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Can Obama Take Advantage of Coming Last?

Here we sit in the interval between the two conventions (as I write this Tuesday), with no sign of a significant change in the horse-race positioning -- yet. There may have been subtle changes in aspects of the campaign that we will pick up in ...

Americans' Opposition to Gay Marriage Eases Slightly

More Americans continue to oppose (53%) than favor (44%) legal recognition of same-sex marriage, but the current level of opposition ties the lowest Gallup has measured since 1996.

Public Figures as News Sources: 'A Widespread Phenomenon'

About nine in 10 Americans turn to individuals with public platforms for information and place a lot of trust in them. To whom are they turning and why and how are they following them? Dr. Sarah Fioroni joins the podcast to discuss.

Majority in U.S. Still Say Moral Values Getting Worse

Most Americans (72%) continue to believe the state of moral values in the U.S. is "getting worse." Large majorities have said the state of moral values is declining since Gallup started asking this question annually in 2002.

Once Taboo, Some Behaviors Now More Acceptable in U.S.

Even as moral attitudes in the U.S. become more socially liberal, several behaviors remain taboo. These include adultery, polygamy, human cloning and suicide, though American adults are slightly more likely to accept the last three.

Most in U.S. Say Gay/Lesbian Bias Is a Serious Problem

Sixty-three percent of Americans -- and 88% of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender adults -- say gay/lesbian discrimination is a serious problem in the U.S. LGBT adults are optimistic about future consensus on gay rights issues.

In U.S., 10.2% of LGBT Adults Now Married to Same-Sex Spouse

Two years after the Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage, 10.2% of LGBT Americans are now married to a same-sex partner, up from 7.9% before the ruling.

More Say 'Nature' Than 'Nurture' Explains Sexual Orientation

More Americans continue to believe sexual orientation is present at birth rather than a result of upbringing.

Positive Events for Investors: Buying Home, Getting Married

Out of 14 key events in life, investors' most common, financially beneficial experiences include buying a home and getting married.

Older Americans' Moral Attitudes Changing

Americans' acceptance of many moral issues has increased significantly over the past decade. Much of this change has been driven by a shift in older Americans' attitudes, whose beliefs are now more in line with those of younger Americans.