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Sep 30, 2015
Fewer in U.S. Want Government to Promote Traditional Values
Reflecting a gradual shift since the 1990s, more Americans now say government should not favor any set of values (51%) than say it should promote traditional values (43%). In most recent years, Americans have been divided on this.
Jul 22, 2015
More Than Four in 10 Americans Say They Have Tried Marijuana
As Oregon becomes the fourth U.S. state to legalize recreational marijuana use, 44% of Americans say they have tried marijuana. When Gallup began asking about pot use in 1969, only 4% admitted to having tried it.
Jul 10, 2015
In U.S., 47% Say Legal Marijuana Will Make Roads Less Safe
As some states have legalized marijuana, 47% of Americans say legalization will make driving in those states less safe. Half of Americans say it won't make much of a difference.
Jul 1, 2015
More Say Alcohol Threatens Auto Safety Than Pot, Pills
In the U.S., 79% say driving while impaired by alcohol is a very serious problem for road safety, compared with 41% or less for other drugs. Young adults are the least likely to say driving while high on marijuana is a serious problem.
May 22, 2015
On Social Ideology, the Left Catches Up to the Right
For the first time, as many Americans say their views on social issues are liberal as say they are conservative. Americans continue to be more likely to say they are economically conservative rather than liberal.
Dec 31, 2014
What's Ahead for Americans in 2015?
Looking to 2015, Americans are increasingly positive about the economy, and this could produce more upbeat views of Congress and the president. The U.S. will continue to age and get less white, potentially yielding other changes.
Nov 6, 2014
Majority Continues to Support Pot Legalization in U.S.
A slim majority of Americans, 51%, favor legalizing the use of marijuana -- similar to the 50% who supported it in 2011 and 2012, but down from a reading of 58% last year.
May 28, 2014
Conservative Lead on Social and Economic Ideology Shrinking
Americans are more likely to self-identify as conservative than as liberal on both social and economic matters. However, the conservative lead is down to 21 points on economic policy and four points on social policy.
Dec 31, 2013
Gallup.com's Top Stories of 2013
The most important stories on Gallup.com in 2013 span politics, well-being, the economy, and education.
Oct 29, 2013
U.S. Death Penalty Support Lowest in More Than 40 Years
Sixty percent of Americans favor the death penalty for convicted murderers, the lowest level of death penalty support Gallup has measured since 1972, and down from a high of 80% in 1994.