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Dislike for changing the clocks persists

Most Americans want to avoid changing their clocks twice a year, but there is no consensus on whether the clocks should stay on daylight saving time or standard time.

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Another Pandemic Halloween

Fewer Americans plan to participate in Halloween activities than before the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Four years later, most believe women have benefited from the #MeToo movement

Americans are less likely to regard sexual misconduct as a serious problem compared with 2017, and most think the movement is leading to more people and companies taking action against sexual misconduct.

Government and International Affairs

The American Public Views the Spread of Misinformation as a Major Problem

Ninety-five percent of Americans believe the spread of misinformation is a problem, and most blame social media companies, social media users, and U.S. politicians for its spread, according to a new Pearson Institute/AP-NORC poll.

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Pandemic puts a damper on holiday spirits

December 21, 2020 As a year marked by a pandemic, economic uncertainty, and a divisive election comes to a close, few Americans are feeling festive during the holiday season. Just 22% of Americans feel very or extremely festive this year, down from 49% one year ago. Although more Americans are experiencing positive emotions than negative…