Personal Safety

Israelis, Palestinians in Accord on Peace Benefits

Gallup finds Israelis and Palestinians in favor of four goals

December 12, 2007

Large majorities in Israel and the Palestinian territories agree that reaching a peace agreement is highly important to achieving security, economic prosperity, and international respect. Most Palestinians, but fewer Israelis, also consider peace important to their personal futures.More ...

Is Detroit the Least Safe City?

Last year, only 26% of Americans said Detroit was safe to live in or visit

November 20, 2007

A recent controversial study of FBI crime statistics by a private research group concluded that Detroit is the most dangerous city in America. In a Gallup Poll last year, Americans were asked to rate their perceptions of the safety of major American cities. Detroit was seen as the least safe of any city tested.More ...

Little Change in Public's View of the U.S. Drug Problem

More than 7 in 10 Americans say nation's drug problem is very serious

October 19, 2007

A recent Gallup Poll finds most Americans saying illegal drugs in the country are a very serious problem, but substantially fewer Americans -- about than 3 in 10 -- say drugs are a problem in their community. Roughly one in three Americans say the government has made progress dealing with the problem of illegal drugs in the past two years. Perceptions about drugs are related to household income and gender.More ...

The Divide Between Public School Parents and Private School Parents

Private school parents more positive than public school parents about their kids' education

September 5, 2007

A Gallup analysis finds that parents with children who attend private, parochial, or who are home schooled to be more positive than public school parents about the quality of their children's education, and less likely to be concerned for their children's safety at school. Americans continue to be more dissatisfied than satisfied with the quality of education in the U.S., while most parents remain satisfied with their own children's education.More ...

Losing Hope

August 31, 2007

Sri Lankans are losing hope for peace in their war-torn country.

Americans Anxious About Imports from China

August 30, 2007

One too many recalls have Americans way down on imports from China.

The Niger Delta

August 24, 2007

More jobs and increased government involvement could help quell instability in the Niger Delta.

Broken Bridges

August 7, 2007

Americans react to the Minneapolis bridge collapse and weigh in on preventing another such disaster.

Algerians Concerned for Their Safety

Only 30% feel safe walking alone at night

June 1, 2007

New waves of violence this year are harsh reminders for many Algerians -- as well as their neighbors and allies -- that the country's bloody past is not yet behind them. Only 30% of Algerians say they feel safe walking alone at night in their communities.More ...

Crime

Is there more crime in your area than there was a year ago, or less? Is there more crime in the U.S. than there was a year ago, or less? Is there any area near where you live - that is, within a mile - where you would be afraid to walk alone at night?More ...

Personal Safety

Israelis, Palestinians in Accord on Peace Benefits

Gallup finds Israelis and Palestinians in favor of four goals

Is Detroit the Least Safe City?

Last year, only 26% of Americans said Detroit was safe to live in or visit

Little Change in Public's View of the U.S. Drug Problem

More than 7 in 10 Americans say nation's drug problem is very serious

The Divide Between Public School Parents and Private School Parents

Private school parents more positive than public school parents about their kids' education

Losing Hope

Americans Anxious About Imports from China

The Niger Delta

Broken Bridges

Algerians Concerned for Their Safety

Only 30% feel safe walking alone at night

Crime

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