Coronavirus has been on the minds of many around the world this year. But coronavirus aside, people face many other dangers worldwide. Gallup and Lloyd’s Register Foundation recently finished the largest poll ever conducted on the topic of perceptions of risk around the globe. It asked people in 142 countries about safety of their water, […]
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POLL: Many optimistic about future
Many of those polled say they believe their future is bright! That's according to the latest unscientific poll at SharylAttkisson.com. Forty-eight percent (48%) of those polled say their future is bright. Another 24% say their outlook for their future is "somewhat good." A total of 12% of those responding say their future is "somewhat bad" […]
POLL: 59% not concerned that COVID-19 will negatively impact their child's learning
The majority of parents (59%) are not concerned about COVID-19 having a negative impact on their child's education. But 42% of people polled say the are worried about their children's education in light of COVID-19. That's according to a recent Gallup poll. Seven out of ten parents of children in kindergarten through high school say […]
POLL: Many Americans consume over 3 hours of news per day
Forty-four percent (44%) of those responding to the latest unscientific poll at SharylAttkisson.com say they consume over three hours of news per day. Fifteen percent (15%) consume less than an hour of news daily. Two percent (2%) say they consume no news at all on a daily basis. Average amount of news I consume daily: […]
POLL: Most voters expect Trump to win again; Most Democrats rank Sanders their top pick
Most registered voters say they believe President Trump is likely to be re-elected for a second term in November, even if they aren't voting for him. That's according to a recently published CBS News poll. Many registered voters reportedly have already made up their minds about who they are voting for in the 2020 presidential […]
POLL: Today, Trump and Sanders on top
A lot of Trump fans weighed into our latest unscientific poll at SharylAttkisson.com. Ninety-four percent (94%) of respondents say if they had to vote today, they would vote for President Trump. Slightly less than 2% said they would vote for "Anybody but Trump." Bernie Sanders topped the list of named favorites among those who said […]
POLL: State of the Union: Republicans more satisfied than Democrats
Republicans report satisfaction with 19 of 30 different aspects of the United States, while Democrats report satisfaction with only four, according to a recent Gallup poll. Gallup's scorecard included features of the country's cultural, business, and government climates. Both Republicans and Democrats report satisfaction with two broad features: the overall quality of life and the […]
POLL: Americans are eating less meat
Almost one in four Americans reports eating less meat during the past year than in prior years. That's according to a recent Gallup poll. Of those who say they have cut back, most cite health as the reason, according to Gallup. Other reasons include environmental impact and concerns for animal welfare. While Americans report eating […]
