january 2024 verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults. nearly four-in-ten americans (38%) say people should be able to vote once they have completed their sentence and paid their debt to society, meaning after finishing jail, prison, or probation, according to a january 2024 verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults. nearly four-in-ten americans (38%) say people should be able to vote once they have completed their sentence and paid their debt to society, meaning after finishing jail, prison, or probation, according to a january 2024 verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults. another 25% say people should always be able to vote, even when in jail or prison, and about as many would restore the vote once people leave jail or prison and are once again tax-paying members of society. just 11% say people convicted of a felony should permanently lose the right to vote."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-say-moral-standards-should-be-largely-the-same-across-states","title":"Most say moral standards should be largely the same across states","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/most-say-moral-standards-should-be-largely-the-same-across-states","dek":"Asked how far moral standards should align from one state to the next, most Americans lean toward uniformity: 58% say they should be somewhat the same, according to a Verasight survey conducted June 25-30, 2025.","searchText":"most say moral standards should be largely the same across states to what extent should the morality between states (defined by conceptions of right and wrong) follow moral principles that govern people's behaviors in society? politics politics asked how far moral standards should align from one state to the next, most americans lean toward uniformity: 58% say they should be somewhat the same, according to a verasight survey conducted june 25-30, 2025. asked how far moral standards should align from one state to the next, most americans lean toward uniformity: 58% say they should be somewhat the same, according to a verasight survey conducted june 25-30, 2025. asked how far moral standards should align from one state to the next, most americans lean toward uniformity: 58% say they should be somewhat the same, according to a verasight survey conducted june 25-30, 2025. another 25% say moral standards should be totally the same, while 13% say somewhat different and 4% totally different."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-say-officials-shouldnt-trade-on-prediction-markets-at-all","title":"Most say officials shouldn't trade on prediction markets at all","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/most-say-officials-shouldnt-trade-on-prediction-markets-at-all","dek":"For most Americans, inside information is beside the point when it comes to government officials and prediction markets. About two-thirds (68%) say officials should be forbidden from trading on them even if they do not have inside information, according to a March 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"most say officials shouldn't trade on prediction markets at all which of the following statements about online prediction markets comes closest to your views, even if none are exactly right? ai & tech ai & tech for most americans, inside information is beside the point when it comes to government officials and prediction markets. about two-thirds (68%) say officials should be forbidden from trading on them even if they do not have inside information, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. for most americans, inside information is beside the point when it comes to government officials and prediction markets. about two-thirds (68%) say officials should be forbidden from trading on them even if they do not have inside information, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. for most americans, inside information is beside the point when it comes to government officials and prediction markets. about two-thirds (68%) say officials should be forbidden from trading on them even if they do not have inside information, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. another 21% say officials should be forbidden only if they have inside, non-public information, and just 11% say they should not be forbidden from trading under any circumstances."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-say-social-media-needs-a-mix-of-short-and-long-form-content","title":"Most say social media needs a mix of short and long form content","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/most-say-social-media-needs-a-mix-of-short-and-long-form-content","dek":"On social media's embrace of TikTok-style clips, 31% of Americans say platforms should use a mix of both short-form and long-form content, more than back any single alternative, according to an April 2024 Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults.","searchText":"most say social media needs a mix of short and long form content do you think that social media copying tiktok’s short form content is beneficial to both 1) creativity for content creators in cultural fields (art, music…), and 2) the understanding of politics for the youth? ai & tech ai & tech on social media's embrace of tiktok-style clips, 31% of americans say platforms should use a mix of both short-form and long-form content, more than back any single alternative, according to an april 2024 verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults. on social media's embrace of tiktok-style clips, 31% of americans say platforms should use a mix of both short-form and long-form content, more than back any single alternative, according to an april 2024 verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults. on social media's embrace of tiktok-style clips, 31% of americans say platforms should use a mix of both short-form and long-form content, more than back any single alternative, according to an april 2024 verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults. the rest sort into two camps, and the critical one is bigger. the two answers calling short-form content not beneficial draw 37% of americans combined, including 18% who think platforms should use long-form content instead; the two favorable answers draw 32% combined, including 12% who call short-form beneficial without reservation."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-say-the-gap-between-the-public-and-elite-is-bigger-than-the-gaps-among-ordinary-people","title":"Most say the gap between the public and elite is bigger than the gaps among ordinary people","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/most-say-the-gap-between-the-public-and-elite-is-bigger-than-the-gaps-among-ordinary-people","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 2,000 U.S. adults conducted Sept. 7 to 13, 2023, most said the gap between the public and elite is bigger than the gaps among ordinary people; 67% agreed.","searchText":"most say the gap between the public and elite is bigger than the gaps among ordinary people the political differences between the people and the elite are larger than the differences among the people. politics politics in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 7 to 13, 2023, most said the gap between the public and elite is bigger than the gaps among ordinary people; 67% agreed. in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 7 to 13, 2023, most said the gap between the public and elite is bigger than the gaps among ordinary people; 67% agreed. in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 7 to 13, 2023, most said the gap between the public and elite is bigger than the gaps among ordinary people; 67% agreed. another 27% were neutral, while 5% somewhat disagreed."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-say-theyve-never-had-a-racist-experience-that-made-them-feel-this-way","title":"Most say they've never had a racist experience that made them feel this way","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-say-theyve-never-had-a-racist-experience-that-made-them-feel-this-way","dek":"About two-thirds of Americans (64%) say they have never had a racist experience that made them feel the way the question described, according to an April 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"most say they've never had a racist experience that made them feel this way have you ever encountered a racist experience that has made you feel this way? culture culture about two-thirds of americans (64%) say they have never had a racist experience that made them feel the way the question described, according to an april 2024 verasight survey. about two-thirds of americans (64%) say they have never had a racist experience that made them feel the way the question described, according to an april 2024 verasight survey. about two-thirds of americans (64%) say they have never had a racist experience that made them feel the way the question described, according to an april 2024 verasight survey. the remaining 36% say they have."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-say-u-s-influence-over-other-countries-is-at-least-sometimes-justified","title":"Most say U.S. influence over other countries is at least sometimes justified","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/most-say-u-s-influence-over-other-countries-is-at-least-sometimes-justified","dek":"A majority of Americans grant the United States at least conditional license to influence other countries in pursuit of its interests: 62% say doing so is always or sometimes justified, according to a January 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"most say u.s. influence over other countries is at least sometimes justified do you think it is justified for the united states to try to influence other countries in order to protect and advance american interests (such as security, democracy, human rights, and access to oil)? politics politics a majority of americans grant the united states at least conditional license to influence other countries in pursuit of its interests: 62% say doing so is always or sometimes justified, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. a majority of americans grant the united states at least conditional license to influence other countries in pursuit of its interests: 62% say doing so is always or sometimes justified, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. a majority of americans grant the united states at least conditional license to influence other countries in pursuit of its interests: 62% say doing so is always or sometimes justified, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. most of that support is conditional: 45% say u.s. influence is sometimes justified and 17% say always. on the other side, 19% call it rarely justified and 7% never, while 12% are not sure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-say-washington-can-slow-price-spikes-but-not-reverse-them","title":"Most say Washington can slow price spikes but not reverse them","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/most-say-washington-can-slow-price-spikes-but-not-reverse-them","dek":"Most U.S. adults (60%) think the federal government can slow a spike in prices but cannot bring them back down to where they were before, according to a March 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"most say washington can slow price spikes but not reverse them which comes closest to your view about the federal government's (meaning, the president and/or u.s. congress) ability to address spikes in prices: money money & finance most u.s. adults (60%) think the federal government can slow a spike in prices but cannot bring them back down to where they were before, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. most u.s. adults (60%) think the federal government can slow a spike in prices but cannot bring them back down to where they were before, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. most u.s. adults (60%) think the federal government can slow a spike in prices but cannot bring them back down to where they were before, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. roughly a quarter (27%) believe washington can get prices back to pre-spike levels, while 13% say the federal government has basically no ability to lower prices."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-see-the-elderly-as-unlikely-domestic-terrorists","title":"Most see the elderly as unlikely domestic terrorists","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/most-see-the-elderly-as-unlikely-domestic-terrorists","dek":"Asked how likely elderly people are to be domestic terrorists, most Americans see little risk: 57% see them as unlikely, including 32% who say very unlikely, according to an April 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"most see the elderly as unlikely domestic terrorists on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 represents \"very unlikely\" and 5 represents \"very likely,\" please indicate how likely it is for the following groups to be domestic terrorists: - elderly people politics politics asked how likely elderly people are to be domestic terrorists, most americans see little risk: 57% see them as unlikely, including 32% who say very unlikely, according to an april 2024 verasight survey. asked how likely elderly people are to be domestic terrorists, most americans see little risk: 57% see them as unlikely, including 32% who say very unlikely, according to an april 2024 verasight survey. asked how likely elderly people are to be domestic terrorists, most americans see little risk: 57% see them as unlikely, including 32% who say very unlikely, according to an april 2024 verasight survey. close to three-in-ten (29%) land in the middle, seeing the elderly as neither likely nor unlikely, while 14% consider them likely, including 5% very likely."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-want-a-democracy-that-balances-majority-rule-with-compromise","title":"Most want a democracy that balances majority rule with compromise","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/most-want-a-democracy-that-balances-majority-rule-with-compromise","dek":"About a third of Americans (32%) think democracy means the majority should compromise with the minority about half of the time, according to a September 2023 Verasight survey.","searchText":"most want a democracy that balances majority rule with compromise how would you place your preferences on this scale? politics politics about a third of americans (32%) think democracy means the majority should compromise with the minority about half of the time, according to a september 2023 verasight survey. about a third of americans (32%) think democracy means the majority should compromise with the minority about half of the time, according to a september 2023 verasight survey. about a third of americans (32%) think democracy means the majority should compromise with the minority about half of the time, according to a september 2023 verasight survey. more americans lean toward compromise than toward unchecked majority rule: 39% favor a democracy where the majority compromises more often than not, including 19% who say the majority should never overrule minority opinion and should always compromise. the remaining 29% tilt toward majority rule, including 10% who say democracy means the majority always gets what it wants, no matter what the minority wants."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-who-use-ai-for-mental-health-wouldnt-be-very-upset-if-it-shut-down","title":"Most who use AI for mental health wouldn't be very upset if it shut down","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/most-who-use-ai-for-mental-health-wouldnt-be-very-upset-if-it-shut-down","dek":"About two-thirds of Americans who have used an AI tool for mental-health or emotional-support purposes (67%) say they would be no more than moderately upset if their primary AI assistant were permanently shut down tomorrow, according to a Verasight survey conducted Sept. 3-8, 2025. That includes 25% who say they would not be upset.","searchText":"most who use ai for mental health wouldn't be very upset if it shut down if your primary ai assistant that you use for mental health were permanently shut down tomorrow, how would you feel? ai & tech ai & tech about two-thirds of americans who have used an ai tool for mental-health or emotional-support purposes (67%) say they would be no more than moderately upset if their primary ai assistant were permanently shut down tomorrow, according to a verasight survey conducted sept. 3-8, 2025. that includes 25% who say they would not be upset. about two-thirds of americans who have used an ai tool for mental-health or emotional-support purposes (67%) say they would be no more than moderately upset if their primary ai assistant were permanently shut down tomorrow, according to a verasight survey conducted sept. 3-8, 2025. that includes 25% who say they would not be upset. about two-thirds of americans who have used an ai tool for mental-health or emotional-support purposes (67%) say they would be no more than moderately upset if their primary ai assistant were permanently shut down tomorrow, according to a verasight survey conducted sept. 3-8, 2025. that includes 25% who say they would not be upset. relatively few (16%) say they would be very upset or devastated, including 4% who say they would be devastated. an additional 16% are not sure how they would feel or say they do not use an ai chatbot for mental health."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-wine-buyers-spend-10-to-50-a-bottle","title":"Most wine buyers spend $10 to $50 a bottle","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/most-wine-buyers-spend-10-to-50-a-bottle","dek":"A plurality of U.S. adults (48%) name a typical wine price of $10 to $50 a bottle, more than any other band, according to an August 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"most wine buyers spend $10 to $50 a bottle what is your your typical price point per bottle when purchasing wine? money money & finance a plurality of u.s. adults (48%) name a typical wine price of $10 to $50 a bottle, more than any other band, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. a plurality of u.s. adults (48%) name a typical wine price of $10 to $50 a bottle, more than any other band, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. a plurality of u.s. adults (48%) name a typical wine price of $10 to $50 a bottle, more than any other band, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. about a third (32%) do not buy wine at all. below that, fewer than one-in-ten spend under $10 (9%) or between $50 and $100 (8%), and just 3% go above $100."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-working-americans-use-little-or-no-ai-on-the-job","title":"Most working Americans use little or no AI on the job","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/most-working-americans-use-little-or-no-ai-on-the-job","dek":"Nearly half of Americans (45%) have a job in which AI barely figures, combining the 26% who use no AI at all in their work with the 19% who use a little, according to an August 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"most working americans use little or no ai on the job thinking of the tasks you do in your job, how much do you use ai in your work? ai & tech ai & tech nearly half of americans (45%) have a job in which ai barely figures, combining the 26% who use no ai at all in their work with the 19% who use a little, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. nearly half of americans (45%) have a job in which ai barely figures, combining the 26% who use no ai at all in their work with the 19% who use a little, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. nearly half of americans (45%) have a job in which ai barely figures, combining the 26% who use no ai at all in their work with the 19% who use a little, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. a smaller share (24%) use it more heavily, including 13% who use ai for some of their tasks, 9% for a lot of them, and 2% for everything they do. another 31% don't currently have a job."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-would-let-employers-weigh-criminal-history-in-hiring-with-limits","title":"Most would let employers weigh criminal history in hiring, with limits","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/most-would-let-employers-weigh-criminal-history-in-hiring-with-limits","dek":"Employers' use of criminal history in hiring divides Americans mostly over when it should be allowed, not whether. In a January 2024 Verasight survey, 88% say employers should be able to consider an applicant's record in at least some circumstances, including 30% who say they should always be able to.","searchText":"most would let employers weigh criminal history in hiring, with limits which of the following comes closest to your views on this issue? politics politics employers' use of criminal history in hiring divides americans mostly over when it should be allowed, not whether. in a january 2024 verasight survey, 88% say employers should be able to consider an applicant's record in at least some circumstances, including 30% who say they should always be able to. employers' use of criminal history in hiring divides americans mostly over when it should be allowed, not whether. in a january 2024 verasight survey, 88% say employers should be able to consider an applicant's record in at least some circumstances, including 30% who say they should always be able to. employers' use of criminal history in hiring divides americans mostly over when it should be allowed, not whether. in a january 2024 verasight survey, 88% say employers should be able to consider an applicant's record in at least some circumstances, including 30% who say they should always be able to. a combined 58% would set conditions: 29% would let employers use criminal history only for certain crimes, and 29% only when the crime is relevant to the position. just 12% say employers should not be able to use it at all."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-would-turn-to-a-partner-for-support-with-maternal-mental-health","title":"Most would turn to a partner for support with maternal mental health","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/most-would-turn-to-a-partner-for-support-with-maternal-mental-health","dek":"A majority of Americans (55%) would turn to a partner if they were coping with a maternal mental health struggle, according to a November 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"most would turn to a partner for support with maternal mental health if you were struggling with maternal mental health, who would you select as a support person? health health a majority of americans (55%) would turn to a partner if they were coping with a maternal mental health struggle, according to a november 2024 verasight survey. a majority of americans (55%) would turn to a partner if they were coping with a maternal mental health struggle, according to a november 2024 verasight survey. a majority of americans (55%) would turn to a partner if they were coping with a maternal mental health struggle, according to a november 2024 verasight survey. many would also lean on a friend (44%), a provider (39%), or their own mother (38%). relatively few (11%) would look to clergy."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-wouldnt-pay-more-than-2-500-for-a-personalized-cancer-test","title":"Most wouldn't pay more than $2,500 for a personalized cancer test","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/most-wouldnt-pay-more-than-2-500-for-a-personalized-cancer-test","dek":"Most U.S. adults (69%) would not pay more than $2,500 for a highly reliable cancer test that comes with personalized treatment options, in a Verasight survey conducted Aug. 13-18, 2025.","searchText":"most wouldn't pay more than $2,500 for a personalized cancer test what is the highest price you are willing to pay for a 95% reliable cancer biomarker test which gives you personalized treatment options? money money & finance most u.s. adults (69%) would not pay more than $2,500 for a highly reliable cancer test that comes with personalized treatment options, in a verasight survey conducted aug. 13-18, 2025. most u.s. adults (69%) would not pay more than $2,500 for a highly reliable cancer test that comes with personalized treatment options, in a verasight survey conducted aug. 13-18, 2025. most u.s. adults (69%) would not pay more than $2,500 for a highly reliable cancer test that comes with personalized treatment options, in a verasight survey conducted aug. 13-18, 2025. about one-in-six (17%) would go as high as $5,000 and 6% as high as $10,000. a smaller tail would pay far more: 3% up to $20,000 and 5% more than $20,000 if necessary."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"motivation-often-changes-when-others-seem-motivated","title":"Motivation often changes when others seem motivated","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/motivation-often-changes-when-others-seem-motivated","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 11, 2026, 88% of Americans said their own level of motivation changes at least a small amount depending on whether they think the people around them are motivated.","searchText":"motivation often changes when others seem motivated how much does your own level of motivation change depending on whether you think the people around you are motivated? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, 88% of americans said their own level of motivation changes at least a small amount depending on whether they think the people around them are motivated. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, 88% of americans said their own level of motivation changes at least a small amount depending on whether they think the people around them are motivated. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, 88% of americans said their own level of motivation changes at least a small amount depending on whether they think the people around them are motivated. about a third said their motivation changes moderately or more depending on others (37%), with 19% who said moderately, 13% who said quite a bit, and 5% who said a great deal. another 41% said it changes somewhat (25%) or a little (16%), and 12% said very little. just 12% said it does not change at all."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"national-news-often-fails-to-reflect-peoples-perspectives","title":"National news often fails to reflect people's perspectives","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/national-news-often-fails-to-reflect-peoples-perspectives","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Dec. 3 to 8, 2025, 45% of Americans said national news media outlets rarely, very rarely, or never express their personal perspective. This includes 24% who said rarely, 12% who said very rarely, and 9% who said never.","searchText":"national news often fails to reflect people's perspectives how often do you feel national news media outlets express your personal perspective? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted dec. 3 to 8, 2025, 45% of americans said national news media outlets rarely, very rarely, or never express their personal perspective. this includes 24% who said rarely, 12% who said very rarely, and 9% who said never. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted dec. 3 to 8, 2025, 45% of americans said national news media outlets rarely, very rarely, or never express their personal perspective. this includes 24% who said rarely, 12% who said very rarely, and 9% who said never. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted dec. 3 to 8, 2025, 45% of americans said national news media outlets rarely, very rarely, or never express their personal perspective. this includes 24% who said rarely, 12% who said very rarely, and 9% who said never. a similar share said the news sometimes or occasionally expresses their perspective (46%), while 10% said it often or always does."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"natural-gas-heats-more-american-homes-than-any-other-source","title":"Natural gas heats more American homes than any other source","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/natural-gas-heats-more-american-homes-than-any-other-source","dek":"No other heat source comes close to natural gas: 36% of Americans name a natural gas furnace as their home's main source of heat, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"natural gas heats more american homes than any other source in your home, what type of heating system is used as your main source of heat? money money & finance no other heat source comes close to natural gas: 36% of americans name a natural gas furnace as their home's main source of heat, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. no other heat source comes close to natural gas: 36% of americans name a natural gas furnace as their home's main source of heat, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. no other heat source comes close to natural gas: 36% of americans name a natural gas furnace as their home's main source of heat, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. electric resistance heating and air-source heat pumps tie for a distant second, each named by 17%. boilers account for 8%, delivered fuels such as oil or propane 5%, something else 4%, and a ground-source or geothermal heat pump 1%, while 11% are not sure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"natural-or-synthetic-which-drug-would-people-choose","title":"Natural or synthetic: which drug would people choose?","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/natural-or-synthetic-which-drug-would-people-choose","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 1 to 4, 2026, 58% of Americans preferred the natural drug option in a treatment scenario, including 36% who strongly preferred it and 22% who slightly preferred it.","searchText":"natural or synthetic: which drug would people choose? studies have shown it to be effective in 85% of users and to have mild side effects on rare occasions and serious side effects in 1.0% of users. health health in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 58% of americans preferred the natural drug option in a treatment scenario, including 36% who strongly preferred it and 22% who slightly preferred it. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 58% of americans preferred the natural drug option in a treatment scenario, including 36% who strongly preferred it and 22% who slightly preferred it. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 58% of americans preferred the natural drug option in a treatment scenario, including 36% who strongly preferred it and 22% who slightly preferred it. a quarter had no preference between the synthetic and natural drugs, while 17% preferred the synthetic option."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"natures-health-shapes-peoples-health","title":"Nature's health shapes people's health","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/natures-health-shapes-peoples-health","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted March 6 to 16, 2026, 54% of Americans said the health of the natural world, including plants and animals, affects people's health a great deal. Another 28% said it has a moderate amount of effect.","searchText":"nature's health shapes people's health how much do you think the health of the natural world (including plants and animals) affects people's health? politics politics in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 54% of americans said the health of the natural world, including plants and animals, affects people's health a great deal. another 28% said it has a moderate amount of effect. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 54% of americans said the health of the natural world, including plants and animals, affects people's health a great deal. another 28% said it has a moderate amount of effect. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 54% of americans said the health of the natural world, including plants and animals, affects people's health a great deal. another 28% said it has a moderate amount of effect. about one in seven said it has only a little or no effect (14%), with 10% who said only a little and 4% who said not at all."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"nearly-all-americans-favor-requiring-gun-buyers-to-show-a-valid-id","title":"Nearly all Americans favor requiring gun buyers to show a valid ID","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/nearly-all-americans-favor-requiring-gun-buyers-to-show-a-valid-id","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 16 to 17, 2023, 97% of Americans said gun buyers should be required to show a valid ID.","searchText":"nearly all americans favor requiring gun buyers to show a valid id should gun buyers be required to show a valid id? politics politics in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 16 to 17, 2023, 97% of americans said gun buyers should be required to show a valid id. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 16 to 17, 2023, 97% of americans said gun buyers should be required to show a valid id. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 16 to 17, 2023, 97% of americans said gun buyers should be required to show a valid id. just 3% said they should not."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"household-car-access-is-nearly-universal","title":"Nearly all Americans have household car access","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/household-car-access-is-nearly-universal","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Jan. 16 to 27, 2025, 92% of Americans said their household owns or has access to an automobile, including 86% who own one or more cars and 6% who have access without owning.","searchText":"nearly all americans have household car access does your household own or have access to an automobile? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 16 to 27, 2025, 92% of americans said their household owns or has access to an automobile, including 86% who own one or more cars and 6% who have access without owning. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 16 to 27, 2025, 92% of americans said their household owns or has access to an automobile, including 86% who own one or more cars and 6% who have access without owning. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 16 to 27, 2025, 92% of americans said their household owns or has access to an automobile, including 86% who own one or more cars and 6% who have access without owning. about one-in-twelve said their household does not own or have access to an automobile (8%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"paying-attention-to-emotions-is-nearly-universal","title":"Nearly all Americans pay attention to their emotions","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/paying-attention-to-emotions-is-nearly-universal","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 11, 2026, 97% of Americans said they pay attention to their emotions at least sometimes. This includes 46% who said they always do and 51% who said they sometimes do.","searchText":"nearly all americans pay attention to their emotions to what extent do you pay attention to your emotions? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, 97% of americans said they pay attention to their emotions at least sometimes. this includes 46% who said they always do and 51% who said they sometimes do. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, 97% of americans said they pay attention to their emotions at least sometimes. this includes 46% who said they always do and 51% who said they sometimes do. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, 97% of americans said they pay attention to their emotions at least sometimes. this includes 46% who said they always do and 51% who said they sometimes do. few americans said they never pay attention to their emotions (3%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"nearly-all-americans-say-everyone-should-have-health-insurance","title":"Nearly all Americans say everyone should have health insurance","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/nearly-all-americans-say-everyone-should-have-health-insurance","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 11, 2026, 91% of Americans said everyone should have health insurance.","searchText":"nearly all americans say everyone should have health insurance do you think that everyone should have health insurance? health health in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, 91% of americans said everyone should have health insurance. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, 91% of americans said everyone should have health insurance. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, 91% of americans said everyone should have health insurance. about one in ten said they do not (9%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"nearly-all-say-feedback-improves-performance","title":"Nearly all Americans say feedback improves performance","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/nearly-all-say-feedback-improves-performance","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 11, 2026, 96% of Americans said feedback improves performance.","searchText":"nearly all americans say feedback improves performance do you think feedback improves performance? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, 96% of americans said feedback improves performance. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, 96% of americans said feedback improves performance. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, 96% of americans said feedback improves performance. just 4% said it does not."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"nearly-all-americans-say-prenatal-heart-disease-screening-is-important-for-women","title":"Nearly all Americans say prenatal heart disease screening is important for women","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/nearly-all-americans-say-prenatal-heart-disease-screening-is-important-for-women","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 95% of Americans said it is at least somewhat important to assess all women for risk of developing heart disease as part of their routine prenatal care, regardless of symptoms or medical history. This includes 56% who said very important, 27% who said important, and 12% who said somewhat important.","searchText":"nearly all americans say prenatal heart disease screening is important for women how important is it to assess all women for risk of developing heart disease as part of their routine prenatal care, regardless of symptoms or medical history? health health in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 95% of americans said it is at least somewhat important to assess all women for risk of developing heart disease as part of their routine prenatal care, regardless of symptoms or medical history. this includes 56% who said very important, 27% who said important, and 12% who said somewhat important. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 95% of americans said it is at least somewhat important to assess all women for risk of developing heart disease as part of their routine prenatal care, regardless of symptoms or medical history. this includes 56% who said very important, 27% who said important, and 12% who said somewhat important. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 95% of americans said it is at least somewhat important to assess all women for risk of developing heart disease as part of their routine prenatal care, regardless of symptoms or medical history. this includes 56% who said very important, 27% who said important, and 12% who said somewhat important. few americans said this screening is not at all important (1%). another 4% said they are not sure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"nearly-all-americans-say-they-were-born-in-the-u-s","title":"Nearly all Americans say they were born in the U.S.","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/nearly-all-americans-say-they-were-born-in-the-u-s","dek":"More than nine-in-ten Americans (93%) say they were born in the United States, according to a May 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"nearly all americans say they were born in the u.s. were you born in the us? culture culture more than nine-in-ten americans (93%) say they were born in the united states, according to a may 2024 verasight survey. more than nine-in-ten americans (93%) say they were born in the united states, according to a may 2024 verasight survey. more than nine-in-ten americans (93%) say they were born in the united states, according to a may 2024 verasight survey. just 7% say they were not, and fewer than 1% prefer not to answer."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"nearly-all-americans-see-a-moderately-happy-life-as-normal-not-a-failure","title":"Nearly all Americans see a moderately happy life as normal, not a failure","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/nearly-all-americans-see-a-moderately-happy-life-as-normal-not-a-failure","dek":"In a May 2026 Verasight survey, nearly all Americans (92%) regard a moderately happy life as ordinary rather than a shortfall, calling it normal and common.","searchText":"nearly all americans see a moderately happy life as normal, not a failure living a moderately happy life is: culture culture in a may 2026 verasight survey, nearly all americans (92%) regard a moderately happy life as ordinary rather than a shortfall, calling it normal and common. in a may 2026 verasight survey, nearly all americans (92%) regard a moderately happy life as ordinary rather than a shortfall, calling it normal and common. in a may 2026 verasight survey, nearly all americans (92%) regard a moderately happy life as ordinary rather than a shortfall, calling it normal and common. just 8% take the opposite view, that such a life is a failure and problematic."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"almost-everyone-sees-themselves-as-a-good-person","title":"Nearly all Americans see themselves as good people","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/almost-everyone-sees-themselves-as-a-good-person","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 16 to 17, 2023, 89% of Americans agreed that they are a good person. This includes 60% who strongly agree and 29% who somewhat agree.","searchText":"nearly all americans see themselves as good people i am a good person. culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 16 to 17, 2023, 89% of americans agreed that they are a good person. this includes 60% who strongly agree and 29% who somewhat agree. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 16 to 17, 2023, 89% of americans agreed that they are a good person. this includes 60% who strongly agree and 29% who somewhat agree. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 16 to 17, 2023, 89% of americans agreed that they are a good person. this includes 60% who strongly agree and 29% who somewhat agree. few americans disagreed (4%), with 2% who somewhat disagree and 2% who strongly disagree. another 6% were neutral."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"thinking-about-nature-is-nearly-universal","title":"Nearly all Americans think about nature at least sometimes","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/thinking-about-nature-is-nearly-universal","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted in November 2025, 93% of Americans said they think about nature at least sometimes. This includes 37% who said sometimes, 38% who said often, and 17% who said always.","searchText":"nearly all americans think about nature at least sometimes how often do you think about nature? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted in november 2025, 93% of americans said they think about nature at least sometimes. this includes 37% who said sometimes, 38% who said often, and 17% who said always. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted in november 2025, 93% of americans said they think about nature at least sometimes. this includes 37% who said sometimes, 38% who said often, and 17% who said always. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted in november 2025, 93% of americans said they think about nature at least sometimes. this includes 37% who said sometimes, 38% who said often, and 17% who said always. another 7% said they rarely or never think about nature."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"nearly-all-americans-would-answer-a-20-minute-survey","title":"Nearly all Americans would answer a 20-minute survey","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/nearly-all-americans-would-answer-a-20-minute-survey","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 16 to 17, 2023, 89% of Americans said they were likely to respond to a survey that takes 20 minutes to complete.","searchText":"nearly all americans would answer a 20-minute survey how likely are you to respond to a survey that takes 20 minutes to complete? ai & tech ai & tech in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 16 to 17, 2023, 89% of americans said they were likely to respond to a survey that takes 20 minutes to complete. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 16 to 17, 2023, 89% of americans said they were likely to respond to a survey that takes 20 minutes to complete. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 16 to 17, 2023, 89% of americans said they were likely to respond to a survey that takes 20 minutes to complete. another 11% said they were unlikely to respond to a 20-minute survey."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"nearly-eight-in-ten-feel-no-pressure-to-use-ai-at-work","title":"Nearly eight in ten feel no pressure to use AI at work","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/nearly-eight-in-ten-feel-no-pressure-to-use-ai-at-work","dek":"Most Americans (78%) say they feel no pressure to use AI to keep up with others in their field, according to a July 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"nearly eight in ten feel no pressure to use ai at work do you feel pressure to use ai to keep up with others in your field? ai & tech ai & tech most americans (78%) say they feel no pressure to use ai to keep up with others in their field, according to a july 2025 verasight survey. most americans (78%) say they feel no pressure to use ai to keep up with others in their field, according to a july 2025 verasight survey. most americans (78%) say they feel no pressure to use ai to keep up with others in their field, according to a july 2025 verasight survey. about 22% say they do feel that pressure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"nearly-eight-in-ten-say-people-should-be-free-to-speak-and-organize-in-politics","title":"Nearly eight in ten say people should be free to speak and organize in politics","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/nearly-eight-in-ten-say-people-should-be-free-to-speak-and-organize-in-politics","dek":"In a Verasight survey conducted Dec. 3-8, 2025, nearly eight-in-ten Americans (78%) agree that people should be able to express themselves and organize freely in politics, a view 43% hold strongly.","searchText":"nearly eight in ten say people should be free to speak and organize in politics to what extent do you agree with the following statement: “in politics, people should be able to express themselves and organize freely.” culture culture in a verasight survey conducted dec. 3-8, 2025, nearly eight-in-ten americans (78%) agree that people should be able to express themselves and organize freely in politics, a view 43% hold strongly. in a verasight survey conducted dec. 3-8, 2025, nearly eight-in-ten americans (78%) agree that people should be able to express themselves and organize freely in politics, a view 43% hold strongly. in a verasight survey conducted dec. 3-8, 2025, nearly eight-in-ten americans (78%) agree that people should be able to express themselves and organize freely in politics, a view 43% hold strongly. about one-in-five (21%) stay neutral, and just 2% disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"nearly-eight-in-ten-say-the-people-they-care-about-value-voting","title":"Nearly eight in ten say the people they care about value voting","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/nearly-eight-in-ten-say-the-people-they-care-about-value-voting","dek":"A September 2023 Verasight survey finds that roughly three-quarters of Americans (77%) say the people they care about consider voting important, including 55% who see it as very important and 23% who see it as somewhat important.","searchText":"nearly eight in ten say the people they care about value voting do the people that you care about, like your friends and family, think that voting in elections is important or unimportant, or do they disapprove of voting? politics politics a september 2023 verasight survey finds that roughly three-quarters of americans (77%) say the people they care about consider voting important, including 55% who see it as very important and 23% who see it as somewhat important. a september 2023 verasight survey finds that roughly three-quarters of americans (77%) say the people they care about consider voting important, including 55% who see it as very important and 23% who see it as somewhat important. a september 2023 verasight survey finds that roughly three-quarters of americans (77%) say the people they care about consider voting important, including 55% who see it as very important and 23% who see it as somewhat important. about one-in-nine (11%) are unsure what those people think. smaller shares say the people close to them view voting as not that important (7%) or not at all important (4%), and about 1% say those people disapprove of voting."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-want-the-u-s-to-respond-to-genocide","title":"Nearly eight-in-ten Americans say the U.S. should act against genocide","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-americans-want-the-u-s-to-respond-to-genocide","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 3,000 U.S. adults conducted Sept. 22 to 29, 2025, 79% of Americans said the United States has an obligation to act against an ongoing genocide.","searchText":"nearly eight-in-ten americans say the u.s. should act against genocide u.s. obligations during an ongoing genocide culture culture in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 22 to 29, 2025, 79% of americans said the united states has an obligation to act against an ongoing genocide. in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 22 to 29, 2025, 79% of americans said the united states has an obligation to act against an ongoing genocide. in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 22 to 29, 2025, 79% of americans said the united states has an obligation to act against an ongoing genocide. that includes 28% who said the u.s. should intervene using all necessary means, 26% who favored limited intervention, and 25% who favored non-military intervention. another 11% said the u.s. should condemn the genocide but not intervene, while 10% said it has no obligation to act."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-describe-their-health-as-good","title":"Nearly eight-in-ten Americans say they are in good health","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-americans-describe-their-health-as-good","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted March 6 to 16, 2026, 79% of Americans rated their general health as good or better. This includes 40% who said good, 30% who said very good, and 9% who said excellent.","searchText":"nearly eight-in-ten americans say they are in good health in general, would you say your health is: culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 79% of americans rated their general health as good or better. this includes 40% who said good, 30% who said very good, and 9% who said excellent. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 79% of americans rated their general health as good or better. this includes 40% who said good, 30% who said very good, and 9% who said excellent. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 79% of americans rated their general health as good or better. this includes 40% who said good, 30% who said very good, and 9% who said excellent. about one in five rated their health as fair (17%) or poor (4%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"nearly-four-in-ten-dont-think-most-people-can-be-trusted","title":"Nearly four in ten don't think most people can be trusted","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/nearly-four-in-ten-dont-think-most-people-can-be-trusted","dek":"Nearly four-in-ten Americans (39%) disagree that most people can be trusted, including 12% who strongly disagree.","searchText":"nearly four in ten don't think most people can be trusted rate your level of agreement with this statement: can most people be trusted? health health nearly four-in-ten americans (39%) disagree that most people can be trusted, including 12% who strongly disagree. nearly four-in-ten americans (39%) disagree that most people can be trusted, including 12% who strongly disagree. nearly four-in-ten americans (39%) disagree that most people can be trusted, including 12% who strongly disagree. about a quarter (25%) neither agree nor disagree, while 36% agree, including just 5% who strongly agree, according to a november 2024 verasight survey."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"nearly-half-believe-widespread-voter-fraud-is-a-problem","title":"Nearly half believe widespread voter fraud is a problem","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/nearly-half-believe-widespread-voter-fraud-is-a-problem","dek":"Asked whether widespread voter fraud is a problem, 46% of Americans agree, including 20% who strongly agree, according to an April 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"nearly half believe widespread voter fraud is a problem with regards to the claim that widespread voter fraud is a problem, would you say you… politics politics asked whether widespread voter fraud is a problem, 46% of americans agree, including 20% who strongly agree, according to an april 2024 verasight survey. asked whether widespread voter fraud is a problem, 46% of americans agree, including 20% who strongly agree, according to an april 2024 verasight survey. asked whether widespread voter fraud is a problem, 46% of americans agree, including 20% who strongly agree, according to an april 2024 verasight survey. close behind, 31% disagree, including 17% who strongly disagree. the remaining 23% neither agree nor disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"nearly-half-disapprove-of-bidens-job-performance","title":"Nearly half disapprove of Biden's job performance","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/nearly-half-disapprove-of-bidens-job-performance","dek":"Just under half of Americans (45%) disapprove of President Biden's job performance, including 28% who strongly disapprove, according to a Verasight survey conducted January 18-24, 2024.","searchText":"nearly half disapprove of biden's job performance how much do you approve of president biden's job performance? politics politics just under half of americans (45%) disapprove of president biden's job performance, including 28% who strongly disapprove, according to a verasight survey conducted january 18-24, 2024. just under half of americans (45%) disapprove of president biden's job performance, including 28% who strongly disapprove, according to a verasight survey conducted january 18-24, 2024. just under half of americans (45%) disapprove of president biden's job performance, including 28% who strongly disapprove, according to a verasight survey conducted january 18-24, 2024. a somewhat smaller share (41%) approve, including 12% who strongly approve, while 14% neither approve nor disapprove."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"nearly-half-dont-trust-new-ai-tools-like-chatgpt","title":"Nearly half don't trust new AI tools like ChatGPT","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/nearly-half-dont-trust-new-ai-tools-like-chatgpt","dek":"Trust in new AI tools like ChatGPT runs thin. Nearly half of Americans (48%) disagree that they generally trust technologies like ChatGPT, including 19% who strongly disagree.","searchText":"nearly half don't trust new ai tools like chatgpt \"i generally trust new ai technologies like chatgpt\"? ai & tech ai & tech trust in new ai tools like chatgpt runs thin. nearly half of americans (48%) disagree that they generally trust technologies like chatgpt, including 19% who strongly disagree. trust in new ai tools like chatgpt runs thin. nearly half of americans (48%) disagree that they generally trust technologies like chatgpt, including 19% who strongly disagree. trust in new ai tools like chatgpt runs thin. nearly half of americans (48%) disagree that they generally trust technologies like chatgpt, including 19% who strongly disagree. about a quarter (24%) agree, including just 4% who strongly agree, and the remaining 28% stay neutral, according to an april 2024 verasight survey."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-doubt-that-a-sense-of-purpose-found-with-ai-would-still-feel-like-their-own","title":"Nearly half doubt a sense of purpose found with AI would feel like their own","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/most-doubt-that-a-sense-of-purpose-found-with-ai-would-still-feel-like-their-own","dek":"Fewer than a quarter of Americans (22%) are confident that a sense of purpose worked out with the help of AI would still feel like their own, including 3% who feel that strongly, according to a March 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"nearly half doubt a sense of purpose found with ai would feel like their own if i used ai to help clarify my sense of purpose, the result would still feel like my own. money money & finance fewer than a quarter of americans (22%) are confident that a sense of purpose worked out with the help of ai would still feel like their own, including 3% who feel that strongly, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. fewer than a quarter of americans (22%) are confident that a sense of purpose worked out with the help of ai would still feel like their own, including 3% who feel that strongly, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. fewer than a quarter of americans (22%) are confident that a sense of purpose worked out with the help of ai would still feel like their own, including 3% who feel that strongly, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. about 45% doubt it would, including 25% who strongly disagree, and 33% are neutral."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-doubt-that-mlm-health-products-deliver-what-they-claim","title":"Nearly half doubt that MLM health products deliver what they claim","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/most-doubt-that-mlm-health-products-deliver-what-they-claim","dek":"Nearly half of Americans (48%) disagree that health products sold through MLMs are accurately described and deliver the health benefits they claim, including 18% who strongly disagree, according to a Verasight survey conducted April 9-15, 2025.","searchText":"nearly half doubt that mlm health products deliver what they claim please indicate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statement: “health products sold through mlms (such as supplements or weight loss aids) are accurately described and often deliver the health benefits they claim.” health health nearly half of americans (48%) disagree that health products sold through mlms are accurately described and deliver the health benefits they claim, including 18% who strongly disagree, according to a verasight survey conducted april 9-15, 2025. nearly half of americans (48%) disagree that health products sold through mlms are accurately described and deliver the health benefits they claim, including 18% who strongly disagree, according to a verasight survey conducted april 9-15, 2025. nearly half of americans (48%) disagree that health products sold through mlms are accurately described and deliver the health benefits they claim, including 18% who strongly disagree, according to a verasight survey conducted april 9-15, 2025. just 12% agree, including 2% who strongly agree, while 40% neither agree nor disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"nearly-half-drink-cold-brew-or-iced-coffee","title":"Nearly half drink cold brew or iced coffee","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/nearly-half-drink-cold-brew-or-iced-coffee","dek":"Nearly half of Americans reach for cold brew or iced coffee at least sometimes: 48% have it sometimes or often, including 20% who have it often, according to a September 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"nearly half drink cold brew or iced coffee cold brew / iced coffee culture culture nearly half of americans reach for cold brew or iced coffee at least sometimes: 48% have it sometimes or often, including 20% who have it often, according to a september 2025 verasight survey. nearly half of americans reach for cold brew or iced coffee at least sometimes: 48% have it sometimes or often, including 20% who have it often, according to a september 2025 verasight survey. nearly half of americans reach for cold brew or iced coffee at least sometimes: 48% have it sometimes or often, including 20% who have it often, according to a september 2025 verasight survey. a quarter (25%) drink it only rarely, while 27% never do."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"nearly-half-expect-black-leadership-behind-products-aimed-at-black-consumers","title":"Nearly half expect Black leadership behind products aimed at Black consumers","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/nearly-half-expect-black-leadership-behind-products-aimed-at-black-consumers","dek":"Nearly half of Americans (46%) agree that if a product is designed for Black consumers, they would expect its company's leadership to be Black, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey. About 14% agree strongly.","searchText":"nearly half expect black leadership behind products aimed at black consumers please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: if a product is designed for black consumers, i expect the company's leadership to be black. culture culture nearly half of americans (46%) agree that if a product is designed for black consumers, they would expect its company's leadership to be black, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. about 14% agree strongly. nearly half of americans (46%) agree that if a product is designed for black consumers, they would expect its company's leadership to be black, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. about 14% agree strongly. nearly half of americans (46%) agree that if a product is designed for black consumers, they would expect its company's leadership to be black, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. about 14% agree strongly. around three-in-ten (30%) disagree, including 11% who strongly disagree, and roughly a quarter (24%) are neutral."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"many-expect-a-company-serving-one-race-to-be-led-by-that-race","title":"Nearly half expect companies serving a racial group to have leaders from that group","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/many-expect-a-company-serving-one-race-to-be-led-by-that-race","dek":"Nearly half of Americans (47%) expect a company primarily serving consumers of a specific race to have leadership of that same race, including 6% who strongly agree, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"nearly half expect companies serving a racial group to have leaders from that group please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: when a company primarily serves consumers of a specific race, i expect its leadership to be of that same race. culture culture nearly half of americans (47%) expect a company primarily serving consumers of a specific race to have leadership of that same race, including 6% who strongly agree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. nearly half of americans (47%) expect a company primarily serving consumers of a specific race to have leadership of that same race, including 6% who strongly agree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. nearly half of americans (47%) expect a company primarily serving consumers of a specific race to have leadership of that same race, including 6% who strongly agree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. about three-in-ten (29%) disagree, including 12% who strongly disagree, while 24% are neutral."