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Americans Want Stricter Gun Laws, Still Oppose Bans
Americans' support for strengthening gun sale laws, as well as for passing new gun laws, is up sharply. But views toward banning semi-automatic rifles and handguns are unchanged, with majorities opposed to both proposals.
U.S. Economic Confidence Steady Amid Fiscal Uncertainty
Americans' economic confidence held steady last week as U.S. lawmakers continued to negotiate how to avoid the "fiscal cliff." Republicans became measurably more positive, while independents became more negative.
Depression Increases in Areas Superstorm Sandy Hit Hardest
Americans living in the areas most directly hit by Superstorm Sandy report a marked increase in depression, worry, and anger in the six weeks immediately following the storm, representing hundreds of thousands of affected residents.
U.S. Payroll to Population Rate Improves in December
The U.S. Payroll to Population rate, as measured by Gallup, was 44.4% for the month of December, an improvement over November. Gallup's unadjusted unemployment rate was statistically unchanged at 7.7%.
Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama Most Admired in 2012
Americans name Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama as the Most Admired Woman and Most Admired Man alive in the world today. Clinton has been the Most Admired Woman 11 years straight, Obama the Most Admired Man five years in a row.
U.S. Consumer Spending Holds Steady, Consistent With 2011
Americans' self-reported daily spending averaged $73 in November, essentially on par with September and October. Upper-income Americans, however, spent less this November than in any November dating back to 2008.
Entrepreneurship Comes With Stress, But Also Optimism
Entrepreneurs in the U.S. report more worry and stress on a daily basis than other workers. On the flip side, entrepreneurs are more likely to say they learn and do interesting things every day and are more optimistic about their future.
U.S. Small-Business Owners' Hiring Intentions Plunge
U.S. small-business owners' net hiring intentions for the next 12 months plunged to -4 in November, matching the lowest level recorded by the Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index. The previous low was also -4 in November 2008.
Religion Big Factor for Americans Against Same-Sex Marriage
Americans who oppose same-sex marriage are most likely to cite religion or the Bible as the reason. Overall, 53% of Americans say same-sex marriage should be legal, tying the record high, while 46% say it should not.
In U.S., More Cite Obesity as Most Urgent Health Problem
More Americans than in the past say obesity is the most urgent health problem facing the United States, climbing to a new high of 16%. However, access to and the cost of healthcare remain Americans' No. 1 and No. 2 health concerns.