Birth control, divorce, sex between unmarried men and women, and gambling top a list of morally acceptable issues, while Americans deem polygamy, cloning humans and extramarital affairs as the least acceptable. CONT. Art Swift, Gallup Read more »
CBS News asks: How often should you call your mother?
How often should you call your mom? According to half of all Americans, once a week isn’t enough. Nearly half of Americans think an adult child should call their mom at least a few times a week, including nearly a quarter who think they should call their mom daily, according […] Read more »
Weighing the Value of a College Education
A majority of Americans, including parents with children under 18 years of age, think college is worth the price tag, and many consider a college education to be important for both future earning potential and personal growth and experience, according to an Exclusive Point Taken-Marist Poll. However, three in four […] Read more »
Why Hillary Clinton doesn’t get the youth vote
With her long history of engagement in matters relating to children and families, Hillary Clinton’s failure to inspire young people is notable and, at least initially, puzzling. Compared to Bernie Sanders, who is a youth magnet, she has failed to speak to the Millennial Generation or even the Generation Xers. […] Read more »
Many U.S. families considering pregnancy don’t know Zika facts
Many people in U.S. households where someone is pregnant or considering getting pregnant in the next 12 months are not aware of key facts about Zika virus, according to a new poll by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health researchers. CONT. Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Read more »
STAT-Harvard poll: Americans say no to ‘designer babies’
Most Americans oppose using powerful new technology to alter the genes of unborn babies, according to a new poll — even to prevent serious inherited diseases. They expressed the strongest disapproval for editing genes to create “designer babies” with enhanced intelligence or looks. CONT. Sharon Begley, STAT Read more »