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"nearly-half-of-americans-didnt-use-any-ai-health-tools-in-the-past-year","title":"Nearly half of Americans didn't use any AI health tools in the past year","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/nearly-half-of-americans-didnt-use-any-ai-health-tools-in-the-past-year","dek":"A slim majority of Americans (52%) say they have used an artificial intelligence tool such as ChatGPT, Gemini, or Claude to get health-related information at least once in the past year, while 48% never did, according to a June 2025 Verasight survey that put the question to 490 U.S. adults.","searchText":"nearly half of americans didn't use any ai health tools in the past year in the past year, how often have you used an artificial intelligence tool (e.g., chatgpt, gemini, claude) to get health-related information? ai & tech ai & tech a slim majority of americans (52%) say they have used an artificial intelligence tool such as chatgpt, gemini, or claude to get health-related information at least once in the past year, while 48% never did, according to a june 2025 verasight survey that put the question to 490 u.s. adults. a slim majority of americans (52%) say they have used an artificial intelligence tool such as chatgpt, gemini, or claude to get health-related information at least once in the past year, while 48% never did, according to a june 2025 verasight survey that put the question to 490 u.s. adults. a slim majority of americans (52%) say they have used an artificial intelligence tool such as chatgpt, gemini, or claude to get health-related information at least once in the past year, while 48% never did, according to a june 2025 verasight survey that put the question to 490 u.s. adults. that use is mostly infrequent: 21% have done so just once or twice, and 16% about once or twice a month. relatively few (15%) have used one at least weekly for health information, including 3% who have done so every day."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"nearly-half-of-americans-dont-trust-president-trump-at-all-on-climate-risk","title":"Nearly half of Americans don't trust President Trump at all on climate risk","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/nearly-half-of-americans-dont-trust-president-trump-at-all-on-climate-risk","dek":"Presented with President Donald Trump as a source of information about climate risk, nearly half of Americans (49%) say they do not trust him at all, according to a June 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"nearly half of americans don't trust president trump at all on climate risk how much to you trust president donald trump as a source of information about climate risk? politics politics presented with president donald trump as a source of information about climate risk, nearly half of americans (49%) say they do not trust him at all, according to a june 2026 verasight survey. presented with president donald trump as a source of information about climate risk, nearly half of americans (49%) say they do not trust him at all, according to a june 2026 verasight survey. presented with president donald trump as a source of information about climate risk, nearly half of americans (49%) say they do not trust him at all, according to a june 2026 verasight survey. another 15% are neutral, and about a quarter (24%) express some degree of trust, including 9% who say they trust him completely. smaller shares distrust him to a milder degree, 7% mostly not and 4% partly not."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"government-action-on-income-inequality-has-nearly-half-support-among-americans","title":"Nearly half of Americans favor government action on income inequality","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/government-action-on-income-inequality-has-nearly-half-support-among-americans","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 3,000 U.S. adults conducted Jan. 18 to 24, 2024, 48% of Americans favored the government trying to reduce the difference in incomes between the richest and poorest households. This includes 22% who favor a great deal, 12% who favor a moderate amount, and 14% who favor a little.","searchText":"nearly half of americans favor government action on income inequality to what extent do you favor or oppose the government trying to reduce the difference in incomes between the richest and poorest households money money & finance in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 18 to 24, 2024, 48% of americans favored the government trying to reduce the difference in incomes between the richest and poorest households. this includes 22% who favor a great deal, 12% who favor a moderate amount, and 14% who favor a little. in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 18 to 24, 2024, 48% of americans favored the government trying to reduce the difference in incomes between the richest and poorest households. this includes 22% who favor a great deal, 12% who favor a moderate amount, and 14% who favor a little. in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 18 to 24, 2024, 48% of americans favored the government trying to reduce the difference in incomes between the richest and poorest households. this includes 22% who favor a great deal, 12% who favor a moderate amount, and 14% who favor a little. about a quarter opposed these efforts (25%), with 12% who oppose a great deal, 5% who oppose a moderate amount, and 7% who oppose a little. another 26% were neutral."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"nearly-half-of-americans-have-a-family-military-connection","title":"Nearly half of Americans have a family military connection","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/nearly-half-of-americans-have-a-family-military-connection","dek":"Nearly half of Americans (47%) report a personal or family tie to U.S. military service, according to a Verasight survey conducted September 7-13, 2023.","searchText":"nearly half of americans have a family military connection have you or an immediate family member (parent, spouse, or child) ever served in the u.s. military? politics politics nearly half of americans (47%) report a personal or family tie to u.s. military service, according to a verasight survey conducted september 7-13, 2023. nearly half of americans (47%) report a personal or family tie to u.s. military service, according to a verasight survey conducted september 7-13, 2023. nearly half of americans (47%) report a personal or family tie to u.s. military service, according to a verasight survey conducted september 7-13, 2023. an immediate family member who served previously is the widest tie, named by 30%, followed by 11% who served in the military themselves. smaller shares point to an immediate family member currently serving (7%) or their own current service (3%). the remaining 53% report none of these."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-arent-confident-the-2020-election-was-stolen-for-biden","title":"Nearly half of Americans have no confidence the 2020 election was unfairly awarded to Biden","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/most-americans-arent-confident-the-2020-election-was-stolen-for-biden","dek":"Nearly half of Americans (46%) express no confidence at all that the 2020 election was unfairly awarded to Joe Biden, according to a Verasight survey of 494 U.S. adults conducted July 14-24, 2025.","searchText":"nearly half of americans have no confidence the 2020 election was unfairly awarded to biden please indicate how confident you are that the election was unfairly awarded to joseph biden. politics politics nearly half of americans (46%) express no confidence at all that the 2020 election was unfairly awarded to joe biden, according to a verasight survey of 494 u.s. adults conducted july 14-24, 2025. nearly half of americans (46%) express no confidence at all that the 2020 election was unfairly awarded to joe biden, according to a verasight survey of 494 u.s. adults conducted july 14-24, 2025. nearly half of americans (46%) express no confidence at all that the 2020 election was unfairly awarded to joe biden, according to a verasight survey of 494 u.s. adults conducted july 14-24, 2025. at the other end, 17% say they are extremely confident and 17% moderately confident, while 14% are slightly confident and 7% very confident."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"nearly-half-of-americans-have-no-plans-for-more-education","title":"Nearly half of Americans have no plans for more education","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/nearly-half-of-americans-have-no-plans-for-more-education","dek":"Just under half of Americans (49%) say they are not interested in pursuing more education or professional learning in the near future, according to a Verasight survey conducted Dec. 3-8, 2025.","searchText":"nearly half of americans have no plans for more education are you interested in pursuing further education/professional learning in the near future? culture culture just under half of americans (49%) say they are not interested in pursuing more education or professional learning in the near future, according to a verasight survey conducted dec. 3-8, 2025. just under half of americans (49%) say they are not interested in pursuing more education or professional learning in the near future, according to a verasight survey conducted dec. 3-8, 2025. just under half of americans (49%) say they are not interested in pursuing more education or professional learning in the near future, according to a verasight survey conducted dec. 3-8, 2025. about a third (32%) express some interest, from those already enrolled to those looking beyond the coming year, while one-in-five (20%) are not sure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"nearly-half-of-americans-havent-used-any-ai-tools-for-work","title":"Nearly half of Americans haven't used any AI tools for work","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/nearly-half-of-americans-havent-used-any-ai-tools-for-work","dek":"For all the tools on the list, 46% of Americans have used none of them for their work — no chatbots, no office AI features, no coding assistants — according to a Verasight survey of 1,509 U.S. adults conducted July 30-Aug. 4, 2025.","searchText":"nearly half of americans haven't used any ai tools for work which of the following ai tools have you used for your work? ai & tech ai & tech for all the tools on the list, 46% of americans have used none of them for their work — no chatbots, no office ai features, no coding assistants — according to a verasight survey of 1,509 u.s. adults conducted july 30-aug. 4, 2025. for all the tools on the list, 46% of americans have used none of them for their work — no chatbots, no office ai features, no coding assistants — according to a verasight survey of 1,509 u.s. adults conducted july 30-aug. 4, 2025. for all the tools on the list, 46% of americans have used none of them for their work — no chatbots, no office ai features, no coding assistants — according to a verasight survey of 1,509 u.s. adults conducted july 30-aug. 4, 2025. the other 54% have used at least one: 34% a conversational ai like chatgpt, 27% ai features built into google docs, microsoft 365, or notion, and 17% grammarly or another writing tool with ai integration. fewer have used ai-powered video or content tools or a coding assistant like github copilot (5% each), image generators like midjourney or dall·e (4%), or something else (2%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"nearly-half-of-americans-oppose-israels-continuing-military-action-in-gaza","title":"Nearly half of Americans oppose Israel's continuing military action in Gaza","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/nearly-half-of-americans-oppose-israels-continuing-military-action-in-gaza","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 3,000 U.S. adults conducted in September 2025, 45% of Americans opposed Israel's continuing military action in Gaza. This includes 29% who strongly oppose and 16% who somewhat oppose.","searchText":"nearly half of americans oppose israel's continuing military action in gaza do you oppose or support israel's continuing military action in gaza? politics politics in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted in september 2025, 45% of americans opposed israel's continuing military action in gaza. this includes 29% who strongly oppose and 16% who somewhat oppose. in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted in september 2025, 45% of americans opposed israel's continuing military action in gaza. this includes 29% who strongly oppose and 16% who somewhat oppose. in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted in september 2025, 45% of americans opposed israel's continuing military action in gaza. this includes 29% who strongly oppose and 16% who somewhat oppose. about a third neither opposed nor supported the action (36%). another 20% supported it, with 12% who somewhat support and 7% who strongly support."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"property-tax-hikes-for-aid-programs-face-nearly-half-opposition-among-americans","title":"Nearly half of Americans oppose property-tax hikes for aid programs","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/property-tax-hikes-for-aid-programs-face-nearly-half-opposition-among-americans","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Oct. 1 to 11, 2024, 48% of Americans opposed an increase in property tax rates on residential properties in their area, even if the additional revenue funded programs for struggling Americans. This includes 24% who strongly oppose, 11% who oppose, and 12% who somewhat oppose.","searchText":"nearly half of americans oppose property-tax hikes for aid programs to what extent would you oppose or support an increase in property tax rates on residential properties in your area if the additional revenue was used to fund programs for struggling americans? money money & finance in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted oct. 1 to 11, 2024, 48% of americans opposed an increase in property tax rates on residential properties in their area, even if the additional revenue funded programs for struggling americans. this includes 24% who strongly oppose, 11% who oppose, and 12% who somewhat oppose. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted oct. 1 to 11, 2024, 48% of americans opposed an increase in property tax rates on residential properties in their area, even if the additional revenue funded programs for struggling americans. this includes 24% who strongly oppose, 11% who oppose, and 12% who somewhat oppose. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted oct. 1 to 11, 2024, 48% of americans opposed an increase in property tax rates on residential properties in their area, even if the additional revenue funded programs for struggling americans. this includes 24% who strongly oppose, 11% who oppose, and 12% who somewhat oppose. about one in four supported the tax increase (25%), with 14% who somewhat support, 6% who support, and 5% who strongly support. another 28% were neutral."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-most-often-say-a-place-is-rural-once-it-has-under-1-000-residents","title":"Nearly half of Americans peg the rural cutoff at fewer than 1,000 residents","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/americans-most-often-say-a-place-is-rural-once-it-has-under-1-000-residents","dek":"Nearly half of Americans (46%) reserve the label rural for places with fewer than 1,000 residents, according to a November 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"nearly half of americans peg the rural cutoff at fewer than 1,000 residents in your opinion, how many residents would have to live in that city/town for you to consider it rural? health health nearly half of americans (46%) reserve the label rural for places with fewer than 1,000 residents, according to a november 2024 verasight survey. nearly half of americans (46%) reserve the label rural for places with fewer than 1,000 residents, according to a november 2024 verasight survey. nearly half of americans (46%) reserve the label rural for places with fewer than 1,000 residents, according to a november 2024 verasight survey. about a quarter (24%) set the threshold lower, at fewer than 100 people, while roughly as many (23%) extend it to fewer than 10,000; just 7% would stretch it to fewer than 100,000."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"nearly-half-of-americans-say-another-civil-war-is-unlikely-within-ten-years","title":"Nearly half of Americans say another civil war is unlikely within ten years","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/nearly-half-of-americans-say-another-civil-war-is-unlikely-within-ten-years","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted July 14 to 24, 2025, 48% of Americans said the United States is unlikely to experience another civil war within the next ten years. This includes 23% who said extremely unlikely, 16% who said moderately unlikely, and 9% who said slightly unlikely.","searchText":"nearly half of americans say another civil war is unlikely within ten years how likely do you think it is that the united states will experience another civil war within the next ten years? politics politics in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted july 14 to 24, 2025, 48% of americans said the united states is unlikely to experience another civil war within the next ten years. this includes 23% who said extremely unlikely, 16% who said moderately unlikely, and 9% who said slightly unlikely. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted july 14 to 24, 2025, 48% of americans said the united states is unlikely to experience another civil war within the next ten years. this includes 23% who said extremely unlikely, 16% who said moderately unlikely, and 9% who said slightly unlikely. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted july 14 to 24, 2025, 48% of americans said the united states is unlikely to experience another civil war within the next ten years. this includes 23% who said extremely unlikely, 16% who said moderately unlikely, and 9% who said slightly unlikely. about a third said another civil war is at least slightly likely (35%), with 7% who said extremely likely, 7% who said moderately likely, and 20% who said slightly likely. another 18% were neutral."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"nearly-half-of-americans-say-climate-change-will-harm-future-generations-a-great-deal","title":"Nearly half of Americans say climate change will harm future generations a great deal","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/nearly-half-of-americans-say-climate-change-will-harm-future-generations-a-great-deal","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted March 6 to 16, 2026, 46% of Americans said climate change will harm future generations a great deal. Another 19% said it will cause a moderate amount of harm to future generations.","searchText":"nearly half of americans say climate change will harm future generations a great deal how much do you think climate change will harm future generations of people? politics politics in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 46% of americans said climate change will harm future generations a great deal. another 19% said it will cause a moderate amount of harm to future generations. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 46% of americans said climate change will harm future generations a great deal. another 19% said it will cause a moderate amount of harm to future generations. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 46% of americans said climate change will harm future generations a great deal. another 19% said it will cause a moderate amount of harm to future generations. about three-in-ten said it will cause only a little or no harm to future generations (29%), with 16% who said only a little and 13% who said not at all."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-say-they-dont-put-off-getting-an-eye-exam","title":"Nearly half of Americans say they don't put off eye exams","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-americans-say-they-dont-put-off-getting-an-eye-exam","dek":"Nearly half of U.S. adults (46%) say they don't delay getting an eye exam, according to a November 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"nearly half of americans say they don't put off eye exams what is the main reason you delay getting an eye exam? culture culture nearly half of u.s. adults (46%) say they don't delay getting an eye exam, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. nearly half of u.s. adults (46%) say they don't delay getting an eye exam, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. nearly half of u.s. adults (46%) say they don't delay getting an eye exam, according to a november 2025 verasight survey. cost of care ranks first among the reasons given, at 18%, ahead of another, unlisted reason (13%), no insurance (11%), limited transportation or distance (7%), and a lack of providers (4%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"nearly-half-of-americans-see-therapist-mental-health-disclosure-as-a-strength","title":"Nearly half of Americans see therapist mental health disclosure as a strength","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/nearly-half-of-americans-see-therapist-mental-health-disclosure-as-a-strength","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 11, 2026, 45% of Americans said a therapist who routinely discloses their own struggles with mental illness to patients would be better than average. This includes 32% who said better than average and 13% who said much better than average.","searchText":"nearly half of americans see therapist mental health disclosure as a strength generally speaking, what would you think about a therapist that routinely does this? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, 45% of americans said a therapist who routinely discloses their own struggles with mental illness to patients would be better than average. this includes 32% who said better than average and 13% who said much better than average. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, 45% of americans said a therapist who routinely discloses their own struggles with mental illness to patients would be better than average. this includes 32% who said better than average and 13% who said much better than average. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, 45% of americans said a therapist who routinely discloses their own struggles with mental illness to patients would be better than average. this includes 32% who said better than average and 13% who said much better than average. about a quarter said the therapist would be worse than average (24%), with 16% who said worse and 8% who said much worse. another 30% said the therapist would be average."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"nearly-half-of-americans-support-banning-transgender-athletes-from-gender-matched-sports","title":"Nearly half of Americans support banning transgender athletes from gender-matched sports","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/nearly-half-of-americans-support-banning-transgender-athletes-from-gender-matched-sports","dek":"Close to half of Americans (48%) would support a law banning transgender athletes from competing in sports that align with their gender identity, according to a June 2026 Verasight survey. Most of that support is firm, with 37% strongly in favor.","searchText":"nearly half of americans support banning transgender athletes from gender-matched sports would you support or oppose a law that bans transgender athletes from participating in sports that align with their chosen gender identity? culture culture close to half of americans (48%) would support a law banning transgender athletes from competing in sports that align with their gender identity, according to a june 2026 verasight survey. most of that support is firm, with 37% strongly in favor. close to half of americans (48%) would support a law banning transgender athletes from competing in sports that align with their gender identity, according to a june 2026 verasight survey. most of that support is firm, with 37% strongly in favor. close to half of americans (48%) would support a law banning transgender athletes from competing in sports that align with their gender identity, according to a june 2026 verasight survey. most of that support is firm, with 37% strongly in favor. about three-in-ten (31%) oppose the law, including 20% who strongly oppose it, while 22% take neither side."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"46-of-americans-turn-to-ethnic-media-for-news-or-politics-at-least-sometimes","title":"Nearly half of Americans turn to ethnic media for news or politics at least sometimes","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/46-of-americans-turn-to-ethnic-media-for-news-or-politics-at-least-sometimes","dek":"Nearly half of Americans turn to ethnic media for news or political information at least sometimes, combining the 29% who do so sometimes and 17% who tune in very often, according to an April 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"nearly half of americans turn to ethnic media for news or politics at least sometimes how often do you consume ethnic media (e.g., newspapers, television, radio, or online content produced by and for your specific ethnic or language community) for news or political information? culture culture nearly half of americans turn to ethnic media for news or political information at least sometimes, combining the 29% who do so sometimes and 17% who tune in very often, according to an april 2025 verasight survey. nearly half of americans turn to ethnic media for news or political information at least sometimes, combining the 29% who do so sometimes and 17% who tune in very often, according to an april 2025 verasight survey. nearly half of americans turn to ethnic media for news or political information at least sometimes, combining the 29% who do so sometimes and 17% who tune in very often, according to an april 2025 verasight survey. roughly one-in-five turn to it rarely (19%), a similar share never do (19%), and 16% aren't sure or don't know what ethnic media is."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-reject-steering-government-spending-toward-the-most-american-groups","title":"Nearly half reject steering government spending toward the most 'American' groups","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/most-reject-steering-government-spending-toward-the-most-american-groups","dek":"The largest group takes no side: 30% of Americans neither support nor oppose giving more government spending to groups based on how strongly they emphasize American identity.","searchText":"nearly half reject steering government spending toward the most 'american' groups to what extent do you agree with the following statement: “government spending should give more support to groups based on how strongly they emphasize american identity, rather than treating all groups equally.” money money & finance the largest group takes no side: 30% of americans neither support nor oppose giving more government spending to groups based on how strongly they emphasize american identity. the largest group takes no side: 30% of americans neither support nor oppose giving more government spending to groups based on how strongly they emphasize american identity. the largest group takes no side: 30% of americans neither support nor oppose giving more government spending to groups based on how strongly they emphasize american identity. more disagree than agree that it should: 44% disagree, including 25% who strongly disagree, against 26% who agree, including 10% who strongly agree, according to a verasight survey conducted dec. 3-8, 2025."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"fewer-than-a-third-reject-the-claim-that-democrats-have-divided-the-country","title":"Nearly half reject the claim that Democrats are dividing the country","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/fewer-than-a-third-reject-the-claim-that-democrats-have-divided-the-country","dek":"Nearly half of Americans reject the idea that Democrats have been harming the country by trying to divide it. In a March 2025 Verasight survey, 47% disagree with that statement, including 29% who strongly disagree.","searchText":"nearly half reject the claim that democrats are dividing the country please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: democrats have been harming americans by trying to divide the u.s. politics politics nearly half of americans reject the idea that democrats have been harming the country by trying to divide it. in a march 2025 verasight survey, 47% disagree with that statement, including 29% who strongly disagree. nearly half of americans reject the idea that democrats have been harming the country by trying to divide it. in a march 2025 verasight survey, 47% disagree with that statement, including 29% who strongly disagree. nearly half of americans reject the idea that democrats have been harming the country by trying to divide it. in a march 2025 verasight survey, 47% disagree with that statement, including 29% who strongly disagree. about a third (36%) agree, including 21% who strongly agree, and 17% take neither side."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"nearly-half-reject-the-idea-that-attractive-people-seem-more-honest","title":"Nearly half reject the idea that attractive people seem more honest","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/nearly-half-reject-the-idea-that-attractive-people-seem-more-honest","dek":"Roughly half of Americans (48%) disagree that a physically attractive person is more likely to be telling the truth, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey of 509 U.S. adults. About 23% strongly disagree.","searchText":"nearly half reject the idea that attractive people seem more honest please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: if someone is physically attractive, i am more likely to believe they are being truthful. culture culture roughly half of americans (48%) disagree that a physically attractive person is more likely to be telling the truth, according to a may 2026 verasight survey of 509 u.s. adults. about 23% strongly disagree. roughly half of americans (48%) disagree that a physically attractive person is more likely to be telling the truth, according to a may 2026 verasight survey of 509 u.s. adults. about 23% strongly disagree. roughly half of americans (48%) disagree that a physically attractive person is more likely to be telling the truth, according to a may 2026 verasight survey of 509 u.s. adults. about 23% strongly disagree. just 15% agree, including 1% who strongly agree, while 37% neither agree nor disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"nearly-half-reject-the-idea-that-cutting-carbon-emissions-would-set-the-u-s-back","title":"Nearly half reject the idea that cutting carbon emissions would set the U.S. back","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/nearly-half-reject-the-idea-that-cutting-carbon-emissions-would-set-the-u-s-back","dek":"On the claim that reducing carbon emissions would leave the U.S. trailing other world powers, more Americans push back than accept it. More than four-in-ten (44%) disagree, including 23% who strongly disagree, according to a May 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"nearly half reject the idea that cutting carbon emissions would set the u.s. back by reducing carbon emissions, the u.s. risks falling behind other world powers. politics politics on the claim that reducing carbon emissions would leave the u.s. trailing other world powers, more americans push back than accept it. more than four-in-ten (44%) disagree, including 23% who strongly disagree, according to a may 2025 verasight survey. on the claim that reducing carbon emissions would leave the u.s. trailing other world powers, more americans push back than accept it. more than four-in-ten (44%) disagree, including 23% who strongly disagree, according to a may 2025 verasight survey. on the claim that reducing carbon emissions would leave the u.s. trailing other world powers, more americans push back than accept it. more than four-in-ten (44%) disagree, including 23% who strongly disagree, according to a may 2025 verasight survey. about one-in-five (21%) agree, while 35% take neither position."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"nearly-half-reject-the-idea-that-emphasizing-empathy-has-done-more-harm-than-good","title":"Nearly half reject the idea that emphasizing empathy has done more harm than good","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/nearly-half-reject-the-idea-that-emphasizing-empathy-has-done-more-harm-than-good","dek":"Nearly half of Americans (48%) reject the idea that emphasizing empathy in public life has done more harm than good, including 17% who strongly disagree.","searchText":"nearly half reject the idea that emphasizing empathy has done more harm than good emphasizing empathy in public life has done more harm than good. health health nearly half of americans (48%) reject the idea that emphasizing empathy in public life has done more harm than good, including 17% who strongly disagree. nearly half of americans (48%) reject the idea that emphasizing empathy in public life has done more harm than good, including 17% who strongly disagree. nearly half of americans (48%) reject the idea that emphasizing empathy in public life has done more harm than good, including 17% who strongly disagree. about one-in-five (21%) agree, while a third (32%) neither agree nor disagree, according to a march 2026 verasight survey."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-reject-the-idea-that-patients-do-better-with-same-race-doctors","title":"Nearly half reject the idea that patients do better with same-race doctors","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/most-reject-the-idea-that-patients-do-better-with-same-race-doctors","dek":"Skepticism outweighs agreement on whether patients get better outcomes from a doctor of their own racial background: 47% disagree, including 25% who strongly disagree, compared with 16% who agree, according to an October 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"nearly half reject the idea that patients do better with same-race doctors patients are likely to have a better health outcomes when treated by doctors of the same racial background as themselves. health health skepticism outweighs agreement on whether patients get better outcomes from a doctor of their own racial background: 47% disagree, including 25% who strongly disagree, compared with 16% who agree, according to an october 2024 verasight survey. skepticism outweighs agreement on whether patients get better outcomes from a doctor of their own racial background: 47% disagree, including 25% who strongly disagree, compared with 16% who agree, according to an october 2024 verasight survey. skepticism outweighs agreement on whether patients get better outcomes from a doctor of their own racial background: 47% disagree, including 25% who strongly disagree, compared with 16% who agree, according to an october 2024 verasight survey. the remaining 37% neither agree nor disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"nearly-half-say-a-parent-noticed-when-they-were-upset-as-kids","title":"Nearly half say a parent noticed when they were upset as kids","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/nearly-half-say-a-parent-noticed-when-they-were-upset-as-kids","dek":"In a Verasight survey conducted Aug. 13-18, 2025, about half of Americans (46%) reject the statement that a parent didn't seem to notice when they were upset or struggling as children. About 16% completely disagree.","searchText":"nearly half say a parent noticed when they were upset as kids to what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement? my parent didn't seem to notice if i was upset or struggling. culture culture in a verasight survey conducted aug. 13-18, 2025, about half of americans (46%) reject the statement that a parent didn't seem to notice when they were upset or struggling as children. about 16% completely disagree. in a verasight survey conducted aug. 13-18, 2025, about half of americans (46%) reject the statement that a parent didn't seem to notice when they were upset or struggling as children. about 16% completely disagree. in a verasight survey conducted aug. 13-18, 2025, about half of americans (46%) reject the statement that a parent didn't seem to notice when they were upset or struggling as children. about 16% completely disagree. close to four-in-ten (38%) say the statement fit their childhood, including 9% who completely agree, while the rest are neutral."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"nearly-half-say-a-rise-in-the-number-of-transgender-people-is-not-a-problem","title":"Nearly half say a rise in the number of transgender people is not a problem","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/nearly-half-say-a-rise-in-the-number-of-transgender-people-is-not-a-problem","dek":"Close to half of Americans (47%) agree that an increase in the number of transgender people is not a problem, including 22% who agree strongly.","searchText":"nearly half say a rise in the number of transgender people is not a problem - rapid increases in the number of transgender people is not a problem culture culture close to half of americans (47%) agree that an increase in the number of transgender people is not a problem, including 22% who agree strongly. close to half of americans (47%) agree that an increase in the number of transgender people is not a problem, including 22% who agree strongly. close to half of americans (47%) agree that an increase in the number of transgender people is not a problem, including 22% who agree strongly. a smaller share (31%) disagrees, while 22% neither agree nor disagree, according to a january 2024 verasight survey."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"nearly-half-say-the-parties-dont-address-issues-that-matter-to-them","title":"Nearly half say the parties don't address issues that matter to them","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/nearly-half-say-the-parties-dont-address-issues-that-matter-to-them","dek":"In a Verasight survey conducted Sept. 22-29, 2025, nearly half of Americans (49%) disagree that political parties do a good job of addressing issues important to people like them, including 19% who strongly disagree.","searchText":"nearly half say the parties don't address issues that matter to them please describe your level of agreement with the following statement: \"political parties do a good job of addressing issues that are important to people like me.\" money money & finance in a verasight survey conducted sept. 22-29, 2025, nearly half of americans (49%) disagree that political parties do a good job of addressing issues important to people like them, including 19% who strongly disagree. in a verasight survey conducted sept. 22-29, 2025, nearly half of americans (49%) disagree that political parties do a good job of addressing issues important to people like them, including 19% who strongly disagree. in a verasight survey conducted sept. 22-29, 2025, nearly half of americans (49%) disagree that political parties do a good job of addressing issues important to people like them, including 19% who strongly disagree. about a quarter (24%) agree the parties do a good job, including 4% who strongly agree, while 27% land in the middle."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"nearly-half-say-their-friends-are-close-with-one-another","title":"Nearly half say their friends are close with one another","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/nearly-half-say-their-friends-are-close-with-one-another","dek":"More than four-in-ten Americans (44%) agree that most of their friends are very close with one another, of whom 8% feel that way strongly.","searchText":"nearly half say their friends are close with one another please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: most of my friends are very close to each other. culture culture more than four-in-ten americans (44%) agree that most of their friends are very close with one another, of whom 8% feel that way strongly. more than four-in-ten americans (44%) agree that most of their friends are very close with one another, of whom 8% feel that way strongly. more than four-in-ten americans (44%) agree that most of their friends are very close with one another, of whom 8% feel that way strongly. another 30% are neutral and 26% disagree, according to a verasight survey of 491 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"nearly-half-say-their-friends-are-politically-like-minded","title":"Nearly half say their friends are politically like-minded","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/nearly-half-say-their-friends-are-politically-like-minded","dek":"Agreement that one's friend network is politically like-minded reaches 47% of Americans, 9% of them strongly.","searchText":"nearly half say their friends are politically like-minded please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: my friend network is made up of people who are very politically like-minded. culture culture agreement that one's friend network is politically like-minded reaches 47% of americans, 9% of them strongly. agreement that one's friend network is politically like-minded reaches 47% of americans, 9% of them strongly. agreement that one's friend network is politically like-minded reaches 47% of americans, 9% of them strongly. equal shares fall on either side: 27% disagree and 27% stay neutral, according to a may 2026 verasight survey."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"nearly-half-say-their-home-state-is-central-to-who-they-are","title":"Nearly half say their home state is central to who they are","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/nearly-half-say-their-home-state-is-central-to-who-they-are","dek":"A May 2026 Verasight survey finds 45% of Americans agree that being from their home state is an important part of how they see themselves, with 13% agreeing strongly.","searchText":"nearly half say their home state is central to who they are please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: being from my home state is an important part of how i see myself. culture culture a may 2026 verasight survey finds 45% of americans agree that being from their home state is an important part of how they see themselves, with 13% agreeing strongly. a may 2026 verasight survey finds 45% of americans agree that being from their home state is an important part of how they see themselves, with 13% agreeing strongly. a may 2026 verasight survey finds 45% of americans agree that being from their home state is an important part of how they see themselves, with 13% agreeing strongly. three-in-ten (30%) sit in the neutral middle, while a quarter (25%) disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"nearly-half-say-theyre-usually-around-more-young-people-than-old","title":"Nearly half say they're usually around more young people than old","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/nearly-half-say-theyre-usually-around-more-young-people-than-old","dek":"On whether they are often surrounded by more young people than older ones, 46% of Americans agree, including 10% who strongly agree.","searchText":"nearly half say they're usually around more young people than old please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: i am often surrounded by more young people than old people. culture culture on whether they are often surrounded by more young people than older ones, 46% of americans agree, including 10% who strongly agree. on whether they are often surrounded by more young people than older ones, 46% of americans agree, including 10% who strongly agree. on whether they are often surrounded by more young people than older ones, 46% of americans agree, including 10% who strongly agree. nearly three-in-ten (29%) disagree, and 24% take a neutral stance, according to a verasight survey conducted feb. 28-march 6, 2025."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"nearly-half-see-china-as-a-threat-to-the-middle-east","title":"Nearly half see China as a threat to the Middle East","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/nearly-half-see-china-as-a-threat-to-the-middle-east","dek":"In a Verasight survey conducted Sept. 22-29, 2025, nearly half of Americans (45%) agree that China is a threat to the Middle East, including 10% who totally agree.","searchText":"nearly half see china as a threat to the middle east to what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement?: \"china is a threat to the middle east.\" politics politics in a verasight survey conducted sept. 22-29, 2025, nearly half of americans (45%) agree that china is a threat to the middle east, including 10% who totally agree. in a verasight survey conducted sept. 22-29, 2025, nearly half of americans (45%) agree that china is a threat to the middle east, including 10% who totally agree. in a verasight survey conducted sept. 22-29, 2025, nearly half of americans (45%) agree that china is a threat to the middle east, including 10% who totally agree. a smaller share (18%) disagree, while 37% take a neutral stance."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"nearly-half-see-measles-as-a-bigger-public-health-threat-than-ever","title":"Nearly half see measles as a bigger public health threat than ever","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/nearly-half-see-measles-as-a-bigger-public-health-threat-than-ever","dek":"According to a November 2025 Verasight survey, nearly half of Americans (46%) think measles is more of a public health threat now than at any other time in their life, including 17% who strongly agree.","searchText":"nearly half see measles as a bigger public health threat than ever measles is a public health threat now more than at any other time in my life. health health according to a november 2025 verasight survey, nearly half of americans (46%) think measles is more of a public health threat now than at any other time in their life, including 17% who strongly agree. according to a november 2025 verasight survey, nearly half of americans (46%) think measles is more of a public health threat now than at any other time in their life, including 17% who strongly agree. according to a november 2025 verasight survey, nearly half of americans (46%) think measles is more of a public health threat now than at any other time in their life, including 17% who strongly agree. a quarter (25%) neither agree nor disagree, while 28% disagree, including 9% who strongly disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"nearly-half-think-a-spiritual-revival-is-needed-to-face-todays-uncertainty","title":"Nearly half think a spiritual revival is needed to face today's uncertainty","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/nearly-half-think-a-spiritual-revival-is-needed-to-face-todays-uncertainty","dek":"Americans lean toward agreement on whether a spiritual revival is needed to address the world's uncertainty. Nearly half (45%) agree, including 22% who strongly agree, according to a Verasight survey conducted Aug. 13-18, 2025.","searchText":"nearly half think a spiritual revival is needed to face today's uncertainty to what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement? a spiritual awakening/revival is needed to address the high levels of uncertainty worldwide. culture culture americans lean toward agreement on whether a spiritual revival is needed to address the world's uncertainty. nearly half (45%) agree, including 22% who strongly agree, according to a verasight survey conducted aug. 13-18, 2025. americans lean toward agreement on whether a spiritual revival is needed to address the world's uncertainty. nearly half (45%) agree, including 22% who strongly agree, according to a verasight survey conducted aug. 13-18, 2025. americans lean toward agreement on whether a spiritual revival is needed to address the world's uncertainty. nearly half (45%) agree, including 22% who strongly agree, according to a verasight survey conducted aug. 13-18, 2025. another 31% are neutral, while 23% disagree, including 12% who strongly disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-think-people-want-their-own-group-to-come-out-on-top","title":"Nearly half think most people want their group to come out on top","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-think-people-want-their-own-group-to-come-out-on-top","dek":"Agreement leads but stops short of a majority: nearly half of Americans (49%) think most people want their own group to be stronger than others, including 11% who feel that strongly, according to a Verasight survey of 509 U.S. adults conducted May 11, 2026.","searchText":"nearly half think most people want their group to come out on top please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: i think most people want their group to be stronger than other groups. culture culture agreement leads but stops short of a majority: nearly half of americans (49%) think most people want their own group to be stronger than others, including 11% who feel that strongly, according to a verasight survey of 509 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026. agreement leads but stops short of a majority: nearly half of americans (49%) think most people want their own group to be stronger than others, including 11% who feel that strongly, according to a verasight survey of 509 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026. agreement leads but stops short of a majority: nearly half of americans (49%) think most people want their own group to be stronger than others, including 11% who feel that strongly, according to a verasight survey of 509 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026. just 11% disagree, while the largest single response, 40%, sits in the middle without leaning either way."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"nearly-half-view-current-abortion-access-unfavorably","title":"Nearly half view current abortion access unfavorably","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/nearly-half-view-current-abortion-access-unfavorably","dek":"Nearly half of Americans (49%) view current access to abortion in the United States unfavorably, including 19% who see it very unfavorably, according to a Verasight survey conducted Nov. 14-20, 2025.","searchText":"nearly half view current abortion access unfavorably do you have a favorable or unfavorable view of current access to abortion in the united states? health health nearly half of americans (49%) view current access to abortion in the united states unfavorably, including 19% who see it very unfavorably, according to a verasight survey conducted nov. 14-20, 2025. nearly half of americans (49%) view current access to abortion in the united states unfavorably, including 19% who see it very unfavorably, according to a verasight survey conducted nov. 14-20, 2025. nearly half of americans (49%) view current access to abortion in the united states unfavorably, including 19% who see it very unfavorably, according to a verasight survey conducted nov. 14-20, 2025. roughly a third (32%) are neutral, while fewer than one-in-five view current access favorably."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"nearly-nine-in-ten-have-never-traded-on-event-contract-platforms","title":"Nearly nine in ten have never traded on event-contract platforms","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/nearly-nine-in-ten-have-never-traded-on-event-contract-platforms","dek":"Betting on real-world events remains a niche habit: 88% of Americans say they have never placed a trade on an event contract platform like Kalshi or Polymarket, according to a March 2026 Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults.","searchText":"nearly nine in ten have never traded on event-contract platforms on average, how often do you place trades on event contract platforms like kalshi or polymarket? money money & finance betting on real-world events remains a niche habit: 88% of americans say they have never placed a trade on an event contract platform like kalshi or polymarket, according to a march 2026 verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults. betting on real-world events remains a niche habit: 88% of americans say they have never placed a trade on an event contract platform like kalshi or polymarket, according to a march 2026 verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults. betting on real-world events remains a niche habit: 88% of americans say they have never placed a trade on an event contract platform like kalshi or polymarket, according to a march 2026 verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults. the 12% who do trade are mostly occasional: 5% place trades a few times a year, 4% at least once monthly, and 2% only for major events like presidential elections or the world cup, while just 1% trade weekly or more often."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"nearly-one-in-five-americans-provided-unpaid-elder-care","title":"Nearly one-in-five Americans provided unpaid elder care","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/nearly-one-in-five-americans-provided-unpaid-elder-care","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 19% of Americans said they had served as an unpaid caregiver for one or more elderly family members or friends for at least six months of the past year.","searchText":"nearly one-in-five americans provided unpaid elder care have you served as an unpaid caregiver for one or more elderly family members or friends for at least six months of the past year? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 19% of americans said they had served as an unpaid caregiver for one or more elderly family members or friends for at least six months of the past year. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 19% of americans said they had served as an unpaid caregiver for one or more elderly family members or friends for at least six months of the past year. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 19% of americans said they had served as an unpaid caregiver for one or more elderly family members or friends for at least six months of the past year. about eight-in-ten said they had not served as an unpaid caregiver in that period (81%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"nearly-six-in-ten-rarely-or-never-use-tiktok","title":"Nearly six in ten rarely or never use TikTok","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/nearly-six-in-ten-rarely-or-never-use-tiktok","dek":"Nearly six-in-ten Americans (60%) rarely or never use TikTok, including 48% who never use it at all, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"nearly six in ten rarely or never use tiktok in general, how often do you use tiktok? culture culture nearly six-in-ten americans (60%) rarely or never use tiktok, including 48% who never use it at all, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. nearly six-in-ten americans (60%) rarely or never use tiktok, including 48% who never use it at all, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. nearly six-in-ten americans (60%) rarely or never use tiktok, including 48% who never use it at all, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. roughly 15% use it daily and 7% more than once a day, while the remaining one-in-five (19%) check in anywhere from a few times a month to several times a week."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"nearly-six-in-ten-reject-the-idea-that-being-christian-is-essential-to-being-american","title":"Nearly six in ten reject the idea that being Christian is essential to being American","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/nearly-six-in-ten-reject-the-idea-that-being-christian-is-essential-to-being-american","dek":"A majority of Americans push back on the notion that Christianity is bound up with national identity: 59% disagree that being Christian is an important part of being truly American, including 39% who completely disagree, according to a March 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"nearly six in ten reject the idea that being christian is essential to being american being christian is an important part of being truly american. health health a majority of americans push back on the notion that christianity is bound up with national identity: 59% disagree that being christian is an important part of being truly american, including 39% who completely disagree, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. a majority of americans push back on the notion that christianity is bound up with national identity: 59% disagree that being christian is an important part of being truly american, including 39% who completely disagree, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. a majority of americans push back on the notion that christianity is bound up with national identity: 59% disagree that being christian is an important part of being truly american, including 39% who completely disagree, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. about three-in-ten (31%) agree, including 12% who completely agree, while 11% take none of these positions."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"nearly-six-in-ten-think-d-c-politicians-want-more-division","title":"Nearly six in ten think D.C. politicians want more division","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/nearly-six-in-ten-think-d-c-politicians-want-more-division","dek":"About three-in-five Americans (59%) agree that most politicians in Washington, D.C. want political division to get worse, a January 2024 Verasight survey finds, including 18% who strongly agree.","searchText":"nearly six in ten think d.c. politicians want more division how much do you agree with the following statement: \"most politicians in d.c. want political division to get worse.\" politics politics about three-in-five americans (59%) agree that most politicians in washington, d.c. want political division to get worse, a january 2024 verasight survey finds, including 18% who strongly agree. about three-in-five americans (59%) agree that most politicians in washington, d.c. want political division to get worse, a january 2024 verasight survey finds, including 18% who strongly agree. about three-in-five americans (59%) agree that most politicians in washington, d.c. want political division to get worse, a january 2024 verasight survey finds, including 18% who strongly agree. another 17% disagree, and about a quarter (24%) land in the middle."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-consider-antisemitism-a-serious-problem","title":"Nearly three-quarters of Americans say antisemitism is a serious U.S. problem","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-americans-consider-antisemitism-a-serious-problem","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 22 to 28, 2025, 74% of Americans agreed that antisemitism is a serious problem in the U.S. today. This includes 30% who strongly agree and 44% who somewhat agree.","searchText":"nearly three-quarters of americans say antisemitism is a serious u.s. problem please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: antisemitism is a serious problem in the us today. culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 22 to 28, 2025, 74% of americans agreed that antisemitism is a serious problem in the u.s. today. this includes 30% who strongly agree and 44% who somewhat agree. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 22 to 28, 2025, 74% of americans agreed that antisemitism is a serious problem in the u.s. today. this includes 30% who strongly agree and 44% who somewhat agree. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 22 to 28, 2025, 74% of americans agreed that antisemitism is a serious problem in the u.s. today. this includes 30% who strongly agree and 44% who somewhat agree. about a quarter disagreed (26%), with 19% who somewhat disagree and 7% who strongly disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-say-free-trade-agreements-have-helped-the-u-s","title":"Nearly three-quarters of Americans say free trade agreements are good for the U.S.","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/most-americans-say-free-trade-agreements-have-helped-the-u-s","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted March 6 to 16, 2026, 73% of Americans said free trade agreements between the U.S. and other countries have been a good thing for the U.S.","searchText":"nearly three-quarters of americans say free trade agreements are good for the u.s. in general, do you think that free trade agreements between the u.s. and other countries have been a ... money money & finance in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 73% of americans said free trade agreements between the u.s. and other countries have been a good thing for the u.s. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 73% of americans said free trade agreements between the u.s. and other countries have been a good thing for the u.s. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 73% of americans said free trade agreements between the u.s. and other countries have been a good thing for the u.s. about a quarter said free trade agreements have been a bad thing for the u.s. (27%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"62-of-americans-are-satisfied-with-local-police","title":"Nearly two-thirds of Americans are satisfied with local police","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/62-of-americans-are-satisfied-with-local-police","dek":"More than six-in-ten Americans (63%) are satisfied with the police in their neighborhood, an even mix of very and somewhat satisfied at 31% each, according to a Verasight survey conducted Oct. 1-11, 2024.","searchText":"nearly two-thirds of americans are satisfied with local police how satisfied are you with the police in your neighborhood? culture culture more than six-in-ten americans (63%) are satisfied with the police in their neighborhood, an even mix of very and somewhat satisfied at 31% each, according to a verasight survey conducted oct. 1-11, 2024. more than six-in-ten americans (63%) are satisfied with the police in their neighborhood, an even mix of very and somewhat satisfied at 31% each, according to a verasight survey conducted oct. 1-11, 2024. more than six-in-ten americans (63%) are satisfied with the police in their neighborhood, an even mix of very and somewhat satisfied at 31% each, according to a verasight survey conducted oct. 1-11, 2024. about a quarter (23%) are neither satisfied nor dissatisfied, while roughly one-in-seven are dissatisfied (14%), including 6% who are very dissatisfied."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-do-not-feel-guilty-about-being-american","title":"Nearly two-thirds of Americans feel little or no guilt about being American","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-americans-do-not-feel-guilty-about-being-american","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted July 14 to 24, 2025, 64% of Americans said they feel little or no guilt about the privileges and benefits of being American when they hear about poor living conditions in other countries.","searchText":"nearly two-thirds of americans feel little or no guilt about being american how guilty, if at all, do you feel about the privileges and benefits of being an american when you hear about the poor living conditions in other countries? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted july 14 to 24, 2025, 64% of americans said they feel little or no guilt about the privileges and benefits of being american when they hear about poor living conditions in other countries. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted july 14 to 24, 2025, 64% of americans said they feel little or no guilt about the privileges and benefits of being american when they hear about poor living conditions in other countries. