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U.S. views on abortion's legality are similar to last year, while Americans remain closely split in their self-ID as pro-life (48%) vs. pro-choice (45%). Few are closely following the murder trial of abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell.

More Americans continue to struggle to access basic necessities than before the 2008 economic crisis. The U.S. earned a Basic Access Index score of 82.0 in June, about on par with the low of 81.5 recorded in February and March of 2009. Today, ...

Eighty-two percent of U.S. Catholics -- and 89% of all Americans -- say birth control is morally acceptable, making it the most acceptable of 18 behaviors Gallup asked about in its May Values and Beliefs survey.

The Economics of Wellbeing

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 ...

Worldwide, white-collar workers, men, and those with at least a secondary education were somewhat more hopeful about local job market conditions in 2011 than their female, blue-collar, and less educated counterparts.

Fewer Americans had access to basic life necessities such as healthcare, food, and shelter in September. The nation's Basic Access Index score fell to 81.4 last month -- on par with the 81.5 recorded in February and March 2009 during the ...

Despite the advent of health websites and other sources providing medical research and information, 70% of Americans feel confident in the accuracy of their doctor's advice, and don't feel the need to check for a second opinion or do additional ...

Attorney and former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum is now suffering the fate of former college professor and Congressman Newt Gingrich -- rising to front-runner status among Republicans nationwide and then falling right back down again.

Married Americans have significantly better well-being than those who are separated or divorced. Those who are married have a Well-Being Index score of 68.8 compared with 59.7 for the divorced and 55.9 for those who are separated.