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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.

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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…

Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020 in New York. What’s normally a chaotic, crowded tourist hotspot during the holiday season is instead a mask-mandated, time-limited, socially distanced locale due to the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)

Culture and Society

Happy Holidays: Festive or Stressful?

According to an AP-NORC survey conducted in December 2019, most people have positive emotions during the December holidays; still 1 in 5 are struggling with stress, sadness or loneliness.