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted july 14 to 24, 2025, 64% of americans said they feel little or no guilt about the privileges and benefits of being american when they hear about poor living conditions in other countries. about a third said they feel moderately, very, or extremely guilty in that context (36%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-say-the-u-s-should-not-have-official-languages","title":"Nearly two-thirds of Americans say the U.S. should not have official languages","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-americans-say-the-u-s-should-not-have-official-languages","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 22 to 24, 2024, 64% of Americans said the U.S. should not have official languages to represent its diversity.","searchText":"nearly two-thirds of americans say the u.s. should not have official languages should the us have official languages to represent its diversity? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 22 to 24, 2024, 64% of americans said the u.s. should not have official languages to represent its diversity. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 22 to 24, 2024, 64% of americans said the u.s. should not have official languages to represent its diversity. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 22 to 24, 2024, 64% of americans said the u.s. should not have official languages to represent its diversity. about a third said the u.s. should have official languages for that purpose (36%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"nearly-two-thirds-say-the-government-spends-too-much","title":"Nearly two-thirds say the government spends too much","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/nearly-two-thirds-say-the-government-spends-too-much","dek":"Nearly two-thirds of Americans (63%) think the federal government spends too much, according to a January 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"nearly two-thirds say the government spends too much how do you feel about government spending at each of the following levels? - federal government money money & finance nearly two-thirds of americans (63%) think the federal government spends too much, according to a january 2025 verasight survey. nearly two-thirds of americans (63%) think the federal government spends too much, according to a january 2025 verasight survey. nearly two-thirds of americans (63%) think the federal government spends too much, according to a january 2025 verasight survey. far fewer say spending is about right (17%) or too little (9%), and 12% are unsure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"nearly-two-thirds-welcome-accountability-to-a-higher-power","title":"Nearly two-thirds welcome accountability to a higher power","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/nearly-two-thirds-welcome-accountability-to-a-higher-power","dek":"Nearly two-thirds of Americans (63%) welcome being accountable to God or a higher power for how they live, including 26% who strongly agree, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"nearly two-thirds welcome accountability to a higher power please indicate the extent to which you disagree or agree with the following statement: i welcome being accountable to god or a higher power for how i live my life as a whole. culture culture nearly two-thirds of americans (63%) welcome being accountable to god or a higher power for how they live, including 26% who strongly agree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. nearly two-thirds of americans (63%) welcome being accountable to god or a higher power for how they live, including 26% who strongly agree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. nearly two-thirds of americans (63%) welcome being accountable to god or a higher power for how they live, including 26% who strongly agree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. about a sixth (17%) are neutral, while 20% disagree, including 11% who strongly disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"new-import-limits-face-more-opposition-than-support","title":"New import limits face more opposition than support","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/new-import-limits-face-more-opposition-than-support","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted in May 2025, 59% of Americans opposed placing new limits on imports.","searchText":"new import limits face more opposition than support do you favor or oppose placing new limits on imports? money money & finance in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted in may 2025, 59% of americans opposed placing new limits on imports. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted in may 2025, 59% of americans opposed placing new limits on imports. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted in may 2025, 59% of americans opposed placing new limits on imports. about four-in-ten said they favored these limits (41%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"nine-in-ten-americans-say-schools-should-address-childrens-out-of-school-challenges","title":"Nine-in-ten Americans say schools should address children's out-of-school challenges","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/nine-in-ten-americans-say-schools-should-address-childrens-out-of-school-challenges","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 22 to 28, 2025, 90% of Americans said it is at least somewhat important that schools play a role in addressing the out-of-school challenges that affect children's academic performance. This includes 24% who said extremely important, 33% who said very important, and 32% who said somewhat important.","searchText":"nine-in-ten americans say schools should address children's out-of-school challenges how important is it that schools play a role in addressing the out-of-school challenges that affect children’s academic performance? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 22 to 28, 2025, 90% of americans said it is at least somewhat important that schools play a role in addressing the out-of-school challenges that affect children's academic performance. this includes 24% who said extremely important, 33% who said very important, and 32% who said somewhat important. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 22 to 28, 2025, 90% of americans said it is at least somewhat important that schools play a role in addressing the out-of-school challenges that affect children's academic performance. this includes 24% who said extremely important, 33% who said very important, and 32% who said somewhat important. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 22 to 28, 2025, 90% of americans said it is at least somewhat important that schools play a role in addressing the out-of-school challenges that affect children's academic performance. this includes 24% who said extremely important, 33% who said very important, and 32% who said somewhat important. another 7% said this role is of low importance, and 3% said it is not at all important."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"nine-in-ten-americans-say-social-science-research-helps-inform-policy-decisions","title":"Nine-in-ten Americans say social science research helps inform policy decisions","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/nine-in-ten-americans-say-social-science-research-helps-inform-policy-decisions","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted March 6 to 16, 2026, 89% of Americans said social science research is at least somewhat important for helping policymakers and community leaders make informed decisions. This includes 28% who said extremely important, 28% who said very important, and 33% who said somewhat important.","searchText":"nine-in-ten americans say social science research helps inform policy decisions how important do you believe social science research (such as studies on education, social causes of health, crime, economy, and community well-being) is for helping policymakers and community leaders make informed decisions? politics politics in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 89% of americans said social science research is at least somewhat important for helping policymakers and community leaders make informed decisions. this includes 28% who said extremely important, 28% who said very important, and 33% who said somewhat important. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 89% of americans said social science research is at least somewhat important for helping policymakers and community leaders make informed decisions. this includes 28% who said extremely important, 28% who said very important, and 33% who said somewhat important. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 89% of americans said social science research is at least somewhat important for helping policymakers and community leaders make informed decisions. this includes 28% who said extremely important, 28% who said very important, and 33% who said somewhat important. about one in ten said social science research is not too or not at all important (11%), with 8% who said not too important and 3% who said not at all important."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"nine-in-ten-americans-say-they-identify-as-a-human-being-above-all-else","title":"Nine-in-ten Americans say they identify as a human being above all else","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/nine-in-ten-americans-say-they-identify-as-a-human-being-above-all-else","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted March 6 to 16, 2026, 88% of Americans agreed that they identify as a human being above all else. This includes 64% who strongly agree and 24% who agree.","searchText":"nine-in-ten americans say they identify as a human being above all else i identify as a human being above all else. culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 88% of americans agreed that they identify as a human being above all else. this includes 64% who strongly agree and 24% who agree. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 88% of americans agreed that they identify as a human being above all else. this includes 64% who strongly agree and 24% who agree. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 88% of americans agreed that they identify as a human being above all else. this includes 64% who strongly agree and 24% who agree. few americans disagreed (4%), with 3% who disagree and 2% who strongly disagree. another 8% were neutral."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"no-clear-majority-of-americans-say-ais-benefits-outweigh-its-risks","title":"No clear majority of Americans say AI's benefits outweigh its risks","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/no-clear-majority-of-americans-say-ais-benefits-outweigh-its-risks","dek":"Americans divide closely on whether AI is worth its risks. About a third (35%) agree that, on balance, the benefits of AI outweigh the risks, including 8% who strongly agree.","searchText":"no clear majority of americans say ai's benefits outweigh its risks please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree the following statement: on balance, the benefits of ai outweigh the risks. ai & tech ai & tech americans divide closely on whether ai is worth its risks. about a third (35%) agree that, on balance, the benefits of ai outweigh the risks, including 8% who strongly agree. americans divide closely on whether ai is worth its risks. about a third (35%) agree that, on balance, the benefits of ai outweigh the risks, including 8% who strongly agree. americans divide closely on whether ai is worth its risks. about a third (35%) agree that, on balance, the benefits of ai outweigh the risks, including 8% who strongly agree. a slightly larger 37% disagree, including 13% who strongly disagree, while 27% neither agree nor disagree, according to a june 2026 verasight survey."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"nuclear-war-within-three-years-seems-unlikely-to-half-of-americans","title":"Nuclear war within three years seems unlikely to half of Americans","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/nuclear-war-within-three-years-seems-unlikely-to-half-of-americans","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Oct. 1 to 11, 2024, 50% of Americans said a nuclear war in the next three years is unlikely. This includes 27% who said unlikely and 23% who said very unlikely.","searchText":"nuclear war within three years seems unlikely to half of americans in your opinion, how likely is a nuclear war in the next 3 years? politics politics in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted oct. 1 to 11, 2024, 50% of americans said a nuclear war in the next three years is unlikely. this includes 27% who said unlikely and 23% who said very unlikely. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted oct. 1 to 11, 2024, 50% of americans said a nuclear war in the next three years is unlikely. this includes 27% who said unlikely and 23% who said very unlikely. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted oct. 1 to 11, 2024, 50% of americans said a nuclear war in the next three years is unlikely. this includes 27% who said unlikely and 23% who said very unlikely. about a third said a nuclear war in this window is likely (32%), with 24% who said likely and 8% who said very likely. another 19% said they do not know."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"nutrition-facts-are-read-at-least-sometimes-before-buying-food","title":"Nutrition facts are read at least sometimes before buying food","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/nutrition-facts-are-read-at-least-sometimes-before-buying-food","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 16 to 17, 2023, 79% of Americans said they read nutritional facts on food items at least sometimes before buying them. This includes 27% who always read them and 52% who sometimes read them.","searchText":"nutrition facts are read at least sometimes before buying food do you read the nutritional facts on food items before you buy them? health health in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 16 to 17, 2023, 79% of americans said they read nutritional facts on food items at least sometimes before buying them. this includes 27% who always read them and 52% who sometimes read them. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 16 to 17, 2023, 79% of americans said they read nutritional facts on food items at least sometimes before buying them. this includes 27% who always read them and 52% who sometimes read them. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 16 to 17, 2023, 79% of americans said they read nutritional facts on food items at least sometimes before buying them. this includes 27% who always read them and 52% who sometimes read them. about one in five said they seldom or never read nutrition facts (21%), with 15% who said seldom and 6% who said never."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"on-fluoride-safety-americans-trust-the-cdc-and-local-health-departments-most","title":"On fluoride safety, Americans trust the CDC and local health departments most","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/on-fluoride-safety-americans-trust-the-cdc-and-local-health-departments-most","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 22 to 28, 2025, half (50%) name the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as a trusted source on the safety of fluoride in community water, and nearly as many (49%) name their state or local health department.","searchText":"on fluoride safety, americans trust the cdc and local health departments most who do you see as a trusted source of information when it comes to the safety of fluoride in community water systems? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 22 to 28, 2025, half (50%) name the centers for disease control and prevention as a trusted source on the safety of fluoride in community water, and nearly as many (49%) name their state or local health department. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 22 to 28, 2025, half (50%) name the centers for disease control and prevention as a trusted source on the safety of fluoride in community water, and nearly as many (49%) name their state or local health department. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 22 to 28, 2025, half (50%) name the centers for disease control and prevention as a trusted source on the safety of fluoride in community water, and nearly as many (49%) name their state or local health department. the american dental association (45%) and the environmental protection agency (42%) come next, and about one-in-five (18%) point to health secretary robert f. kennedy, jr. smaller shares name health podcasts (12%) or wellness influencers (10%), while 15% trust none of these sources."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"on-groundhog-day-americans-trust-punxsutawney-phil-over-their-local-groundhogs","title":"On Groundhog Day, Americans trust Punxsutawney Phil over their local groundhogs","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/on-groundhog-day-americans-trust-punxsutawney-phil-over-their-local-groundhogs","dek":"When it comes to which groundhog to rely on for spring's arrival in their own town, more Americans trust the celebrated Punxsutawney Phil (37%) than their nearby local groundhog (32%).","searchText":"on groundhog day, americans trust punxsutawney phil over their local groundhogs if you believed in the groundhog day story and you wanted to know when spring would be coming to your hometown, which groundhog ought you to rely upon? culture culture when it comes to which groundhog to rely on for spring's arrival in their own town, more americans trust the celebrated punxsutawney phil (37%) than their nearby local groundhog (32%). when it comes to which groundhog to rely on for spring's arrival in their own town, more americans trust the celebrated punxsutawney phil (37%) than their nearby local groundhog (32%). when it comes to which groundhog to rely on for spring's arrival in their own town, more americans trust the celebrated punxsutawney phil (37%) than their nearby local groundhog (32%). it is a close call, though: a nearly equal 31% say they cannot tell which one to trust, leaving phil well short of a majority, according to a verasight survey conducted may 16-17, 2023."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"one-in-four-americans-skipped-care-because-of-cost-in-the-past-year","title":"One in four Americans skipped care because of cost in the past year","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/one-in-four-americans-skipped-care-because-of-cost-in-the-past-year","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 22 to 24, 2024, 28% of Americans said there had been a time in the past 12 months when they needed to see a doctor or other health care provider but did not because of the cost.","searchText":"one in four americans skipped care because of cost in the past year has there been any time during the past 12 months that you needed to see a doctor or other health care provider but did not due to the cost of the care? health health in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 22 to 24, 2024, 28% of americans said there had been a time in the past 12 months when they needed to see a doctor or other health care provider but did not because of the cost. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 22 to 24, 2024, 28% of americans said there had been a time in the past 12 months when they needed to see a doctor or other health care provider but did not because of the cost. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 22 to 24, 2024, 28% of americans said there had been a time in the past 12 months when they needed to see a doctor or other health care provider but did not because of the cost. about seven-in-ten said they had not skipped care because of cost in the past year (72%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"one-in-seven-americans-view-tottenham-hotspur-favorably","title":"One in seven Americans view Tottenham Hotspur favorably","category":"Sports","categoryLabel":"Sports","categorySlug":"sports","href":"/sports/one-in-seven-americans-view-tottenham-hotspur-favorably","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted April 19 to 27, 2023, 13% of Americans had a favorable view of Tottenham Hotspur.","searchText":"one in seven americans view tottenham hotspur favorably do you generally have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of tottenham hotspur? sports sports in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 19 to 27, 2023, 13% of americans had a favorable view of tottenham hotspur. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 19 to 27, 2023, 13% of americans had a favorable view of tottenham hotspur. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 19 to 27, 2023, 13% of americans had a favorable view of tottenham hotspur. another 5% had an unfavorable view, while most said they had not heard of the club or did not know enough to say."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"one-to-three-hours-a-day-is-the-most-common-social-media-estimate","title":"One to three hours a day is the most common social media estimate","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/one-to-three-hours-a-day-is-the-most-common-social-media-estimate","dek":"A majority of Americans (54%) estimate they spend one to three hours a day on social media, according to a Verasight survey of 504 U.S. adults conducted May 11, 2026.","searchText":"one to three hours a day is the most common social media estimate on average, how many hours do you think you spend on social media per day? (ex. instagram, facebook, tiktok, snapchat, etc.) culture culture a majority of americans (54%) estimate they spend one to three hours a day on social media, according to a verasight survey of 504 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026. a majority of americans (54%) estimate they spend one to three hours a day on social media, according to a verasight survey of 504 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026. a majority of americans (54%) estimate they spend one to three hours a day on social media, according to a verasight survey of 504 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026. about a quarter (23%) put their daily use at four to six hours, and 15% at under an hour; heavier use is rare, with 4% estimating seven to ten hours and 4% more than ten."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"one-in-five-americans-say-they-vaped-in-the-past-30-days","title":"One-in-five Americans say they vaped in the past 30 days","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/one-in-five-americans-say-they-vaped-in-the-past-30-days","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 16 to 17, 2023, 18% of Americans said they had vaped in the past 30 days.","searchText":"one-in-five americans say they vaped in the past 30 days have you vaped in the last 30 days? health health in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 16 to 17, 2023, 18% of americans said they had vaped in the past 30 days. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 16 to 17, 2023, 18% of americans said they had vaped in the past 30 days. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 16 to 17, 2023, 18% of americans said they had vaped in the past 30 days. about eight-in-ten said they had not vaped in that period (82%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"one-third-of-americans-feel-positive-about-media-representation","title":"One-third of Americans feel positive about media representation","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/one-third-of-americans-feel-positive-about-media-representation","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Feb. 28 to March 6, 2025, 35% of Americans said they feel positive about the portrayal of media characters who look like them, while 18% said they feel negative.","searchText":"one-third of americans feel positive about media representation how do you feel about the portrayal of media characters that look like you? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, 35% of americans said they feel positive about the portrayal of media characters who look like them, while 18% said they feel negative. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, 35% of americans said they feel positive about the portrayal of media characters who look like them, while 18% said they feel negative. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, 35% of americans said they feel positive about the portrayal of media characters who look like them, while 18% said they feel negative. nearly half said they feel neutral (47%). positive views break down as 15% somewhat positive, 16% positive, and 4% extremely positive; negative views as 9% somewhat negative, 6% negative, and 3% extremely negative."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"one-third-of-americans-volunteered-recently-in-their-community","title":"One-third of Americans volunteered recently in their community","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/one-third-of-americans-volunteered-recently-in-their-community","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted April 10 to 15, 2024, 31% of Americans said they had volunteered in their community in the past 6 months.","searchText":"one-third of americans volunteered recently in their community have you volunteered in your community in the past 6 months? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 10 to 15, 2024, 31% of americans said they had volunteered in their community in the past 6 months. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 10 to 15, 2024, 31% of americans said they had volunteered in their community in the past 6 months. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 10 to 15, 2024, 31% of americans said they had volunteered in their community in the past 6 months. about seven-in-ten said they had not volunteered in their community in that period (69%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"online-courses-edge-out-in-person-courses-for-skill-building","title":"Online courses edge out in-person courses for skill-building","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/online-courses-edge-out-in-person-courses-for-skill-building","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Jan. 16 to 27, 2025, 41% of Americans said they would prefer taking an online course for a skill they need, assuming the cost is similar.","searchText":"online courses edge out in-person courses for skill-building do you prefer taking an online or an in-person course for a skill that you need, provided that the cost is similar? ai & tech ai & tech in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 16 to 27, 2025, 41% of americans said they would prefer taking an online course for a skill they need, assuming the cost is similar. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 16 to 27, 2025, 41% of americans said they would prefer taking an online course for a skill they need, assuming the cost is similar. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 16 to 27, 2025, 41% of americans said they would prefer taking an online course for a skill they need, assuming the cost is similar. about three-in-ten preferred an in-person course (31%), while 14% were indifferent. another 14% said they do not take courses online or in person, or were not sure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"online-privacy-a-near-universal-concern","title":"Online privacy concerns nearly all Americans","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/online-privacy-a-near-universal-concern","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 3,000 U.S. adults conducted Jan. 18 to 24, 2024, 90% of Americans said they were concerned about online privacy. This includes 48% who strongly agree and 42% who somewhat agree.","searchText":"online privacy concerns nearly all americans we would like to know how you feel about privacy when you are online. would you agree or disagree with the following statement: i am concerned about online privacy. ai & tech ai & tech in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 18 to 24, 2024, 90% of americans said they were concerned about online privacy. this includes 48% who strongly agree and 42% who somewhat agree. in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 18 to 24, 2024, 90% of americans said they were concerned about online privacy. this includes 48% who strongly agree and 42% who somewhat agree. in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 18 to 24, 2024, 90% of americans said they were concerned about online privacy. this includes 48% who strongly agree and 42% who somewhat agree. one in ten said they were not concerned (10%), with 8% who somewhat disagree and 2% who strongly disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"only-a-third-of-americans-use-tiktok","title":"Only a third of Americans use TikTok","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/only-a-third-of-americans-use-tiktok","dek":"TikTok is a minority taste in the United States: 33% of Americans say they use the app, a Verasight survey of 1,509 U.S. adults finds.","searchText":"only a third of americans use tiktok tiktok ai & tech ai & tech tiktok is a minority taste in the united states: 33% of americans say they use the app, a verasight survey of 1,509 u.s. adults finds. tiktok is a minority taste in the united states: 33% of americans say they use the app, a verasight survey of 1,509 u.s. adults finds. tiktok is a minority taste in the united states: 33% of americans say they use the app, a verasight survey of 1,509 u.s. adults finds. the other two-thirds (67%) say they don't use it."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"only-about-a-third-of-americans-use-whatsapp","title":"Only about a third of Americans use WhatsApp","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/only-about-a-third-of-americans-use-whatsapp","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,509 U.S. adults conducted July 30 to Aug. 4, 2025, 65% say they don't use WhatsApp.","searchText":"only about a third of americans use whatsapp whatsapp ai & tech ai & tech in a verasight survey of 1,509 u.s. adults conducted july 30 to aug. 4, 2025, 65% say they don't use whatsapp. in a verasight survey of 1,509 u.s. adults conducted july 30 to aug. 4, 2025, 65% say they don't use whatsapp. in a verasight survey of 1,509 u.s. adults conducted july 30 to aug. 4, 2025, 65% say they don't use whatsapp. that leaves 35% of americans who say they use it."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"parents-turn-to-doctors-first-for-their-kids-health-advice","title":"Parents turn to doctors first for their kids' health advice","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/parents-turn-to-doctors-first-for-their-kids-health-advice","dek":"A doctor or pediatrician is the first source 39% of Americans turn to for advice on their children's health, ahead of every other option, according to a June 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"parents turn to doctors first for their kids' health advice if you are a parent, what is the first source of information you turn to for advice related to your children's health and well-being? health health a doctor or pediatrician is the first source 39% of americans turn to for advice on their children's health, ahead of every other option, according to a june 2025 verasight survey. a doctor or pediatrician is the first source 39% of americans turn to for advice on their children's health, ahead of every other option, according to a june 2025 verasight survey. a doctor or pediatrician is the first source 39% of americans turn to for advice on their children's health, ahead of every other option, according to a june 2025 verasight survey. about a quarter (26%) say they are not parents. friends or family rank next at 18%, followed by search engines like google (9%) and social media (4%); online forums and ai chatbots trail at 2% and 1%."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"password-managers-are-the-top-tool-americans-use-to-guard-their-browsing","title":"Password managers are the top tool Americans use to guard their browsing","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/password-managers-are-the-top-tool-americans-use-to-guard-their-browsing","dek":"About a third of Americans (35%) use a password manager when they browse online, ahead of any other privacy tool, according to a May 2024 Verasight survey. Ad blockers and private or incognito browsing are each used by 28%.","searchText":"password managers are the top tool americans use to guard their browsing which of the following do you use when browsing online? ai & tech ai & tech about a third of americans (35%) use a password manager when they browse online, ahead of any other privacy tool, according to a may 2024 verasight survey. ad blockers and private or incognito browsing are each used by 28%. about a third of americans (35%) use a password manager when they browse online, ahead of any other privacy tool, according to a may 2024 verasight survey. ad blockers and private or incognito browsing are each used by 28%. about a third of americans (35%) use a password manager when they browse online, ahead of any other privacy tool, according to a may 2024 verasight survey. ad blockers and private or incognito browsing are each used by 28%. fewer use a virtual private network (20%) or encryption (11%). at the same time, 32% of adults use none of these protections."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"patients-feel-their-doctors-care-about-their-health-concerns","title":"Patients feel their doctors care about their health concerns","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/patients-feel-their-doctors-care-about-their-health-concerns","dek":"A November 2025 Verasight survey finds most Americans (72%) agree that their doctor cares about their health concerns and objectives, including 41% who strongly agree.","searchText":"patients feel their doctors care about their health concerns think of your doctor or healthcare professional you see most often, do you agree or disagree with the following: \"my doctor cares about my health concerns and objectives.\" health health a november 2025 verasight survey finds most americans (72%) agree that their doctor cares about their health concerns and objectives, including 41% who strongly agree. a november 2025 verasight survey finds most americans (72%) agree that their doctor cares about their health concerns and objectives, including 41% who strongly agree. a november 2025 verasight survey finds most americans (72%) agree that their doctor cares about their health concerns and objectives, including 41% who strongly agree. about one-in-ten (10%) disagree, including 4% who strongly disagree, while 18% neither agree nor disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"patients-feel-their-doctors-understand-their-health-concerns","title":"Patients feel their doctors understand their health concerns","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/patients-feel-their-doctors-understand-their-health-concerns","dek":"Nearly three-quarters of Americans (73%) agree that their doctor understands their health concerns and objectives, according to a Verasight survey conducted Nov. 14-20, 2025. Roughly as many agree somewhat (37%) as strongly (36%).","searchText":"patients feel their doctors understand their health concerns think about your family doctor (or the doctor or healthcare professional you see most often), do you agree or disagree with the following: \"my doctor understands my health concerns and objectives.\" health health nearly three-quarters of americans (73%) agree that their doctor understands their health concerns and objectives, according to a verasight survey conducted nov. 14-20, 2025. roughly as many agree somewhat (37%) as strongly (36%). nearly three-quarters of americans (73%) agree that their doctor understands their health concerns and objectives, according to a verasight survey conducted nov. 14-20, 2025. roughly as many agree somewhat (37%) as strongly (36%). nearly three-quarters of americans (73%) agree that their doctor understands their health concerns and objectives, according to a verasight survey conducted nov. 14-20, 2025. roughly as many agree somewhat (37%) as strongly (36%). fewer than one-in-ten (9%) disagree, including 3% who strongly disagree, while 18% neither agree nor disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"people-are-less-comfortable-raising-sensitive-topics-with-ai-than-with-another-person","title":"People are less comfortable raising sensitive topics with AI than with another person","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/people-are-less-comfortable-raising-sensitive-topics-with-ai-than-with-another-person","dek":"Confiding in an AI assistant does not sit as easily with Americans as confiding in a person they know. Nearly half (48%) say they would be less comfortable discussing sensitive personal topics with an AI, including 36% who say much less comfortable, according to a September 2025 Verasight survey of 1,519 U.S. adults.","searchText":"people are less comfortable raising sensitive topics with ai than with another person compared with talking to a human you know, how comfortable would you be discussing sensitive personal topics with an ai assistant? ai & tech ai & tech confiding in an ai assistant does not sit as easily with americans as confiding in a person they know. nearly half (48%) say they would be less comfortable discussing sensitive personal topics with an ai, including 36% who say much less comfortable, according to a september 2025 verasight survey of 1,519 u.s. adults. confiding in an ai assistant does not sit as easily with americans as confiding in a person they know. nearly half (48%) say they would be less comfortable discussing sensitive personal topics with an ai, including 36% who say much less comfortable, according to a september 2025 verasight survey of 1,519 u.s. adults. confiding in an ai assistant does not sit as easily with americans as confiding in a person they know. nearly half (48%) say they would be less comfortable discussing sensitive personal topics with an ai, including 36% who say much less comfortable, according to a september 2025 verasight survey of 1,519 u.s. adults. far fewer (18%) say they would be more comfortable with the ai, including 5% who say much more comfortable. another 21% say it would feel about the same, and 13% are not sure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"people-are-not-convinced-ai-assistants-have-intentions","title":"People are not convinced AI assistants have intentions","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/people-are-not-convinced-ai-assistants-have-intentions","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,519 U.S. adults conducted Sept. 3 to 8, 2025, 47% of Americans said their main AI assistant probably or definitely does not have intentions.","searchText":"people are not convinced ai assistants have intentions has intentions ai & tech ai & tech in a verasight survey of 1,519 u.s. adults conducted sept. 3 to 8, 2025, 47% of americans said their main ai assistant probably or definitely does not have intentions. in a verasight survey of 1,519 u.s. adults conducted sept. 3 to 8, 2025, 47% of americans said their main ai assistant probably or definitely does not have intentions. in a verasight survey of 1,519 u.s. adults conducted sept. 3 to 8, 2025, 47% of americans said their main ai assistant probably or definitely does not have intentions. about four-in-ten said their main ai assistant probably or definitely does have intentions (37%), while 16% were not sure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"people-are-unsure-about-charlie-petersons-gender-presentation","title":"People are unsure about Charlie Peterson's gender presentation","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/people-are-unsure-about-charlie-petersons-gender-presentation","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 491 U.S. adults conducted in May 2026, 55% of Americans neither agreed nor disagreed when asked whether a person named Charlie Peterson is feminine.","searchText":"people are unsure about charlie peterson's gender presentation a person named charlie peterson is feminine? culture culture in a verasight survey of 491 u.s. adults conducted in may 2026, 55% of americans neither agreed nor disagreed when asked whether a person named charlie peterson is feminine. in a verasight survey of 491 u.s. adults conducted in may 2026, 55% of americans neither agreed nor disagreed when asked whether a person named charlie peterson is feminine. in a verasight survey of 491 u.s. adults conducted in may 2026, 55% of americans neither agreed nor disagreed when asked whether a person named charlie peterson is feminine. about four-in-ten disagreed (39%), including 24% who somewhat disagree and 15% who strongly disagree. another 6% agreed, with 6% who somewhat agree and 1% who strongly agree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"people-assume-rivals-share-their-motivation","title":"People assume rivals share their motivation","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/people-assume-rivals-share-their-motivation","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 526 U.S. adults conducted May 11, 2026, nearly two-thirds (63%) say they assume a rival is about as motivated as they are when competing for the same goal, including 9% who strongly agree.","searchText":"people assume rivals share their motivation when competing with someone for the same opportunity or goal, i tend to assume my competitor is about as motivated as i am. culture culture in a verasight survey of 526 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, nearly two-thirds (63%) say they assume a rival is about as motivated as they are when competing for the same goal, including 9% who strongly agree. in a verasight survey of 526 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, nearly two-thirds (63%) say they assume a rival is about as motivated as they are when competing for the same goal, including 9% who strongly agree. in a verasight survey of 526 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, nearly two-thirds (63%) say they assume a rival is about as motivated as they are when competing for the same goal, including 9% who strongly agree. about one-in-five (21%) are neutral, while 16% disagree, including 3% who strongly disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"people-assume-teammates-share-their-motivation","title":"People assume teammates share their motivation","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/people-assume-teammates-share-their-motivation","dek":"When working on a shared project, most Americans (61%) assume their teammates are about as motivated as they are, including 8% who agree strongly, according to a Verasight survey of 474 U.S. adults conducted May 11, 2026.","searchText":"people assume teammates share their motivation when working on a shared project with a team, i tend to assume my teammates are about as motivated as i am. culture culture when working on a shared project, most americans (61%) assume their teammates are about as motivated as they are, including 8% who agree strongly, according to a verasight survey of 474 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026. when working on a shared project, most americans (61%) assume their teammates are about as motivated as they are, including 8% who agree strongly, according to a verasight survey of 474 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026. when working on a shared project, most americans (61%) assume their teammates are about as motivated as they are, including 8% who agree strongly, according to a verasight survey of 474 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026. one-in-five (20%) disagree, including 3% who feel that strongly, and 19% land in between."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"people-judge-close-friends-by-their-own-motivations","title":"People judge close friends by their own motivations","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/people-judge-close-friends-by-their-own-motivations","dek":"Most Americans (65%) rely at least somewhat on their own level of motivation when judging how driven a close friend is; the largest group puts that reliance at somewhat (28%), and 7% rely on it a great deal.","searchText":"people judge close friends by their own motivations when judging how motivated a close friend is to pursue their goals, how much do you rely on your own level of motivation as a reference point? culture culture most americans (65%) rely at least somewhat on their own level of motivation when judging how driven a close friend is; the largest group puts that reliance at somewhat (28%), and 7% rely on it a great deal. most americans (65%) rely at least somewhat on their own level of motivation when judging how driven a close friend is; the largest group puts that reliance at somewhat (28%), and 7% rely on it a great deal. most americans (65%) rely at least somewhat on their own level of motivation when judging how driven a close friend is; the largest group puts that reliance at somewhat (28%), and 7% rely on it a great deal. the other 35% draw on themselves only a little or not at all, including 13% who say not at all, according to a verasight survey of 526 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"people-judge-strangers-by-their-own-motivations","title":"People judge strangers by their own motivations","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/people-judge-strangers-by-their-own-motivations","dek":"When gauging how driven a stranger is, a plurality of Americans (32%) say they lean on their own level of motivation somewhat, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey. A further 17% lean on it moderately and 15% only a little.","searchText":"people judge strangers by their own motivations when judging how motivated a stranger is to pursue their goals, how much do you rely on your own level of motivation as a reference point? culture culture when gauging how driven a stranger is, a plurality of americans (32%) say they lean on their own level of motivation somewhat, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. a further 17% lean on it moderately and 15% only a little. when gauging how driven a stranger is, a plurality of americans (32%) say they lean on their own level of motivation somewhat, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. a further 17% lean on it moderately and 15% only a little. when gauging how driven a stranger is, a plurality of americans (32%) say they lean on their own level of motivation somewhat, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. a further 17% lean on it moderately and 15% only a little. toward the strong end, 10% rely on it a lot and 6% a great deal, while 10% lean on it very little and 9% not at all."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"people-often-connect-reality-tv-with-irritability-and-aggression","title":"People often connect reality TV with irritability and aggression","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/people-often-connect-reality-tv-with-irritability-and-aggression","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 11, 2026, 78% of Americans said watching reality TV increases a person's irritability and aggression at least somewhat.","searchText":"people often connect reality tv with irritability and aggression how much does watching reality tv increase a person's irritability and aggression in interpersonal communication? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, 78% of americans said watching reality tv increases a person's irritability and aggression at least somewhat. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, 78% of americans said watching reality tv increases a person's irritability and aggression at least somewhat. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, 78% of americans said watching reality tv increases a person's irritability and aggression at least somewhat. that includes 47% who said somewhat, 24% who said moderately, and 8% who said severely. about one in five said reality tv does not increase irritability and aggression at all (22%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"people-often-describe-their-mental-health-conversations-with-ai-as-beneficial","title":"People often describe their mental-health conversations with AI as beneficial","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/people-often-describe-their-mental-health-conversations-with-ai-as-beneficial","dek":"Most U.S. adults who have used AI for mental-health or emotional support (55%) say interacting with it about their feelings has been at least somewhat beneficial, including 18% who say it has been very beneficial, according to a Verasight survey conducted Sept. 3-8, 2025.","searchText":"people often describe their mental-health conversations with ai as beneficial overall, interacting with ai about feelings/mental health has been... ai & tech ai & tech most u.s. adults who have used ai for mental-health or emotional support (55%) say interacting with it about their feelings has been at least somewhat beneficial, including 18% who say it has been very beneficial, according to a verasight survey conducted sept. 3-8, 2025. most u.s. adults who have used ai for mental-health or emotional support (55%) say interacting with it about their feelings has been at least somewhat beneficial, including 18% who say it has been very beneficial, according to a verasight survey conducted sept. 3-8, 2025. most u.s. adults who have used ai for mental-health or emotional support (55%) say interacting with it about their feelings has been at least somewhat beneficial, including 18% who say it has been very beneficial, according to a verasight survey conducted sept. 3-8, 2025. within this group, 28% call the experience neither beneficial nor harmful, and 8% say they haven't used ai for this. reports of harm are rare: 9% say the interactions have been harmful, including 4% who say very harmful."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"people-prefer-home-based-care-for-aging-parents","title":"People prefer home-based care for aging parents","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/people-prefer-home-based-care-for-aging-parents","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Aug. 20 to 25, 2025, 80% of Americans chose a home-based arrangement when asked what they would prefer if a parent needed help living independently because of a health limitation.","searchText":"people prefer home-based care for aging parents if your parent developed a health limitation that made it difficult for them to take care of themselves independently, what would be your preferred care arrangement for them? health health in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 20 to 25, 2025, 80% of americans chose a home-based arrangement when asked what they would prefer if a parent needed help living independently because of a health limitation. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 20 to 25, 2025, 80% of americans chose a home-based arrangement when asked what they would prefer if a parent needed help living independently because of a health limitation. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 20 to 25, 2025, 80% of americans chose a home-based arrangement when asked what they would prefer if a parent needed help living independently because of a health limitation. the largest shares preferred having the parent live with them (28%), having the parent stay in their own home with help from them (27%), or having the parent stay in their own home with professional help (25%). smaller shares chose assisted living (16%) or a nursing home (3%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"people-see-their-own-breakup-pain-as-more-genuine","title":"People see their own breakup pain as more genuine","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/people-see-their-own-breakup-pain-as-more-genuine","dek":"Few Americans admit to much exaggeration in how they recall a bad relationship after a breakup. A plurality (37%) say they play it up maybe a little and nearly a third (31%) not at all, while 9% own up to quite a bit and just 2% to very much.","searchText":"people see their own breakup pain as more genuine to what extent do you think you typically exaggerate how bad a relationship was after a breakup? culture culture few americans admit to much exaggeration in how they recall a bad relationship after a breakup. a plurality (37%) say they play it up maybe a little and nearly a third (31%) not at all, while 9% own up to quite a bit and just 2% to very much. few americans admit to much exaggeration in how they recall a bad relationship after a breakup. a plurality (37%) say they play it up maybe a little and nearly a third (31%) not at all, while 9% own up to quite a bit and just 2% to very much. few americans admit to much exaggeration in how they recall a bad relationship after a breakup. a plurality (37%) say they play it up maybe a little and nearly a third (31%) not at all, while 9% own up to quite a bit and just 2% to very much. one-in-five (21%) have no opinion, according to a may 2026 verasight survey of 491 u.s. adults."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"people-tend-to-think-breakup-pain-is-overblown","title":"People tend to think breakup pain is overblown","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/people-tend-to-think-breakup-pain-is-overblown","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 509 U.S. adults conducted May 11, 2026, most Americans (85%) think people overstate how bad a relationship was once it ends, including 12% who think they do so very much.","searchText":"people tend to think breakup pain is overblown to what extent do you think people exaggerate how bad their relationship was after a breakup? culture culture in a verasight survey of 509 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, most americans (85%) think people overstate how bad a relationship was once it ends, including 12% who think they do so very much. in a verasight survey of 509 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, most americans (85%) think people overstate how bad a relationship was once it ends, including 12% who think they do so very much. in a verasight survey of 509 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, most americans (85%) think people overstate how bad a relationship was once it ends, including 12% who think they do so very much. a plurality put it at maybe a little (41%) and about a third at quite a bit (32%), while just 5% think people do not exaggerate at all and 10% have no opinion."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"people-think-japan-will-lead-the-ev-industry","title":"People think Japan will lead the EV industry","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/people-think-japan-will-lead-the-ev-industry","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Oct. 1 to 11, 2024, 33% of Americans said Japan will be most successful in the electric vehicle industry.","searchText":"people think japan will lead the ev industry which country do you think will be most successful in the electric vehicle industry? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted oct. 1 to 11, 2024, 33% of americans said japan will be most successful in the electric vehicle industry. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted oct. 1 to 11, 2024, 33% of americans said japan will be most successful in the electric vehicle industry. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted oct. 1 to 11, 2024, 33% of americans said japan will be most successful in the electric vehicle industry. views were closely divided: 31% chose the united states, 30% chose china, and 5% chose another country."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"people-worry-about-ethics-in-ai-training-data","title":"People worry about ethics in AI training data","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/people-worry-about-ethics-in-ai-training-data","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,509 U.S. adults conducted July 30 to Aug. 4, 2025, 77% of Americans were concerned about the ethical sourcing of AI training data.","searchText":"people worry about ethics in ai training data ethical sourcing of ai training data ai & tech ai & tech in a verasight survey of 1,509 u.s. adults conducted july 30 to aug. 4, 2025, 77% of americans were concerned about the ethical sourcing of ai training data. in a verasight survey of 1,509 u.s. adults conducted july 30 to aug. 4, 2025, 77% of americans were concerned about the ethical sourcing of ai training data. in a verasight survey of 1,509 u.s. adults conducted july 30 to aug. 4, 2025, 77% of americans were concerned about the ethical sourcing of ai training data. another 12% were not concerned, while 10% said they were unfamiliar with the topic."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"people-worry-about-how-ai-is-regulated","title":"People worry about how AI is regulated","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/people-worry-about-how-ai-is-regulated","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,509 U.S. adults conducted July 30 to Aug. 4, 2025, 81% of Americans were concerned about regulation of AI development and use.","searchText":"people worry about how ai is regulated regulation of ai development and use ai & tech ai & tech in a verasight survey of 1,509 u.s. adults conducted july 30 to aug. 4, 2025, 81% of americans were concerned about regulation of ai development and use. in a verasight survey of 1,509 u.s. adults conducted july 30 to aug. 4, 2025, 81% of americans were concerned about regulation of ai development and use. in a verasight survey of 1,509 u.s. adults conducted july 30 to aug. 4, 2025, 81% of americans were concerned about regulation of ai development and use. another 12% were not concerned, while 7% said they were unfamiliar with the topic."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"people-worry-about-losing-human-oversight-of-ai","title":"People worry about losing human oversight of AI","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/people-worry-about-losing-human-oversight-of-ai","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,509 U.S. adults conducted July 30 to Aug. 4, 2025, 85% of Americans were concerned about losing human oversight in AI use.","searchText":"people worry about losing human oversight of ai loss of human oversight in ai use ai & tech ai & tech in a verasight survey of 1,509 u.s. adults conducted july 30 to aug. 4, 2025, 85% of americans were concerned about losing human oversight in ai use. in a verasight survey of 1,509 u.s. adults conducted july 30 to aug. 4, 2025, 85% of americans were concerned about losing human oversight in ai use. in a verasight survey of 1,509 u.s. adults conducted july 30 to aug. 4, 2025, 85% of americans were concerned about losing human oversight in ai use. another 10% were not concerned, while 5% said they were unfamiliar with the topic."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"people-worry-ai-could-dominate-humans","title":"People worry AI could dominate humans","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/people-worry-ai-could-dominate-humans","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,509 U.S. adults conducted July 30 to Aug. 4, 2025, 69% of Americans were concerned about AI dominating humans.","searchText":"people worry ai could dominate humans ai dominating humans ai & tech ai & tech in a verasight survey of 1,509 u.s. adults conducted july 30 to aug. 4, 2025, 69% of americans were concerned about ai dominating humans. in a verasight survey of 1,509 u.s. adults conducted july 30 to aug. 4, 2025, 69% of americans were concerned about ai dominating humans. in a verasight survey of 1,509 u.s. adults conducted july 30 to aug. 4, 2025, 69% of americans were concerned about ai dominating humans. about a quarter were not concerned (25%), while 5% said they were unfamiliar with the topic."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"people-worry-ai-could-reduce-human-creativity-and-interaction","title":"People worry AI could reduce human creativity and interaction","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/people-worry-ai-could-reduce-human-creativity-and-interaction","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,509 U.S. adults conducted July 30 to Aug. 4, 2025, 87% of Americans were concerned about AI reducing human creativity and interaction.","searchText":"people worry ai could reduce human creativity and interaction loss of human creativity and interaction ai & tech ai & tech in a verasight survey of 1,509 u.s. adults conducted july 30 to aug. 4, 2025, 87% of americans were concerned about ai reducing human creativity and interaction. in a verasight survey of 1,509 u.s. adults conducted july 30 to aug. 4, 2025, 87% of americans were concerned about ai reducing human creativity and interaction. in a verasight survey of 1,509 u.s. adults conducted july 30 to aug. 4, 2025, 87% of americans were concerned about ai reducing human creativity and interaction. fewer than one in ten were not concerned (9%), while 4% said they were unfamiliar with the topic."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"people-worry-most-about-young-people-leaning-on-ai-too-much","title":"People worry most about young people leaning on AI too much","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/people-worry-most-about-young-people-leaning-on-ai-too-much","dek":"Dependence sits at the top of Americans' concerns about students using AI in K-12 education. A November 2025 Verasight survey finds 53% worry that students will become dependent on the technology.","searchText":"people worry most about young people leaning on ai too much what concerns do you have surrounding youth artificial intelligence (ai) use in k-12 education? ai & tech ai & tech dependence sits at the top of americans' concerns about students using ai in k-12 education. a november 2025 verasight survey finds 53% worry that students will become dependent on the technology. dependence sits at the top of americans' concerns about students using ai in k-12 education. a november 2025 verasight survey finds 53% worry that students will become dependent on the technology. dependence sits at the top of americans' concerns about students using ai in k-12 education. a november 2025 verasight survey finds 53% worry that students will become dependent on the technology. concerns that ai has limitations and can return inaccurate results follow at 42%, and 40% believe students will learn less if ai is used. roughly three-in-ten point to the policies surrounding ai use in education (31%) or to risks for teachers' careers (28%), while 20% cite environmental damage and 19% say they do not have enough information on the topic."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"pepperoni-is-americans-top-pick-for-an-occasional-pizza-topping","title":"Pepperoni is Americans' top pick for an occasional pizza topping","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/pepperoni-is-americans-top-pick-for-an-occasional-pizza-topping","dek":"More Americans name pepperoni as an occasional-only topping than any other: a majority (56%) put it on the list, according to a May 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"pepperoni is americans' top pick for an occasional pizza topping which pizza topping(s) do you only enjoy occasionally? culture culture more americans name pepperoni as an occasional-only topping than any other: a majority (56%) put it on the list, according to a may 2024 verasight survey. more americans name pepperoni as an occasional-only topping than any other: a majority (56%) put it on the list, according to a may 2024 verasight survey. more americans name pepperoni as an occasional-only topping than any other: a majority (56%) put it on the list, according to a may 2024 verasight survey. onion comes next at 40%, ahead of a tight band of bell pepper (37%), canadian bacon (36%), olives (35%), pineapple (33%) and chicken (33%); 6% name none of them."