Culture and Society

Opposition to unionization of college athletes

The public is also opposed to universities providing their student athletes with a salary or spending money, however there is support for the players to share in the proceeds from broadcast rights.

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Culture and Society

The public’s excitement for Super Bowl Sunday

Forty percent of adults are excited for at least one Super Bowl event, including 25% who are excited for the game itself.

Culture and Society

Turkey reigns at the Thanksgiving meal.

Thirty-two percent of Americans say turkey is their favorite part of the holiday meal; cranberry sauce is the least popular dish. When it comes to dessert, pumpkin pie is the favorite.

Environment, Energy, and Resilience

Taste, cost, and health concerns far outweigh environmental considerations when people choose what to eat

Eighteen percent report understanding to eat in a way that is environmentally friendly, and few consider how the food they eat affects the environment.

Civil Liberties and Security

Public perceptions of freedom of expression on university campuses paints a complex picture

The public holds a complex set of views about freedom of expression on university campuses with most people supporting several restrictions on faculty and student expression on college campuses in the United States.