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The 'Divided States of America'?

Time magazine's labeling of Donald Trump as president of the "Divided States of America" may summarize the election results, but it is not how the Trump vs. Clinton states view the issues.

Economy Top Problem in a Crowded Field

The economy averaged more mentions than any other issue this year as the top U.S. problem, and race relations earned its highest mentions in decades. But no issue cracked 20%.

Crime Victims More Likely to Own Guns

Americans who have recently been the victim of a crime report higher rates of gun ownership than nonvictims.

U.S. Public Opinion on Four Key State Ballot Measures

Find out where Americans stand on four key issues that were on the ballot in several states: marijuana legalization, the death penalty, gun control and increasing the minimum wage.

In U.S., Support for Assault Weapons Ban at Record Low

Americans' support for a ban on assault rifles is the lowest in Gallup's 20-year trend, at 36%.

Americans Offer Solutions for Problem of Deadly Shootings

Americans' suggestions for how to solve the problem of deadly encounters between blacks and police are multifaceted, focusing on broad societal changes, shifts within the black community and changes in police training and behavior.

Americans' Satisfaction With U.S. Drops Sharply

Americans' satisfaction with the way things are going in the U.S. fell sharply in July, to the lowest level measured since October 2013. This coincides with a surge in mentions of race relations/racism as the most important U.S. problem.

The Two Strains of Americans' Approaches to Guns

Most Americans would support new laws requiring universal background checks for gun purchases in the U.S. A majority also believe that more Americans owning and carrying guns would be effective in preventing situations like the Orlando mass ...

Republicans, Democrats Interpret Orlando Incident Differently

Most Republicans, 79%, interpret the recent mass shooting at an Orlando nightclub as an act of Islamic terrorism, while the majority of Democrats, 60%, perceive it as an act of domestic gun violence.

How High Will Terrorism Concerns Rise, How Long Will They Last?

The Orlando massacre Sunday may cause Americans once again to say terrorism or guns are the nation's most important problem, as they did last December after the Paris and San Bernardino attacks.