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"personal-effort-often-shapes-assumptions-about-others","title":"Personal effort often shapes assumptions about others","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/personal-effort-often-shapes-assumptions-about-others","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 11, 2026, 80% of Americans said that when they are putting a lot of effort into something, they at least occasionally assume people around them are doing the same. This includes 2% who said almost always, 7% who said very often, 18% who said often, 32% who said sometimes, and 21% who said occasionally.","searchText":"personal effort often shapes assumptions about others when you are putting a lot of effort into something, how often do you find yourself assuming that others around you are also putting in a lot of effort? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, 80% of americans said that when they are putting a lot of effort into something, they at least occasionally assume people around them are doing the same. this includes 2% who said almost always, 7% who said very often, 18% who said often, 32% who said sometimes, and 21% who said occasionally. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, 80% of americans said that when they are putting a lot of effort into something, they at least occasionally assume people around them are doing the same. this includes 2% who said almost always, 7% who said very often, 18% who said often, 32% who said sometimes, and 21% who said occasionally. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, 80% of americans said that when they are putting a lot of effort into something, they at least occasionally assume people around them are doing the same. this includes 2% who said almost always, 7% who said very often, 18% who said often, 32% who said sometimes, and 21% who said occasionally. about one in five said they rarely or never make this assumption (20%), with 15% who said rarely and 5% who said never."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"personal-experience-most-shapes-how-americans-view-economic-inequality","title":"Personal experience most shapes how Americans view economic inequality","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/personal-experience-most-shapes-how-americans-view-economic-inequality","dek":"Personal experience shapes Americans' views on economic inequality more than any other source: a majority (56%) cite it, in a Verasight survey conducted March 6-16, 2026.","searchText":"personal experience most shapes how americans view economic inequality which of the following sources shape your views about economic inequality? culture culture personal experience shapes americans' views on economic inequality more than any other source: a majority (56%) cite it, in a verasight survey conducted march 6-16, 2026. personal experience shapes americans' views on economic inequality more than any other source: a majority (56%) cite it, in a verasight survey conducted march 6-16, 2026. personal experience shapes americans' views on economic inequality more than any other source: a majority (56%) cite it, in a verasight survey conducted march 6-16, 2026. official statistics or research (41%) and conversations with family and friends (41%) come next, followed by social media (33%), newspapers or online news (27%) and tv or radio (22%). about one-in-six (16%) credit none of these sources."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"pets-were-part-of-childhood-for-roughly-eight-in-ten-americans","title":"Pets were part of childhood for roughly eight-in-ten Americans","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/pets-were-part-of-childhood-for-roughly-eight-in-ten-americans","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Aug. 13 to 18, 2025, 78% of Americans said they had a pet growing up.","searchText":"pets were part of childhood for roughly eight-in-ten americans did you have a pet growing up? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 13 to 18, 2025, 78% of americans said they had a pet growing up. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 13 to 18, 2025, 78% of americans said they had a pet growing up. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 13 to 18, 2025, 78% of americans said they had a pet growing up. roughly one in five said they did not (22%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"political-participation-matters-to-eight-in-ten-americans","title":"Political participation matters to eight-in-ten Americans","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/political-participation-matters-to-eight-in-ten-americans","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 22 to 28, 2025, 80% of Americans said participating in politics is at least somewhat important. This includes 43% who said very important and 37% who said somewhat important.","searchText":"political participation matters to eight-in-ten americans participating in politics is… politics politics in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 22 to 28, 2025, 80% of americans said participating in politics is at least somewhat important. this includes 43% who said very important and 37% who said somewhat important. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 22 to 28, 2025, 80% of americans said participating in politics is at least somewhat important. this includes 43% who said very important and 37% who said somewhat important. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 22 to 28, 2025, 80% of americans said participating in politics is at least somewhat important. this includes 43% who said very important and 37% who said somewhat important. about one in five said political participation is not very or not at all important (20%), with 13% who said not very important and 8% who said not at all important."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-are-not-open-to-a-polyamorous-relationship","title":"Polyamory appeals to few Americans","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-americans-are-not-open-to-a-polyamorous-relationship","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 22 to 24, 2024, 66% of Americans said they would definitely or probably not be open to a polyamorous relationship.","searchText":"polyamory appeals to few americans would you ever be open to engaging in a polyamorous relationship (that is, having multiple romantic relationships at once, with all parties consenting)? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 22 to 24, 2024, 66% of americans said they would definitely or probably not be open to a polyamorous relationship. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 22 to 24, 2024, 66% of americans said they would definitely or probably not be open to a polyamorous relationship. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 22 to 24, 2024, 66% of americans said they would definitely or probably not be open to a polyamorous relationship. one in five said they would probably or definitely be open to one (20%), while 14% said they were not sure either way."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"poor-vision-would-have-a-major-impact-on-daily-life","title":"Poor vision would have a major impact on daily life","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/poor-vision-would-have-a-major-impact-on-daily-life","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 78% of Americans said poor vision would have an extreme or significant impact on their life.","searchText":"poor vision would have a major impact on daily life to what extent would poor vision impact your life? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 78% of americans said poor vision would have an extreme or significant impact on their life. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 78% of americans said poor vision would have an extreme or significant impact on their life. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 78% of americans said poor vision would have an extreme or significant impact on their life. another 12% said poor vision would have a moderate impact, while 10% said it would have a slight impact or no impact at all."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"potatoes-are-americans-favorite-vegetable","title":"Potatoes are Americans' favorite vegetable","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/potatoes-are-americans-favorite-vegetable","dek":"Potatoes stand alone as America's favorite vegetable: 41% of U.S. adults rank them first, according to a Verasight survey conducted Aug. 20-25, 2025. Tomatoes, the runner-up, draw fewer than half as many at 18%.","searchText":"potatoes are americans' favorite vegetable which vegetable do you like the most? culture culture potatoes stand alone as america's favorite vegetable: 41% of u.s. adults rank them first, according to a verasight survey conducted aug. 20-25, 2025. tomatoes, the runner-up, draw fewer than half as many at 18%. potatoes stand alone as america's favorite vegetable: 41% of u.s. adults rank them first, according to a verasight survey conducted aug. 20-25, 2025. tomatoes, the runner-up, draw fewer than half as many at 18%. potatoes stand alone as america's favorite vegetable: 41% of u.s. adults rank them first, according to a verasight survey conducted aug. 20-25, 2025. tomatoes, the runner-up, draw fewer than half as many at 18%. carrots (14%) and spinach (11%) form the next tier, with onions just behind at 10%. eggplants (3%) and kale (2%) trail well back."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"primary-care-doctors-earn-recommendations-from-two-thirds-of-americans","title":"Primary care doctors earn recommendations from two-thirds of Americans","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/primary-care-doctors-earn-recommendations-from-two-thirds-of-americans","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Nov. 19 to 22, 2024, 67% of Americans agreed they would recommend their primary care or family doctor to a friend or family member. This includes 37% who strongly agree and 30% who agree.","searchText":"primary care doctors earn recommendations from two-thirds of americans i would recommend my primary care/family doctor to a friend or family member. health health in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 19 to 22, 2024, 67% of americans agreed they would recommend their primary care or family doctor to a friend or family member. this includes 37% who strongly agree and 30% who agree. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 19 to 22, 2024, 67% of americans agreed they would recommend their primary care or family doctor to a friend or family member. this includes 37% who strongly agree and 30% who agree. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 19 to 22, 2024, 67% of americans agreed they would recommend their primary care or family doctor to a friend or family member. this includes 37% who strongly agree and 30% who agree. about one in fourteen disagreed (7%), with 4% who disagree and 2% who strongly disagree. another 17% were neutral."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"americans-most-often-report-a-professional-or-technical-job","title":"Professional and technical roles lead the job levels Americans report","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/americans-most-often-report-a-professional-or-technical-job","dek":"More Americans report a professional or technical job than any other level: 22% place their current or most recent role there, from engineers to analysts to nurses, according to a Verasight survey conducted July 30 to Aug. 4, 2025.","searchText":"professional and technical roles lead the job levels americans report what is/was your job level in your current or most recent role? money money & finance more americans report a professional or technical job than any other level: 22% place their current or most recent role there, from engineers to analysts to nurses, according to a verasight survey conducted july 30 to aug. 4, 2025. more americans report a professional or technical job than any other level: 22% place their current or most recent role there, from engineers to analysts to nurses, according to a verasight survey conducted july 30 to aug. 4, 2025. more americans report a professional or technical job than any other level: 22% place their current or most recent role there, from engineers to analysts to nurses, according to a verasight survey conducted july 30 to aug. 4, 2025. managerial roles (20%) and service or manual-labor jobs (20%) follow just behind, with junior or entry-level staff at 18%. about one-in-ten identify as executives (11%) or give another answer (10%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"public-access-to-federally-funded-research-data-has-broad-support","title":"Public access to federally funded research data has broad support","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/public-access-to-federally-funded-research-data-has-broad-support","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 2,000 U.S. adults conducted Sept. 7 to 13, 2023, 73% of Americans agreed that researchers funded by the U.S. government should make all the data they collect public. This includes 42% who strongly agree and 31% who agree.","searchText":"public access to federally funded research data has broad support researchers funded by the us government should make all the data they collect public. politics politics in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 7 to 13, 2023, 73% of americans agreed that researchers funded by the u.s. government should make all the data they collect public. this includes 42% who strongly agree and 31% who agree. in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 7 to 13, 2023, 73% of americans agreed that researchers funded by the u.s. government should make all the data they collect public. this includes 42% who strongly agree and 31% who agree. in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 7 to 13, 2023, 73% of americans agreed that researchers funded by the u.s. government should make all the data they collect public. this includes 42% who strongly agree and 31% who agree. about one in fourteen disagreed (7%), with 5% who disagree and 2% who strongly disagree. another 20% were neutral."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"race-is-the-identity-americans-find-hardest-to-reconcile-with-their-other-identities","title":"Race is the identity Americans find hardest to reconcile with their other identities","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/race-is-the-identity-americans-find-hardest-to-reconcile-with-their-other-identities","dek":"A slim majority of U.S. adults (52%) name racial identity as the one they find hardest to square with their other identities, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults.","searchText":"race is the identity americans find hardest to reconcile with their other identities when thinking about your racial identity, sexual orientation, and gender identity, which of these identities do you find most difficult to integrate with other salient identities you hold? culture culture a slim majority of u.s. adults (52%) name racial identity as the one they find hardest to square with their other identities, according to a may 2026 verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults. a slim majority of u.s. adults (52%) name racial identity as the one they find hardest to square with their other identities, according to a may 2026 verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults. a slim majority of u.s. adults (52%) name racial identity as the one they find hardest to square with their other identities, according to a may 2026 verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults. sexual orientation is the toughest to integrate for 29%, and gender identity for the remaining 19%."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"racial-equality-matters-to-democracy","title":"Racial equality matters to democracy","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/racial-equality-matters-to-democracy","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 11, 2026, 75% of Americans agreed that racial equality is an important part of a healthy democracy. This includes 36% who strongly agree, 23% who agree, and 15% who somewhat agree.","searchText":"racial equality matters to democracy to what extent do you agree with the following statement: racial equality is an important part of a healthy democracy. politics politics in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, 75% of americans agreed that racial equality is an important part of a healthy democracy. this includes 36% who strongly agree, 23% who agree, and 15% who somewhat agree. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, 75% of americans agreed that racial equality is an important part of a healthy democracy. this includes 36% who strongly agree, 23% who agree, and 15% who somewhat agree. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, 75% of americans agreed that racial equality is an important part of a healthy democracy. this includes 36% who strongly agree, 23% who agree, and 15% who somewhat agree. about one in fourteen disagreed (7%), with 3% who strongly disagree, 2% who disagree, and 2% who somewhat disagree. another 18% were neutral."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"re-industrialization-leaves-americans-uncertain-about-the-economy","title":"Re-industrialization leaves Americans uncertain about the economy","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/re-industrialization-leaves-americans-uncertain-about-the-economy","dek":"Most Americans stop short of a firm answer on whether the American economy will endure with re-industrialization: 35% say maybe and 27% say they don't know, according to a Verasight survey conducted Sept. 7-13, 2023.","searchText":"re-industrialization leaves americans uncertain about the economy will the american economy endure with re-industrialization? money money & finance most americans stop short of a firm answer on whether the american economy will endure with re-industrialization: 35% say maybe and 27% say they don't know, according to a verasight survey conducted sept. 7-13, 2023. most americans stop short of a firm answer on whether the american economy will endure with re-industrialization: 35% say maybe and 27% say they don't know, according to a verasight survey conducted sept. 7-13, 2023. most americans stop short of a firm answer on whether the american economy will endure with re-industrialization: 35% say maybe and 27% say they don't know, according to a verasight survey conducted sept. 7-13, 2023. firm views tilt positive: 26% of americans think the economy will endure, while 11% think it will not."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"reading-habits-do-not-change-much-by-season","title":"Reading habits do not change much by season","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/reading-habits-do-not-change-much-by-season","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Aug. 1 to 6, 2025, 46% of Americans said they read the same amount of books regardless of the season.","searchText":"reading habits do not change much by season do you read more books in the summer or winter? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 1 to 6, 2025, 46% of americans said they read the same amount of books regardless of the season. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 1 to 6, 2025, 46% of americans said they read the same amount of books regardless of the season. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 1 to 6, 2025, 46% of americans said they read the same amount of books regardless of the season. about one in five said they read more in winter (22%), while 7% said summer and 5% named another season. another 20% said they do not read books."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"reeses-narrowly-tops-hersheys-in-the-best-candy-bar-debate","title":"Reese's narrowly tops Hershey's in the best-candy-bar debate","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/reeses-narrowly-tops-hersheys-in-the-best-candy-bar-debate","dek":"In a Verasight survey conducted Nov. 19-22, 2024, Reese's edges out Hershey's as America's favorite candy bar, 40% to 36%.","searchText":"reese's narrowly tops hershey's in the best-candy-bar debate what is the best candy bar? health health in a verasight survey conducted nov. 19-22, 2024, reese's edges out hershey's as america's favorite candy bar, 40% to 36%. in a verasight survey conducted nov. 19-22, 2024, reese's edges out hershey's as america's favorite candy bar, 40% to 36%. in a verasight survey conducted nov. 19-22, 2024, reese's edges out hershey's as america's favorite candy bar, 40% to 36%. payday trails at 13%, while one-in-ten (10%) say none is best."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"replacing-a-front-door-this-year-is-unlikely","title":"Replacing a front door this year is unlikely","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/replacing-a-front-door-this-year-is-unlikely","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Aug. 1 to 6, 2025, 76% of Americans said they are not likely to get a new exterior front door in the next 12 months.","searchText":"replacing a front door this year is unlikely in the next 12 months, how likely are you to get a new exterior (front) door? money money & finance in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 1 to 6, 2025, 76% of americans said they are not likely to get a new exterior front door in the next 12 months. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 1 to 6, 2025, 76% of americans said they are not likely to get a new exterior front door in the next 12 months. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 1 to 6, 2025, 76% of americans said they are not likely to get a new exterior front door in the next 12 months. about one in four said they are at least somewhat likely to get a new front door (24%), with 16% who said somewhat likely and another 8% who said very likely."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"reports-of-cartel-violence-make-would-be-visitors-less-likely-to-travel-to-mexico","title":"Reports of cartel violence make would-be visitors less likely to travel to Mexico","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/reports-of-cartel-violence-make-would-be-visitors-less-likely-to-travel-to-mexico","dek":"Reports of cartel-related violence are weighing on Americans' Mexico travel plans, a May 2026 Verasight survey finds. Nearly one-in-five Americans (18%) say they were considering visiting Mexico but are now less likely to go, while 12% were considering a trip and say their plans have not changed.","searchText":"reports of cartel violence make would-be visitors less likely to travel to mexico how have recent reports of cartel-related violence in mexico affected your likelihood of traveling there for tourism? politics politics reports of cartel-related violence are weighing on americans' mexico travel plans, a may 2026 verasight survey finds. nearly one-in-five americans (18%) say they were considering visiting mexico but are now less likely to go, while 12% were considering a trip and say their plans have not changed. reports of cartel-related violence are weighing on americans' mexico travel plans, a may 2026 verasight survey finds. nearly one-in-five americans (18%) say they were considering visiting mexico but are now less likely to go, while 12% were considering a trip and say their plans have not changed. reports of cartel-related violence are weighing on americans' mexico travel plans, a may 2026 verasight survey finds. nearly one-in-five americans (18%) say they were considering visiting mexico but are now less likely to go, while 12% were considering a trip and say their plans have not changed. six-in-ten (60%) were never planning to visit mexico and still are not, and 10% say they are not familiar with the recent cartel-related reports."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"representation-of-women-in-leadership-matters-to-most-americans","title":"Representation of women in leadership matters to most Americans","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/representation-of-women-in-leadership-matters-to-most-americans","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted in March 2026, 82% of Americans said it is important for women to be represented in leadership positions. This includes 61% who said very important and 21% who said somewhat important.","searchText":"representation of women in leadership matters to most americans how important is it for women to be represented in leadership positions? politics politics in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted in march 2026, 82% of americans said it is important for women to be represented in leadership positions. this includes 61% who said very important and 21% who said somewhat important. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted in march 2026, 82% of americans said it is important for women to be represented in leadership positions. this includes 61% who said very important and 21% who said somewhat important. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted in march 2026, 82% of americans said it is important for women to be represented in leadership positions. this includes 61% who said very important and 21% who said somewhat important. 12% said it is not important, including 8% who said not too important and 4% who said not at all important. another 6% were unsure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"republican-polling-place-limits-would-likely-leave-2026-results-unchanged","title":"Republican polling-place limits would likely leave 2026 results unchanged","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/republican-polling-place-limits-would-likely-leave-2026-results-unchanged","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted April 9 to 15, 2025, 46% of Americans said it would be ineffective if leaders in the Republican Party restricted polling places in areas where Democrats are popular as a tactic in the 2026 midterms. This includes 27% who said very ineffective and 20% who said somewhat ineffective.","searchText":"republican polling-place limits would likely leave 2026 results unchanged how effective is this tactic likely to be in the 2026 midterms? politics politics in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 9 to 15, 2025, 46% of americans said it would be ineffective if leaders in the republican party restricted polling places in areas where democrats are popular as a tactic in the 2026 midterms. this includes 27% who said very ineffective and 20% who said somewhat ineffective. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 9 to 15, 2025, 46% of americans said it would be ineffective if leaders in the republican party restricted polling places in areas where democrats are popular as a tactic in the 2026 midterms. this includes 27% who said very ineffective and 20% who said somewhat ineffective. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 9 to 15, 2025, 46% of americans said it would be ineffective if leaders in the republican party restricted polling places in areas where democrats are popular as a tactic in the 2026 midterms. this includes 27% who said very ineffective and 20% who said somewhat ineffective. about a third said the tactic would be effective (33%), with 23% who said somewhat effective and 10% who said very effective. another 21% said they did not know."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"republicans-are-broadly-favorable-toward-jd-vance","title":"Republicans like JD Vance","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/republicans-are-broadly-favorable-toward-jd-vance","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 802 Republican respondents conducted April 21 to 23, 2026, 71% had a favorable view of JD Vance.","searchText":"republicans like jd vance - jd vance (vice president) politics politics in a verasight survey of 802 republican respondents conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, 71% had a favorable view of jd vance. in a verasight survey of 802 republican respondents conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, 71% had a favorable view of jd vance. in a verasight survey of 802 republican respondents conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, 71% had a favorable view of jd vance. that includes 46% with a very favorable view and 25% with a somewhat favorable view. another 15% viewed him unfavorably and 12% were neutral."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"republicans-are-broadly-favorable-toward-marco-rubio","title":"Republicans like Marco Rubio","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/republicans-are-broadly-favorable-toward-marco-rubio","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 802 Republican respondents conducted April 21 to 23, 2026, 63% had a favorable view of Marco Rubio.","searchText":"republicans like marco rubio - marco rubio (secretary of state) politics politics in a verasight survey of 802 republican respondents conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, 63% had a favorable view of marco rubio. in a verasight survey of 802 republican respondents conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, 63% had a favorable view of marco rubio. in a verasight survey of 802 republican respondents conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, 63% had a favorable view of marco rubio. that includes 41% with a very favorable view and 22% with a somewhat favorable view. another 13% viewed him unfavorably and 19% were neutral."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"republicans-are-broadly-favorable-toward-ron-desantis","title":"Republicans like Ron DeSantis","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/republicans-are-broadly-favorable-toward-ron-desantis","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 802 Republican respondents conducted April 21 to 23, 2026, 62% had a favorable view of Ron DeSantis.","searchText":"republicans like ron desantis - ron desantis (governor, florida) politics politics in a verasight survey of 802 republican respondents conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, 62% had a favorable view of ron desantis. in a verasight survey of 802 republican respondents conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, 62% had a favorable view of ron desantis. in a verasight survey of 802 republican respondents conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, 62% had a favorable view of ron desantis. that includes 38% with a very favorable view and 24% with a somewhat favorable view. another 15% viewed him unfavorably and 18% were neutral."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"restricting-blm-protests-is-unacceptable-to-half-of-americans","title":"Restricting BLM protests is unacceptable to half of Americans","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/restricting-blm-protests-is-unacceptable-to-half-of-americans","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Dec. 3 to 8, 2025, 49% of Americans said it would be unacceptable for the government to restrict protest activities by Black Lives Matter to maintain public order. This includes 34% who said very unacceptable and 15% who said somewhat unacceptable.","searchText":"restricting blm protests is unacceptable to half of americans how acceptable would it be for the government to restrict protest activities by black lives matter to maintain public order? politics politics in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted dec. 3 to 8, 2025, 49% of americans said it would be unacceptable for the government to restrict protest activities by black lives matter to maintain public order. this includes 34% who said very unacceptable and 15% who said somewhat unacceptable. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted dec. 3 to 8, 2025, 49% of americans said it would be unacceptable for the government to restrict protest activities by black lives matter to maintain public order. this includes 34% who said very unacceptable and 15% who said somewhat unacceptable. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted dec. 3 to 8, 2025, 49% of americans said it would be unacceptable for the government to restrict protest activities by black lives matter to maintain public order. this includes 34% who said very unacceptable and 15% who said somewhat unacceptable. about a third said it would be acceptable (33%), with 19% who said very acceptable and 14% who said somewhat acceptable. another 18% said it would be neither acceptable nor unacceptable."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"restricting-maga-protests-is-unacceptable-to-four-in-ten-americans","title":"Restricting MAGA protests is unacceptable to four-in-ten Americans","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/restricting-maga-protests-is-unacceptable-to-four-in-ten-americans","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Dec. 3 to 8, 2025, 40% of Americans said it would be unacceptable for the government to restrict protest activities by MAGA groups to maintain public order, while 36% said it would be acceptable.","searchText":"restricting maga protests is unacceptable to four-in-ten americans how acceptable would it be for the government to restrict protest activities by maga groups to maintain public order? politics politics in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted dec. 3 to 8, 2025, 40% of americans said it would be unacceptable for the government to restrict protest activities by maga groups to maintain public order, while 36% said it would be acceptable. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted dec. 3 to 8, 2025, 40% of americans said it would be unacceptable for the government to restrict protest activities by maga groups to maintain public order, while 36% said it would be acceptable. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted dec. 3 to 8, 2025, 40% of americans said it would be unacceptable for the government to restrict protest activities by maga groups to maintain public order, while 36% said it would be acceptable. among those who said unacceptable, 23% said very unacceptable and 17% said somewhat unacceptable. among those who said acceptable, 19% said very acceptable and 17% said somewhat acceptable. another 24% said it would be neither acceptable nor unacceptable."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"rewards-would-most-motivate-kids-to-stick-with-a-treatment-app","title":"Rewards would most motivate kids to stick with a treatment app","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/rewards-would-most-motivate-kids-to-stick-with-a-treatment-app","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted March 6-16, 2026, about half (50%) say that as 10- to 17-year-olds, earning rewards, prizes, or gift cards would have most motivated them to keep using an app supporting a prescribed treatment plan. No other game-style feature comes close; seeing visual progress bars or improvement charts is next at 20%.","searchText":"rewards would most motivate kids to stick with a treatment app thinking back to ages 10-17, if a mobile app had existed to help you stick with a prescribed health treatment plan (such as asthma care), which of the following game-style features would have most motivated you to use it regularly? ai & tech ai & tech in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6-16, 2026, about half (50%) say that as 10- to 17-year-olds, earning rewards, prizes, or gift cards would have most motivated them to keep using an app supporting a prescribed treatment plan. no other game-style feature comes close; seeing visual progress bars or improvement charts is next at 20%. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6-16, 2026, about half (50%) say that as 10- to 17-year-olds, earning rewards, prizes, or gift cards would have most motivated them to keep using an app supporting a prescribed treatment plan. no other game-style feature comes close; seeing visual progress bars or improvement charts is next at 20%. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6-16, 2026, about half (50%) say that as 10- to 17-year-olds, earning rewards, prizes, or gift cards would have most motivated them to keep using an app supporting a prescribed treatment plan. no other game-style feature comes close; seeing visual progress bars or improvement charts is next at 20%. unlocking levels, badges, or achievements and maintaining daily streaks land at 12% each, with competing in challenges or leaderboards and receiving encouraging messages or praise at 9% each. an additional 29% say the scenario does not apply to them."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"rock-is-americans-favorite-music-genre","title":"Rock is Americans' favorite music genre","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/rock-is-americans-favorite-music-genre","dek":"Rock is the genre more Americans call their favorite than any other, though at 27% it wins only a plurality, according to a May 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"rock is americans' favorite music genre what is your favorite music genre? culture culture rock is the genre more americans call their favorite than any other, though at 27% it wins only a plurality, according to a may 2024 verasight survey. rock is the genre more americans call their favorite than any other, though at 27% it wins only a plurality, according to a may 2024 verasight survey. rock is the genre more americans call their favorite than any other, though at 27% it wins only a plurality, according to a may 2024 verasight survey. rap and hip-hop come next at 16%, followed by a tight band of pop (15%), other genres (15%), and country (14%); jazz (7%) and classical (6%) trail the field."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"rock-narrowly-tops-americans-favorite-music-genres","title":"Rock narrowly tops Americans' favorite music genres","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/rock-narrowly-tops-americans-favorite-music-genres","dek":"In a Verasight survey conducted Aug. 1-6, 2025, rock edges out the rest of the field as Americans' favorite type of music, but only barely: 22% name it, against 21% for classic hits.","searchText":"rock narrowly tops americans' favorite music genres which of the following, if any, is your favorite type of music? culture culture in a verasight survey conducted aug. 1-6, 2025, rock edges out the rest of the field as americans' favorite type of music, but only barely: 22% name it, against 21% for classic hits. in a verasight survey conducted aug. 1-6, 2025, rock edges out the rest of the field as americans' favorite type of music, but only barely: 22% name it, against 21% for classic hits. in a verasight survey conducted aug. 1-6, 2025, rock edges out the rest of the field as americans' favorite type of music, but only barely: 22% name it, against 21% for classic hits. hip-hop (18%) and an 'other' write-in (17%) aren't far behind, and country draws 14%. top 40 trails at 8%."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"romantic-partner-similarity-matters-to-eight-in-ten-americans","title":"Romantic-partner similarity matters to eight-in-ten Americans","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/romantic-partner-similarity-matters-to-eight-in-ten-americans","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 526 U.S. adults conducted in May 2026, 82% of Americans said similarity in a romantic partner is at least moderately important. This includes 40% who said moderately important, 32% who said very important, and 10% who said extremely important.","searchText":"romantic-partner similarity matters to eight-in-ten americans how important is similarity in a romantic relationship partner? culture culture in a verasight survey of 526 u.s. adults conducted in may 2026, 82% of americans said similarity in a romantic partner is at least moderately important. this includes 40% who said moderately important, 32% who said very important, and 10% who said extremely important. in a verasight survey of 526 u.s. adults conducted in may 2026, 82% of americans said similarity in a romantic partner is at least moderately important. this includes 40% who said moderately important, 32% who said very important, and 10% who said extremely important. in a verasight survey of 526 u.s. adults conducted in may 2026, 82% of americans said similarity in a romantic partner is at least moderately important. this includes 40% who said moderately important, 32% who said very important, and 10% who said extremely important. another 14% said it is slightly important. about 4% said it is not important at all."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"roughly-a-quarter-of-americans-say-theyre-childfree-by-choice","title":"Roughly a quarter of Americans say they're childfree by choice","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/roughly-a-quarter-of-americans-say-theyre-childfree-by-choice","dek":"About a quarter of Americans (23%) say they are childfree, meaning they are not raising and have never raised children and do not want any in the future, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"roughly a quarter of americans say they're childfree by choice are you childfree? childfree people are people who are not raising and have never raised children - whether biological, adopted, or step - and do not want to have any in the future. culture culture about a quarter of americans (23%) say they are childfree, meaning they are not raising and have never raised children and do not want any in the future, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. about a quarter of americans (23%) say they are childfree, meaning they are not raising and have never raised children and do not want any in the future, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. about a quarter of americans (23%) say they are childfree, meaning they are not raising and have never raised children and do not want any in the future, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. a majority (59%) are raising or have raised children, while roughly one-in-ten (10%) have none yet but want them someday and 8% are unsure whether they do."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"roughly-eight-in-ten-try-to-avoid-negative-emotions-in-a-typical-week","title":"Roughly eight in ten try to avoid negative emotions in a typical week","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/roughly-eight-in-ten-try-to-avoid-negative-emotions-in-a-typical-week","dek":"Most Americans (80%) say they want to avoid feeling negative emotions over the course of a typical week, and 36% agree strongly, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey of 474 U.S. adults.","searchText":"roughly eight in ten try to avoid negative emotions in a typical week i want to avoid feeling negative emotions over the course of a typical week. culture culture most americans (80%) say they want to avoid feeling negative emotions over the course of a typical week, and 36% agree strongly, according to a may 2026 verasight survey of 474 u.s. adults. most americans (80%) say they want to avoid feeling negative emotions over the course of a typical week, and 36% agree strongly, according to a may 2026 verasight survey of 474 u.s. adults. most americans (80%) say they want to avoid feeling negative emotions over the course of a typical week, and 36% agree strongly, according to a may 2026 verasight survey of 474 u.s. adults. about one-in-six (16%) are neutral, and just 5% disagree, including 1% who disagree strongly."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"roughly-four-in-ten-americans-oppose-israels-continuing-military-action-in-gaza","title":"Roughly four-in-ten Americans oppose Israel's continuing military action in Gaza","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/roughly-four-in-ten-americans-oppose-israels-continuing-military-action-in-gaza","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 3,000 U.S. adults conducted in September 2025, 41% of Americans opposed Israel's continuing military action in Gaza. This includes 29% who strongly oppose and 13% who somewhat oppose.","searchText":"roughly four-in-ten americans oppose israel's continuing military action in gaza do you oppose or support israel's continuing military action in gaza? politics politics in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted in september 2025, 41% of americans opposed israel's continuing military action in gaza. this includes 29% who strongly oppose and 13% who somewhat oppose. in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted in september 2025, 41% of americans opposed israel's continuing military action in gaza. this includes 29% who strongly oppose and 13% who somewhat oppose. in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted in september 2025, 41% of americans opposed israel's continuing military action in gaza. this includes 29% who strongly oppose and 13% who somewhat oppose. about a third neither opposed nor supported the action (37%). another 22% supported it, with 11% who somewhat support and 11% who strongly support."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"roughly-half-reject-the-idea-that-wider-naloxone-access-encourages-drug-use","title":"Roughly half reject the idea that wider naloxone access encourages drug use","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/roughly-half-reject-the-idea-that-wider-naloxone-access-encourages-drug-use","dek":"Nearly half of Americans (49%) disagree that making naloxone widely available in a community would increase drug use, including 21% who strongly disagree, according to a Verasight survey conducted Nov. 14-20, 2025.","searchText":"roughly half reject the idea that wider naloxone access encourages drug use please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the following statement: \"making naloxone widely available in a community also increase culture culture nearly half of americans (49%) disagree that making naloxone widely available in a community would increase drug use, including 21% who strongly disagree, according to a verasight survey conducted nov. 14-20, 2025. nearly half of americans (49%) disagree that making naloxone widely available in a community would increase drug use, including 21% who strongly disagree, according to a verasight survey conducted nov. 14-20, 2025. nearly half of americans (49%) disagree that making naloxone widely available in a community would increase drug use, including 21% who strongly disagree, according to a verasight survey conducted nov. 14-20, 2025. about 28% think it would, including 8% who agree strongly, while 23% neither agree nor disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"roughly-half-say-a-corrupt-scientific-establishment-puts-profit-and-politics-over-rigor","title":"Roughly half say a corrupt scientific establishment puts profit and politics over rigor","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/roughly-half-say-a-corrupt-scientific-establishment-puts-profit-and-politics-over-rigor","dek":"Nearly half of Americans (49%) agree that there is a corrupt scientific establishment putting profits and political objectives ahead of rigorous research, according to an April 2025 Verasight survey. That figure includes 19% who strongly agree.","searchText":"roughly half say a corrupt scientific establishment puts profit and politics over rigor please tell us the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: “there is a corrupt scientific establishment that puts profits and political objectives ahead of conducting rigorous scientific research.” politics politics nearly half of americans (49%) agree that there is a corrupt scientific establishment putting profits and political objectives ahead of rigorous research, according to an april 2025 verasight survey. that figure includes 19% who strongly agree. nearly half of americans (49%) agree that there is a corrupt scientific establishment putting profits and political objectives ahead of rigorous research, according to an april 2025 verasight survey. that figure includes 19% who strongly agree. nearly half of americans (49%) agree that there is a corrupt scientific establishment putting profits and political objectives ahead of rigorous research, according to an april 2025 verasight survey. that figure includes 19% who strongly agree. roughly one-in-five (19%) disagree, including 6% who strongly disagree, while 32% neither agree nor disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"roughly-six-in-ten-say-most-police-officers-are-good-ones","title":"Roughly six in ten say most police officers are good ones","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/roughly-six-in-ten-say-most-police-officers-are-good-ones","dek":"Roughly six-in-ten Americans (63%) agree that most police officers are good police officers, a May 2024 Verasight survey finds. That includes 27% who strongly agree.","searchText":"roughly six in ten say most police officers are good ones please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: most police officers are good police officers. politics politics roughly six-in-ten americans (63%) agree that most police officers are good police officers, a may 2024 verasight survey finds. that includes 27% who strongly agree. roughly six-in-ten americans (63%) agree that most police officers are good police officers, a may 2024 verasight survey finds. that includes 27% who strongly agree. roughly six-in-ten americans (63%) agree that most police officers are good police officers, a may 2024 verasight survey finds. that includes 27% who strongly agree. about one-in-seven (14%) disagree, including 6% who strongly disagree, while 21% neither disagree nor agree and 2% say they don't know."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"roughly-three-quarters-dont-consider-join-us-uncivil","title":"Roughly three-quarters don't consider \"Join us\" uncivil","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/roughly-three-quarters-dont-consider-join-us-uncivil","dek":"Nearly three-quarters of Americans (72%) regard the phrase \"Join us,\" drawn from a lawmaker's remarks, as not uncivil, describing it as neutral, civil, or even nice, according to a Verasight survey conducted January 18-24, 2024.","searchText":"roughly three-quarters don't consider \"join us\" uncivil join us.” do you find this comment uncivil or not uncivil? politics politics nearly three-quarters of americans (72%) regard the phrase \"join us,\" drawn from a lawmaker's remarks, as not uncivil, describing it as neutral, civil, or even nice, according to a verasight survey conducted january 18-24, 2024. nearly three-quarters of americans (72%) regard the phrase \"join us,\" drawn from a lawmaker's remarks, as not uncivil, describing it as neutral, civil, or even nice, according to a verasight survey conducted january 18-24, 2024. nearly three-quarters of americans (72%) regard the phrase \"join us,\" drawn from a lawmaker's remarks, as not uncivil, describing it as neutral, civil, or even nice, according to a verasight survey conducted january 18-24, 2024. the remaining 28% consider it uncivil, rude or disrespectful enough to make someone leave a discussion."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"roughly-three-quarters-have-never-been-violently-hurt-in-a-crime","title":"Roughly three-quarters have never been violently hurt in a crime","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/roughly-three-quarters-have-never-been-violently-hurt-in-a-crime","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted March 6 to 16, 2026, roughly three-quarters have never been violently hurt in a crime; 74% said they had not had that experience.","searchText":"roughly three-quarters have never been violently hurt in a crime have you ever been a victim of a crime where you were physically injured with violence? money money & finance in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, roughly three-quarters have never been violently hurt in a crime; 74% said they had not had that experience. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, roughly three-quarters have never been violently hurt in a crime; 74% said they had not had that experience. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, roughly three-quarters have never been violently hurt in a crime; 74% said they had not had that experience. about a quarter said they had been violently injured in a crime (24%), while 2% preferred not to say."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"roughly-three-quarters-have-never-turned-to-ai-for-mental-health-support","title":"Roughly three-quarters have never turned to AI for mental-health support","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/roughly-three-quarters-have-never-turned-to-ai-for-mental-health-support","dek":"Most Americans (74%) say they have never used an AI tool for mental-health or emotional-support purposes, according to a September 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"roughly three-quarters have never turned to ai for mental-health support which best describes you? ai & tech ai & tech most americans (74%) say they have never used an ai tool for mental-health or emotional-support purposes, according to a september 2025 verasight survey. most americans (74%) say they have never used an ai tool for mental-health or emotional-support purposes, according to a september 2025 verasight survey. most americans (74%) say they have never used an ai tool for mental-health or emotional-support purposes, according to a september 2025 verasight survey. about one-in-five (22%) have used ai this way: 11% in the past 30 days and 11% earlier than that. the remaining 4% prefer not to say."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"roughly-three-quarters-prefer-certainty-over-uncertainty","title":"Roughly three-quarters prefer certainty over uncertainty","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/roughly-three-quarters-prefer-certainty-over-uncertainty","dek":"Roughly three-quarters of Americans (73%) prefer situations where outcomes are certain over uncertain ones, including 20% who strongly agree, according to a June 2025 Verasight survey of 490 U.S. adults.","searchText":"roughly three-quarters prefer certainty over uncertainty please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following statement: i prefer situations in which outcomes are certain rather than uncertain. culture culture roughly three-quarters of americans (73%) prefer situations where outcomes are certain over uncertain ones, including 20% who strongly agree, according to a june 2025 verasight survey of 490 u.s. adults. roughly three-quarters of americans (73%) prefer situations where outcomes are certain over uncertain ones, including 20% who strongly agree, according to a june 2025 verasight survey of 490 u.s. adults. roughly three-quarters of americans (73%) prefer situations where outcomes are certain over uncertain ones, including 20% who strongly agree, according to a june 2025 verasight survey of 490 u.s. adults. only 8% disagree, and 18% land in the middle, neither agreeing nor disagreeing."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"roughly-three-quarters-say-helping-others-benefits-the-helper-too","title":"Roughly three-quarters say helping others benefits the helper too","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/roughly-three-quarters-say-helping-others-benefits-the-helper-too","dek":"The belief that generosity also rewards the giver has broad backing. Nearly three-quarters of Americans (72%) agree that when a person does much for the good of others, he or she profits as well, including 19% who strongly agree, according to a Verasight survey conducted Jan. 18-24, 2024.","searchText":"roughly three-quarters say helping others benefits the helper too to what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? when a person does much for the good of others, he or she profits as well. culture culture the belief that generosity also rewards the giver has broad backing. nearly three-quarters of americans (72%) agree that when a person does much for the good of others, he or she profits as well, including 19% who strongly agree, according to a verasight survey conducted jan. 18-24, 2024. the belief that generosity also rewards the giver has broad backing. nearly three-quarters of americans (72%) agree that when a person does much for the good of others, he or she profits as well, including 19% who strongly agree, according to a verasight survey conducted jan. 18-24, 2024. the belief that generosity also rewards the giver has broad backing. nearly three-quarters of americans (72%) agree that when a person does much for the good of others, he or she profits as well, including 19% who strongly agree, according to a verasight survey conducted jan. 18-24, 2024. just 7% disagree, and 21% neither agree nor disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"roughly-three-quarters-say-online-services-should-report-lawbreakers-to-the-government","title":"Roughly three-quarters say online services should report lawbreakers to the government","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/roughly-three-quarters-say-online-services-should-report-lawbreakers-to-the-government","dek":"A strong majority of Americans back online platforms flagging lawbreakers. Nearly three-quarters (73%) agree that online services should report people who break laws to the government, including 32% who strongly agree.","searchText":"roughly three-quarters say online services should report lawbreakers to the government - online services should report people who break laws to the government. ai & tech ai & tech a strong majority of americans back online platforms flagging lawbreakers. nearly three-quarters (73%) agree that online services should report people who break laws to the government, including 32% who strongly agree. a strong majority of americans back online platforms flagging lawbreakers. nearly three-quarters (73%) agree that online services should report people who break laws to the government, including 32% who strongly agree. a strong majority of americans back online platforms flagging lawbreakers. nearly three-quarters (73%) agree that online services should report people who break laws to the government, including 32% who strongly agree. the remaining 27% disagree, including 10% who strongly disagree, according to a verasight survey conducted jan. 18-24, 2024."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"roughly-three-quarters-say-schools-should-provide-free-period-products","title":"Roughly three-quarters say schools should provide free period products","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/roughly-three-quarters-say-schools-should-provide-free-period-products","dek":"A requirement that schools provide free period products draws agreement from roughly three-quarters of Americans (72%), with more strongly agreeing (43%) than simply agreeing (30%), according to a November 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"roughly three-quarters say schools should provide free period products please indicate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statement: \"states should require schools to make period products available to students for free.\" culture culture a requirement that schools provide free period products draws agreement from roughly three-quarters of americans (72%), with more strongly agreeing (43%) than simply agreeing (30%), according to a november 2025 verasight survey. a requirement that schools provide free period products draws agreement from roughly three-quarters of americans (72%), with more strongly agreeing (43%) than simply agreeing (30%), according to a november 2025 verasight survey. a requirement that schools provide free period products draws agreement from roughly three-quarters of americans (72%), with more strongly agreeing (43%) than simply agreeing (30%), according to a november 2025 verasight survey. opposition is limited to 10%, and 18% neither agree nor disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"roughly-three-quarters-say-society-works-best-caring-for-our-own-first","title":"Roughly three-quarters say society works best caring for our own first","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/roughly-three-quarters-say-society-works-best-caring-for-our-own-first","dek":"Roughly three-quarters of Americans (73%) say society works best when we take care of our own people first, according to a September 2023 Verasight survey.","searchText":"roughly three-quarters say society works best caring for our own first does society work best when we take care of our own people first, or when we realize people everywhere deserve our help? politics politics roughly three-quarters of americans (73%) say society works best when we take care of our own people first, according to a september 2023 verasight survey. roughly three-quarters of americans (73%) say society works best when we take care of our own people first, according to a september 2023 verasight survey. roughly three-quarters of americans (73%) say society works best when we take care of our own people first, according to a september 2023 verasight survey. the remaining 27% say society works best when we recognize that people everywhere deserve our help."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"roughly-three-quarters-say-their-life-is-good","title":"Roughly three-quarters say their life is good","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/roughly-three-quarters-say-their-life-is-good","dek":"About three-quarters of Americans (74%) say their life is good, including one-in-five (20%) who strongly agree, according to a Verasight survey conducted May 11, 2026.","searchText":"roughly three-quarters say their life is good please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: my life is good. culture culture about three-quarters of americans (74%) say their life is good, including one-in-five (20%) who strongly agree, according to a verasight survey conducted may 11, 2026. about three-quarters of americans (74%) say their life is good, including one-in-five (20%) who strongly agree, according to a verasight survey conducted may 11, 2026. about three-quarters of americans (74%) say their life is good, including one-in-five (20%) who strongly agree, according to a verasight survey conducted may 11, 2026. another 16% disagree, while 11% neither agree nor disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"roughly-three-quarters-want-a-harder-crackdown-to-preserve-law-and-order","title":"Roughly three-quarters want a harder crackdown to preserve law and order","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/roughly-three-quarters-want-a-harder-crackdown-to-preserve-law-and-order","dek":"Roughly three-quarters of Americans (74%) agree that a tougher crackdown on troublemakers is needed to preserve law and order in light of recent crime and public disorders, according to a Verasight survey conducted January 18-24, 2024. That figure includes 30% who strongly agree.","searchText":"roughly three-quarters want a harder crackdown to preserve law and order to what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement? \"the facts on crime and the recent public disorders show we have to crack down harder on troublemakers, if we are going preserve law and order.