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.

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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.

News and Media

Half of the public approve writers and actors striking against Hollywood studios

A majority have heard at least a little about the Hollywood strikes and 55% side with the writers and actors over the studios

News and Media

Assessing the news media: trust, coverage, and threats to a free press

The public is worried about a variety of problems threatening a free press in the United States and around the world, though trust in the news media remains low.