Americans Rate Their Society and Chart Its Values
A data review of the General Social Survey and 1996 Survey of American Political Culture, including confidence levels in government and institutions, changing views of American society, customs and religious beliefs. Also, explaining the GSS and how…
Six Decades of Gallup Polling in Review
Alec Gallup and George Gallup Jr. discuss the firm's first 60 years. A six-part data essay covers The Great Depression and World War II; followed by the early civil rights era, the election of John F. Kennedy and space exploration, Vietnam and…
Americans' Changing Views and Practice on Crime and Punishment
Polls show a decline in public confidence in the criminal justice system. Crime remains a top concern, and most people favor harsher punishment for lawbreakers. Also, there is strong opposition to genetic engineering, and strong support for…
America in the World: An examination of public opinion on foreign affairs, from the Marshall Plan to today
Measuring attitudes about isolationism, international activism, foreign aid, defense, other countries and trade. Also, Campaign 1997, an off-year election with impact and America's latest fashion statement is casual and comfortable.
How Are We Doing? Leading Social Indicators Tell a Complex Story
Charting polling trends about the family, voluntarism, race, religion, personal security, homosexuality and poverty. Also, using consumer research to chart social trends, and debating the factors that determine voter turnout.
Polling on 1997's Big Stories
Public opinions on the years most discussed events, from Newt Gingrich to O.J. Simpson to Dolley the sheep to Christmas. Also, the abortion divide remains strong 25 years after Roe v. Wade, and the 14-year Roper/Fortune magazine polling…