\" politics politics roughly three-quarters of americans (74%) agree that a tougher crackdown on troublemakers is needed to preserve law and order in light of recent crime and public disorders, according to a verasight survey conducted january 18-24, 2024. that figure includes 30% who strongly agree. roughly three-quarters of americans (74%) agree that a tougher crackdown on troublemakers is needed to preserve law and order in light of recent crime and public disorders, according to a verasight survey conducted january 18-24, 2024. that figure includes 30% who strongly agree. roughly three-quarters of americans (74%) agree that a tougher crackdown on troublemakers is needed to preserve law and order in light of recent crime and public disorders, according to a verasight survey conducted january 18-24, 2024. that figure includes 30% who strongly agree. another 14% neither agree nor disagree, and 11% disagree, including 2% who strongly disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"roughly-two-thirds-of-americans-approve-of-paying-tsa-agents-during-the-government-shutdown","title":"Roughly two-thirds of Americans approve of paying TSA agents during the government shutdown","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/roughly-two-thirds-of-americans-approve-of-paying-tsa-agents-during-the-government-shutdown","dek":"Roughly two-thirds of Americans (64%) approve of President Trump's order to pay TSA agents during the recent partial government shutdown, including 38% who strongly approve, according to a June 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"roughly two-thirds of americans approve of paying tsa agents during the government shutdown do you approve or disapprove of president trump’s order to pay tsa agents during the recent partial government shutdown? politics politics roughly two-thirds of americans (64%) approve of president trump's order to pay tsa agents during the recent partial government shutdown, including 38% who strongly approve, according to a june 2026 verasight survey. roughly two-thirds of americans (64%) approve of president trump's order to pay tsa agents during the recent partial government shutdown, including 38% who strongly approve, according to a june 2026 verasight survey. roughly two-thirds of americans (64%) approve of president trump's order to pay tsa agents during the recent partial government shutdown, including 38% who strongly approve, according to a june 2026 verasight survey. disapproval runs far lower at 14%, including 9% who strongly disapprove. the rest are unsure (13%) or say they haven't heard about the order (8%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"sales-is-the-insurance-job-americans-know-best","title":"Sales is the insurance job Americans know best","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/sales-is-the-insurance-job-americans-know-best","dek":"In a Verasight survey conducted Aug. 1-6, 2025, sales stands out as the insurance job Americans recognize most, with 61% familiar with it.","searchText":"sales is the insurance job americans know best which of the following insurance-related jobs, if any, are you familiar with? money money & finance in a verasight survey conducted aug. 1-6, 2025, sales stands out as the insurance job americans recognize most, with 61% familiar with it. in a verasight survey conducted aug. 1-6, 2025, sales stands out as the insurance job americans recognize most, with 61% familiar with it. in a verasight survey conducted aug. 1-6, 2025, sales stands out as the insurance job americans recognize most, with 61% familiar with it. about half (52%) know the broker role, and roughly four-in-ten recognize claims analysts (43%) and underwriters (38%). fewer are familiar with market researchers (27%) or actuaries (22%), while one-in-four (25%) know none of these jobs."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"sandwiches-are-americas-favorite-lunch","title":"Sandwiches are America's favorite lunch","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/sandwiches-are-americas-favorite-lunch","dek":"Sandwiches are the clear favorite lunch for U.S. adults, named by nearly half (48%), according to an August 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"sandwiches are america's favorite lunch what is your favorite lunch item? culture culture sandwiches are the clear favorite lunch for u.s. adults, named by nearly half (48%), according to an august 2025 verasight survey. sandwiches are the clear favorite lunch for u.s. adults, named by nearly half (48%), according to an august 2025 verasight survey. sandwiches are the clear favorite lunch for u.s. adults, named by nearly half (48%), according to an august 2025 verasight survey. about one-in-five (21%) say they like all the options equally, while 17% prefer salad. fewer favor a write-in choice (6%), soup (5%), or none of these (2%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"satisfaction-with-health-insurance-is-high","title":"Satisfaction with health insurance is high","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/satisfaction-with-health-insurance-is-high","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 16 to 17, 2023, 89% of Americans said they were at least somewhat satisfied with their health insurance. This includes 38% who were satisfied, 31% who were very satisfied, and 20% who were somewhat satisfied.","searchText":"satisfaction with health insurance is high how satisfied are you with your health insurance? health health in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 16 to 17, 2023, 89% of americans said they were at least somewhat satisfied with their health insurance. this includes 38% who were satisfied, 31% who were very satisfied, and 20% who were somewhat satisfied. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 16 to 17, 2023, 89% of americans said they were at least somewhat satisfied with their health insurance. this includes 38% who were satisfied, 31% who were very satisfied, and 20% who were somewhat satisfied. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 16 to 17, 2023, 89% of americans said they were at least somewhat satisfied with their health insurance. this includes 38% who were satisfied, 31% who were very satisfied, and 20% who were somewhat satisfied. about one in ten said they were not at all satisfied with their health insurance (11%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"seven-in-ten-are-unlikely-to-see-project-hail-mary","title":"Seven in ten are unlikely to see Project Hail Mary","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/seven-in-ten-are-unlikely-to-see-project-hail-mary","dek":"Project Hail Mary faces a cool reception ahead of its release: roughly seven-in-ten Americans (69%) say they are unlikely to see it, including 35% who call it highly unlikely, according to a Verasight survey conducted December 2025 into January 2026.","searchText":"seven in ten are unlikely to see project hail mary - project hail mary culture culture project hail mary faces a cool reception ahead of its release: roughly seven-in-ten americans (69%) say they are unlikely to see it, including 35% who call it highly unlikely, according to a verasight survey conducted december 2025 into january 2026. project hail mary faces a cool reception ahead of its release: roughly seven-in-ten americans (69%) say they are unlikely to see it, including 35% who call it highly unlikely, according to a verasight survey conducted december 2025 into january 2026. project hail mary faces a cool reception ahead of its release: roughly seven-in-ten americans (69%) say they are unlikely to see it, including 35% who call it highly unlikely, according to a verasight survey conducted december 2025 into january 2026. the other 31% expect to see it, though just 9% are highly likely."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"seven-in-ten-know-the-groundhogs-shadow-means-six-more-weeks-of-winter","title":"Seven in ten know the groundhog's shadow means six more weeks of winter","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/seven-in-ten-know-the-groundhogs-shadow-means-six-more-weeks-of-winter","dek":"Most Americans (71%) know the folklore: a groundhog that sees its shadow on February 2nd means six more weeks of winter, according to a May 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"seven in ten know the groundhog's shadow means six more weeks of winter each year on february 2nd, people in the u.s. take note of ground hog day. according to folklore, if the groundhog sees his shadow on that morning, what is that supposed to tell us? (please answer from your own current knowledge, without consulting external sources.) culture culture most americans (71%) know the folklore: a groundhog that sees its shadow on february 2nd means six more weeks of winter, according to a may 2024 verasight survey. most americans (71%) know the folklore: a groundhog that sees its shadow on february 2nd means six more weeks of winter, according to a may 2024 verasight survey. most americans (71%) know the folklore: a groundhog that sees its shadow on february 2nd means six more weeks of winter, according to a may 2024 verasight survey. one-in-five (20%) instead read the shadow as a sign that spring is around the corner, while smaller shares take it to mean a warmer-than-usual winter (4%) or nothing at all (2%); another 4% do not know."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"seven-in-ten-reject-the-claim-that-black-women-lack-emotion","title":"Seven in ten reject the claim that Black women lack emotion","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/seven-in-ten-reject-the-claim-that-black-women-lack-emotion","dek":"Seven-in-ten Americans (70%) reject the claim that Black women are devoid of emotion, including 52% who strongly disagree, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey of 491 U.S. adults.","searchText":"seven in ten reject the claim that black women lack emotion please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: black women are devoid of emotion. culture culture seven-in-ten americans (70%) reject the claim that black women are devoid of emotion, including 52% who strongly disagree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey of 491 u.s. adults. seven-in-ten americans (70%) reject the claim that black women are devoid of emotion, including 52% who strongly disagree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey of 491 u.s. adults. seven-in-ten americans (70%) reject the claim that black women are devoid of emotion, including 52% who strongly disagree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey of 491 u.s. adults. about a quarter (24%) neither agree nor disagree, while agreement is rare: 3% agree and 2% strongly agree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"seven-in-ten-resent-white-people-denying-that-racism-exists","title":"Seven in ten resent White people denying that racism exists","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/seven-in-ten-resent-white-people-denying-that-racism-exists","dek":"A majority of Americans (70%) agree that they resent it when White people deny that racism exists in the U.S., including 41% who strongly agree, according to a Verasight survey conducted Sept. 7-13, 2023.","searchText":"seven in ten resent white people denying that racism exists i resent when white people deny the existence of racism in the us. culture culture a majority of americans (70%) agree that they resent it when white people deny that racism exists in the u.s., including 41% who strongly agree, according to a verasight survey conducted sept. 7-13, 2023. a majority of americans (70%) agree that they resent it when white people deny that racism exists in the u.s., including 41% who strongly agree, according to a verasight survey conducted sept. 7-13, 2023. a majority of americans (70%) agree that they resent it when white people deny that racism exists in the u.s., including 41% who strongly agree, according to a verasight survey conducted sept. 7-13, 2023. the remaining 30% disagree, including 13% who strongly disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"seven-in-ten-say-animals-nature-or-robots-can-experience-feelings","title":"Seven in ten say animals, nature, or robots can experience feelings","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/seven-in-ten-say-animals-nature-or-robots-can-experience-feelings","dek":"Feelings aren't seen as strictly human: 68% of Americans agree that non-human entities such as animals, nature, or robots can experience them, including 24% who strongly agree, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"seven in ten say animals, nature, or robots can experience feelings to what extent, do you agree or disagree that non-human entities (e.g., animals, nature, or robots) experience feelings? politics politics feelings aren't seen as strictly human: 68% of americans agree that non-human entities such as animals, nature, or robots can experience them, including 24% who strongly agree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. feelings aren't seen as strictly human: 68% of americans agree that non-human entities such as animals, nature, or robots can experience them, including 24% who strongly agree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. feelings aren't seen as strictly human: 68% of americans agree that non-human entities such as animals, nature, or robots can experience them, including 24% who strongly agree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. one-in-five (20%) are neutral. disagreement is comparatively rare at 12%, including just 4% who strongly disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"seven-in-ten-say-diplomacy-is-the-best-path-to-world-peace","title":"Seven in ten say diplomacy is the best path to world peace","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/seven-in-ten-say-diplomacy-is-the-best-path-to-world-peace","dek":"In a Verasight survey conducted April 9-15, 2025, 72% of Americans agree that diplomacy and negotiations are the best way for America to ensure world peace, including 32% who strongly agree.","searchText":"seven in ten say diplomacy is the best path to world peace please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: diplomacy and negotiations are the best way for america to ensure world peace. politics politics in a verasight survey conducted april 9-15, 2025, 72% of americans agree that diplomacy and negotiations are the best way for america to ensure world peace, including 32% who strongly agree. in a verasight survey conducted april 9-15, 2025, 72% of americans agree that diplomacy and negotiations are the best way for america to ensure world peace, including 32% who strongly agree. in a verasight survey conducted april 9-15, 2025, 72% of americans agree that diplomacy and negotiations are the best way for america to ensure world peace, including 32% who strongly agree. about one-in-six (17%) neither agree nor disagree, and another 5% have no opinion. just 6% disagree, including 2% who strongly disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"seven-in-ten-say-political-violence-is-never-justified","title":"Seven in ten say political violence is never justified","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/seven-in-ten-say-political-violence-is-never-justified","dek":"Most Americans (71%) say political violence is never justified under any circumstances, according to a Verasight survey conducted Sept. 22-29, 2025.","searchText":"seven in ten say political violence is never justified under what circumstances is political violence justified? politics politics most americans (71%) say political violence is never justified under any circumstances, according to a verasight survey conducted sept. 22-29, 2025. most americans (71%) say political violence is never justified under any circumstances, according to a verasight survey conducted sept. 22-29, 2025. most americans (71%) say political violence is never justified under any circumstances, according to a verasight survey conducted sept. 22-29, 2025. roughly a quarter (23%) say it can be justified to defend the country. fewer than one-in-ten point to supporting a broad political movement (5%), a political party (4%), or promoting a candidate (4%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"seven-in-ten-say-the-government-should-invest-more-in-maternal-health","title":"Seven in ten say the government should invest more in maternal health","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/seven-in-ten-say-the-government-should-invest-more-in-maternal-health","dek":"In a Verasight survey conducted Nov. 19-22, 2024, seven-in-ten Americans (71%) agree that the federal government should devote more resources to improving maternal health for women with poor outcomes, including 33% who strongly agree.","searchText":"seven in ten say the government should invest more in maternal health the us government should allocate greater resources to improve maternal health for women who experience poor maternal health outcomes. health health in a verasight survey conducted nov. 19-22, 2024, seven-in-ten americans (71%) agree that the federal government should devote more resources to improving maternal health for women with poor outcomes, including 33% who strongly agree. in a verasight survey conducted nov. 19-22, 2024, seven-in-ten americans (71%) agree that the federal government should devote more resources to improving maternal health for women with poor outcomes, including 33% who strongly agree. in a verasight survey conducted nov. 19-22, 2024, seven-in-ten americans (71%) agree that the federal government should devote more resources to improving maternal health for women with poor outcomes, including 33% who strongly agree. about one-in-five (22%) neither agree nor disagree, while 8% disagree, including 4% who strongly disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"seven-in-ten-say-theyre-unlikely-to-ever-run-for-office","title":"Seven in ten say they're unlikely to ever run for office","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/seven-in-ten-say-theyre-unlikely-to-ever-run-for-office","dek":"Seven-in-ten Americans (70%) say running for political office is something they are unlikely to do, according to a Verasight survey conducted July 14-24, 2025.","searchText":"seven in ten say they're unlikely to ever run for office in general, which best characterizes your attitudes toward running for political office in the future? politics politics seven-in-ten americans (70%) say running for political office is something they are unlikely to do, according to a verasight survey conducted july 14-24, 2025. seven-in-ten americans (70%) say running for political office is something they are unlikely to do, according to a verasight survey conducted july 14-24, 2025. seven-in-ten americans (70%) say running for political office is something they are unlikely to do, according to a verasight survey conducted july 14-24, 2025. another 14% would not rule it out forever but currently have no interest, 13% say they might undertake a run if the opportunity presented itself, and just 3% definitely would like to run in the future."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"seven-in-ten-see-todays-social-inequalities-as-problems-to-solve","title":"Seven in ten see today's social inequalities as problems to solve","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/seven-in-ten-see-todays-social-inequalities-as-problems-to-solve","dek":"Seventy-one percent of Americans agree that the social inequalities the country faces today are problems to be solved, and 22% agree completely, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"seven in ten see today's social inequalities as problems to solve please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: the social inequalities we experience today are problems to be solved. culture culture seventy-one percent of americans agree that the social inequalities the country faces today are problems to be solved, and 22% agree completely, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. seventy-one percent of americans agree that the social inequalities the country faces today are problems to be solved, and 22% agree completely, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. seventy-one percent of americans agree that the social inequalities the country faces today are problems to be solved, and 22% agree completely, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. another 19% neither agree nor disagree, while about one-in-ten (10%) disagree, including 1% who completely disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"seven-in-ten-support-ending-sales-tax-on-period-products","title":"Seven in ten support ending sales tax on period products","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/seven-in-ten-support-ending-sales-tax-on-period-products","dek":"In a Verasight survey conducted Nov. 14-20, 2025, about seven-in-ten Americans (71%) agree that states should not charge sales tax on period products such as pads and tampons, including 46% who strongly agree.","searchText":"seven in ten support ending sales tax on period products please indicate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statement: \"states should not charge sales tax on period products (such as pads, tampons, liners, cups, period underwear).\" money money & finance in a verasight survey conducted nov. 14-20, 2025, about seven-in-ten americans (71%) agree that states should not charge sales tax on period products such as pads and tampons, including 46% who strongly agree. in a verasight survey conducted nov. 14-20, 2025, about seven-in-ten americans (71%) agree that states should not charge sales tax on period products such as pads and tampons, including 46% who strongly agree. in a verasight survey conducted nov. 14-20, 2025, about seven-in-ten americans (71%) agree that states should not charge sales tax on period products such as pads and tampons, including 46% who strongly agree. one-in-five (20%) take neither side, and fewer than one-in-ten (9%) disagree, including 4% who strongly disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"seven-in-ten-want-the-officials-they-agree-with-to-stay-civil-toward-opponents","title":"Seven in ten want the officials they agree with to stay civil toward opponents","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/seven-in-ten-want-the-officials-they-agree-with-to-stay-civil-toward-opponents","dek":"When it comes to their own side, most Americans want civility: 69% would prefer that the elected officials they agree with stay civil and respectful toward those they disagree with, according to a Verasight survey conducted May 22-28, 2025.","searchText":"seven in ten want the officials they agree with to stay civil toward opponents would you prefer it if elected officials you agree with are civil and respectful or would you like to see them be uncivil and attack those you disagree with? politics politics when it comes to their own side, most americans want civility: 69% would prefer that the elected officials they agree with stay civil and respectful toward those they disagree with, according to a verasight survey conducted may 22-28, 2025. when it comes to their own side, most americans want civility: 69% would prefer that the elected officials they agree with stay civil and respectful toward those they disagree with, according to a verasight survey conducted may 22-28, 2025. when it comes to their own side, most americans want civility: 69% would prefer that the elected officials they agree with stay civil and respectful toward those they disagree with, according to a verasight survey conducted may 22-28, 2025. one-in-ten (10%) would rather see those officials be uncivil and attack their opponents. another 12% are unsure, and 9% say there are no elected officials they agree with."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"seven-in-ten-would-welcome-affordable-housing-in-their-own-neighborhood","title":"Seven in ten would welcome affordable housing in their own neighborhood","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/seven-in-ten-would-welcome-affordable-housing-in-their-own-neighborhood","dek":"Support for building affordable housing reaches into Americans' own neighborhoods, where 70% say they would back it nearby, including 46% who strongly agree, according to a Verasight survey conducted Feb. 28 to March 6, 2025.","searchText":"seven in ten would welcome affordable housing in their own neighborhood please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: i would support the development of affordable housing in my neighborhood. culture culture support for building affordable housing reaches into americans' own neighborhoods, where 70% say they would back it nearby, including 46% who strongly agree, according to a verasight survey conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025. support for building affordable housing reaches into americans' own neighborhoods, where 70% say they would back it nearby, including 46% who strongly agree, according to a verasight survey conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025. support for building affordable housing reaches into americans' own neighborhoods, where 70% say they would back it nearby, including 46% who strongly agree, according to a verasight survey conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025. about one-in-seven (15%) neither agree nor disagree, and a matching 15% are opposed, including 9% who strongly disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"seven-in-ten-wouldnt-change-their-2024-presidential-vote","title":"Seven in ten wouldn't change their 2024 presidential vote","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/seven-in-ten-wouldnt-change-their-2024-presidential-vote","dek":"Given a do-over of the 2024 presidential election, most Americans (72%) say they would cast the same ballot, and 16% say they didn't vote in the election at all, according to a Verasight survey conducted Aug. 1-6, 2025.","searchText":"seven in ten wouldn't change their 2024 presidential vote if you were able to change your vote from the 2024 presidential election, would you? politics politics given a do-over of the 2024 presidential election, most americans (72%) say they would cast the same ballot, and 16% say they didn't vote in the election at all, according to a verasight survey conducted aug. 1-6, 2025. given a do-over of the 2024 presidential election, most americans (72%) say they would cast the same ballot, and 16% say they didn't vote in the election at all, according to a verasight survey conducted aug. 1-6, 2025. given a do-over of the 2024 presidential election, most americans (72%) say they would cast the same ballot, and 16% say they didn't vote in the election at all, according to a verasight survey conducted aug. 1-6, 2025. the rest would revise their choice. four percent would switch to a third-party or independent candidate, 4% who voted for trump would move to harris, 2% would make the opposite switch, and 4% who voted third party would now back one of the major-party nominees."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"seven-in-ten-americans-believe-in-climate-change","title":"Seven-in-ten Americans believe in climate change","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/seven-in-ten-americans-believe-in-climate-change","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Aug. 13 to 18, 2025, 71% of Americans said they believe in climate change.","searchText":"seven-in-ten americans believe in climate change do you believe in climate change? politics politics in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 13 to 18, 2025, 71% of americans said they believe in climate change. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 13 to 18, 2025, 71% of americans said they believe in climate change. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 13 to 18, 2025, 71% of americans said they believe in climate change. about one in five said they do not (18%). another 12% said they are unsure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"is-vaping-smoking-seven-in-ten-americans-say-yes","title":"Seven-in-ten Americans consider vaping to be smoking","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/is-vaping-smoking-seven-in-ten-americans-say-yes","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Aug. 13 to 18, 2025, 71% of Americans said they consider vaping an e-cigarette to be smoking.","searchText":"seven-in-ten americans consider vaping to be smoking do you consider vaping an e-cigarette to be smoking? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 13 to 18, 2025, 71% of americans said they consider vaping an e-cigarette to be smoking. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 13 to 18, 2025, 71% of americans said they consider vaping an e-cigarette to be smoking. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 13 to 18, 2025, 71% of americans said they consider vaping an e-cigarette to be smoking. about three-in-ten said they do not (29%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"seven-in-ten-americans-feel-confident-spotting-ai-generated-videos","title":"Seven-in-ten Americans feel confident spotting AI-generated videos","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/seven-in-ten-americans-feel-confident-spotting-ai-generated-videos","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 71% of Americans said they had at least some confidence in their ability to recognize AI-generated videos. This includes 26% who said somewhat confident, 34% who said fairly confident, and 11% who said completely confident.","searchText":"seven-in-ten americans feel confident spotting ai-generated videos how confident are you in your ability to recognize ai-generated videos when you see them? ai & tech ai & tech in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 71% of americans said they had at least some confidence in their ability to recognize ai-generated videos. this includes 26% who said somewhat confident, 34% who said fairly confident, and 11% who said completely confident. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 71% of americans said they had at least some confidence in their ability to recognize ai-generated videos. this includes 26% who said somewhat confident, 34% who said fairly confident, and 11% who said completely confident. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 71% of americans said they had at least some confidence in their ability to recognize ai-generated videos. this includes 26% who said somewhat confident, 34% who said fairly confident, and 11% who said completely confident. about three-in-ten said they had little or no confidence (29%), with 16% who said slightly confident and 13% who said not confident at all."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"feeling-generally-misunderstood-is-common","title":"Seven-in-ten Americans feel generally misunderstood at least sometimes","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/feeling-generally-misunderstood-is-common","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted March 6 to 16, 2026, 71% of Americans said they at least sometimes feel that not enough people understand how they think about things in general. This includes 11% who always feel this way, 20% who often do, and 40% who sometimes do.","searchText":"seven-in-ten americans feel generally misunderstood at least sometimes how often do you feel that not enough people understand how you think about things in general? politics politics in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 71% of americans said they at least sometimes feel that not enough people understand how they think about things in general. this includes 11% who always feel this way, 20% who often do, and 40% who sometimes do. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 71% of americans said they at least sometimes feel that not enough people understand how they think about things in general. this includes 11% who always feel this way, 20% who often do, and 40% who sometimes do. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 71% of americans said they at least sometimes feel that not enough people understand how they think about things in general. this includes 11% who always feel this way, 20% who often do, and 40% who sometimes do. about three-in-ten said they rarely or never feel this way (29%), with 21% who said rarely and 8% who said never."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"feeling-politically-misunderstood-is-common","title":"Seven-in-ten Americans feel politically misunderstood at least sometimes","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/feeling-politically-misunderstood-is-common","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted March 6 to 16, 2026, 69% of Americans said they at least sometimes feel that not enough people understand how they think about politics. This includes 10% who always feel this way, 20% who often do, and 39% who sometimes do.","searchText":"seven-in-ten americans feel politically misunderstood at least sometimes how often do you feel that not enough people understand how you think about politics? politics politics in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 69% of americans said they at least sometimes feel that not enough people understand how they think about politics. this includes 10% who always feel this way, 20% who often do, and 39% who sometimes do. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 69% of americans said they at least sometimes feel that not enough people understand how they think about politics. this includes 10% who always feel this way, 20% who often do, and 39% who sometimes do. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 69% of americans said they at least sometimes feel that not enough people understand how they think about politics. this includes 10% who always feel this way, 20% who often do, and 39% who sometimes do. about three-in-ten said they rarely or never feel this way (31%), with 19% who said rarely and 12% who said never."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"recent-eye-exams-are-common","title":"Seven-in-ten Americans had a recent eye exam","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/recent-eye-exams-are-common","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Nov. 19 to 22, 2024, 72% of Americans said they had an eye examination in the past two years.","searchText":"seven-in-ten americans had a recent eye exam have you had an eye examination in the last two years? health health in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 19 to 22, 2024, 72% of americans said they had an eye examination in the past two years. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 19 to 22, 2024, 72% of americans said they had an eye examination in the past two years. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 19 to 22, 2024, 72% of americans said they had an eye examination in the past two years. roughly one in four said they had not (28%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"seven-in-ten-americans-say-farming-is-essential-to-society","title":"Seven-in-ten Americans say farming is essential to society","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/seven-in-ten-americans-say-farming-is-essential-to-society","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Dec. 3 to 8, 2025, 70% of Americans said farming is extremely important, or essential, for society's well-being.","searchText":"seven-in-ten americans say farming is essential to society how important do you think farming is for society? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted dec. 3 to 8, 2025, 70% of americans said farming is extremely important, or essential, for society's well-being. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted dec. 3 to 8, 2025, 70% of americans said farming is extremely important, or essential, for society's well-being. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted dec. 3 to 8, 2025, 70% of americans said farming is extremely important, or essential, for society's well-being. another 23% said farming is very important, 5% said it is moderately important, and 1% said it is slightly important. few americans said it is not important at all (1%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"seven-in-ten-americans-say-participating-in-the-arts-builds-community-cohesion","title":"Seven-in-ten Americans say participating in the arts builds community cohesion","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/seven-in-ten-americans-say-participating-in-the-arts-builds-community-cohesion","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Nov. 19 to 22, 2024, 73% of Americans agreed that participating in the arts builds social cohesion in their community.","searchText":"seven-in-ten americans say participating in the arts builds community cohesion participating in the arts builds social cohesion in my community. culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 19 to 22, 2024, 73% of americans agreed that participating in the arts builds social cohesion in their community. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 19 to 22, 2024, 73% of americans agreed that participating in the arts builds social cohesion in their community. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 19 to 22, 2024, 73% of americans agreed that participating in the arts builds social cohesion in their community. about a quarter disagreed (27%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"seven-in-ten-americans-say-they-fully-understand-hashtags","title":"Seven-in-ten Americans say they fully understand hashtags","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/seven-in-ten-americans-say-they-fully-understand-hashtags","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted June 25 to 30, 2025, 69% of Americans gave the highest rating for understanding what a hashtag is.","searchText":"seven-in-ten americans say they fully understand hashtags i understand what a hashtag is. ai & tech ai & tech in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted june 25 to 30, 2025, 69% of americans gave the highest rating for understanding what a hashtag is. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted june 25 to 30, 2025, 69% of americans gave the highest rating for understanding what a hashtag is. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted june 25 to 30, 2025, 69% of americans gave the highest rating for understanding what a hashtag is. another 14% chose the next-highest rating, while 10% chose the middle rating."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-say-finding-a-job-is-not-hard-for-those-who-want-work","title":"Seven-in-ten Americans think people who want work can find a job","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/most-americans-say-finding-a-job-is-not-hard-for-those-who-want-work","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 22 to 24, 2024, 70% of Americans agreed that it is not hard to find a job in America if you really want to work. This includes 38% who strongly agree and 32% who somewhat agree.","searchText":"seven-in-ten americans think people who want work can find a job please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: it’s not hard to find a job in america if you really want to work. money money & finance in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 22 to 24, 2024, 70% of americans agreed that it is not hard to find a job in america if you really want to work. this includes 38% who strongly agree and 32% who somewhat agree. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 22 to 24, 2024, 70% of americans agreed that it is not hard to find a job in america if you really want to work. this includes 38% who strongly agree and 32% who somewhat agree. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 22 to 24, 2024, 70% of americans agreed that it is not hard to find a job in america if you really want to work. this includes 38% who strongly agree and 32% who somewhat agree. about three-in-ten disagreed (30%), with 19% who somewhat disagree and 11% who strongly disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"six-in-ten-americans-reject-the-idea-that-god-chose-trump","title":"Six in ten Americans reject the idea that God chose Trump","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/six-in-ten-americans-reject-the-idea-that-god-chose-trump","dek":"Asked whether God chose Donald Trump to make America great again, six-in-ten Americans (60%) disagree, including 56% who disagree strongly, according to an October 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"six in ten americans reject the idea that god chose trump donald trump was chosen by god to make american great again. politics politics asked whether god chose donald trump to make america great again, six-in-ten americans (60%) disagree, including 56% who disagree strongly, according to an october 2024 verasight survey. asked whether god chose donald trump to make america great again, six-in-ten americans (60%) disagree, including 56% who disagree strongly, according to an october 2024 verasight survey. asked whether god chose donald trump to make america great again, six-in-ten americans (60%) disagree, including 56% who disagree strongly, according to an october 2024 verasight survey. about one-in-five (21%) agree, while 19% neither agree nor disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"six-in-ten-americans-used-an-ai-chatbot-in-the-past-month","title":"Six in ten Americans used an AI chatbot in the past month","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/six-in-ten-americans-used-an-ai-chatbot-in-the-past-month","dek":"Six-in-ten Americans (60%) say they asked a question to an AI chatbot in the past month, according to a Verasight survey conducted July 30-Aug. 4, 2025. Only watching television (91%) and conducting a search on a search engine (90%) rank higher.","searchText":"six in ten americans used an ai chatbot in the past month which of the following activities, if any, have you done in the past month? ai & tech ai & tech six-in-ten americans (60%) say they asked a question to an ai chatbot in the past month, according to a verasight survey conducted july 30-aug. 4, 2025. only watching television (91%) and conducting a search on a search engine (90%) rank higher. six-in-ten americans (60%) say they asked a question to an ai chatbot in the past month, according to a verasight survey conducted july 30-aug. 4, 2025. only watching television (91%) and conducting a search on a search engine (90%) rank higher. six-in-ten americans (60%) say they asked a question to an ai chatbot in the past month, according to a verasight survey conducted july 30-aug. 4, 2025. only watching television (91%) and conducting a search on a search engine (90%) rank higher. roughly a third (33%) say they read a newspaper over the same period, while smaller shares traded cryptocurrency (12%), used a virtual reality headset (7%), or rode in a self-driving car (3%). just 1% report doing none of these things."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"six-in-ten-are-concerned-by-how-much-americans-dislike-the-other-party","title":"Six in ten are concerned by how much Americans dislike the other party","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/six-in-ten-are-concerned-by-how-much-americans-dislike-the-other-party","dek":"In a Verasight survey conducted April 10-15, 2024, about six-in-ten Americans (61%) say they are at least somewhat concerned that many of their fellow citizens strongly dislike people in the other party, including 20% who are very concerned.","searchText":"six in ten are concerned by how much americans dislike the other party how concerned are you by this? politics politics in a verasight survey conducted april 10-15, 2024, about six-in-ten americans (61%) say they are at least somewhat concerned that many of their fellow citizens strongly dislike people in the other party, including 20% who are very concerned. in a verasight survey conducted april 10-15, 2024, about six-in-ten americans (61%) say they are at least somewhat concerned that many of their fellow citizens strongly dislike people in the other party, including 20% who are very concerned. in a verasight survey conducted april 10-15, 2024, about six-in-ten americans (61%) say they are at least somewhat concerned that many of their fellow citizens strongly dislike people in the other party, including 20% who are very concerned. about four-in-ten are not concerned (39%), with 25% not very concerned and 14% not at all concerned."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"six-in-ten-are-unlikely-to-donate-to-a-2026-congressional-candidate","title":"Six in ten are unlikely to donate to a 2026 congressional candidate","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/six-in-ten-are-unlikely-to-donate-to-a-2026-congressional-candidate","dek":"Six-in-ten Americans (61%) say they are unlikely to contribute to a candidate for Congress before the 2026 midterm elections, including 50% who are very unlikely, according to a July 2025 Verasight survey of 494 U.S. adults.","searchText":"six in ten are unlikely to donate to a 2026 congressional candidate how likely are you to make a contribution to a candidate for congress before the 2026 midterm elections? politics politics six-in-ten americans (61%) say they are unlikely to contribute to a candidate for congress before the 2026 midterm elections, including 50% who are very unlikely, according to a july 2025 verasight survey of 494 u.s. adults. six-in-ten americans (61%) say they are unlikely to contribute to a candidate for congress before the 2026 midterm elections, including 50% who are very unlikely, according to a july 2025 verasight survey of 494 u.s. adults. six-in-ten americans (61%) say they are unlikely to contribute to a candidate for congress before the 2026 midterm elections, including 50% who are very unlikely, according to a july 2025 verasight survey of 494 u.s. adults. nearly one-in-five (19%) say they are likely to give, while another 20% are neither likely nor unlikely."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"six-in-ten-are-unlikely-to-see-the-devil-wears-prada-2","title":"Six in ten are unlikely to see The Devil Wears Prada 2","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/six-in-ten-are-unlikely-to-see-the-devil-wears-prada-2","dek":"Americans are likelier to skip The Devil Wears Prada 2 than to catch it when it reaches theaters in 2026 (59% vs. 41%), according to a Verasight survey conducted Dec. 22, 2025 to Jan. 5, 2026.","searchText":"six in ten are unlikely to see the devil wears prada 2 - the devil wears prada 2 culture culture americans are likelier to skip the devil wears prada 2 than to catch it when it reaches theaters in 2026 (59% vs. 41%), according to a verasight survey conducted dec. 22, 2025 to jan. 5, 2026. americans are likelier to skip the devil wears prada 2 than to catch it when it reaches theaters in 2026 (59% vs. 41%), according to a verasight survey conducted dec. 22, 2025 to jan. 5, 2026. americans are likelier to skip the devil wears prada 2 than to catch it when it reaches theaters in 2026 (59% vs. 41%), according to a verasight survey conducted dec. 22, 2025 to jan. 5, 2026. the unlikely camp includes 33% who consider it highly unlikely, while the likely camp includes 15% who are highly likely."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"six-in-ten-are-willing-to-accept-negative-emotions-in-a-given-week","title":"Six in ten are willing to accept negative emotions in a given week","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/six-in-ten-are-willing-to-accept-negative-emotions-in-a-given-week","dek":"About six-in-ten Americans (61%) agree that they accept feeling negative emotions over the course of a typical week, including 12% who strongly agree, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey of 526 U.S. adults.","searchText":"six in ten are willing to accept negative emotions in a given week i accept feeling negative emotions over the course of a typical week. culture culture about six-in-ten americans (61%) agree that they accept feeling negative emotions over the course of a typical week, including 12% who strongly agree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey of 526 u.s. adults. about six-in-ten americans (61%) agree that they accept feeling negative emotions over the course of a typical week, including 12% who strongly agree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey of 526 u.s. adults. about six-in-ten americans (61%) agree that they accept feeling negative emotions over the course of a typical week, including 12% who strongly agree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey of 526 u.s. adults. a smaller share (13%) disagree, while 26% are neutral, neither agreeing nor disagreeing."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"six-in-ten-assume-a-lawmaker-pushing-free-preschool-is-a-woman","title":"Six in ten assume a lawmaker pushing free preschool is a woman","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/six-in-ten-assume-a-lawmaker-pushing-free-preschool-is-a-woman","dek":"Presented with a bill to provide free preschool for children through age 5, most Americans (62%) picture the member of Congress behind it as a woman, according to a Verasight survey conducted Oct. 1-11, 2024.","searchText":"six in ten assume a lawmaker pushing free preschool is a woman if you had to guess, do you think that this was a male or female member of congress? politics politics presented with a bill to provide free preschool for children through age 5, most americans (62%) picture the member of congress behind it as a woman, according to a verasight survey conducted oct. 1-11, 2024. presented with a bill to provide free preschool for children through age 5, most americans (62%) picture the member of congress behind it as a woman, according to a verasight survey conducted oct. 1-11, 2024. presented with a bill to provide free preschool for children through age 5, most americans (62%) picture the member of congress behind it as a woman, according to a verasight survey conducted oct. 1-11, 2024. roughly a quarter (28%) say they cannot guess the sponsor's gender, while just 10% picture a man."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"six-in-ten-call-we-must-never-forget-these-are-innocent-babies-an-uncivil-remark","title":"Six in ten call \"we must never forget these are innocent babies\" an uncivil remark","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/six-in-ten-call-we-must-never-forget-these-are-innocent-babies-an-uncivil-remark","dek":"Shown a lawmaker's remark that 'we must never forget these are innocent babies,' six-in-ten Americans (61%) consider it uncivil, according to a January 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"six in ten call \"we must never forget these are innocent babies\" an uncivil remark we must never forget these are innocent babies we are talking about.” do you find this comment uncivil or not uncivil? politics politics shown a lawmaker's remark that 'we must never forget these are innocent babies,' six-in-ten americans (61%) consider it uncivil, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. shown a lawmaker's remark that 'we must never forget these are innocent babies,' six-in-ten americans (61%) consider it uncivil, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. shown a lawmaker's remark that 'we must never forget these are innocent babies,' six-in-ten americans (61%) consider it uncivil, according to a january 2024 verasight survey. the rest (39%) do not consider the remark uncivil."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"six-in-ten-dont-keep-a-firearm-at-home","title":"Six in ten don't keep a firearm at home","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/six-in-ten-dont-keep-a-firearm-at-home","dek":"Americans who keep a firearm in their home are outnumbered roughly two to one: 31% say they have one, while 60% say they do not, according to a Verasight survey conducted Nov. 14-20, 2025.","searchText":"six in ten don't keep a firearm at home please include firearms such as pistols, revolvers, shotguns, and rifle culture culture americans who keep a firearm in their home are outnumbered roughly two to one: 31% say they have one, while 60% say they do not, according to a verasight survey conducted nov. 14-20, 2025. americans who keep a firearm in their home are outnumbered roughly two to one: 31% say they have one, while 60% say they do not, according to a verasight survey conducted nov. 14-20, 2025. americans who keep a firearm in their home are outnumbered roughly two to one: 31% say they have one, while 60% say they do not, according to a verasight survey conducted nov. 14-20, 2025. another 5% prefer not to respond, and 4% are not sure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"six-in-ten-expect-the-next-election-to-be-conducted-fairly","title":"Six in ten expect the next election to be conducted fairly","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/six-in-ten-expect-the-next-election-to-be-conducted-fairly","dek":"Six-in-ten Americans (60%) expect the next election to be conducted fairly, including 42% who say somewhat fairly and 18% who say very fairly, according to a March 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"six in ten expect the next election to be conducted fairly thinking about the upcoming election, do you believe it will be conducted fairly or unfairly? money money & finance six-in-ten americans (60%) expect the next election to be conducted fairly, including 42% who say somewhat fairly and 18% who say very fairly, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. six-in-ten americans (60%) expect the next election to be conducted fairly, including 42% who say somewhat fairly and 18% who say very fairly, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. six-in-ten americans (60%) expect the next election to be conducted fairly, including 42% who say somewhat fairly and 18% who say very fairly, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. the remaining four-in-ten expect an unfair contest, including one-in-four (25%) who say somewhat unfairly and 15% very unfairly."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"six-in-ten-expect-to-watch-about-as-much-live-tv-next-year","title":"Six in ten expect to watch about as much live TV next year","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/six-in-ten-expect-to-watch-about-as-much-live-tv-next-year","dek":"Looking ahead to the coming year, six-in-ten Americans (63%) expect to watch about as much live television as they do now, according to a Verasight survey conducted Dec. 22, 2025 to Jan. 5, 2026.","searchText":"six in ten expect to watch about as much live tv next year - watch live television culture culture looking ahead to the coming year, six-in-ten americans (63%) expect to watch about as much live television as they do now, according to a verasight survey conducted dec. 22, 2025 to jan. 5, 2026. looking ahead to the coming year, six-in-ten americans (63%) expect to watch about as much live television as they do now, according to a verasight survey conducted dec. 22, 2025 to jan. 5, 2026. looking ahead to the coming year, six-in-ten americans (63%) expect to watch about as much live television as they do now, according to a verasight survey conducted dec. 22, 2025 to jan. 5, 2026. expectations of change are modest and roughly even: 13% anticipate watching more and about as many expect to watch less, while 12% do not plan to watch live tv at all."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"six-in-ten-feel-people-like-them-dont-get-enough-government-support","title":"Six in ten feel people like them don't get enough government support","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/six-in-ten-feel-people-like-them-dont-get-enough-government-support","dek":"A majority of Americans agree with the statement that people who share their values or background are not getting enough support from the government (58%), including 20% who agree strongly, according to a December 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"six in ten feel people like them don't get enough government support to what extent do you agree with the following statement: “people who are similar to me, in terms of values or background, are not getting enough support from the government.” politics politics a majority of americans agree with the statement that people who share their values or background are not getting enough support from the government (58%), including 20% who agree strongly, according to a december 2025 verasight survey. a majority of americans agree with the statement that people who share their values or background are not getting enough support from the government (58%), including 20% who agree strongly, according to a december 2025 verasight survey. a majority of americans agree with the statement that people who share their values or background are not getting enough support from the government (58%), including 20% who agree strongly, according to a december 2025 verasight survey. a sizable share stays in the middle, with 27% neither agreeing nor disagreeing; 15% disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"six-in-ten-feel-respected-in-everyday-interactions","title":"Six in ten feel respected in everyday interactions","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/six-in-ten-feel-respected-in-everyday-interactions","dek":"Six-in-ten Americans (60%) say it holds true that they feel respected in most everyday interactions, including 12% for whom it is very true and 48% for whom it is mostly so, according to a March 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"six in ten feel respected in everyday interactions please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: i feel respected in most everyday interactions with others. culture culture six-in-ten americans (60%) say it holds true that they feel respected in most everyday interactions, including 12% for whom it is very true and 48% for whom it is mostly so, according to a march 2025 verasight survey. six-in-ten americans (60%) say it holds true that they feel respected in most everyday interactions, including 12% for whom it is very true and 48% for whom it is mostly so, according to a march 2025 verasight survey. six-in-ten americans (60%) say it holds true that they feel respected in most everyday interactions, including 12% for whom it is very true and 48% for whom it is mostly so, according to a march 2025 verasight survey. another 27% say it is neither true nor untrue, and 13% say it is untrue, including 4% for whom it is not at all true."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"six-in-ten-find-statistics-useful-in-everyday-life","title":"Six in ten find statistics useful in everyday life","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/six-in-ten-find-statistics-useful-in-everyday-life","dek":"A majority of Americans consider statistics useful in everyday life, with 61% agreeing, including 17% who strongly agree, according to an August 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"six in ten find statistics useful in everyday life to what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement? i believe statistics is useful in everyday life. culture culture a majority of americans consider statistics useful in everyday life, with 61% agreeing, including 17% who strongly agree, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. a majority of americans consider statistics useful in everyday life, with 61% agreeing, including 17% who strongly agree, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. a majority of americans consider statistics useful in everyday life, with 61% agreeing, including 17% who strongly agree, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. just 7% disagree; the remaining 32% are neutral."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"six-in-ten-oppose-declaring-america-a-christian-nation","title":"Six in ten oppose declaring America a Christian nation","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/six-in-ten-oppose-declaring-america-a-christian-nation","dek":"More than twice as many Americans reject the idea of an official Christian nation as embrace it (61% vs. 27%).","searchText":"six in ten oppose declaring america a christian nation the u.s. government should declare america a christian nation. health health more than twice as many americans reject the idea of an official christian nation as embrace it (61% vs. 27%). more than twice as many americans reject the idea of an official christian nation as embrace it (61% vs. 27%). more than twice as many americans reject the idea of an official christian nation as embrace it (61% vs. 27%). the 61% who disagree that the u.s. government should declare america a christian nation include 40% who completely disagree, while the 27% who agree include 12% who completely agree, and 13% take neither side, according to a march 2026 verasight survey."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"six-in-ten-oppose-u-s-military-involvement-in-the-ukraine-war","title":"Six in ten oppose U.S. military involvement in the Ukraine war","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/six-in-ten-oppose-u-s-military-involvement-in-the-ukraine-war","dek":"Far more Americans say the U.S. military should stay out of the war in Ukraine than say it should get involved (61% vs. 19%), a September 2023 Verasight survey finds.","searchText":"six in ten oppose u.s. military involvement in the ukraine war should the u.s. military get involved in the ukraine war? politics politics far more americans say the u.s. military should stay out of the war in ukraine than say it should get involved (61% vs. 19%), a september 2023 verasight survey finds. far more americans say the u.s. military should stay out of the war in ukraine than say it should get involved (61% vs. 19%), a september 2023 verasight survey finds. far more americans say the u.s. military should stay out of the war in ukraine than say it should get involved (61% vs. 19%), a september 2023 verasight survey finds. another 20% say they don't know."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"six-in-ten-reject-the-idea-that-women-seek-power-by-controlling-men","title":"Six in ten reject the idea that women seek power by controlling men","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/six-in-ten-reject-the-idea-that-women-seek-power-by-controlling-men","dek":"About six-in-ten Americans disagree with the statement that women seek to gain power by getting control over men, including 32% who disagree strongly, according to a Verasight survey conducted Oct. 1-11, 2024.","searchText":"six in ten reject the idea that women seek power by controlling men women seek to gain power by getting control over men. politics politics about six-in-ten americans disagree with the statement that women seek to gain power by getting control over men, including 32% who disagree strongly, according to a verasight survey conducted oct. 1-11, 2024. about six-in-ten americans disagree with the statement that women seek to gain power by getting control over men, including 32% who disagree strongly, according to a verasight survey conducted oct. 1-11, 2024. about six-in-ten americans disagree with the statement that women seek to gain power by getting control over men, including 32% who disagree strongly, according to a verasight survey conducted oct. 1-11, 2024. the other four-in-ten agree to at least some degree (40%), most of them only slightly."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"six-in-ten-say-a-great-idea-grows-like-a-seed-not-a-sudden-flash","title":"Six in ten say a great idea grows like a seed, not a sudden flash","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/six-in-ten-say-a-great-idea-grows-like-a-seed-not-a-sudden-flash","dek":"Given a choice between two metaphors for a great idea, nearly two-thirds of Americans (63%) say it is more like a seed that gets nurtured and grows over time, according to a March 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"six in ten say a great idea grows like a seed, not a sudden flash would you say that having a great idea is more like a light bulb that suddenly turns on, or is it more like a seed that gets nurtured and grows over time? politics politics given a choice between two metaphors for a great idea, nearly two-thirds of americans (63%) say it is more like a seed that gets nurtured and grows over time, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. given a choice between two metaphors for a great idea, nearly two-thirds of americans (63%) say it is more like a seed that gets nurtured and grows over time, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. given a choice between two metaphors for a great idea, nearly two-thirds of americans (63%) say it is more like a seed that gets nurtured and grows over time, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. the remaining 37% liken it instead to a light bulb that suddenly turns on."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"six-in-ten-say-americas-250th-anniversary-should-celebrate-achievements-not-flaws","title":"Six in ten say America's 250th anniversary should celebrate achievements, not flaws","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/six-in-ten-say-americas-250th-anniversary-should-celebrate-achievements-not-flaws","dek":"In a Verasight survey conducted April 9-15, 2025, a majority of Americans say the country's 250th anniversary should be a time to celebrate the nation's achievements rather than dwell on its flaws (61%), including 36% who agree strongly.","searchText":"six in ten say america's 250th anniversary should celebrate achievements, not flaws please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following statement: \"the 250th anniversary of the united states, occurring in 2026, should be a time to celebrate the nation’s achievements, not dwell on its flaws.