social and policy issues social and policy issues / http://backend.userland.com/rss ²¨²¨ÊÓƵav WebTeam Secular Christmas Traditions Persist as Sacred Ones Decline Most Americans still celebrate Christmas, but fewer observe it religiously, while secular customs remain highly popular. /poll/700271/secular-christmas-traditions-persist-sacred-ones-decline.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication /poll/700271/secular-christmas-traditions-persist-sacred-ones-decline.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication Mon, 22 Dec 2025 03:00:00 GMT Cost Leads Americans' Top-of-Mind Healthcare Concerns Concerns about and dissatisfaction with healthcare costs in the U.S. underscore Americans' belief that the nation's healthcare system is highly flawed. /poll/699770/cost-leads-americans-top-mind-healthcare-concerns.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication /poll/699770/cost-leads-americans-top-mind-healthcare-concerns.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication Mon, 15 Dec 2025 03:00:00 GMT Independents Drive Approval of ACA to New High of 57% Americans' approval of the Affordable Care Act has risen to a new high, fueled by increased support among political independents. /poll/699449/independents-drive-approval-aca-new-high.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication /poll/699449/independents-drive-approval-aca-new-high.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication Mon, 08 Dec 2025 03:00:00 GMT Community Cohesion Could Unlock Rural Leadership In rural America, high levels of community support and connection are linked to higher levels of local involvement and leadership. /poll/697217/community-cohesion-unlock-rural-leadership.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication /poll/697217/community-cohesion-unlock-rural-leadership.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication Sun, 09 Nov 2025 23:01:00 GMT U.S. Prison System Rated High on Security, Low on Reform Americans generally view the U.S. prison system as secure, but say it is ineffective at keeping inmates safe or rehabilitating them. /poll/697472/prison-system-rated-high-security-low-reform.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication /poll/697472/prison-system-rated-high-security-low-reform.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication Thu, 06 Nov 2025 03:00:00 GMT Americans Much More Positive About Progress on Drugs Two years after expressing record pessimism about the U.S. illegal drug problem, Americans are the most optimistic they have been in a quarter century. /poll/697445/americans-positive-progress-drugs.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication /poll/697445/americans-positive-progress-drugs.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication Wed, 05 Nov 2025 03:00:00 GMT Crime in U.S. Seen as Less Serious for Second Straight Year Fewer Americans see national or local crime rising or view these as serious problems, but concerns about child safety and financial fraud remain. /poll/697124/crime-seen-less-serious-second-straight-year.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication /poll/697124/crime-seen-less-serious-second-straight-year.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication Thu, 30 Oct 2025 03:00:00 GMT Americans See Need for Third Party, but Offer Soft Support Americans continue to express a desire for a third party but have reservations about voting for third-party candidates. /poll/696521/americans-need-third-party-offer-soft-support.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication /poll/696521/americans-need-third-party-offer-soft-support.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication Mon, 20 Oct 2025 03:00:00 GMT American Views on AI, National Security in 5 Charts Americans expect AI-based attacks on the U.S., but support for developing AI-enabled weapons for conflicts is more limited and conditional. /poll/695297/american-views-national-security-charts.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication /poll/695297/american-views-national-security-charts.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication Mon, 06 Oct 2025 23:01:00 GMT Military Experience Tops Candidate Credentials A majority of Americans, 55%, say they are more likely to vote for candidates for elected office who have past military experience. /poll/695648/military-experience-tops-candidate-credentials.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication /poll/695648/military-experience-tops-candidate-credentials.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication Wed, 01 Oct 2025 23:01:00 GMT