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Americans' Top Critique of GOP: "Unwilling to Compromise"

As Republican leaders openly scrutinize their party after the 2012 elections, Republicans, independents, and Democrats are most likely to critique the GOP for being "inflexible." Americans dislike Democrats' overspending most.

Americans, Particularly Democrats, Dislike Russia

Americans view Russia more unfavorably now than they have in three decades. Republicans are twice as likely as Democrats to view Russia favorably.

In U.S., 71% Support Transgender People Serving in Military

About seven in 10 Americans (71%) support allowing openly transgender men and women to serve in the military.

Majority of Americans Continue to Oppose Gay Marriage

Even though an increasing number of states have moved toward legalizing same-sex marriage in the past year, Americans’ views on the matter have not changed, with 57% opposed and 40% in favor of legal recognition of gay marriages. Americans are ...

Alabama Special Election Takes Place in One of the Reddest States

Accusations of sexual misconduct complicate what could have been an easy win for the GOP in one of the nation's most conservative states.

Life Evaluations of LGBT Americans Decline After Election

LGBT adults' outlook on life decreased from 51% "thriving" before the U.S. presidential election to 41% after it. Steep declines also occurred among Democrats in general.

In Midst of Winter Olympics, Views of Putin in Russia and the U.S.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has been an important figure on the world stage for nearly 15 years. During that time, both Americans and Russians have had a complex relationship with the one-time KGB operative.

The Political Impact of Obama's Same-Sex Marriage Announcement

Everyone is asking, and some are speculating, about the political impact of President Barack Obama's decision to publicly state his personal support for legal same-sex marriage. There is no doubt that Obama's campaign team spent long hours ...

LGBT Population in U.S. Significantly Less Religious

Americans who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender are significantly less religious than other Americans, a difference that is evident in religious service attendance, importance of religion, and religious identification.

Doctor-Assisted Suicide Is Moral Issue Dividing Americans Most

Doctor-assisted suicide is the most controversial of 17 cultural issues Gallup tested this year, with Americans divided 45% vs. 48% over its moral acceptability. Many also disagree about whether abortion and out-of-wedlock births are morally ...