\" politics politics in a verasight survey conducted april 9-15, 2025, a majority of americans say the country's 250th anniversary should be a time to celebrate the nation's achievements rather than dwell on its flaws (61%), including 36% who agree strongly. in a verasight survey conducted april 9-15, 2025, a majority of americans say the country's 250th anniversary should be a time to celebrate the nation's achievements rather than dwell on its flaws (61%), including 36% who agree strongly. in a verasight survey conducted april 9-15, 2025, a majority of americans say the country's 250th anniversary should be a time to celebrate the nation's achievements rather than dwell on its flaws (61%), including 36% who agree strongly. about a quarter (24%) neither agree nor disagree or are unsure, while 15% disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"six-in-ten-say-medicaid-should-cover-period-supplies","title":"Six in ten say Medicaid should cover period supplies","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/six-in-ten-say-medicaid-should-cover-period-supplies","dek":"More Americans back Medicaid coverage of period supplies than oppose it: 61% agree the program should pay for items such as pads, tampons, and cups, including 34% who strongly agree, according to a Verasight survey conducted Nov. 14-20, 2025.","searchText":"six in ten say medicaid should cover period supplies please indicate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statement: \"medicaid should cover the cost of the period supplies (such as pads, tampons, liners, cups and, period underwear).\" culture culture more americans back medicaid coverage of period supplies than oppose it: 61% agree the program should pay for items such as pads, tampons, and cups, including 34% who strongly agree, according to a verasight survey conducted nov. 14-20, 2025. more americans back medicaid coverage of period supplies than oppose it: 61% agree the program should pay for items such as pads, tampons, and cups, including 34% who strongly agree, according to a verasight survey conducted nov. 14-20, 2025. more americans back medicaid coverage of period supplies than oppose it: 61% agree the program should pay for items such as pads, tampons, and cups, including 34% who strongly agree, according to a verasight survey conducted nov. 14-20, 2025. about one-in-six (16%) disagree, and 23% land in the middle."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"six-in-ten-say-most-in-their-own-party-distrust-the-other-side","title":"Six in ten say most in their own party distrust the other side","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/six-in-ten-say-most-in-their-own-party-distrust-the-other-side","dek":"A majority of Americans (62%) agree that most supporters of their own political party view the other party as fundamentally wrong and not to be trusted, including 26% who strongly agree, according to a July 2025 Verasight survey of 506 U.S. adults.","searchText":"six in ten say most in their own party distrust the other side to what extent do you agree with the following statement: \"most supporters of my political party view the other party as fundamentally wrong and not to be trusted.\" politics politics a majority of americans (62%) agree that most supporters of their own political party view the other party as fundamentally wrong and not to be trusted, including 26% who strongly agree, according to a july 2025 verasight survey of 506 u.s. adults. a majority of americans (62%) agree that most supporters of their own political party view the other party as fundamentally wrong and not to be trusted, including 26% who strongly agree, according to a july 2025 verasight survey of 506 u.s. adults. a majority of americans (62%) agree that most supporters of their own political party view the other party as fundamentally wrong and not to be trusted, including 26% who strongly agree, according to a july 2025 verasight survey of 506 u.s. adults. just 9% disagree, including 4% who strongly disagree, while about three-in-ten (29%) take neither side."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"six-in-ten-say-people-should-comply-with-supreme-court-rulings-even-when-they-disagree","title":"Six in ten say people should comply with Supreme Court rulings even when they disagree","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/six-in-ten-say-people-should-comply-with-supreme-court-rulings-even-when-they-disagree","dek":"More than six-in-ten Americans (63%) agree that people should comply with U.S. Supreme Court decisions even when a majority disagrees with them, according to a Verasight survey conducted April 9-15, 2025. One-in-five hold that view strongly (20%).","searchText":"six in ten say people should comply with supreme court rulings even when they disagree even if a majority of people disagree with its decisions, people should still comply with decisions by the u.s. supreme court. politics politics more than six-in-ten americans (63%) agree that people should comply with u.s. supreme court decisions even when a majority disagrees with them, according to a verasight survey conducted april 9-15, 2025. one-in-five hold that view strongly (20%). more than six-in-ten americans (63%) agree that people should comply with u.s. supreme court decisions even when a majority disagrees with them, according to a verasight survey conducted april 9-15, 2025. one-in-five hold that view strongly (20%). more than six-in-ten americans (63%) agree that people should comply with u.s. supreme court decisions even when a majority disagrees with them, according to a verasight survey conducted april 9-15, 2025. one-in-five hold that view strongly (20%). about one-in-five (21%) take neither side, and 15% disagree, including 3% who do so strongly."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"six-in-ten-say-systemic-racism-shapes-opportunities-and-outcomes-in-america","title":"Six in ten say systemic racism shapes opportunities and outcomes in America","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/six-in-ten-say-systemic-racism-shapes-opportunities-and-outcomes-in-america","dek":"Americans are far more likely to agree than disagree that systemic racism affects opportunities and outcomes for many people in the United States: 61% agree, including 31% who strongly agree, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"six in ten say systemic racism shapes opportunities and outcomes in america to what extent do you agree with the following statement: systemic racism affects opportunities and outcomes for many people in the united states. politics politics americans are far more likely to agree than disagree that systemic racism affects opportunities and outcomes for many people in the united states: 61% agree, including 31% who strongly agree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. americans are far more likely to agree than disagree that systemic racism affects opportunities and outcomes for many people in the united states: 61% agree, including 31% who strongly agree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. americans are far more likely to agree than disagree that systemic racism affects opportunities and outcomes for many people in the united states: 61% agree, including 31% who strongly agree, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. about one-in-five disagree (19%), including 10% who strongly disagree, while a similar share (20%) take neither position."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"six-in-ten-say-ultra-processed-food-makers-engineer-products-to-be-addictive","title":"Six in ten say ultra-processed food makers engineer products to be addictive","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/six-in-ten-say-ultra-processed-food-makers-engineer-products-to-be-addictive","dek":"In a March 2026 Verasight survey, a majority of Americans (62%) agree that companies making ultra-processed foods manipulate the ingredients to make them more addictive. Strong agreement accounts for 23%.","searchText":"six in ten say ultra-processed food makers engineer products to be addictive companies who make ultra-processed foods manipulate the ingredients in their products to make them more addictive. politics politics in a march 2026 verasight survey, a majority of americans (62%) agree that companies making ultra-processed foods manipulate the ingredients to make them more addictive. strong agreement accounts for 23%. in a march 2026 verasight survey, a majority of americans (62%) agree that companies making ultra-processed foods manipulate the ingredients to make them more addictive. strong agreement accounts for 23%. in a march 2026 verasight survey, a majority of americans (62%) agree that companies making ultra-processed foods manipulate the ingredients to make them more addictive. strong agreement accounts for 23%. only 8% disagree, including 3% who feel strongly, and three-in-ten (30%) are neutral."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"six-in-ten-support-government-help-with-fuel-bills","title":"Six in ten support government help with fuel bills","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/six-in-ten-support-government-help-with-fuel-bills","dek":"Governments sometimes help consumers cover fuel costs like gasoline and home heating. About six-in-ten Americans (63%) support that kind of assistance, including 33% who strongly support it, according to a Verasight survey conducted Sept. 22-29, 2025.","searchText":"six in ten support government help with fuel bills which of the following responses best describes your support or opposition to governments providing financial assistance for consumers’ fuel bills? money money & finance governments sometimes help consumers cover fuel costs like gasoline and home heating. about six-in-ten americans (63%) support that kind of assistance, including 33% who strongly support it, according to a verasight survey conducted sept. 22-29, 2025. governments sometimes help consumers cover fuel costs like gasoline and home heating. about six-in-ten americans (63%) support that kind of assistance, including 33% who strongly support it, according to a verasight survey conducted sept. 22-29, 2025. governments sometimes help consumers cover fuel costs like gasoline and home heating. about six-in-ten americans (63%) support that kind of assistance, including 33% who strongly support it, according to a verasight survey conducted sept. 22-29, 2025. close to three-in-ten (29%) are neutral, and fewer than one-in-ten (8%) oppose it, including 3% who strongly oppose it."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"six-in-ten-think-america-would-be-better-off-if-people-had-more-friends","title":"Six in ten think America would be better off if people had more friends","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/six-in-ten-think-america-would-be-better-off-if-people-had-more-friends","dek":"In a Verasight survey conducted Oct. 1-11, 2024, 62% of Americans agree the United States would be a better country if people had more friends, including 22% who strongly agree.","searchText":"six in ten think america would be better off if people had more friends if americans had more friends, the united states would be a better country. culture culture in a verasight survey conducted oct. 1-11, 2024, 62% of americans agree the united states would be a better country if people had more friends, including 22% who strongly agree. in a verasight survey conducted oct. 1-11, 2024, 62% of americans agree the united states would be a better country if people had more friends, including 22% who strongly agree. in a verasight survey conducted oct. 1-11, 2024, 62% of americans agree the united states would be a better country if people had more friends, including 22% who strongly agree. about a quarter (23%) disagree, and the remaining 15% take neither side."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"six-in-ten-would-include-a-lonely-republican-at-a-party","title":"Six in ten would include a lonely Republican at a party","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/six-in-ten-would-include-a-lonely-republican-at-a-party","dek":"Most Americans (61%) say they would try to draw a Republican into their conversation if they spotted one standing alone and looking left out at a party, according to a February-March 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"six in ten would include a lonely republican at a party if you were at a party and saw a republican standing alone and feeling left out, would you try to include them in your conversation? politics politics most americans (61%) say they would try to draw a republican into their conversation if they spotted one standing alone and looking left out at a party, according to a february-march 2025 verasight survey. most americans (61%) say they would try to draw a republican into their conversation if they spotted one standing alone and looking left out at a party, according to a february-march 2025 verasight survey. most americans (61%) say they would try to draw a republican into their conversation if they spotted one standing alone and looking left out at a party, according to a february-march 2025 verasight survey. about a quarter (26%) are not sure whether they would. just 14% say they would not."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"six-in-ten-would-rather-have-a-checked-president-even-with-weaker-growth","title":"Six in ten would rather have a checked president even with weaker growth","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/six-in-ten-would-rather-have-a-checked-president-even-with-weaker-growth","dek":"Offered a trade-off between presidential power and economic growth, most Americans (61%) prefer a president who is checked but presides over weaker economic growth, according to a March 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"six in ten would rather have a checked president even with weaker growth would you rather live in a country with: politics politics offered a trade-off between presidential power and economic growth, most americans (61%) prefer a president who is checked but presides over weaker economic growth, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. offered a trade-off between presidential power and economic growth, most americans (61%) prefer a president who is checked but presides over weaker economic growth, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. offered a trade-off between presidential power and economic growth, most americans (61%) prefer a president who is checked but presides over weaker economic growth, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. the remaining 39% prefer a president who is unchecked but presides over strong economic growth."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"electing-district-court-judges-has-six-in-ten-approval-among-americans","title":"Six-in-ten Americans approve of electing district court judges","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/electing-district-court-judges-has-six-in-ten-approval-among-americans","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted in April 2025, 62% of Americans approved of electing district court judges.","searchText":"six-in-ten americans approve of electing district court judges do you approve or disapprove of electing district court judges? politics politics in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted in april 2025, 62% of americans approved of electing district court judges. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted in april 2025, 62% of americans approved of electing district court judges. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted in april 2025, 62% of americans approved of electing district court judges. roughly one in seven americans disapproved (15%). another 24% had no opinion."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"six-in-ten-americans-are-unfamiliar-with-contextual-and-experiential-evidence","title":"Six-in-ten Americans are unfamiliar with contextual and experiential evidence","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/six-in-ten-americans-are-unfamiliar-with-contextual-and-experiential-evidence","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Nov. 19 to 22, 2024, 63% of Americans said they were not familiar with the meanings of contextual evidence and experiential evidence.","searchText":"six-in-ten americans are unfamiliar with contextual and experiential evidence are you familiar with the meaning of “contextual evidence” and “experiential evidence”? health health in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 19 to 22, 2024, 63% of americans said they were not familiar with the meanings of contextual evidence and experiential evidence. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 19 to 22, 2024, 63% of americans said they were not familiar with the meanings of contextual evidence and experiential evidence. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 19 to 22, 2024, 63% of americans said they were not familiar with the meanings of contextual evidence and experiential evidence. about four-in-ten said they were familiar with those terms (37%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"daily-fruit-and-vegetable-eating-is-common","title":"Six-in-ten Americans eat fruits and vegetables daily","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/daily-fruit-and-vegetable-eating-is-common","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Jan. 16 to 27, 2025, 62% of Americans said they eat fruits and vegetables at least once a day, including 33% who said several times a day.","searchText":"six-in-ten americans eat fruits and vegetables daily how often do you eat fruits and veggies? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 16 to 27, 2025, 62% of americans said they eat fruits and vegetables at least once a day, including 33% who said several times a day. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 16 to 27, 2025, 62% of americans said they eat fruits and vegetables at least once a day, including 33% who said several times a day. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 16 to 27, 2025, 62% of americans said they eat fruits and vegetables at least once a day, including 33% who said several times a day. about a third said they eat fruits and vegetables several times a week (31%), while 7% said several times a month or less."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"confidence-in-the-military-high-for-six-in-ten-americans","title":"Six-in-ten Americans have high confidence in the military","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/confidence-in-the-military-high-for-six-in-ten-americans","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 3,000 U.S. adults conducted Jan. 18 to 24, 2024, 59% of Americans said they have a great deal or quite a lot of confidence in the military. This includes 31% who said quite a lot and 28% who said a great deal.","searchText":"six-in-ten americans have high confidence in the military please tell me how much confidence you, yourself, have in the military? politics politics in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 18 to 24, 2024, 59% of americans said they have a great deal or quite a lot of confidence in the military. this includes 31% who said quite a lot and 28% who said a great deal. in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 18 to 24, 2024, 59% of americans said they have a great deal or quite a lot of confidence in the military. this includes 31% who said quite a lot and 28% who said a great deal. in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 18 to 24, 2024, 59% of americans said they have a great deal or quite a lot of confidence in the military. this includes 31% who said quite a lot and 28% who said a great deal. about a third said they have some confidence (32%), and 8% said they have very little confidence in the military."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"confidence-in-national-journalists-is-low-for-six-in-ten-americans","title":"Six-in-ten Americans have low confidence in national journalists","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/confidence-in-national-journalists-is-low-for-six-in-ten-americans","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted March 6 to 16, 2026, 61% of Americans said they have not too much or no confidence in journalists who work for national news outlets to act in the best interests of the public. This includes 37% who said not too much and 24% who said no confidence at all.","searchText":"six-in-ten americans have low confidence in national journalists how much confidence, if any, do you have in journalists who work for national news outlets to act in the best interests of the public? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 61% of americans said they have not too much or no confidence in journalists who work for national news outlets to act in the best interests of the public. this includes 37% who said not too much and 24% who said no confidence at all. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 61% of americans said they have not too much or no confidence in journalists who work for national news outlets to act in the best interests of the public. this includes 37% who said not too much and 24% who said no confidence at all. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 61% of americans said they have not too much or no confidence in journalists who work for national news outlets to act in the best interests of the public. this includes 37% who said not too much and 24% who said no confidence at all. about four-in-ten said they have at least a fair amount of confidence in national journalists (39%), with 33% who said a fair amount and 7% who said a great deal."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"six-in-ten-americans-have-low-trust-in-current-u-s-global-efforts","title":"Six-in-ten Americans have low trust in current U.S. global efforts","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/six-in-ten-americans-have-low-trust-in-current-u-s-global-efforts","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Aug. 1 to 6, 2025, 61% of Americans said they have low or no trust in the current U.S. government to improve the U.S. profile internationally. This includes 24% who said low trust and 37% who said no trust at all.","searchText":"six-in-ten americans have low trust in current u.s. global efforts what level of trust do you have with the current us government to improve the us profile internationally? politics politics in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 1 to 6, 2025, 61% of americans said they have low or no trust in the current u.s. government to improve the u.s. profile internationally. this includes 24% who said low trust and 37% who said no trust at all. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 1 to 6, 2025, 61% of americans said they have low or no trust in the current u.s. government to improve the u.s. profile internationally. this includes 24% who said low trust and 37% who said no trust at all. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 1 to 6, 2025, 61% of americans said they have low or no trust in the current u.s. government to improve the u.s. profile internationally. this includes 24% who said low trust and 37% who said no trust at all. about a quarter said they have moderate trust (25%), and 14% said they have high or complete trust in the current government's international efforts, with 10% who said high trust and 4% who said complete trust."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"close-friends-or-relatives-abroad-are-uncommon","title":"Six-in-ten Americans have no close friends or relatives abroad","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/close-friends-or-relatives-abroad-are-uncommon","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted April 9 to 15, 2025, 62% of Americans said they do not have close friends or relatives living outside the U.S.","searchText":"six-in-ten americans have no close friends or relatives abroad do you have close friends or relatives living outside the us? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 9 to 15, 2025, 62% of americans said they do not have close friends or relatives living outside the u.s. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 9 to 15, 2025, 62% of americans said they do not have close friends or relatives living outside the u.s. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 9 to 15, 2025, 62% of americans said they do not have close friends or relatives living outside the u.s. about four-in-ten said they do, including 19% with one or two, 5% with three or four, and 13% with more than four (38%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"six-in-ten-americans-say-political-media-hurts-civility","title":"Six-in-ten Americans say political media hurts civility","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/six-in-ten-americans-say-political-media-hurts-civility","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 2,000 U.S. adults conducted Sept. 7 to 13, 2023, 61% of Americans said political media content they consume has a negative effect on political civility in the U.S. This includes 21% who said a strong negative effect, 21% who said a moderate negative effect, and 20% who said a slight negative effect.","searchText":"six-in-ten americans say political media hurts civility what effect does this content have on political civility in the united states? politics politics in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 7 to 13, 2023, 61% of americans said political media content they consume has a negative effect on political civility in the u.s. this includes 21% who said a strong negative effect, 21% who said a moderate negative effect, and 20% who said a slight negative effect. in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 7 to 13, 2023, 61% of americans said political media content they consume has a negative effect on political civility in the u.s. this includes 21% who said a strong negative effect, 21% who said a moderate negative effect, and 20% who said a slight negative effect. in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 7 to 13, 2023, 61% of americans said political media content they consume has a negative effect on political civility in the u.s. this includes 21% who said a strong negative effect, 21% who said a moderate negative effect, and 20% who said a slight negative effect. about one in six said political media has a positive effect on civility (16%), with 7% who said a slight positive effect and 5% each who said a moderate or strong positive effect. another 23% said it has no effect."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"six-in-ten-americans-see-money-as-playing-a-negative-role-in-politics","title":"Six-in-ten Americans see money as playing a negative role in politics","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/six-in-ten-americans-see-money-as-playing-a-negative-role-in-politics","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted April 10 to 15, 2024, 60% of Americans said money plays a somewhat or very negative role in politics. This includes 39% who said very negative and 21% who said somewhat negative.","searchText":"six-in-ten americans see money as playing a negative role in politics generally speaking, which of the following is closer to your view about the role of money in politics? politics politics in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 10 to 15, 2024, 60% of americans said money plays a somewhat or very negative role in politics. this includes 39% who said very negative and 21% who said somewhat negative. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 10 to 15, 2024, 60% of americans said money plays a somewhat or very negative role in politics. this includes 39% who said very negative and 21% who said somewhat negative. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 10 to 15, 2024, 60% of americans said money plays a somewhat or very negative role in politics. this includes 39% who said very negative and 21% who said somewhat negative. about a quarter said money plays a positive role (25%), with 9% who said somewhat positive and 16% who said very positive. another 16% said money plays a neutral role in politics."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"eliminating-standardized-test-scores-has-six-in-ten-support-among-americans","title":"Six-in-ten Americans support dropping standardized test scores in admissions","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/eliminating-standardized-test-scores-has-six-in-ten-support-among-americans","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 2,000 U.S. adults conducted Sept. 7 to 13, 2023, 59% of Americans favored eliminating the use of standardized test scores in college admissions. This includes 23% who strongly support and 37% who somewhat support.","searchText":"six-in-ten americans support dropping standardized test scores in admissions eliminating the use of standardized test scores in college admissions? culture culture in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 7 to 13, 2023, 59% of americans favored eliminating the use of standardized test scores in college admissions. this includes 23% who strongly support and 37% who somewhat support. in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 7 to 13, 2023, 59% of americans favored eliminating the use of standardized test scores in college admissions. this includes 23% who strongly support and 37% who somewhat support. in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 7 to 13, 2023, 59% of americans favored eliminating the use of standardized test scores in college admissions. this includes 23% who strongly support and 37% who somewhat support. about four-in-ten opposed eliminating the scores (41%), with 26% who somewhat oppose and 14% who strongly oppose."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"six-in-ten-americans-used-ai-tools-in-the-past-month","title":"Six-in-ten Americans used AI tools in the past month","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/six-in-ten-americans-used-ai-tools-in-the-past-month","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,500 U.S. adults conducted June 19 to 24, 2025, 61% of Americans said they had used artificial intelligence tools in their work or personal life in the past month.","searchText":"six-in-ten americans used ai tools in the past month have you used artificial intelligence (ai) tools in your work or personal life at all the past month? ai & tech ai & tech in a verasight survey of 1,500 u.s. adults conducted june 19 to 24, 2025, 61% of americans said they had used artificial intelligence tools in their work or personal life in the past month. in a verasight survey of 1,500 u.s. adults conducted june 19 to 24, 2025, 61% of americans said they had used artificial intelligence tools in their work or personal life in the past month. in a verasight survey of 1,500 u.s. adults conducted june 19 to 24, 2025, 61% of americans said they had used artificial intelligence tools in their work or personal life in the past month. about four-in-ten said they had not used ai tools in that period (39%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"six-in-ten-americans-worry-at-least-a-fair-amount-about-illegal-immigration-from-mexico","title":"Six-in-ten Americans worry at least a fair amount about illegal immigration from Mexico","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/six-in-ten-americans-worry-at-least-a-fair-amount-about-illegal-immigration-from-mexico","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 16 to 17, 2023, 58% of Americans said they worry at least a fair amount about illegal immigrants entering the U.S. from Mexico. This includes 35% who said a great deal and 24% who said a fair amount.","searchText":"six-in-ten americans worry at least a fair amount about illegal immigration from mexico how much do you personally worry about illegal immigrants entering the united states from mexico? politics politics in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 16 to 17, 2023, 58% of americans said they worry at least a fair amount about illegal immigrants entering the u.s. from mexico. this includes 35% who said a great deal and 24% who said a fair amount. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 16 to 17, 2023, 58% of americans said they worry at least a fair amount about illegal immigrants entering the u.s. from mexico. this includes 35% who said a great deal and 24% who said a fair amount. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 16 to 17, 2023, 58% of americans said they worry at least a fair amount about illegal immigrants entering the u.s. from mexico. this includes 35% who said a great deal and 24% who said a fair amount. about four-in-ten said they worry only a little or not at all (42%), with 21% who said only a little and 21% who said not at all."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"six-in-ten-americans-worry-little-or-not-at-all-about-illegal-immigration-from-canada","title":"Six-in-ten Americans worry little or not at all about illegal immigration from Canada","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/six-in-ten-americans-worry-little-or-not-at-all-about-illegal-immigration-from-canada","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 16 to 17, 2023, 60% of Americans said they worry only a little or not at all about illegal immigrants entering the U.S. from Canada. This includes 26% who said only a little and 34% who said not at all.","searchText":"six-in-ten americans worry little or not at all about illegal immigration from canada how much do you personally worry about illegal immigrants entering the united states from canada? politics politics in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 16 to 17, 2023, 60% of americans said they worry only a little or not at all about illegal immigrants entering the u.s. from canada. this includes 26% who said only a little and 34% who said not at all. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 16 to 17, 2023, 60% of americans said they worry only a little or not at all about illegal immigrants entering the u.s. from canada. this includes 26% who said only a little and 34% who said not at all. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 16 to 17, 2023, 60% of americans said they worry only a little or not at all about illegal immigrants entering the u.s. from canada. this includes 26% who said only a little and 34% who said not at all. about four-in-ten said they worry at least a fair amount (40%), with 19% who said a fair amount and 21% who said a great deal."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"smart-people-are-usually-seen-as-warm","title":"Smart people are usually seen as warm","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/smart-people-are-usually-seen-as-warm","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 491 U.S. adults conducted May 11, 2026, nearly three-quarters of Americans (73%) say smart people are warm, or nice, rather than cold.","searchText":"smart people are usually seen as warm are smart people warm (nice) or cold (not nice)? culture culture in a verasight survey of 491 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, nearly three-quarters of americans (73%) say smart people are warm, or nice, rather than cold. in a verasight survey of 491 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, nearly three-quarters of americans (73%) say smart people are warm, or nice, rather than cold. in a verasight survey of 491 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, nearly three-quarters of americans (73%) say smart people are warm, or nice, rather than cold. the remaining 27% see them the other way, as cold, or not nice."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"snapchat-reaches-fewer-than-three-in-ten-americans","title":"Snapchat reaches fewer than three in ten Americans","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/snapchat-reaches-fewer-than-three-in-ten-americans","dek":"Snapchat's non-users outnumber its users by more than two to one: 72% of Americans say they don't use the app, according to a Verasight survey of 1,509 U.S. adults.","searchText":"snapchat reaches fewer than three in ten americans snapchat ai & tech ai & tech snapchat's non-users outnumber its users by more than two to one: 72% of americans say they don't use the app, according to a verasight survey of 1,509 u.s. adults. snapchat's non-users outnumber its users by more than two to one: 72% of americans say they don't use the app, according to a verasight survey of 1,509 u.s. adults. snapchat's non-users outnumber its users by more than two to one: 72% of americans say they don't use the app, according to a verasight survey of 1,509 u.s. adults. the remaining 28% say they do use it."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"social-environment-shapes-college-student-mental-health","title":"Social environment shapes college student mental health","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/social-environment-shapes-college-student-mental-health","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 11, 2026, 79% of Americans said the social environment will affect college student mental health outcomes.","searchText":"social environment shapes college student mental health do you think the social environment will affect college student mental health outcomes? health health in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, 79% of americans said the social environment will affect college student mental health outcomes. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, 79% of americans said the social environment will affect college student mental health outcomes. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, 79% of americans said the social environment will affect college student mental health outcomes. about one in five said it will not (21%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"social-media-feeds-often-include-a-mix-of-viewpoints","title":"Social media feeds often include a mix of viewpoints","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/social-media-feeds-often-include-a-mix-of-viewpoints","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted April 10 to 15, 2024, 66% of Americans said they normally see a mix of likeminded and oppositional content on social media platforms.","searchText":"social media feeds often include a mix of viewpoints do you normally see likeminded content or oppositional content when you are on social media platforms? ai & tech ai & tech in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 10 to 15, 2024, 66% of americans said they normally see a mix of likeminded and oppositional content on social media platforms. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 10 to 15, 2024, 66% of americans said they normally see a mix of likeminded and oppositional content on social media platforms. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 10 to 15, 2024, 66% of americans said they normally see a mix of likeminded and oppositional content on social media platforms. about three-in-ten said they mostly see likeminded content, with 14% who said somewhat likeminded and 14% who said mostly likeminded (28%). another 6% said they mostly see oppositional content, with 3% each who said somewhat or mostly oppositional."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"social-media-is-the-top-source-americans-use-for-local-government-news","title":"Social media is the top source Americans use for local government news","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/social-media-is-the-top-source-americans-use-for-local-government-news","dek":"More Americans get news about their local government from social media than from any other source; 55% use it, according to a Verasight survey conducted April 9-15, 2025.","searchText":"social media is the top source americans use for local government news which of the following sources do you use to get news about your local government (county commission, city council, etc.)? politics politics more americans get news about their local government from social media than from any other source; 55% use it, according to a verasight survey conducted april 9-15, 2025. more americans get news about their local government from social media than from any other source; 55% use it, according to a verasight survey conducted april 9-15, 2025. more americans get news about their local government from social media than from any other source; 55% use it, according to a verasight survey conducted april 9-15, 2025. television newscasts follow close behind at 49%, with roughly a third turning to friends and family (33%) or a local newspaper (32%). radio newscasts trail at 16%, and about one-in-ten (9%) use none of these sources."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"state-probes-of-ultra-processed-food-advertising-have-six-in-ten-support-among-americans","title":"State probes of ultra-processed food ads have broad support","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/state-probes-of-ultra-processed-food-advertising-have-six-in-ten-support-among-americans","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted March 6 to 16, 2026, 61% of Americans supported state attorneys general conducting investigations into how food companies make and advertise ultra-processed packaged foods. This includes 26% who strongly support and 35% who support.","searchText":"state probes of ultra-processed food ads have broad support having state attorneys general conduct investigations into how food companies make and advertise ultra-processed packaged foods? health health in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 61% of americans supported state attorneys general conducting investigations into how food companies make and advertise ultra-processed packaged foods. this includes 26% who strongly support and 35% who support. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 61% of americans supported state attorneys general conducting investigations into how food companies make and advertise ultra-processed packaged foods. this includes 26% who strongly support and 35% who support. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 61% of americans supported state attorneys general conducting investigations into how food companies make and advertise ultra-processed packaged foods. this includes 26% who strongly support and 35% who support. about one in ten opposed the investigations (10%), with 6% who oppose and 4% who strongly oppose. another 29% were neutral."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"statistics-and-p-values-are-familiar-to-most-americans-but-few-use-them-regularly","title":"Statistics and p-values are familiar to most Americans, but few use them regularly","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/statistics-and-p-values-are-familiar-to-most-americans-but-few-use-them-regularly","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Aug. 13 to 18, 2025, 75% of Americans reported at least some familiarity with statistics and p-values.","searchText":"statistics and p-values are familiar to most americans, but few use them regularly how much do you understand about statistics and p-values? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 13 to 18, 2025, 75% of americans reported at least some familiarity with statistics and p-values. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 13 to 18, 2025, 75% of americans reported at least some familiarity with statistics and p-values. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 13 to 18, 2025, 75% of americans reported at least some familiarity with statistics and p-values. that includes 37% who said they had heard of or read about them, 27% who learned them in school, and 11% who use them regularly. another 25% said they had no idea what statistics and p-values are."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"sustainable-development-in-health-care-manufacturing-matters-to-most-americans","title":"Sustainable development in health care manufacturing matters to most Americans","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/sustainable-development-in-health-care-manufacturing-matters-to-most-americans","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Nov. 19 to 22, 2024, 87% of Americans said sustainable development is at least moderately important in the manufacturing of health care products. This includes 21% who said extremely important, 36% who said very important, and 30% who said moderately important.","searchText":"sustainable development in health care manufacturing matters to most americans how important do you think sustainable development is in the manufacturing of health care products? health health in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 19 to 22, 2024, 87% of americans said sustainable development is at least moderately important in the manufacturing of health care products. this includes 21% who said extremely important, 36% who said very important, and 30% who said moderately important. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 19 to 22, 2024, 87% of americans said sustainable development is at least moderately important in the manufacturing of health care products. this includes 21% who said extremely important, 36% who said very important, and 30% who said moderately important. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 19 to 22, 2024, 87% of americans said sustainable development is at least moderately important in the manufacturing of health care products. this includes 21% who said extremely important, 36% who said very important, and 30% who said moderately important. another 9% said it is slightly important, and 4% said it is not at all important."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"t-shirts-and-shorts-are-americans-summer-wardrobe-staples","title":"T-shirts and shorts are Americans' summer wardrobe staples","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/t-shirts-and-shorts-are-americans-summer-wardrobe-staples","dek":"T-shirts and shorts anchor the American summer wardrobe: eight-in-ten Americans (80%) wear a T-shirt at least once a week in summer and nearly three-quarters (74%) reach for shorts, according to a December 2025 Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults.","searchText":"t-shirts and shorts are americans' summer wardrobe staples which of the following articles of clothing do you wear at least once a week during summer? culture culture t-shirts and shorts anchor the american summer wardrobe: eight-in-ten americans (80%) wear a t-shirt at least once a week in summer and nearly three-quarters (74%) reach for shorts, according to a december 2025 verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults. t-shirts and shorts anchor the american summer wardrobe: eight-in-ten americans (80%) wear a t-shirt at least once a week in summer and nearly three-quarters (74%) reach for shorts, according to a december 2025 verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults. t-shirts and shorts anchor the american summer wardrobe: eight-in-ten americans (80%) wear a t-shirt at least once a week in summer and nearly three-quarters (74%) reach for shorts, according to a december 2025 verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults. no other item comes close, with fewer than one-in-five wearing leggings (18%), swim trunks (18%), blouses (17%), or skirts (15%) that often, and just 1% wear none of these."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"taste-is-the-biggest-hurdle-to-going-vegan","title":"Taste is the biggest hurdle to going vegan","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/taste-is-the-biggest-hurdle-to-going-vegan","dek":"Nearly half of Americans (47%) say that if they switched to a fully plant-based diet, the hardest part would be missing the taste of animal products such as meat, cheese, milk, and eggs, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults.","searchText":"taste is the biggest hurdle to going vegan if you were to transition to a fully plant-based (vegan) diet, what would be the hardest thing about making this change? culture culture nearly half of americans (47%) say that if they switched to a fully plant-based diet, the hardest part would be missing the taste of animal products such as meat, cheese, milk, and eggs, according to a may 2026 verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults. nearly half of americans (47%) say that if they switched to a fully plant-based diet, the hardest part would be missing the taste of animal products such as meat, cheese, milk, and eggs, according to a may 2026 verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults. nearly half of americans (47%) say that if they switched to a fully plant-based diet, the hardest part would be missing the taste of animal products such as meat, cheese, milk, and eggs, according to a may 2026 verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults. no other obstacle comes close: 13% think it would be hard to get the right nutrition, 12% that it would be too expensive, 9% that eating with friends and family would be hard, 8% that it would be too much work, and 7% that it would go against their identity or culture. just 4% say they already eat a fully plant-based diet."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"tax-credits-for-kidney-donation-draw-more-opposition-than-support","title":"Tax credits for kidney donation draw more opposition than support","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/tax-credits-for-kidney-donation-draw-more-opposition-than-support","dek":"More Americans say no (42%) than yes (32%) when asked whether a refundable tax credit of $10,000 a year for five years ($50,000 in total) would incentivize them to donate a kidney to a stranger, a November 2025 Verasight survey finds.","searchText":"tax credits for kidney donation draw more opposition than support if you are healthy enough, would a $10,000/year for five years ($50,000 total) refundable tax credit incentivize you to donate your kidney to a stranger? money money & finance more americans say no (42%) than yes (32%) when asked whether a refundable tax credit of $10,000 a year for five years ($50,000 in total) would incentivize them to donate a kidney to a stranger, a november 2025 verasight survey finds. more americans say no (42%) than yes (32%) when asked whether a refundable tax credit of $10,000 a year for five years ($50,000 in total) would incentivize them to donate a kidney to a stranger, a november 2025 verasight survey finds. more americans say no (42%) than yes (32%) when asked whether a refundable tax credit of $10,000 a year for five years ($50,000 in total) would incentivize them to donate a kidney to a stranger, a november 2025 verasight survey finds. about a quarter of adults (26%) are unsure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"tax-rebates-for-energy-efficient-choices-have-broad-support","title":"Tax rebates for energy-efficient choices have broad support","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/tax-rebates-for-energy-efficient-choices-have-broad-support","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 16 to 17, 2023, 71% of Americans favored tax rebates for people who purchase energy-efficient vehicles or solar panels. This includes 28% who strongly favor and 43% who somewhat favor.","searchText":"tax rebates for energy-efficient choices have broad support how strongly do you support or oppose providing tax rebates for people who purchase energy-efficient vehicles or solar panels? money money & finance in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 16 to 17, 2023, 71% of americans favored tax rebates for people who purchase energy-efficient vehicles or solar panels. this includes 28% who strongly favor and 43% who somewhat favor. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 16 to 17, 2023, 71% of americans favored tax rebates for people who purchase energy-efficient vehicles or solar panels. this includes 28% who strongly favor and 43% who somewhat favor. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 16 to 17, 2023, 71% of americans favored tax rebates for people who purchase energy-efficient vehicles or solar panels. this includes 28% who strongly favor and 43% who somewhat favor. about three-in-ten opposed the rebates (29%), with 17% who somewhat oppose and 13% who strongly oppose."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"the-holidays-were-what-americans-looked-forward-to-most-in-late-2025","title":"The holidays were what Americans looked forward to most in late 2025","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/the-holidays-were-what-americans-looked-forward-to-most-in-late-2025","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Aug. 1 to 6, 2025, 44% of Americans said the holiday season was what they were most excited about in the second half of 2025.","searchText":"the holidays were what americans looked forward to most in late 2025 what are you most excited about the second half of 2025? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 1 to 6, 2025, 44% of americans said the holiday season was what they were most excited about in the second half of 2025. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 1 to 6, 2025, 44% of americans said the holiday season was what they were most excited about in the second half of 2025. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 1 to 6, 2025, 44% of americans said the holiday season was what they were most excited about in the second half of 2025. another 21% said they did not care and were ready for 2026, while 18% chose thanksgiving and 18% chose halloween."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"the-maha-movement-draws-both-supporters-and-skeptics","title":"The MAHA movement draws both supporters and skeptics","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/the-maha-movement-draws-both-supporters-and-skeptics","dek":"A narrow plurality of Americans (37%) say they do not consider themselves supporters of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement, just ahead of the 35% who say they do, according to a March 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"the maha movement draws both supporters and skeptics do you consider yourself to be a supporter of the make america healthy again (maha) movement? culture culture a narrow plurality of americans (37%) say they do not consider themselves supporters of the make america healthy again (maha) movement, just ahead of the 35% who say they do, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. a narrow plurality of americans (37%) say they do not consider themselves supporters of the make america healthy again (maha) movement, just ahead of the 35% who say they do, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. a narrow plurality of americans (37%) say they do not consider themselves supporters of the make america healthy again (maha) movement, just ahead of the 35% who say they do, according to a march 2026 verasight survey. another 28% are not sure or have not heard of the movement."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"the-seasons-rarely-shape-how-americans-see-themselves","title":"The seasons rarely shape how Americans see themselves","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/the-seasons-rarely-shape-how-americans-see-themselves","dek":"Three-in-ten Americans (31%) say their preferences for certain seasons, temperatures, or climates do not show up at all in how they identify themselves to other people, a May 2026 Verasight survey finds.","searchText":"the seasons rarely shape how americans see themselves do your preferences for certain seasons, temperatures, or climates show up in how you identify yourself to other people? culture culture three-in-ten americans (31%) say their preferences for certain seasons, temperatures, or climates do not show up at all in how they identify themselves to other people, a may 2026 verasight survey finds. three-in-ten americans (31%) say their preferences for certain seasons, temperatures, or climates do not show up at all in how they identify themselves to other people, a may 2026 verasight survey finds. three-in-ten americans (31%) say their preferences for certain seasons, temperatures, or climates do not show up at all in how they identify themselves to other people, a may 2026 verasight survey finds. another 30% say those preferences do show up at least somewhat, including 11% who say they definitely do. the rest say maybe (29%) or are not sure (10%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"the-ukraine-war-will-likely-last-past-2026","title":"The Ukraine war will likely last past 2026","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/the-ukraine-war-will-likely-last-past-2026","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Dec. 22, 2025 to Jan. 5, 2026, 55% of Americans said the war in Ukraine is unlikely to end in 2026. This includes 36% who said not very likely and another 19% who said not at all likely.","searchText":"the ukraine war will likely last past 2026 how likely do you think it is that the war in ukraine will end in 2026? politics politics in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted dec. 22, 2025 to jan. 5, 2026, 55% of americans said the war in ukraine is unlikely to end in 2026. this includes 36% who said not very likely and another 19% who said not at all likely. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted dec. 22, 2025 to jan. 5, 2026, 55% of americans said the war in ukraine is unlikely to end in 2026. this includes 36% who said not very likely and another 19% who said not at all likely. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted dec. 22, 2025 to jan. 5, 2026, 55% of americans said the war in ukraine is unlikely to end in 2026. this includes 36% who said not very likely and another 19% who said not at all likely. about a third said the war is at least somewhat likely to end in 2026 (33%), with 23% who said somewhat likely and another 11% who said very likely. another 12% said they are not sure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"the-vast-majority-believe-the-constitution-guarantees-adults-the-right-to-vote","title":"The vast majority believe the Constitution guarantees adults the right to vote","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/the-vast-majority-believe-the-constitution-guarantees-adults-the-right-to-vote","dek":"Most Americans say the U.S. Constitution gives adult citizens the right to vote; 86% hold that view, according to a September 2023 Verasight survey.","searchText":"the vast majority believe the constitution guarantees adults the right to vote do you believe the united states constitution gives adult citizens a right to vote? politics politics most americans say the u.s. constitution gives adult citizens the right to vote; 86% hold that view, according to a september 2023 verasight survey. most americans say the u.s. constitution gives adult citizens the right to vote; 86% hold that view, according to a september 2023 verasight survey. most americans say the u.s. constitution gives adult citizens the right to vote; 86% hold that view, according to a september 2023 verasight survey. just 6% say it does not, while the remaining 8% are unsure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"the-vast-majority-have-never-reported-suspected-child-abuse","title":"The vast majority have never reported suspected child abuse","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/the-vast-majority-have-never-reported-suspected-child-abuse","dek":"Nearly nine-in-ten Americans (87%) have never contacted child protective services or a child abuse hotline to report suspected maltreatment, according to a Verasight survey conducted March 6-16, 2026.","searchText":"the vast majority have never reported suspected child abuse have you ever called child protective services or a child abuse hotline to report suspected maltreatment? health health nearly nine-in-ten americans (87%) have never contacted child protective services or a child abuse hotline to report suspected maltreatment, according to a verasight survey conducted march 6-16, 2026. nearly nine-in-ten americans (87%) have never contacted child protective services or a child abuse hotline to report suspected maltreatment, according to a verasight survey conducted march 6-16, 2026. nearly nine-in-ten americans (87%) have never contacted child protective services or a child abuse hotline to report suspected maltreatment, according to a verasight survey conducted march 6-16, 2026. the remaining 13% say they have made such a call."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"the-vast-majority-say-political-participation-matters","title":"The vast majority say political participation matters","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/the-vast-majority-say-political-participation-matters","dek":"A large majority of Americans place value on political participation, with 86% calling it at least somewhat important in a Verasight survey conducted Oct. 1-11, 2024.","searchText":"the vast majority say political participation matters how do you feel about how important it is to participate politically? politics politics a large majority of americans place value on political participation, with 86% calling it at least somewhat important in a verasight survey conducted oct. 1-11, 2024. a large majority of americans place value on political participation, with 86% calling it at least somewhat important in a verasight survey conducted oct. 1-11, 2024. a large majority of americans place value on political participation, with 86% calling it at least somewhat important in a verasight survey conducted oct. 1-11, 2024. that figure includes 34% who say it is very important, 27% who call it important, and 26% who say it is somewhat important. just 7% say it is not important, and another 7% are not sure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"the-vast-majority-say-scientific-certainty-shifts-trust-in-nutrition-advice","title":"The vast majority say scientific certainty shifts trust in nutrition advice","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/the-vast-majority-say-scientific-certainty-shifts-trust-in-nutrition-advice","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 3,000 U.S. adults conducted Jan. 18 to 24, 2024, the vast majority said their trust in nutrition advice shifts when scientific certainty is spelled out; 86% said their trust changes at least sometimes when they know the quality of the science.","searchText":"the vast majority say scientific certainty shifts trust in nutrition advice does your trust in nutrition information change (good or bad) when information is provided on the certainty or quality of the science? health health in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 18 to 24, 2024, the vast majority said their trust in nutrition advice shifts when scientific certainty is spelled out; 86% said their trust changes at least sometimes when they know the quality of the science. in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 18 to 24, 2024, the vast majority said their trust in nutrition advice shifts when scientific certainty is spelled out; 86% said their trust changes at least sometimes when they know the quality of the science. in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 18 to 24, 2024, the vast majority said their trust in nutrition advice shifts when scientific certainty is spelled out; 86% said their trust changes at least sometimes when they know the quality of the science. that includes 57% who said their trust changes sometimes and 29% who said yes. another 14% said it does not change."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"there-is-no-clear-consensus-on-banning-tiktok","title":"There is no clear consensus on banning TikTok","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/there-is-no-clear-consensus-on-banning-tiktok","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted April 10 to 15, 2024, 32% of Americans said banning TikTok for national security reasons is complicated.","searchText":"there is no clear consensus on banning tiktok should tiktok be banned for national security reasons? ai & tech ai & tech in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 10 to 15, 2024, 32% of americans said banning tiktok for national security reasons is complicated. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 10 to 15, 2024, 32% of americans said banning tiktok for national security reasons is complicated. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 10 to 15, 2024, 32% of americans said banning tiktok for national security reasons is complicated. another 31% opposed a ban, 29% supported one, and 7% said they were unfamiliar with tiktok."