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Which Country Is The Biggest Threat to World Peace? »
In a WIN/Gallup International poll 66,000 people across 65 nations were asked "Which country do you think is the greatest…
Fast Food: Americans Know It's Bad, Eat It Anyway »
It’s increasingly uncommon for Americans to eat meals home-cooked from scratch. Instead, 47% of us eat fast food once a…
The Long Term Victory Of Pro-Life »
Abortion is on the decline in the United States, and it has been for a while. Since 1991, the number…
What's The Biggest Problem Facing the Nation? »
Are Americans unable to come together to decide on a single top problem facing the nation, or are there simply…
Defeating Homelessness »
From 2005 to 2013 there has been an overall decline in the number of homeless people. With around a decline…
Different Gods: How's Obama Doing? »
Obama's approval ratings vary across religious groups. The most extreme disparity is between Muslims and Mormons with almost the same…
Dying to Know: What Are the Top Causes of Death in America »
In the U.S., average life expectancy rates are the highest they've ever been, at roughly 79 years. We're living longer,…
The New American Patriotism? »
Young Americans are less likely than their grandparents to say they love America—or to get warm fuzzies when they see…
Death From Above: US Drone Strikes »
In large part, the United States' drone program has been successful, having eliminated over 2400 enemy combatants and fifty high…
American Religious Affiliation as of 2012 »
Current Pew Research indicates that nearly three quarters of America is Christian and that nearly one fifth is not affiliated…
America's Most Pressing Issues? Depends On Who You Ask »
One thing is for certain: America faces many pressing concerns. The only problem is that Americans aren't sure which issue…
Legal Marijuana Sales Are Projected To Be Higher Than Ever »
In the coming years, the market for marijuana will certainly not be going up in smoke. In fact, legal weed…
Recovery In Context »
Those who were in the job force in 2001 know that recession felt nothing like the 2008 recession. It wasn't…
Will you survive the military? »
The answer is a very probable yes. According to the data only 2.84% of people in the military die either…
Smile, You're White »
The rate of depression is significantly higher in White's than in the minorities that they are said to discriminate against.…
America Keeps People Poor on Purpose »
For more from the latest issue of YES! Magazine, The End of Poverty, see: www.yesmagazine.org/issues/th…
In Debt? You're Not Alone »
About 75 percent of Americans are in debt right now and owe a total of more than $11.5 trillion, according…
The Tricky Thing About Optimism »
Celebrated as one of the most optimistic people in the world, most Americans feel pessimistic about our nation's future, particularly…
America's Gun Violence Problem »
Americans, more than any other people, resolve conflicts with a gun. According to the Washington Post, we've got "the highest…
America and China GDP Growth: 1970-2014 »
A popular conservative talking point is that China is "eating our lunch." According to GDP growth percentages, China is growing…
In Service To Their Country, Or Themselves? »
In America today, it can be difficult to differentiate the people who truly want what is best for the country…
How America Uses Its Water Supply »
Water is without a doubt a precious resource, and one in which the world is in short supply. Nevertheless, America…
America: Our Shifting Priorities »
For the first time since 2013, Americans' focus has shifted away from the economy as the United States' top priority.…
America Is Still A Christian Nation »
In 2014, two-thirds of the American public identified themselves as followers of the Christian doctrine. For most Americans, then, the…
Americans Are Expecting A Lot From Their Government »
When it comes to prioritization, the American people place a great deal of importance on a plethora of issues. Despite…
Putting America's Military Spending Into Perspective »
Each year, the United States spends about 700 billion dollars on military expenses, a number that rivals the total military…
To Whom Do We Owe Our Great National Debt? »
For many people, the total amount of US debt is beyond comprehension. But to whom do we owe such an…
Embracing Capitalism »
With the launch of the e-commerce company Alibaba Group in the American market, the U.S. saw a Chinese company have…
Sentencing Blacks to Death »
Blacks have a 38% higher rate death sentences being handed down than other defendants. Do statistical anomalies such as these…
America's Fastest Growing Small Business Sectors »
With the economy getting back on track, many small business sectors are booming. Oilseed and grain farming is the most…
The Ubiquitous Nature Of American Firearms »
It certainly says something about American culture that there are nearly four times as many firearms dealers in the United…
Should There Be Politics In The Pulpit? »
Although the influence of the church is declining in America, the public is divided on the issue of whether religious…
The Drug War - Not So Hidden Racism »
African Americans are disproportionately incarcerated on drug related charges. Clearly the drug war is an instrument of, at least, institutional…
How To Deal With ISIS, According To Americans »
The vast majority of Americans agree that action must be taken against ISIS. While simply providing humanitarian support to refugees…