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"thin-mints-are-americans-favorite-girl-scout-cookie","title":"Thin Mints are Americans' favorite Girl Scout cookie","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/thin-mints-are-americans-favorite-girl-scout-cookie","dek":"Thin Mints outdraw every other Girl Scout cookie: 43% of Americans name them a favorite, according to a May 2023 Verasight survey.","searchText":"thin mints are americans' favorite girl scout cookie which is your favorite girl scout cookie? culture culture thin mints outdraw every other girl scout cookie: 43% of americans name them a favorite, according to a may 2023 verasight survey. thin mints outdraw every other girl scout cookie: 43% of americans name them a favorite, according to a may 2023 verasight survey. thin mints outdraw every other girl scout cookie: 43% of americans name them a favorite, according to a may 2023 verasight survey. samoas/caramel delites are close behind at 38% and tagalongs/peanut butter patties draw 29%, while trefoils finish last at 7%."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"thinking-about-death-at-least-occasionally-is-common","title":"Thinking about death at least occasionally is common","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/thinking-about-death-at-least-occasionally-is-common","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Feb. 28 to March 6, 2025, 59% of Americans said they think about death at least occasionally. This includes 39% who think about it occasionally and 20% who think about it frequently or very frequently.","searchText":"thinking about death at least occasionally is common how often do you think about death? health health in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, 59% of americans said they think about death at least occasionally. this includes 39% who think about it occasionally and 20% who think about it frequently or very frequently. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, 59% of americans said they think about death at least occasionally. this includes 39% who think about it occasionally and 20% who think about it frequently or very frequently. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted feb. 28 to march 6, 2025, 59% of americans said they think about death at least occasionally. this includes 39% who think about it occasionally and 20% who think about it frequently or very frequently. about four-in-ten said they rarely or never think about death (41%), with 9% who said never and 33% who said rarely or very rarely."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"three-in-ten-americans-say-they-or-family-members-have-student-loans","title":"Three-in-ten Americans say they or family members have student loans","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/three-in-ten-americans-say-they-or-family-members-have-student-loans","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 3,000 U.S. adults conducted Sept. 22 to 29, 2025, 28% of Americans said they or someone in their immediate family currently has outstanding student loans.","searchText":"three-in-ten americans say they or family members have student loans do you - or does anyone in your immediate family - currently have outstanding student loans? culture culture in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 22 to 29, 2025, 28% of americans said they or someone in their immediate family currently has outstanding student loans. in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 22 to 29, 2025, 28% of americans said they or someone in their immediate family currently has outstanding student loans. in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 22 to 29, 2025, 28% of americans said they or someone in their immediate family currently has outstanding student loans. about seven-in-ten said neither they nor a family member has outstanding loans (72%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"three-in-ten-americans-see-international-trade-as-helping-workers","title":"Three-in-ten Americans see international trade as helping workers","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/three-in-ten-americans-see-international-trade-as-helping-workers","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 3,000 U.S. adults conducted Jan. 18 to 24, 2024, 31% of Americans said international trade has more positive than negative consequences for workers, while 26% said it has more negative than positive consequences. Within the positive band, 15% said more positive than negative, 10% said mainly positive, and 5% said all positive; within the negative band, 16% said more negative than positive, 7% said mainly negative, and 3% said all negative.","searchText":"three-in-ten americans see international trade as helping workers on the whole, do you think that international trade has negative or positive consequences for workers? money money & finance in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 18 to 24, 2024, 31% of americans said international trade has more positive than negative consequences for workers, while 26% said it has more negative than positive consequences. within the positive band, 15% said more positive than negative, 10% said mainly positive, and 5% said all positive; within the negative band, 16% said more negative than positive, 7% said mainly negative, and 3% said all negative. in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 18 to 24, 2024, 31% of americans said international trade has more positive than negative consequences for workers, while 26% said it has more negative than positive consequences. within the positive band, 15% said more positive than negative, 10% said mainly positive, and 5% said all positive; within the negative band, 16% said more negative than positive, 7% said mainly negative, and 3% said all negative. in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 18 to 24, 2024, 31% of americans said international trade has more positive than negative consequences for workers, while 26% said it has more negative than positive consequences. within the positive band, 15% said more positive than negative, 10% said mainly positive, and 5% said all positive; within the negative band, 16% said more negative than positive, 7% said mainly negative, and 3% said all negative. nearly half said the consequences are equally negative and positive (44%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"three-quarters-assume-a-coworker-is-about-as-motivated-as-they-are","title":"Three-quarters assume a coworker is about as motivated as they are","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/three-quarters-assume-a-coworker-is-about-as-motivated-as-they-are","dek":"Most people assume their coworkers are cut from the same cloth. About three-quarters (77%) say a coworker is about as motivated as they are, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey of 474 U.S. adults.","searchText":"three-quarters assume a coworker is about as motivated as they are how motivated do you think they are? culture culture most people assume their coworkers are cut from the same cloth. about three-quarters (77%) say a coworker is about as motivated as they are, according to a may 2026 verasight survey of 474 u.s. adults. most people assume their coworkers are cut from the same cloth. about three-quarters (77%) say a coworker is about as motivated as they are, according to a may 2026 verasight survey of 474 u.s. adults. most people assume their coworkers are cut from the same cloth. about three-quarters (77%) say a coworker is about as motivated as they are, according to a may 2026 verasight survey of 474 u.s. adults. the remaining quarter divides fairly evenly in both directions, and no other view comes close: seeing a coworker as slightly less motivated (8%) or slightly more (6%) are the next-most-common, with every other option in the low single digits."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"three-quarters-at-least-sometimes-excuse-a-dating-red-flag-as-situational","title":"Three-quarters at least sometimes excuse a dating red flag as situational","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/three-quarters-at-least-sometimes-excuse-a-dating-red-flag-as-situational","dek":"When something feels off about a date, most Americans are willing to let it slide. Roughly three-quarters (74%) say they at least some of the time overlook a trait they dislike because they read it as situational, including 24% who do so often, very often, or always, according to a Verasight survey conducted May 11, 2026.","searchText":"three-quarters at least sometimes excuse a dating red flag as situational when you're dating someone, how often do you overlook something you don't like because you think it is situational? culture culture when something feels off about a date, most americans are willing to let it slide. roughly three-quarters (74%) say they at least some of the time overlook a trait they dislike because they read it as situational, including 24% who do so often, very often, or always, according to a verasight survey conducted may 11, 2026. when something feels off about a date, most americans are willing to let it slide. roughly three-quarters (74%) say they at least some of the time overlook a trait they dislike because they read it as situational, including 24% who do so often, very often, or always, according to a verasight survey conducted may 11, 2026. when something feels off about a date, most americans are willing to let it slide. roughly three-quarters (74%) say they at least some of the time overlook a trait they dislike because they read it as situational, including 24% who do so often, very often, or always, according to a verasight survey conducted may 11, 2026. rarely (11%) and never (4%) cover most of the rest, while another 11% say they have never dated."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"three-quarters-doubt-presidents-use-supernatural-powers-to-win-votes","title":"Three-quarters doubt presidents use supernatural powers to win votes","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/three-quarters-doubt-presidents-use-supernatural-powers-to-win-votes","dek":"Most Americans (75%) say they don't really think American presidents employ supernatural powers to win acceptance among voters, an April 2025 Verasight survey finds.","searchText":"three-quarters doubt presidents use supernatural powers to win votes do you think american presidents employ supernatural powers to get electoral acceptability among voters? culture culture most americans (75%) say they don't really think american presidents employ supernatural powers to win acceptance among voters, an april 2025 verasight survey finds. most americans (75%) say they don't really think american presidents employ supernatural powers to win acceptance among voters, an april 2025 verasight survey finds. most americans (75%) say they don't really think american presidents employ supernatural powers to win acceptance among voters, an april 2025 verasight survey finds. smaller shares see otherworldly forces at work: 12% say presidents align with religious entities to influence the voting population, 8% say they engage in spiritual practices only to complement conventional electoral strategies, and 7% strongly believe they apply esoteric powers during electioneering."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"74-of-americans-have-no-gender-preference-when-donating-to-state-legislature-candidates","title":"Three-quarters have no gender preference when donating to state legislature candidates","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/74-of-americans-have-no-gender-preference-when-donating-to-state-legislature-candidates","dek":"A candidate's gender makes no difference to most Americans deciding whether to donate to a state legislature race (75%), according to a Verasight survey conducted June 21, 2026.","searchText":"three-quarters have no gender preference when donating to state legislature candidates would you be more likely to donate to a woman or a man running for your state legislature? politics politics a candidate's gender makes no difference to most americans deciding whether to donate to a state legislature race (75%), according to a verasight survey conducted june 21, 2026. a candidate's gender makes no difference to most americans deciding whether to donate to a state legislature race (75%), according to a verasight survey conducted june 21, 2026. a candidate's gender makes no difference to most americans deciding whether to donate to a state legislature race (75%), according to a verasight survey conducted june 21, 2026. the rest lean toward a woman (16%) over a man (9%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"three-quarters-know-they-can-refuse-an-officers-request-to-search-their-car","title":"Three-quarters know they can refuse an officer's request to search their car","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/three-quarters-know-they-can-refuse-an-officers-request-to-search-their-car","dek":"Presented with a scenario in which a police officer asks to search their car during a traffic stop, 76% of Americans say they have a legal right to refuse, according to an April 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"three-quarters know they can refuse an officer's request to search their car do you have a legal right to refuse the officer's request to search your car? politics politics presented with a scenario in which a police officer asks to search their car during a traffic stop, 76% of americans say they have a legal right to refuse, according to an april 2025 verasight survey. presented with a scenario in which a police officer asks to search their car during a traffic stop, 76% of americans say they have a legal right to refuse, according to an april 2025 verasight survey. presented with a scenario in which a police officer asks to search their car during a traffic stop, 76% of americans say they have a legal right to refuse, according to an april 2025 verasight survey. another 10% say they do not have that right, and 14% say they don't know."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"three-quarters-most-support-a-leader-who-weighs-everyones-opinion","title":"Three-quarters most support a leader who weighs everyone's opinion","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/three-quarters-most-support-a-leader-who-weighs-everyones-opinion","dek":"Most Americans (76%) would most support a leader who takes everyone's opinion into account when making decisions, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey.","searchText":"three-quarters most support a leader who weighs everyone's opinion which of these leaders would you most support? politics politics most americans (76%) would most support a leader who takes everyone's opinion into account when making decisions, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. most americans (76%) would most support a leader who takes everyone's opinion into account when making decisions, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. most americans (76%) would most support a leader who takes everyone's opinion into account when making decisions, according to a may 2026 verasight survey. no other option comes close: 12% favor none of these choices, 6% prefer a leader who lets the people make decisions for them, and smaller shares back a leader who takes no one's opinion into account (3%) or who decides alone without consulting others (2%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"three-quarters-of-americans-are-concerned-about-online-tracking","title":"Three-quarters of Americans are concerned about online tracking","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/three-quarters-of-americans-are-concerned-about-online-tracking","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted March 6 to 16, 2026, 75% of Americans said they were concerned about their online activities being tracked. This includes 28% who strongly agree, 23% who agree, and 24% who slightly agree.","searchText":"three-quarters of americans are concerned about online tracking i am concerned about my online activities being tracked. ai & tech ai & tech in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 75% of americans said they were concerned about their online activities being tracked. this includes 28% who strongly agree, 23% who agree, and 24% who slightly agree. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 75% of americans said they were concerned about their online activities being tracked. this includes 28% who strongly agree, 23% who agree, and 24% who slightly agree. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 75% of americans said they were concerned about their online activities being tracked. this includes 28% who strongly agree, 23% who agree, and 24% who slightly agree. about one in ten said they were not concerned (10%), with 5% who disagree, 4% who slightly disagree, and 1% who strongly disagree. another 14% were neutral."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"three-quarters-of-americans-feel-confident-in-their-nutrition-knowledge","title":"Three-quarters of Americans feel confident in their nutrition knowledge","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/three-quarters-of-americans-feel-confident-in-their-nutrition-knowledge","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 3,000 U.S. adults conducted Jan. 18 to 24, 2024, 76% of Americans said they were at least somewhat confident in their knowledge of nutrition. This includes 31% who said somewhat confident, 30% who said fairly confident, and 15% who said completely confident.","searchText":"three-quarters of americans feel confident in their nutrition knowledge how confident are you in your knowledge of nutrition? health health in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 18 to 24, 2024, 76% of americans said they were at least somewhat confident in their knowledge of nutrition. this includes 31% who said somewhat confident, 30% who said fairly confident, and 15% who said completely confident. in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 18 to 24, 2024, 76% of americans said they were at least somewhat confident in their knowledge of nutrition. this includes 31% who said somewhat confident, 30% who said fairly confident, and 15% who said completely confident. in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 18 to 24, 2024, 76% of americans said they were at least somewhat confident in their knowledge of nutrition. this includes 31% who said somewhat confident, 30% who said fairly confident, and 15% who said completely confident. about a quarter said they had little or no confidence in their nutrition knowledge (24%), with 17% who said slightly confident and 6% who said not confident at all."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"three-quarters-of-americans-have-not-done-business-with-chinese-companies-in-the-past-decade","title":"Three-quarters of Americans have not done business with Chinese companies in the past decade","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/three-quarters-of-americans-have-not-done-business-with-chinese-companies-in-the-past-decade","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 2,000 U.S. adults conducted Sept. 7 to 13, 2023, 75% of Americans said they had not done business with Chinese companies in the past decade.","searchText":"three-quarters of americans have not done business with chinese companies in the past decade in the past decade, have you done any business with chinese companies? money money & finance in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 7 to 13, 2023, 75% of americans said they had not done business with chinese companies in the past decade. in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 7 to 13, 2023, 75% of americans said they had not done business with chinese companies in the past decade. in a verasight survey of 2,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 7 to 13, 2023, 75% of americans said they had not done business with chinese companies in the past decade. another 25% said they had done business with chinese companies during that period."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"united-kingdom-travel-is-uncommon-among-americans","title":"Three-quarters of Americans have not visited the United Kingdom","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/united-kingdom-travel-is-uncommon-among-americans","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Aug. 1 to 6, 2025, 27% of Americans said they had visited the United Kingdom, including England, Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland.","searchText":"three-quarters of americans have not visited the united kingdom have you ever visited the united kingdom (i.e., england, scotland, wales, or northern ireland)? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 1 to 6, 2025, 27% of americans said they had visited the united kingdom, including england, scotland, wales, or northern ireland. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 1 to 6, 2025, 27% of americans said they had visited the united kingdom, including england, scotland, wales, or northern ireland. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted aug. 1 to 6, 2025, 27% of americans said they had visited the united kingdom, including england, scotland, wales, or northern ireland. about three-quarters said they had not visited the united kingdom (73%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"three-quarters-of-americans-havent-used-ai-to-manage-money-or-investments","title":"Three-quarters of Americans haven't used AI to manage money or investments","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/three-quarters-of-americans-havent-used-ai-to-manage-money-or-investments","dek":"Three-in-four Americans (75%) say they have not used AI when it comes to their finances or investing, according to a March 2026 Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults.","searchText":"three-quarters of americans haven't used ai to manage money or investments how have you used ai when it comes to managing your finances and/or investing? ai & tech ai & tech three-in-four americans (75%) say they have not used ai when it comes to their finances or investing, according to a march 2026 verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults. three-in-four americans (75%) say they have not used ai when it comes to their finances or investing, according to a march 2026 verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults. three-in-four americans (75%) say they have not used ai when it comes to their finances or investing, according to a march 2026 verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults. one-in-four americans (25%) have used it in at least one of these ways, and research is the biggest draw: 14% of all adults have used ai to research financial topics, 11% investment options, and 9% financial companies or providers. fewer have acted on it: 9% have made a decision about saving, budgeting, or spending based on what they learned from ai, 5% have made a specific investment, and 4% each have chosen a financial company or provider or used ai to help find a financial professional."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"three-quarters-of-americans-oppose-going-to-war-over-taiwan","title":"Three-quarters of Americans oppose going to war over Taiwan","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/three-quarters-of-americans-oppose-going-to-war-over-taiwan","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted April 9 to 15, 2025, 76% of Americans opposed a war over Taiwan. This includes 42% who strongly oppose and 34% who somewhat oppose.","searchText":"three-quarters of americans oppose going to war over taiwan how much would you support or oppose a war over taiwan? politics politics in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 9 to 15, 2025, 76% of americans opposed a war over taiwan. this includes 42% who strongly oppose and 34% who somewhat oppose. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 9 to 15, 2025, 76% of americans opposed a war over taiwan. this includes 42% who strongly oppose and 34% who somewhat oppose. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 9 to 15, 2025, 76% of americans opposed a war over taiwan. this includes 42% who strongly oppose and 34% who somewhat oppose. about a quarter said they would support going to war over taiwan (24%), with 18% who somewhat support and 6% who strongly support."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"three-quarters-of-americans-reject-the-claim-jews-complain-too-much-about-antisemitism","title":"Three-quarters of Americans reject the claim Jews complain too much about antisemitism","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/three-quarters-of-americans-reject-the-claim-jews-complain-too-much-about-antisemitism","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 22 to 28, 2025, 73% of Americans disagreed that Jews complain about antisemitism too much. This includes 35% who strongly disagree and 37% who somewhat disagree.","searchText":"three-quarters of americans reject the claim jews complain too much about antisemitism to what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement? jews complain about antisemitism too much. culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 22 to 28, 2025, 73% of americans disagreed that jews complain about antisemitism too much. this includes 35% who strongly disagree and 37% who somewhat disagree. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 22 to 28, 2025, 73% of americans disagreed that jews complain about antisemitism too much. this includes 35% who strongly disagree and 37% who somewhat disagree. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 22 to 28, 2025, 73% of americans disagreed that jews complain about antisemitism too much. this includes 35% who strongly disagree and 37% who somewhat disagree. about a quarter agreed (27%), with 20% who somewhat agree and 8% who strongly agree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"three-quarters-of-americans-say-fake-news-is-a-big-problem-for-teens","title":"Three-quarters of Americans say fake news is a big problem for teens","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/three-quarters-of-americans-say-fake-news-is-a-big-problem-for-teens","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted April 9 to 15, 2025, 74% of Americans agreed that the spread of fake news is a big problem among adolescents, who do not generally have the tools to handle it. This includes 39% who strongly agree and 35% who somewhat agree.","searchText":"three-quarters of americans say fake news is a big problem for teens to what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement?: \"the spread of fake news is a big problem among adolescents, who don’t generally have the tools to handle them.\" politics politics in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 9 to 15, 2025, 74% of americans agreed that the spread of fake news is a big problem among adolescents, who do not generally have the tools to handle it. this includes 39% who strongly agree and 35% who somewhat agree. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 9 to 15, 2025, 74% of americans agreed that the spread of fake news is a big problem among adolescents, who do not generally have the tools to handle it. this includes 39% who strongly agree and 35% who somewhat agree. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 9 to 15, 2025, 74% of americans agreed that the spread of fake news is a big problem among adolescents, who do not generally have the tools to handle it. this includes 39% who strongly agree and 35% who somewhat agree. about one in twelve disagreed (8%), with 5% who somewhat disagree and 3% who strongly disagree. another 18% were neutral."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"three-quarters-of-americans-say-health-habits-are-mostly-personal-responsibility","title":"Three-quarters of Americans say health habits are mostly personal responsibility","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/three-quarters-of-americans-say-health-habits-are-mostly-personal-responsibility","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted March 6 to 16, 2026, 75% of Americans said individuals are fully or mostly responsible for their health behaviors.","searchText":"three-quarters of americans say health habits are mostly personal responsibility do individuals bear full responsibility for their health behaviors or is government responsible for creating conditions that make it easier to choose healthy behaviors? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 75% of americans said individuals are fully or mostly responsible for their health behaviors. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 75% of americans said individuals are fully or mostly responsible for their health behaviors. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 75% of americans said individuals are fully or mostly responsible for their health behaviors. one in five said individuals and government are equally responsible (20%), while 5% said government is mostly or fully responsible for creating conditions that make it easier to choose healthy behaviors."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"empathy-as-a-moral-good-three-quarters-of-americans-say-society-should-encourage-it","title":"Three-quarters of Americans say society should encourage empathy","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/empathy-as-a-moral-good-three-quarters-of-americans-say-society-should-encourage-it","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted March 6 to 16, 2026, 73% of Americans agreed that empathy, feeling and identifying with the suffering of others, is a moral good that society should encourage. This includes 32% who strongly agree and 41% who agree.","searchText":"three-quarters of americans say society should encourage empathy empathy, feeling and identifying with the suffering of others, is a moral good that society should encourage. culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 73% of americans agreed that empathy, feeling and identifying with the suffering of others, is a moral good that society should encourage. this includes 32% who strongly agree and 41% who agree. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 73% of americans agreed that empathy, feeling and identifying with the suffering of others, is a moral good that society should encourage. this includes 32% who strongly agree and 41% who agree. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 73% of americans agreed that empathy, feeling and identifying with the suffering of others, is a moral good that society should encourage. this includes 32% who strongly agree and 41% who agree. few americans disagreed (6%), with 4% who disagree and 3% who strongly disagree. another 21% were neutral."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"three-quarters-of-americans-say-they-dont-use-tobacco","title":"Three-quarters of Americans say they don't use tobacco","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/three-quarters-of-americans-say-they-dont-use-tobacco","dek":"Most Americans say they steer clear of tobacco: 76% report they are not current tobacco users.","searchText":"three-quarters of americans say they don't use tobacco are you a current tobacco user? culture culture most americans say they steer clear of tobacco: 76% report they are not current tobacco users. most americans say they steer clear of tobacco: 76% report they are not current tobacco users. most americans say they steer clear of tobacco: 76% report they are not current tobacco users. about a quarter (24%) say they do use tobacco, with almost none declining to answer, according to a november 2025 verasight survey."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"three-quarters-pick-free-expression-over-guaranteed-income-as-the-better-system","title":"Three-quarters pick free expression over guaranteed income as the better system","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/three-quarters-pick-free-expression-over-guaranteed-income-as-the-better-system","dek":"Given a choice between two political systems, Americans come down on the side of open expression, according to a September 2025 Verasight survey. Roughly three-quarters (73%) say the better system for the U.S. is one in which everybody can express their political opinions without fear or censorship.","searchText":"three-quarters pick free expression over guaranteed income as the better system which of the following political systems seems best for the us? politics politics given a choice between two political systems, americans come down on the side of open expression, according to a september 2025 verasight survey. roughly three-quarters (73%) say the better system for the u.s. is one in which everybody can express their political opinions without fear or censorship. given a choice between two political systems, americans come down on the side of open expression, according to a september 2025 verasight survey. roughly three-quarters (73%) say the better system for the u.s. is one in which everybody can express their political opinions without fear or censorship. given a choice between two political systems, americans come down on the side of open expression, according to a september 2025 verasight survey. roughly three-quarters (73%) say the better system for the u.s. is one in which everybody can express their political opinions without fear or censorship. the other 27% prefer a system that guarantees access to a basic income and services for all citizens, even if that means people cannot express their political opinions freely."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"three-quarters-say-their-party-identity-is-important-to-them","title":"Three-quarters say their party identity is important to them","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/three-quarters-say-their-party-identity-is-important-to-them","dek":"Party membership carries real weight for the Americans who hold one: about three-quarters of Democrats and Republicans (73%) say being a member of their party is important to them, including 28% who call it extremely important, according to a May 2023 Verasight survey.","searchText":"three-quarters say their party identity is important to them how important is being a to you? politics politics party membership carries real weight for the americans who hold one: about three-quarters of democrats and republicans (73%) say being a member of their party is important to them, including 28% who call it extremely important, according to a may 2023 verasight survey. party membership carries real weight for the americans who hold one: about three-quarters of democrats and republicans (73%) say being a member of their party is important to them, including 28% who call it extremely important, according to a may 2023 verasight survey. party membership carries real weight for the americans who hold one: about three-quarters of democrats and republicans (73%) say being a member of their party is important to them, including 28% who call it extremely important, according to a may 2023 verasight survey. very important draws the largest single share at 45%, while 22% say their party is not very important to them and just 5% say it is not important at all."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"three-quarters-want-washington-leaders-to-compromise-and-find-middle-ground","title":"Three-quarters want Washington leaders to compromise and find middle ground","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/three-quarters-want-washington-leaders-to-compromise-and-find-middle-ground","dek":"Most Americans (75%) say political leaders in Washington should compromise with others and find middle ground on key issues, according to an April 2025 Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults.","searchText":"three-quarters want washington leaders to compromise and find middle ground please choose which of the following comes closer to your view, even if neither is exactly right… politics politics most americans (75%) say political leaders in washington should compromise with others and find middle ground on key issues, according to an april 2025 verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults. most americans (75%) say political leaders in washington should compromise with others and find middle ground on key issues, according to an april 2025 verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults. most americans (75%) say political leaders in washington should compromise with others and find middle ground on key issues, according to an april 2025 verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults. a quarter (25%) take the opposite view, saying leaders should stand their ground and fight hard to put in place the ideas they believe in."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"three-quarters-would-grant-parole-in-the-john-sparks-case","title":"Three-quarters would grant parole in the John Sparks case","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/three-quarters-would-grant-parole-in-the-john-sparks-case","dek":"A clear majority of Americans (73%) would recommend releasing John Sparks onto parole, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey of 504 U.S. adults.","searchText":"three-quarters would grant parole in the john sparks case what is your parole recommendation for john sparks? politics politics a clear majority of americans (73%) would recommend releasing john sparks onto parole, according to a may 2026 verasight survey of 504 u.s. adults. a clear majority of americans (73%) would recommend releasing john sparks onto parole, according to a may 2026 verasight survey of 504 u.s. adults. a clear majority of americans (73%) would recommend releasing john sparks onto parole, according to a may 2026 verasight survey of 504 u.s. adults. the other 27% recommend against release, keeping him incarcerated."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"three-quarters-wouldnt-hesitate-to-call-911-over-a-body-after-a-violent-assault","title":"Three-quarters wouldn't hesitate to call 911 over a body after a violent assault","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/three-quarters-wouldnt-hesitate-to-call-911-over-a-body-after-a-violent-assault","dek":"Confronted with a hypothetical scenario of coming across a body left by a violent assault while alone, three-in-four Americans (75%) say they would be not at all hesitant to call 911, according to a Verasight survey conducted May 11, 2026.","searchText":"three-quarters wouldn't hesitate to call 911 over a body after a violent assault if you were alone and came across a dead body resulting from a violent assault, how hesitant would you be to call 911? politics politics confronted with a hypothetical scenario of coming across a body left by a violent assault while alone, three-in-four americans (75%) say they would be not at all hesitant to call 911, according to a verasight survey conducted may 11, 2026. confronted with a hypothetical scenario of coming across a body left by a violent assault while alone, three-in-four americans (75%) say they would be not at all hesitant to call 911, according to a verasight survey conducted may 11, 2026. confronted with a hypothetical scenario of coming across a body left by a violent assault while alone, three-in-four americans (75%) say they would be not at all hesitant to call 911, according to a verasight survey conducted may 11, 2026. the rest register some reluctance: 11% would be slightly hesitant, 8% somewhat hesitant, and about 3% each very or extremely hesitant."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"to-most-americans-1946-feels-like-the-distant-past","title":"To most Americans, 1946 feels like the distant past","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/to-most-americans-1946-feels-like-the-distant-past","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 509 U.S. adults conducted May 11, 2026, 1946 lands squarely in the distant past. About nine-in-ten (90%) say the year feels far away — half (50%) say very far, 26% say far, and 13% somewhat far.","searchText":"to most americans, 1946 feels like the distant past how close or far does 1946 feel to you? culture culture in a verasight survey of 509 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, 1946 lands squarely in the distant past. about nine-in-ten (90%) say the year feels far away — half (50%) say very far, 26% say far, and 13% somewhat far. in a verasight survey of 509 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, 1946 lands squarely in the distant past. about nine-in-ten (90%) say the year feels far away — half (50%) say very far, 26% say far, and 13% somewhat far. in a verasight survey of 509 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, 1946 lands squarely in the distant past. about nine-in-ten (90%) say the year feels far away — half (50%) say very far, 26% say far, and 13% somewhat far. hardly anyone feels close to it: 4% say the year is neither close nor far, another 4% somewhat close, and just 2% call it close or very close."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"to-most-americans-2106-feels-a-long-way-off","title":"To most Americans, 2106 feels a long way off","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/to-most-americans-2106-feels-a-long-way-off","dek":"For most Americans, the year 2106 might as well be unreachable. More than eight-in-ten (86%) say it feels far away, including a slim majority (52%) who say very far, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey of 491 U.S. adults.","searchText":"to most americans, 2106 feels a long way off how close or far does 2106 feel to you? culture culture for most americans, the year 2106 might as well be unreachable. more than eight-in-ten (86%) say it feels far away, including a slim majority (52%) who say very far, according to a may 2026 verasight survey of 491 u.s. adults. for most americans, the year 2106 might as well be unreachable. more than eight-in-ten (86%) say it feels far away, including a slim majority (52%) who say very far, according to a may 2026 verasight survey of 491 u.s. adults. for most americans, the year 2106 might as well be unreachable. more than eight-in-ten (86%) say it feels far away, including a slim majority (52%) who say very far, according to a may 2026 verasight survey of 491 u.s. adults. that far-leaning group also takes in 21% who say far and 14% somewhat far. only a sliver feels any nearness — 6% say neither, 5% somewhat close, and 3% call the year close or very close."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"to-persuade-people-online-americans-prefer-a-standard-post","title":"To persuade people online, Americans prefer a standard post","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/to-persuade-people-online-americans-prefer-a-standard-post","dek":"To win over an audience online, more Americans favor a standard post, a paragraph of text with a photo or video attached, than any other format (36%), according to an April 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"to persuade people online, americans prefer a standard post if you were to post content online on a subject that matters to you (be it art, politics, music, etc.) what format would you choose to convince and get an audience? culture culture to win over an audience online, more americans favor a standard post, a paragraph of text with a photo or video attached, than any other format (36%), according to an april 2024 verasight survey. to win over an audience online, more americans favor a standard post, a paragraph of text with a photo or video attached, than any other format (36%), according to an april 2024 verasight survey. to win over an audience online, more americans favor a standard post, a paragraph of text with a photo or video attached, than any other format (36%), according to an april 2024 verasight survey. short-form video such as a tiktok or reel is the next choice at 18%, ahead of a hashtagged photo or video spread across platforms (15%) and a long youtube explainer (12%). about one-in-ten (11%) would avoid short formats entirely in favor of a long one, and the fewest would start a newsletter (8%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"traffic-crashes-are-a-community-concern-for-eight-in-ten-americans","title":"Traffic crashes are a community concern for eight-in-ten Americans","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/traffic-crashes-are-a-community-concern-for-eight-in-ten-americans","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted March 6 to 16, 2026, 81% of Americans said they are at least a little bit concerned about traffic crashes and injuries in their community. This includes 10% who said extremely concerned, 15% who said fairly concerned, 26% who said somewhat concerned, and 31% who said a little bit concerned.","searchText":"traffic crashes are a community concern for eight-in-ten americans how concerned are you about traffic crashes and injuries in your community? health health in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 81% of americans said they are at least a little bit concerned about traffic crashes and injuries in their community. this includes 10% who said extremely concerned, 15% who said fairly concerned, 26% who said somewhat concerned, and 31% who said a little bit concerned. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 81% of americans said they are at least a little bit concerned about traffic crashes and injuries in their community. this includes 10% who said extremely concerned, 15% who said fairly concerned, 26% who said somewhat concerned, and 31% who said a little bit concerned. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted march 6 to 16, 2026, 81% of americans said they are at least a little bit concerned about traffic crashes and injuries in their community. this includes 10% who said extremely concerned, 15% who said fairly concerned, 26% who said somewhat concerned, and 31% who said a little bit concerned. about one in five said they are not concerned at all (19%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"trump-still-defines-maga-for-its-supporters","title":"Trump still defines MAGA for its supporters","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/trump-still-defines-maga-for-its-supporters","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 509 MAGA-identifying U.S. adults conducted April 21 to 23, 2026, 92% said Donald Trump strongly or somewhat represents MAGA.","searchText":"trump still defines maga for its supporters - donald trump politics politics in a verasight survey of 509 maga-identifying u.s. adults conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, 92% said donald trump strongly or somewhat represents maga. in a verasight survey of 509 maga-identifying u.s. adults conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, 92% said donald trump strongly or somewhat represents maga. in a verasight survey of 509 maga-identifying u.s. adults conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, 92% said donald trump strongly or somewhat represents maga. that includes 81% who said he strongly represents maga. only 8% said he does not really represent maga, actively opposes it, or was unfamiliar to them."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"trumps-early-g7-exit-met-disapproval-from-nearly-half-of-americans","title":"Trump's early G7 exit met disapproval from nearly half of Americans","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/trumps-early-g7-exit-met-disapproval-from-nearly-half-of-americans","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted July 14 to 24, 2025, 45% of Americans disapproved of President Trump's decision to leave the G7 summit early.","searchText":"trump's early g7 exit met disapproval from nearly half of americans do you approve or disapprove of president trump's decision to leave the g7 summit early? politics politics in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted july 14 to 24, 2025, 45% of americans disapproved of president trump's decision to leave the g7 summit early. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted july 14 to 24, 2025, 45% of americans disapproved of president trump's decision to leave the g7 summit early. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted july 14 to 24, 2025, 45% of americans disapproved of president trump's decision to leave the g7 summit early. about a quarter said they approved (26%). another 28% said they had not heard about the decision."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"can-ai-fight-online-misinformation-two-thirds-of-americans-doubt-it","title":"Trust in AI to fight online misinformation remains low","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/can-ai-fight-online-misinformation-two-thirds-of-americans-doubt-it","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 67% of Americans said they had little or no trust in AI to identify and prevent the spread of misinformation online. This includes 34% who said they trust it not much and 32% who said they trust it not at all.","searchText":"trust in ai to fight online misinformation remains low how much do you trust artificial intelligence (ai) to identify and prevent the spread of misinformation online? ai & tech ai & tech in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 67% of americans said they had little or no trust in ai to identify and prevent the spread of misinformation online. this includes 34% who said they trust it not much and 32% who said they trust it not at all. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 67% of americans said they had little or no trust in ai to identify and prevent the spread of misinformation online. this includes 34% who said they trust it not much and 32% who said they trust it not at all. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 67% of americans said they had little or no trust in ai to identify and prevent the spread of misinformation online. this includes 34% who said they trust it not much and 32% who said they trust it not at all. about three-in-ten said they trusted ai somewhat or a great deal to combat misinformation (28%), with 23% who said somewhat and 6% who said a great deal."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"trust-in-ai-generated-news-remains-low","title":"Trust in AI-generated news remains low","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/trust-in-ai-generated-news-remains-low","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 22 to 28, 2025, 68% of Americans said they do not trust AI-generated news.","searchText":"trust in ai-generated news remains low do you trust ai (artificial intelligence) generated news? ai & tech ai & tech in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 22 to 28, 2025, 68% of americans said they do not trust ai-generated news. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 22 to 28, 2025, 68% of americans said they do not trust ai-generated news. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 22 to 28, 2025, 68% of americans said they do not trust ai-generated news. about a third said they do trust ai-generated news (32%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"trust-in-the-federal-government-is-low-or-absent-for-a-slim-majority-of-americans","title":"Trust in the federal government is low or absent for a slim majority of Americans","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/trust-in-the-federal-government-is-low-or-absent-for-a-slim-majority-of-americans","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 3,000 U.S. adults conducted Jan. 18 to 24, 2024, 54% of Americans said they have a little or no trust in the federal government in Washington, D.C. This includes 29% who said a little and 25% who said none.","searchText":"trust in the federal government is low or absent for a slim majority of americans in general, how much do you trust the federal government in washington d.c.? politics politics in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 18 to 24, 2024, 54% of americans said they have a little or no trust in the federal government in washington, d.c. this includes 29% who said a little and 25% who said none. in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 18 to 24, 2024, 54% of americans said they have a little or no trust in the federal government in washington, d.c. this includes 29% who said a little and 25% who said none. in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 18 to 24, 2024, 54% of americans said they have a little or no trust in the federal government in washington, d.c. this includes 29% who said a little and 25% who said none. about three-in-ten said they have a moderate amount of trust (28%), and 17% said they have a lot or a great deal of trust in the federal government, with 10% who said a lot and 7% who said a great deal."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"turning-to-ai-when-distressed-remains-unlikely","title":"Turning to AI when distressed remains unlikely","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/turning-to-ai-when-distressed-remains-unlikely","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,519 U.S. adults conducted Sept. 3 to 8, 2025, 75% of Americans said they would be unlikely to consult an AI assistant before reaching out to a human if they felt significantly distressed. This includes 55% who said not at all likely and another 20% who said not very likely.","searchText":"turning to ai when distressed remains unlikely if you felt significantly distressed tonight, how likely is it that you would consult an ai assistant before reaching out to a human? ai & tech ai & tech in a verasight survey of 1,519 u.s. adults conducted sept. 3 to 8, 2025, 75% of americans said they would be unlikely to consult an ai assistant before reaching out to a human if they felt significantly distressed. this includes 55% who said not at all likely and another 20% who said not very likely. in a verasight survey of 1,519 u.s. adults conducted sept. 3 to 8, 2025, 75% of americans said they would be unlikely to consult an ai assistant before reaching out to a human if they felt significantly distressed. this includes 55% who said not at all likely and another 20% who said not very likely. in a verasight survey of 1,519 u.s. adults conducted sept. 3 to 8, 2025, 75% of americans said they would be unlikely to consult an ai assistant before reaching out to a human if they felt significantly distressed. this includes 55% who said not at all likely and another 20% who said not very likely. about one in five said they are at least somewhat likely to turn to ai first (18%), with 13% who said somewhat likely and another 5% who said very likely. another 7% said they are not sure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"two-in-three-reject-the-claim-that-black-men-lack-emotion","title":"Two in three reject the claim that Black men lack emotion","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/two-in-three-reject-the-claim-that-black-men-lack-emotion","dek":"In a May 2026 Verasight survey of 509 U.S. adults, most Americans (66%) push back on the statement that Black men are devoid of emotion, including 38% who strongly disagree.","searchText":"two in three reject the claim that black men lack emotion please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: black men are devoid of emotion. culture culture in a may 2026 verasight survey of 509 u.s. adults, most americans (66%) push back on the statement that black men are devoid of emotion, including 38% who strongly disagree. in a may 2026 verasight survey of 509 u.s. adults, most americans (66%) push back on the statement that black men are devoid of emotion, including 38% who strongly disagree. in a may 2026 verasight survey of 509 u.s. adults, most americans (66%) push back on the statement that black men are devoid of emotion, including 38% who strongly disagree. about one-in-four (27%) neither agree nor disagree, while just 7% agree or strongly agree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"two-thirds-are-unlikely-to-see-dune-part-three","title":"Two-thirds are unlikely to see Dune: Part Three","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/two-thirds-are-unlikely-to-see-dune-part-three","dek":"Dune: Part Three faces a cool reception among Americans: 66% say they are unlikely to see the 2026 sequel, including 37% who are highly unlikely.","searchText":"two-thirds are unlikely to see dune: part three - dune: part three culture culture dune: part three faces a cool reception among americans: 66% say they are unlikely to see the 2026 sequel, including 37% who are highly unlikely. dune: part three faces a cool reception among americans: 66% say they are unlikely to see the 2026 sequel, including 37% who are highly unlikely. dune: part three faces a cool reception among americans: 66% say they are unlikely to see the 2026 sequel, including 37% who are highly unlikely. about a third (34%) say they are likely to see it, including 15% who are highly likely, according to a verasight survey conducted december 22, 2025 to january 5, 2026."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"two-thirds-are-unlikely-to-see-scream-7","title":"Two-thirds are unlikely to see Scream 7","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/two-thirds-are-unlikely-to-see-scream-7","dek":"The largest single group of Americans, 44%, say they are highly unlikely to see Scream 7, according to a Verasight survey fielded in late December 2025 and early January 2026.","searchText":"two-thirds are unlikely to see scream 7 - scream 7 culture culture the largest single group of americans, 44%, say they are highly unlikely to see scream 7, according to a verasight survey fielded in late december 2025 and early january 2026. the largest single group of americans, 44%, say they are highly unlikely to see scream 7, according to a verasight survey fielded in late december 2025 and early january 2026. the largest single group of americans, 44%, say they are highly unlikely to see scream 7, according to a verasight survey fielded in late december 2025 and early january 2026. in all, about two-thirds (67%) are unlikely to see it, while a third (33%) say they are likely, including 14% who are highly likely."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"two-thirds-are-unlikely-to-see-supergirl","title":"Two-thirds are unlikely to see Supergirl","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/two-thirds-are-unlikely-to-see-supergirl","dek":"Nearly two-thirds of Americans (64%) say they are unlikely to see Supergirl, the film slated for 2026, including 36% who are highly unlikely.","searchText":"two-thirds are unlikely to see supergirl - supergirl culture culture nearly two-thirds of americans (64%) say they are unlikely to see supergirl, the film slated for 2026, including 36% who are highly unlikely. nearly two-thirds of americans (64%) say they are unlikely to see supergirl, the film slated for 2026, including 36% who are highly unlikely. nearly two-thirds of americans (64%) say they are unlikely to see supergirl, the film slated for 2026, including 36% who are highly unlikely. the remaining 36% are at least somewhat likely to go, including 12% who are highly likely, according to a december 2025 verasight survey."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"two-thirds-are-unlikely-to-see-the-live-action-moana","title":"Two-thirds are unlikely to see the live-action Moana","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/two-thirds-are-unlikely-to-see-the-live-action-moana","dek":"Two-thirds of Americans (67%) are unlikely to see the live-action Moana, including 37% who say they are highly unlikely to.","searchText":"two-thirds are unlikely to see the live-action moana - moana (live-action) culture culture two-thirds of americans (67%) are unlikely to see the live-action moana, including 37% who say they are highly unlikely to. two-thirds of americans (67%) are unlikely to see the live-action moana, including 37% who say they are highly unlikely to. two-thirds of americans (67%) are unlikely to see the live-action moana, including 37% who say they are highly unlikely to. the remaining third (33%) are likely to catch it, though just 11% count themselves highly likely, according to a verasight survey conducted dec. 22, 2025 to jan. 5, 2026."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"two-thirds-credit-democrats-with-creating-social-security","title":"Two-thirds credit Democrats with creating Social Security","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/two-thirds-credit-democrats-with-creating-social-security","dek":"Presented with a choice between the two major parties, about two-thirds of Americans (66%) tie the creation of Social Security to the Democrats, according to an August 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"two-thirds credit democrats with creating social security which party created social security? politics politics presented with a choice between the two major parties, about two-thirds of americans (66%) tie the creation of social security to the democrats, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. presented with a choice between the two major parties, about two-thirds of americans (66%) tie the creation of social security to the democrats, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. presented with a choice between the two major parties, about two-thirds of americans (66%) tie the creation of social security to the democrats, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. the other 34% attribute it to the republicans."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"two-thirds-expect-to-use-social-media-about-as-much-next-year","title":"Two-thirds expect to use social media about as much next year","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/two-thirds-expect-to-use-social-media-about-as-much-next-year","dek":"In a Verasight survey conducted Dec. 22, 2025 to Jan. 5, 2026, roughly two-thirds of Americans (65%) expect to use social media about as much in 2026 as they did the year before.","searchText":"two-thirds expect to use social media about as much next year - use social media culture culture in a verasight survey conducted dec. 22, 2025 to jan. 5, 2026, roughly two-thirds of americans (65%) expect to use social media about as much in 2026 as they did the year before. in a verasight survey conducted dec. 22, 2025 to jan. 5, 2026, roughly two-thirds of americans (65%) expect to use social media about as much in 2026 as they did the year before. in a verasight survey conducted dec. 22, 2025 to jan. 5, 2026, roughly two-thirds of americans (65%) expect to use social media about as much in 2026 as they did the year before. a smaller share expects to cut back (17%), while fewer expect to use it more (14%); just 3% do not plan to use social media at all."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"two-thirds-have-never-been-personally-hit-by-a-major-natural-disaster","title":"Two-thirds have never been personally hit by a major natural disaster","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/two-thirds-have-never-been-personally-hit-by-a-major-natural-disaster","dek":"In a Verasight survey conducted March 6-16, 2026, about two-thirds of Americans (66%) say they have not been personally affected by a major natural disaster. Three-in-ten (30%) say they have been affected at some point.","searchText":"two-thirds have never been personally hit by a major natural disaster have you been personally affected by a major natural disaster? politics politics in a verasight survey conducted march 6-16, 2026, about two-thirds of americans (66%) say they have not been personally affected by a major natural disaster. three-in-ten (30%) say they have been affected at some point. in a verasight survey conducted march 6-16, 2026, about two-thirds of americans (66%) say they have not been personally affected by a major natural disaster. three-in-ten (30%) say they have been affected at some point. in a verasight survey conducted march 6-16, 2026, about two-thirds of americans (66%) say they have not been personally affected by a major natural disaster. three-in-ten (30%) say they have been affected at some point. by timing, 11% report being affected more than ten years ago, 8% within the last six-to-ten years, another 8% within the last two-to-five years, and 3% within the past year. a combined 4% are unsure or decline to answer."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"two-thirds-have-never-joined-a-protest-on-their-own","title":"Two-thirds have never joined a protest and never considered it","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/two-thirds-have-never-joined-a-protest-on-their-own","dek":"For most Americans, joining a protest unprompted is not something they have done or even weighed. Roughly two-thirds (66%) say they have never spontaneously joined a protest and have never considered doing so, according to an October 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"two-thirds have never joined a protest and never considered it have you ever spontaneously chosen to join a protest without being recruited by a friend or organization? politics politics for most americans, joining a protest unprompted is not something they have done or even weighed. roughly two-thirds (66%) say they have never spontaneously joined a protest and have never considered doing so, according to an october 2024 verasight survey. for most americans, joining a protest unprompted is not something they have done or even weighed. roughly two-thirds (66%) say they have never spontaneously joined a protest and have never considered doing so, according to an october 2024 verasight survey. for most americans, joining a protest unprompted is not something they have done or even weighed. roughly two-thirds (66%) say they have never spontaneously joined a protest and have never considered doing so, according to an october 2024 verasight survey. about one-in-six (16%) have done so at least once, combining those who join regularly, occasionally, or a single time. a comparable share (17%) have never joined but say they have thought about it."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"two-thirds-know-that-whether-you-voted-is-public-record","title":"Two-thirds know that whether you voted is public record","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/two-thirds-know-that-whether-you-voted-is-public-record","dek":"Most Americans recognize that whether a person turns out to vote leaves a public trail. Two-thirds (66%) correctly identify as true the statement that whether registered voters cast a ballot is a matter of public record, in a Verasight survey conducted April 10-15, 2024.","searchText":"two-thirds know that whether you voted is public record indicate if the following statement is true or false: “whether registered voters vote or not in each election is a matter of public record.” politics politics most americans recognize that whether a person turns out to vote leaves a public trail. two-thirds (66%) correctly identify as true the statement that whether registered voters cast a ballot is a matter of public record, in a verasight survey conducted april 10-15, 2024. most americans recognize that whether a person turns out to vote leaves a public trail. two-thirds (66%) correctly identify as true the statement that whether registered voters cast a ballot is a matter of public record, in a verasight survey conducted april 10-15, 2024. most americans recognize that whether a person turns out to vote leaves a public trail. two-thirds (66%) correctly identify as true the statement that whether registered voters cast a ballot is a matter of public record, in a verasight survey conducted april 10-15, 2024. the remaining third (34%) take the statement to be false."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-express-some-satisfaction-with-their-lives","title":"Two-thirds of Americans are satisfied with their lives","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-americans-express-some-satisfaction-with-their-lives","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 11, 2026, 66% of Americans said they were at least slightly satisfied with their life. This includes 31% who said satisfied, 20% who said slightly satisfied, and 15% who said very satisfied.","searchText":"two-thirds of americans are satisfied with their lives in general, how satisfied are you with your life? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, 66% of americans said they were at least slightly satisfied with their life. this includes 31% who said satisfied, 20% who said slightly satisfied, and 15% who said very satisfied. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, 66% of americans said they were at least slightly satisfied with their life. this includes 31% who said satisfied, 20% who said slightly satisfied, and 15% who said very satisfied. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, 66% of americans said they were at least slightly satisfied with their life. this includes 31% who said satisfied, 20% who said slightly satisfied, and 15% who said very satisfied. about one in five said they were dissatisfied with their life (22%), with 9% who said slightly dissatisfied, 8% who said dissatisfied, and 6% who said very dissatisfied. another 12% said they were neither satisfied nor dissatisfied."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"two-thirds-of-americans-are-tired-of-cultural-elites","title":"Two-thirds of Americans are tired of cultural elites","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/two-thirds-of-americans-are-tired-of-cultural-elites","dek":"By a wide margin, Americans say they are sick of cultural elites: 65% agree with the statement, compared with just 10% who disagree.","searchText":"two-thirds of americans are tired of cultural elites i am sick of cultural elites who think they are better than us. culture culture by a wide margin, americans say they are sick of cultural elites: 65% agree with the statement, compared with just 10% who disagree. by a wide margin, americans say they are sick of cultural elites: 65% agree with the statement, compared with just 10% who disagree. by a wide margin, americans say they are sick of cultural elites: 65% agree with the statement, compared with just 10% who disagree. a quarter (25%) neither agree nor disagree, while 26% agree strongly, according to a september 2023 verasight survey."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"two-thirds-of-americans-doubt-bidens-stamina-for-a-second-term","title":"Two-thirds of Americans doubt Biden's stamina for a second term","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/two-thirds-of-americans-doubt-bidens-stamina-for-a-second-term","dek":"A majority of Americans express doubt about Joe Biden's fitness to serve another term. Two-thirds (67%) say they do not believe he has the mental stamina to serve a second term as president, according to a May 2023 Verasight survey.","searchText":"two-thirds of americans doubt biden's stamina for a second term do you believe joe biden has the mental stamina to serve a second term as president? politics politics a majority of americans express doubt about joe biden's fitness to serve another term. two-thirds (67%) say they do not believe he has the mental stamina to serve a second term as president, according to a may 2023 verasight survey. a majority of americans express doubt about joe biden's fitness to serve another term. two-thirds (67%) say they do not believe he has the mental stamina to serve a second term as president, according to a may 2023 verasight survey. a majority of americans express doubt about joe biden's fitness to serve another term. two-thirds (67%) say they do not believe he has the mental stamina to serve a second term as president, according to a may 2023 verasight survey. about a third (33%) say they do."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"two-thirds-of-americans-drink-drip-coffee","title":"Two-thirds of Americans drink drip coffee","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/two-thirds-of-americans-drink-drip-coffee","dek":"Drip coffee, a September 2025 Verasight survey of 1,519 U.S. adults shows, reaches about two-thirds of Americans (67%) at least sometimes, with 46% drinking it often and another 21% sometimes.","searchText":"two-thirds of americans drink drip coffee drip coffee culture culture drip coffee, a september 2025 verasight survey of 1,519 u.s. adults shows, reaches about two-thirds of americans (67%) at least sometimes, with 46% drinking it often and another 21% sometimes. drip coffee, a september 2025 verasight survey of 1,519 u.s. adults shows, reaches about two-thirds of americans (67%) at least sometimes, with 46% drinking it often and another 21% sometimes. drip coffee, a september 2025 verasight survey of 1,519 u.s. adults shows, reaches about two-thirds of americans (67%) at least sometimes, with 46% drinking it often and another 21% sometimes. the rest go to it only occasionally or skip it: 16% drink drip coffee rarely and 17% never do."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-have-u-s-born-parents-and-grandparents","title":"Two-thirds of Americans have U.S.-born parents and grandparents","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-americans-have-u-s-born-parents-and-grandparents","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 3,000 U.S. adults conducted Jan. 18 to 24, 2024, 65% of Americans said they, their parents, and their grandparents were all born in the U.S.","searchText":"two-thirds of americans have u.s.-born parents and grandparents which of these statements best describes you? culture culture in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 18 to 24, 2024, 65% of americans said they, their parents, and their grandparents were all born in the u.s. in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 18 to 24, 2024, 65% of americans said they, their parents, and their grandparents were all born in the u.s. in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted jan. 18 to 24, 2024, 65% of americans said they, their parents, and their grandparents were all born in the u.s. smaller shares described more recent immigrant ties: 17% said they and their parents were born in the u.s. but at least one grandparent was an immigrant, 10% said at least one parent was an immigrant, and 8% said they were immigrants to the u.s."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"snap-benefits-are-familiar-to-two-thirds-of-americans","title":"Two-thirds of Americans know what SNAP benefits are available","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/snap-benefits-are-familiar-to-two-thirds-of-americans","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Nov. 19 to 22, 2024, 66% of Americans said they know what benefits are available through SNAP.","searchText":"two-thirds of americans know what snap benefits are available do you know what benefits are available in the snap? health health in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 19 to 22, 2024, 66% of americans said they know what benefits are available through snap. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 19 to 22, 2024, 66% of americans said they know what benefits are available through snap. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 19 to 22, 2024, 66% of americans said they know what benefits are available through snap. about a third said they do not know what snap benefits are available (34%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"two-thirds-of-americans-say-u-s-tech-sanctions-are-ineffective-or-counterproductive","title":"Two-thirds of Americans say U.S. tech sanctions are ineffective or counterproductive","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/two-thirds-of-americans-say-u-s-tech-sanctions-are-ineffective-or-counterproductive","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted April 9 to 15, 2025, 65% of Americans said U.S. export control sanctions on technology are not effective or are counterproductive in stopping sanctioned firms from developing dual-use technology. This includes 35% who said not effective, 19% who said slightly counterproductive in triggering those firms to develop their own technology, and 10% who said completely counterproductive.","searchText":"two-thirds of americans say u.s. tech sanctions are ineffective or counterproductive that being said, to what extent do you think the us sanctions, by restricting the us technology, will succeed in stopping sanctioned entities from developing their own technology and alleviating the national security concerns? money money & finance in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 9 to 15, 2025, 65% of americans said u.s. export control sanctions on technology are not effective or are counterproductive in stopping sanctioned firms from developing dual-use technology. this includes 35% who said not effective, 19% who said slightly counterproductive in triggering those firms to develop their own technology, and 10% who said completely counterproductive. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 9 to 15, 2025, 65% of americans said u.s. export control sanctions on technology are not effective or are counterproductive in stopping sanctioned firms from developing dual-use technology. this includes 35% who said not effective, 19% who said slightly counterproductive in triggering those firms to develop their own technology, and 10% who said completely counterproductive. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 9 to 15, 2025, 65% of americans said u.s. export control sanctions on technology are not effective or are counterproductive in stopping sanctioned firms from developing dual-use technology. this includes 35% who said not effective, 19% who said slightly counterproductive in triggering those firms to develop their own technology, and 10% who said completely counterproductive. about a third said the sanctions are effective in stopping sanctioned firms (35%), with 28% who said slightly effective and 8% who said very effective."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"most-americans-sleep-less-than-eight-hours-on-weeknights","title":"Two-thirds of Americans sleep under eight hours on weeknights","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/most-americans-sleep-less-than-eight-hours-on-weeknights","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 66% of Americans said they usually sleep less than eight hours on weekday nights.","searchText":"two-thirds of americans sleep under eight hours on weeknights how many hours do you usually sleep on weekday nights? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 66% of americans said they usually sleep less than eight hours on weekday nights. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 66% of americans said they usually sleep less than eight hours on weekday nights. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 66% of americans said they usually sleep less than eight hours on weekday nights. that includes 39% who said six to seven hours and 27% who said less than six hours. another 28% said seven to eight hours, while 7% said more than eight hours."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"a-wealth-tax-on-ultra-wealthy-households-has-two-thirds-support-among-americans","title":"Two-thirds of Americans support a wealth tax on ultra-wealthy households","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/a-wealth-tax-on-ultra-wealthy-households-has-two-thirds-support-among-americans","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 11, 2026, 64% of Americans agreed that the U.S. government should enact a wealth tax for the top 0.1% wealthiest Americans, approximately 100,000 of the richest households. This includes 36% who strongly agree, 14% who agree, and 14% who somewhat agree.","searchText":"two-thirds of americans support a wealth tax on ultra-wealthy households the united states government should enact a wealth tax for the top 0.1% wealthiest americans (approximately 100,000 of the richest households) money money & finance in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, 64% of americans agreed that the u.s. government should enact a wealth tax for the top 0.1% wealthiest americans, approximately 100,000 of the richest households. this includes 36% who strongly agree, 14% who agree, and 14% who somewhat agree. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, 64% of americans agreed that the u.s. government should enact a wealth tax for the top 0.1% wealthiest americans, approximately 100,000 of the richest households. this includes 36% who strongly agree, 14% who agree, and 14% who somewhat agree. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 11, 2026, 64% of americans agreed that the u.s. government should enact a wealth tax for the top 0.1% wealthiest americans, approximately 100,000 of the richest households. this includes 36% who strongly agree, 14% who agree, and 14% who somewhat agree. about one in five disagreed (20%), with 12% who strongly disagree, 5% who disagree, and 3% who somewhat disagree. another 16% were neutral."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"iui-and-ivf-coverage-laws-have-two-thirds-support-among-americans","title":"Two-thirds of Americans support insurance coverage for IUI and IVF","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/iui-and-ivf-coverage-laws-have-two-thirds-support-among-americans","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Nov. 19 to 22, 2024, 65% of Americans supported a state law requiring health insurance to cover assisted conception methods such as IUI or IVF for patients with infertility. This includes 41% who strongly support and 24% who somewhat support.","searchText":"two-thirds of americans support insurance coverage for iui and ivf to what extent would you support a law in your state requiring health insurance companies to cover assisted conception methods such as intrauterine insemination (iui) or in vitro fertilization (ivf) for patients with infertility? health health in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 19 to 22, 2024, 65% of americans supported a state law requiring health insurance to cover assisted conception methods such as iui or ivf for patients with infertility. this includes 41% who strongly support and 24% who somewhat support. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 19 to 22, 2024, 65% of americans supported a state law requiring health insurance to cover assisted conception methods such as iui or ivf for patients with infertility. this includes 41% who strongly support and 24% who somewhat support. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 19 to 22, 2024, 65% of americans supported a state law requiring health insurance to cover assisted conception methods such as iui or ivf for patients with infertility. this includes 41% who strongly support and 24% who somewhat support. about one in ten opposed the requirement (10%), with 5% who strongly oppose and 5% who somewhat oppose. another 26% were neutral."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"supreme-court-term-limits-have-two-thirds-support-among-americans","title":"Two-thirds of Americans support Supreme Court term limits","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/supreme-court-term-limits-have-two-thirds-support-among-americans","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted in October 2024, 65% of Americans favored putting term limits in place for Supreme Court justices. This includes 40% who strongly support and 25% who somewhat support.","searchText":"two-thirds of americans support supreme court term limits putting term limits in place for supreme court justices? politics politics in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted in october 2024, 65% of americans favored putting term limits in place for supreme court justices. this includes 40% who strongly support and 25% who somewhat support. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted in october 2024, 65% of americans favored putting term limits in place for supreme court justices. this includes 40% who strongly support and 25% who somewhat support. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted in october 2024, 65% of americans favored putting term limits in place for supreme court justices. this includes 40% who strongly support and 25% who somewhat support. about one in five opposed term limits (21%), with 13% who strongly oppose and 8% who somewhat oppose. another 14% were unsure."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"two-thirds-of-americans-would-take-a-survey-through-a-voice-assistant","title":"Two-thirds of Americans would take a survey through a voice assistant","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/two-thirds-of-americans-would-take-a-survey-through-a-voice-assistant","dek":"In a Verasight survey conducted May 22-24, 2024, two-thirds of Americans (65%) say they would likely take another survey if a digital voice assistant asked the questions, including 23% who call it very likely.","searchText":"two-thirds of americans would take a survey through a voice assistant regardless of whether you use a voice assistant in your daily life, if you were invited to another survey, how likely is it that you would participate if the questions were asked by a digital voice assistant? ai & tech ai & tech in a verasight survey conducted may 22-24, 2024, two-thirds of americans (65%) say they would likely take another survey if a digital voice assistant asked the questions, including 23% who call it very likely. in a verasight survey conducted may 22-24, 2024, two-thirds of americans (65%) say they would likely take another survey if a digital voice assistant asked the questions, including 23% who call it very likely. in a verasight survey conducted may 22-24, 2024, two-thirds of americans (65%) say they would likely take another survey if a digital voice assistant asked the questions, including 23% who call it very likely. about a third (35%) say they would not, including 12% who say not at all likely."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"two-thirds-reject-the-idea-that-transgender-people-should-wear-identifying-buttons","title":"Two-thirds reject the idea that transgender people should wear identifying buttons","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/two-thirds-reject-the-idea-that-transgender-people-should-wear-identifying-buttons","dek":"A January 2024 Verasight survey finds two-thirds of Americans (67%) reject the idea that transgender people should be required to wear a button identifying them, including half (50%) who strongly disagree.","searchText":"two-thirds reject the idea that transgender people should wear identifying buttons - require transgender people to wear a button identifying them culture culture a january 2024 verasight survey finds two-thirds of americans (67%) reject the idea that transgender people should be required to wear a button identifying them, including half (50%) who strongly disagree. a january 2024 verasight survey finds two-thirds of americans (67%) reject the idea that transgender people should be required to wear a button identifying them, including half (50%) who strongly disagree. a january 2024 verasight survey finds two-thirds of americans (67%) reject the idea that transgender people should be required to wear a button identifying them, including half (50%) who strongly disagree. fewer than one-in-five (19%) agree with the requirement, while 15% neither agree nor disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"two-thirds-say-avoiding-other-social-groups-hurts-national-unity","title":"Two-thirds say avoiding other social groups hurts national unity","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/two-thirds-say-avoiding-other-social-groups-hurts-national-unity","dek":"Most Americans (68%) say that people's tendency to avoid interacting with other social groups affects national unity considerably or to a great extent, including 14% who say to a great extent, according to an October 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"two-thirds say avoiding other social groups hurts national unity to what extent do you believe that the tendency of people to avoid interacting with those from different social groups affects the unity of the united states? politics politics most americans (68%) say that people's tendency to avoid interacting with other social groups affects national unity considerably or to a great extent, including 14% who say to a great extent, according to an october 2024 verasight survey. most americans (68%) say that people's tendency to avoid interacting with other social groups affects national unity considerably or to a great extent, including 14% who say to a great extent, according to an october 2024 verasight survey. most americans (68%) say that people's tendency to avoid interacting with other social groups affects national unity considerably or to a great extent, including 14% who say to a great extent, according to an october 2024 verasight survey. about a quarter (27%) say the effect is very little, while just 6% see none at all."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"two-thirds-say-capitalism-isnt-working-for-the-average-american","title":"Two-thirds say capitalism isn't working for the average American","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/two-thirds-say-capitalism-isnt-working-for-the-average-american","dek":"The verdict on American capitalism tilts negative: 66% of Americans say the current form of capitalism is not working for the average American, according to a December 2025 Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults.","searchText":"two-thirds say capitalism isn't working for the average american which of the following opinions comes closest to your views? culture culture the verdict on american capitalism tilts negative: 66% of americans say the current form of capitalism is not working for the average american, according to a december 2025 verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults. the verdict on american capitalism tilts negative: 66% of americans say the current form of capitalism is not working for the average american, according to a december 2025 verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults. the verdict on american capitalism tilts negative: 66% of americans say the current form of capitalism is not working for the average american, according to a december 2025 verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults. the remaining third (34%) say it is working."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"two-thirds-say-domestic-terrorism-should-carry-the-same-punishment-as-international","title":"Two-thirds say domestic terrorism should carry the same punishment as international","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/two-thirds-say-domestic-terrorism-should-carry-the-same-punishment-as-international","dek":"Most Americans favor parity in how terrorism is punished: 66% agree that a person found guilty of domestic terrorism should receive the same punishment as one found guilty of international terrorism, including 35% who strongly agree, according to a Verasight survey conducted April 10-15, 2024.","searchText":"two-thirds say domestic terrorism should carry the same punishment as international on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 represents “strongly disagree” and 5 represents “strongly agree,” please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements: - if found guilty of domestic terrorism, an individual should receive the same punishment as an individual found guilty of international terrorism. politics politics most americans favor parity in how terrorism is punished: 66% agree that a person found guilty of domestic terrorism should receive the same punishment as one found guilty of international terrorism, including 35% who strongly agree, according to a verasight survey conducted april 10-15, 2024. most americans favor parity in how terrorism is punished: 66% agree that a person found guilty of domestic terrorism should receive the same punishment as one found guilty of international terrorism, including 35% who strongly agree, according to a verasight survey conducted april 10-15, 2024. most americans favor parity in how terrorism is punished: 66% agree that a person found guilty of domestic terrorism should receive the same punishment as one found guilty of international terrorism, including 35% who strongly agree, according to a verasight survey conducted april 10-15, 2024. about a quarter (26%) neither agree nor disagree, and fewer than one-in-ten (8%) disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"two-thirds-say-investing-in-social-science-research-improves-american-lives","title":"Two-thirds say investing in social-science research improves American lives","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/two-thirds-say-investing-in-social-science-research-improves-american-lives","dek":"Views on social-science research run largely favorable: 68% of Americans agree that investing in it helps improve quality of life in the United States, including 32% who strongly agree.","searchText":"two-thirds say investing in social-science research improves american lives investing in social science research helps improve the quality of life for people in the united states. politics politics views on social-science research run largely favorable: 68% of americans agree that investing in it helps improve quality of life in the united states, including 32% who strongly agree. views on social-science research run largely favorable: 68% of americans agree that investing in it helps improve quality of life in the united states, including 32% who strongly agree. views on social-science research run largely favorable: 68% of americans agree that investing in it helps improve quality of life in the united states, including 32% who strongly agree. roughly a quarter (24%) are neutral, while just 9% disagree, according to a march 2026 verasight survey."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"two-thirds-say-no-celebrity-endorsement-would-sway-their-vote","title":"Two-thirds say no celebrity endorsement would sway their vote","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/two-thirds-say-no-celebrity-endorsement-would-sway-their-vote","dek":"Two-thirds of Americans (66%) say no celebrity on the list would move their vote, even with a candidate endorsement, according to a May 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"two-thirds say no celebrity endorsement would sway their vote imagine that each of the following celebrities endorsed a political candidate. for each celebrity, please indicate whether their endorsement would influence your vote culture culture two-thirds of americans (66%) say no celebrity on the list would move their vote, even with a candidate endorsement, according to a may 2024 verasight survey. two-thirds of americans (66%) say no celebrity on the list would move their vote, even with a candidate endorsement, according to a may 2024 verasight survey. two-thirds of americans (66%) say no celebrity on the list would move their vote, even with a candidate endorsement, according to a may 2024 verasight survey. the named celebrities move far fewer: dolly parton draws the most at 14%, while lebron james, dwayne “the rock” johnson and taylor swift are each named by about one-in-eight (12%)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"two-thirds-say-they-dont-look-down-on-people-outside-their-group","title":"Two-thirds say they don't look down on people outside their group","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/two-thirds-say-they-dont-look-down-on-people-outside-their-group","dek":"In a Verasight survey conducted May 11, 2026, two-thirds of Americans (66%) reject the idea that they hold a negative view of people who aren't in their group, including 30% who strongly disagree.","searchText":"two-thirds say they don't look down on people outside their group please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: i tend to hold a negative view of people who aren't in my group. culture culture in a verasight survey conducted may 11, 2026, two-thirds of americans (66%) reject the idea that they hold a negative view of people who aren't in their group, including 30% who strongly disagree. in a verasight survey conducted may 11, 2026, two-thirds of americans (66%) reject the idea that they hold a negative view of people who aren't in their group, including 30% who strongly disagree. in a verasight survey conducted may 11, 2026, two-thirds of americans (66%) reject the idea that they hold a negative view of people who aren't in their group, including 30% who strongly disagree. around one-in-ten (11%) agree that they do, while 23% neither agree nor disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"two-thirds-support-a-law-to-charge-people-as-domestic-terrorists","title":"Two-thirds support a law to charge people as domestic terrorists","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/two-thirds-support-a-law-to-charge-people-as-domestic-terrorists","dek":"About two-thirds of Americans (65%) support a federal law that would let individuals be formally charged as domestic terrorists, including 33% who strongly agree, in a Verasight survey conducted April 10-15, 2024.","searchText":"two-thirds support a law to charge people as domestic terrorists on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 represents “strongly disagree” and 5 represents “strongly agree,” please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements: - the us federal government should adopt a law that would allow individuals to officially be charged as domestic terrorists. politics politics about two-thirds of americans (65%) support a federal law that would let individuals be formally charged as domestic terrorists, including 33% who strongly agree, in a verasight survey conducted april 10-15, 2024. about two-thirds of americans (65%) support a federal law that would let individuals be formally charged as domestic terrorists, including 33% who strongly agree, in a verasight survey conducted april 10-15, 2024. about two-thirds of americans (65%) support a federal law that would let individuals be formally charged as domestic terrorists, including 33% who strongly agree, in a verasight survey conducted april 10-15, 2024. about a quarter (24%) neither agree nor disagree, while roughly one-in-ten (11%) disagree, including 6% who strongly disagree."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"two-thirds-would-include-a-lonely-democrat-at-a-party","title":"Two-thirds would include a lonely Democrat at a party","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/two-thirds-would-include-a-lonely-democrat-at-a-party","dek":"Just one-in-ten Americans (10%) say they would not try to include a Democrat who is on their own and feeling left out at a party, according to a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Feb. 28-March 6, 2025.","searchText":"two-thirds would include a lonely democrat at a party if you were at a party and saw a democrat standing alone and feeling left out, would you try to include them in your conversation? politics politics just one-in-ten americans (10%) say they would not try to include a democrat who is on their own and feeling left out at a party, according to a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted feb. 28-march 6, 2025. just one-in-ten americans (10%) say they would not try to include a democrat who is on their own and feeling left out at a party, according to a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted feb. 28-march 6, 2025. just one-in-ten americans (10%) say they would not try to include a democrat who is on their own and feeling left out at a party, according to a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted feb. 28-march 6, 2025. a 66% majority says it would make the effort to bring that person into the conversation, and the remaining 23% say they're not sure what they would do."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"among-republicans-jd-vance-leads-a-crowded-2028-primary-field","title":"Vance is Republicans' early favorite for 2028","category":"Politics","categoryLabel":"Politics","categorySlug":"politics","href":"/politics/among-republicans-jd-vance-leads-a-crowded-2028-primary-field","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 802 Republican respondents conducted April 21 to 23, 2026, JD Vance led the hypothetical 2028 Republican presidential primary field, with 37% choosing him.","searchText":"vance is republicans' early favorite for 2028 if the 2028 republican presidential primary were held today, who would you vote for? politics politics in a verasight survey of 802 republican respondents conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, jd vance led the hypothetical 2028 republican presidential primary field, with 37% choosing him. in a verasight survey of 802 republican respondents conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, jd vance led the hypothetical 2028 republican presidential primary field, with 37% choosing him. in a verasight survey of 802 republican respondents conducted april 21 to 23, 2026, jd vance led the hypothetical 2028 republican presidential primary field, with 37% choosing him. marco rubio followed at 16%, donald trump jr. at 13%, and 9% were not sure. ron desantis was next at 7%."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"strong-opinions-of-bahrain-are-uncommon","title":"Views of Bahrain are mostly neutral or uncertain","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/strong-opinions-of-bahrain-are-uncommon","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 3,000 U.S. adults conducted Sept. 22 to 29, 2025, 86% of Americans said they have a neutral perception of Bahrain or do not know enough about the country to have an opinion. This includes 56% who said they did not know and 30% who said neutral.","searchText":"views of bahrain are mostly neutral or uncertain what is your perception of bahrain? culture culture in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 22 to 29, 2025, 86% of americans said they have a neutral perception of bahrain or do not know enough about the country to have an opinion. this includes 56% who said they did not know and 30% who said neutral. in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 22 to 29, 2025, 86% of americans said they have a neutral perception of bahrain or do not know enough about the country to have an opinion. this includes 56% who said they did not know and 30% who said neutral. in a verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults conducted sept. 22 to 29, 2025, 86% of americans said they have a neutral perception of bahrain or do not know enough about the country to have an opinion. this includes 56% who said they did not know and 30% who said neutral. about one in ten said they have a negative perception of bahrain (10%), and 4% said they have a positive perception. another 1% preferred not to say."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"views-of-the-economy-lean-pessimistic-for-the-next-year","title":"Views of the economy lean pessimistic for the next year","category":"Money","categoryLabel":"Money & Finance","categorySlug":"money","href":"/money/views-of-the-economy-lean-pessimistic-for-the-next-year","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted April 9 to 15, 2025, 46% of Americans said they felt very or somewhat pessimistic about the U.S. economy in the next year.","searchText":"views of the economy lean pessimistic for the next year how optimistic do you feel about the us economy in the next year? money money & finance in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 9 to 15, 2025, 46% of americans said they felt very or somewhat pessimistic about the u.s. economy in the next year. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 9 to 15, 2025, 46% of americans said they felt very or somewhat pessimistic about the u.s. economy in the next year. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted april 9 to 15, 2025, 46% of americans said they felt very or somewhat pessimistic about the u.s. economy in the next year. about a third felt somewhat or very optimistic (35%), while 19% said they were neither optimistic nor pessimistic."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"strong-opinions-of-the-uae-are-uncommon","title":"Views of the UAE are mostly neutral or uncertain","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/strong-opinions-of-the-uae-are-uncommon","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Oct. 1 to 11, 2024, 69% of Americans said they have a neutral perception of the United Arab Emirates or do not know enough to have an opinion. This includes 45% who said neutral and 24% who said they did not know.","searchText":"views of the uae are mostly neutral or uncertain what is your perception of the united arab emirates (uae)? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted oct. 1 to 11, 2024, 69% of americans said they have a neutral perception of the united arab emirates or do not know enough to have an opinion. this includes 45% who said neutral and 24% who said they did not know. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted oct. 1 to 11, 2024, 69% of americans said they have a neutral perception of the united arab emirates or do not know enough to have an opinion. this includes 45% who said neutral and 24% who said they did not know. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted oct. 1 to 11, 2024, 69% of americans said they have a neutral perception of the united arab emirates or do not know enough to have an opinion. this includes 45% who said neutral and 24% who said they did not know. about one in six said they have a negative perception of the uae (16%), and 12% said they have a positive perception. another 2% preferred not to say."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"vision-matters-a-lot-to-eight-in-ten-americans","title":"Vision matters a lot to eight-in-ten Americans","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/vision-matters-a-lot-to-eight-in-ten-americans","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 84% of Americans said their vision is very important. Another 13% said it is important.","searchText":"vision matters a lot to eight-in-ten americans how important is your vision to you? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 84% of americans said their vision is very important. another 13% said it is important. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 84% of americans said their vision is very important. another 13% said it is important. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14 to 20, 2025, 84% of americans said their vision is very important. another 13% said it is important. few americans said their vision is unimportant (1%), and 3% were neutral."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"what-draws-people-to-time-in-nature","title":"What draws people to time in nature","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/what-draws-people-to-time-in-nature","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 1 to 4, 2026, 73% of Americans selected mental well-being as a main reason for spending time in nature.","searchText":"what draws people to time in nature what are your main reasons for spending time in nature? health health in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 73% of americans selected mental well-being as a main reason for spending time in nature. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 73% of americans selected mental well-being as a main reason for spending time in nature. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 73% of americans selected mental well-being as a main reason for spending time in nature. physical health was also widely selected at 63%, while 50% selected recreation. respondents could choose more than one reason."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"what-eating-concerns-people-experienced-in-the-past-month","title":"What eating concerns people experienced in the past month","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/what-eating-concerns-people-experienced-in-the-past-month","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 1 to 4, 2026, 59% of Americans said they had not experienced any of the listed eating concerns in the past month.","searchText":"what eating concerns people experienced in the past month select all that you have experienced in the past month health health in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 59% of americans said they had not experienced any of the listed eating concerns in the past month. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 59% of americans said they had not experienced any of the listed eating concerns in the past month. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 59% of americans said they had not experienced any of the listed eating concerns in the past month. eating less to change weight or shape was selected by 31%, while 14% selected loss of control over what or how much they eat. respondents could select multiple items."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"what-makes-bar-trivia-feel-balanced","title":"What makes bar trivia feel balanced","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/what-makes-bar-trivia-feel-balanced","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 1 to 4, 2026, 29% of Americans said a bar trivia event should have between 40% and 60% academically focused questions.","searchText":"what makes bar trivia feel balanced if attending a bar trivia event, roughly what proportion of the questions would you like to be academically focused (i.e., science, history, literature) as opposed to pop culture focused (i.e., movies, music)? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 29% of americans said a bar trivia event should have between 40% and 60% academically focused questions. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 29% of americans said a bar trivia event should have between 40% and 60% academically focused questions. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 29% of americans said a bar trivia event should have between 40% and 60% academically focused questions. another 21% said they are not interested in trivia events, while 17% preferred between 20% and 40% academic questions and 15% preferred between 60% and 80%."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"when-comparison-motivates-and-when-it-hurts","title":"When comparison motivates, and when it hurts","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/when-comparison-motivates-and-when-it-hurts","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 1 to 4, 2026, 36% of Americans said comparing themselves to people doing better leaves them inspired, happy, or confident afterward.","searchText":"when comparison motivates, and when it hurts please read carefully. culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 36% of americans said comparing themselves to people doing better leaves them inspired, happy, or confident afterward. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 36% of americans said comparing themselves to people doing better leaves them inspired, happy, or confident afterward. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 36% of americans said comparing themselves to people doing better leaves them inspired, happy, or confident afterward. a similar 33% said that same upward comparison leaves them disappointed, anxious, or frustrated. smaller shares described reactions to comparing themselves with people doing worse."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"when-it-comes-to-vaccines-people-trust-healthcare-providers-most","title":"When it comes to vaccines, people trust healthcare providers most","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/when-it-comes-to-vaccines-people-trust-healthcare-providers-most","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted Nov. 14-20, 2025, a 55% majority say their healthcare provider is the source they trust most for accurate information about recommended vaccines.","searchText":"when it comes to vaccines, people trust healthcare providers most who do you trust most to provide accurate information about recommended vaccines? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14-20, 2025, a 55% majority say their healthcare provider is the source they trust most for accurate information about recommended vaccines. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14-20, 2025, a 55% majority say their healthcare provider is the source they trust most for accurate information about recommended vaccines. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted nov. 14-20, 2025, a 55% majority say their healthcare provider is the source they trust most for accurate information about recommended vaccines. no other single source comes close: 14% put the most trust in federal health agencies such as the cdc, fda and hhs, 8% in their local or county health department, and 5% in their pharmacist. nearly one-in-five (18%) say they trust none of these sources."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"when-it-sways-a-vote-at-all-being-a-mother-helps-female-candidates-more-than-it-hurts","title":"When it sways a vote at all, being a mother helps female candidates more than it hurts","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/when-it-sways-a-vote-at-all-being-a-mother-helps-female-candidates-more-than-it-hurts","dek":"A narrow majority of Americans (53%) say they are not sure whether a female candidate's being a mother would make them more or less likely to vote for her, according to a January 2024 Verasight survey of 3,000 U.S. adults.","searchText":"when it sways a vote at all, being a mother helps female candidates more than it hurts if a female candidate for elected office was a mother, would that make you more or less likely to vote for her? culture culture a narrow majority of americans (53%) say they are not sure whether a female candidate's being a mother would make them more or less likely to vote for her, according to a january 2024 verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults. a narrow majority of americans (53%) say they are not sure whether a female candidate's being a mother would make them more or less likely to vote for her, according to a january 2024 verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults. a narrow majority of americans (53%) say they are not sure whether a female candidate's being a mother would make them more or less likely to vote for her, according to a january 2024 verasight survey of 3,000 u.s. adults. far more lean toward her than away: 40% of adults say it makes them at least somewhat more likely to vote for her, including 13% much more likely, against just 7% who are less likely, only 2% strongly so."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"when-mental-health-declines-people-turn-to-healthcare-providers-first","title":"When mental health declines, people turn to healthcare providers first","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/when-mental-health-declines-people-turn-to-healthcare-providers-first","dek":"If their mental health worsens, most Americans (62%) would turn first to a healthcare provider, according to an August 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"when mental health declines, people turn to healthcare providers first if you experience your mental health getting worse, what would you do first to address it? health health if their mental health worsens, most americans (62%) would turn first to a healthcare provider, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. if their mental health worsens, most americans (62%) would turn first to a healthcare provider, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. if their mental health worsens, most americans (62%) would turn first to a healthcare provider, according to an august 2025 verasight survey. about one-in-five (21%) would lean on family and friends, and one-in-ten (10%) would do nothing, expecting the problem to pass on its own. medication is a distant first resort: 5% would take a federally approved drug and 3% something else."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"when-people-use-ai-for-health-its-often-to-talk-through-their-feelings","title":"When people use AI for health, it's often to talk through their feelings","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/when-people-use-ai-for-health-its-often-to-talk-through-their-feelings","dek":"When Americans turn to AI for their health, talking through their feelings in a therapy-like conversation is the top use: 42% have used it that way, according to a September 2025 Verasight survey.","searchText":"when people use ai for health, it's often to talk through their feelings when it comes to your physical and mental health what did you use ai for? ai & tech ai & tech when americans turn to ai for their health, talking through their feelings in a therapy-like conversation is the top use: 42% have used it that way, according to a september 2025 verasight survey. when americans turn to ai for their health, talking through their feelings in a therapy-like conversation is the top use: 42% have used it that way, according to a september 2025 verasight survey. when americans turn to ai for their health, talking through their feelings in a therapy-like conversation is the top use: 42% have used it that way, according to a september 2025 verasight survey. nearly as many use it for stress, anxiety, or sleep support (40%), and about a third turn to it for coping strategies like reframing or breathing prompts (32%) or for relationship and family advice (32%). smaller shares use it for mood tracking or journaling prompts (21%), crisis information or safety resources (18%), or scheduling and finding human therapy (10%), while 13% say they haven't used ai for any of these purposes."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"where-digital-chronic-care-tools-feel-relevant","title":"Where digital chronic-care tools feel relevant","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/where-digital-chronic-care-tools-feel-relevant","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 1 to 4, 2026, 45% of Americans said they do not have any chronic conditions when asked which digital health function is most critical for managing chronic conditions.","searchText":"where digital chronic-care tools feel relevant which of the following digital health functions do you believe is most critical for effectively managing your chronic conditions? health health in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 45% of americans said they do not have any chronic conditions when asked which digital health function is most critical for managing chronic conditions. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 45% of americans said they do not have any chronic conditions when asked which digital health function is most critical for managing chronic conditions. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 45% of americans said they do not have any chronic conditions when asked which digital health function is most critical for managing chronic conditions. among the listed functions, educational resource libraries and emotional support each led at 10%, followed by remote vital sign monitoring, personalized lifestyle coaching, automated medication management, and other responses at 8% each."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"where-people-draw-the-line-on-recreational-psychedelics","title":"Where people draw the line on recreational psychedelics","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/where-people-draw-the-line-on-recreational-psychedelics","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 1 to 4, 2026, 69% of Americans opposed legal recreational or non-medical psychedelics.","searchText":"where people draw the line on recreational psychedelics do you believe psychedelics should be legal for recreational or non-medical purposes? health health in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 69% of americans opposed legal recreational or non-medical psychedelics. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 69% of americans opposed legal recreational or non-medical psychedelics. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 69% of americans opposed legal recreational or non-medical psychedelics. that includes 45% who said psychedelics should be legal for medical purposes only and 24% who said they should not be legal in any case. about three-in-ten said psychedelics should be legal for recreational or non-medical purposes."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"where-people-go-for-diabetes-guidance","title":"Where people go for diabetes guidance","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/where-people-go-for-diabetes-guidance","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 1 to 4, 2026, 44% of Americans selected healthcare providers as a resource they use to learn about diabetes and diabetes management.","searchText":"where people go for diabetes guidance which of the following resources do you use to learn about diabetes and diabetes management? health health in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 44% of americans selected healthcare providers as a resource they use to learn about diabetes and diabetes management. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 44% of americans selected healthcare providers as a resource they use to learn about diabetes and diabetes management. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 44% of americans selected healthcare providers as a resource they use to learn about diabetes and diabetes management. a similar share, 41%, selected none of the listed resources or said they do not learn about diabetes or diabetes management. family members and peers living with diabetes were each selected by 18%."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"where-people-traveled-internationally-in-the-past-year","title":"Where people traveled internationally in the past year","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/where-people-traveled-internationally-in-the-past-year","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 1 to 4, 2026, 66% of Americans said they had not traveled internationally in the past 12 months.","searchText":"where people traveled internationally in the past year where have you traveled internationally in the past 12 months? culture culture in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 66% of americans said they had not traveled internationally in the past 12 months. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 66% of americans said they had not traveled internationally in the past 12 months. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 66% of americans said they had not traveled internationally in the past 12 months. north america was selected by 26%, while 8% selected europe. respondents could select more than one region."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"which-cannabis-products-people-used-in-the-past-month","title":"Which cannabis products people used in the past month","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/which-cannabis-products-people-used-in-the-past-month","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 1 to 4, 2026, 73% of Americans said they had not used cannabis or marijuana in the past 30 days.","searchText":"which cannabis products people used in the past month which of the following cannabis/marijuana products have you used in the past 30 days? health health in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 73% of americans said they had not used cannabis or marijuana in the past 30 days. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 73% of americans said they had not used cannabis or marijuana in the past 30 days. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 73% of americans said they had not used cannabis or marijuana in the past 30 days. edibles were selected by 14%, joints by 11%, and vaporizers by 10%. respondents could choose more than one product."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"who-people-would-trust-with-cgm-data","title":"Who people would trust with CGM data","category":"Health","categoryLabel":"Health","categorySlug":"health","href":"/health/who-people-would-trust-with-cgm-data","dek":"In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 1 to 4, 2026, 76% of Americans said they would be willing to share CGM data with a doctor or healthcare provider if they were using one.","searchText":"who people would trust with cgm data if you were using one, who (if anyone) would you be willing to share your cgm data with? health health in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 76% of americans said they would be willing to share cgm data with a doctor or healthcare provider if they were using one. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 76% of americans said they would be willing to share cgm data with a doctor or healthcare provider if they were using one. in a verasight survey of 1,000 u.s. adults conducted may 1 to 4, 2026, 76% of americans said they would be willing to share cgm data with a doctor or healthcare provider if they were using one. family members or close friends followed at 47%, while 23% selected a health or wellness coach and 20% selected a health insurance company."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"work-and-education-goals-often-matter-as-much-as-romantic-relationships","title":"Work and education goals often matter as much as romantic relationships","category":"Culture","categoryLabel":"Culture","categorySlug":"culture","href":"/culture/work-and-education-goals-often-matter-as-much-as-romantic-relationships","dek":"Nearly half of Americans put work and education on the same footing as their romantic lives: 47% call these goals equally important as maintaining a romantic relationship, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey of 526 U.S. adults.","searchText":"work and education goals often matter as much as romantic relationships compared to the goal of having or maintaining a romantic relationship, how important are work or education goals in your life? culture culture nearly half of americans put work and education on the same footing as their romantic lives: 47% call these goals equally important as maintaining a romantic relationship, according to a may 2026 verasight survey of 526 u.s. adults. nearly half of americans put work and education on the same footing as their romantic lives: 47% call these goals equally important as maintaining a romantic relationship, according to a may 2026 verasight survey of 526 u.s. adults. nearly half of americans put work and education on the same footing as their romantic lives: 47% call these goals equally important as maintaining a romantic relationship, according to a may 2026 verasight survey of 526 u.s. adults. beyond that plurality, more tilt toward work and education than away from it: 28% rate these goals more important than romance (including 12% much more important), versus 25% who rate them less important (including 8% much less)."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"workers-often-see-ai-as-useful-in-their-line-of-work","title":"Workers often see AI as useful in their line of work","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/workers-often-see-ai-as-useful-in-their-line-of-work","dek":"Nearly four-in-ten Americans (38%) think AI is useful in their profession, more than express any other reaction to it, according to an October 2024 Verasight survey.","searchText":"workers often see ai as useful in their line of work how do you see ai in relation to your profession? ai & tech ai & tech nearly four-in-ten americans (38%) think ai is useful in their profession, more than express any other reaction to it, according to an october 2024 verasight survey. nearly four-in-ten americans (38%) think ai is useful in their profession, more than express any other reaction to it, according to an october 2024 verasight survey. nearly four-in-ten americans (38%) think ai is useful in their profession, more than express any other reaction to it, according to an october 2024 verasight survey. smaller shares have ethical concerns about using ai for their job or want to learn more about it for their profession (17% each), while 10% are scared it might take their job. nearly a third (31%) say none of these fits how they see it."},{"kind":"standalone-question","status":"published","slug":"youtube-reaches-nearly-every-american","title":"YouTube reaches nearly every American","category":"AI & Tech","categoryLabel":"AI & Tech","categorySlug":"ai","href":"/ai/youtube-reaches-nearly-every-american","dek":"YouTube's audience comes close to universal: 92% of Americans say they use it, according to a Verasight survey conducted July 30 to Aug. 4, 2025.","searchText":"youtube reaches nearly every american youtube ai & tech ai & tech youtube's audience comes close to universal: 92% of americans say they use it, according to a verasight survey conducted july 30 to aug. 4, 2025. youtube's audience comes close to universal: 92% of americans say they use it, according to a verasight survey conducted july 30 to aug. 4, 2025. youtube's audience comes close to universal: 92% of americans say they use it, according to a verasight survey conducted july 30 to aug. 4, 2025. relatively few (8%) say they don't use it."}]