NORS Surveys, Inc.

08/23/2026

Most Americans like the idea of free enterprise, but capitalism gets a more mixed response.

New Gallup research finds that 35% praise capitalism for helping people move up and get ahead, while others worry about inequality.

Americans tie capitalism to innovation but also inequality, and socialism to economic security but also government overreach and dependency.

08/22/2026

More Americans now say couples should marry if they have a child together, with support up 10 points since 2020.

At the same time, family structures are changing, as only 67% of Americans say they were raised in a two-parent household, down from 75% in 2006.

Roughly four in 10 U.S. adults say it is very important for a couple to legally marry if they plan to build a life together or have a child together.

08/21/2026

Fewer Americans say they gamble than 10 years ago, with state lottery play dropping to 31% and casino visits falling to 14%.

Even so, most problem gambling stays low, with just 3% of adults saying they gamble more than they should.

Forty-five percent of U.S. adults say they have participated in at least one of 13 different forms of gambling in the past year, well below prior measures.

08/19/2026

Most Americans support the death penalty for murder, but views vary by age and education.

About 6 in 10 adults ages 18 to 29 favor it, compared with roughly 7 in 10 among older groups, and people with postgraduate degrees are among the least likely to support it.

While 68% see the death penalty as morally justified for those committing murder, 59% say it doesn't deter serious crimes – and there are wide partisan gaps on both questions.

08/16/2026

How people plan to vote in the 2026 midterms often depends on their age.

Pew Research Center data shows voters under 30 prefer Democrats nearly two-to-one, while voters 50 to 64 lean toward Republicans.

Democrats lead generic congressional ballot as differences across demographic groups follow patterns that are similar to other recent elections.

08/15/2026

A new Pew Research Center survey found that immigrants are nearly twice as likely as U.S.-born adults to say children should learn a second language (60% vs. 36%).

Among U.S.-born adults, second-generation Americans (49%) value it more than those from the third generation or higher (33%).

Four-in-ten Americans say it is extremely or very important for children growing up in the U.S. to learn a language other than English.

08/13/2026

How Americans see the Supreme Court often depends on their politics.

New Pew Research Center data shows 69% of Republicans view the Court favorably, compared with just 25% of Democrats.

Half of Americans currently hold an unfavorable opinion of the Supreme Court, while roughly as many view the court favorably.

08/11/2026

A Gallup survey found that 71% of U.S. youth helped someone at least a few times in the past week, and only 4% helped no one at all.

The most common acts were helping with a task, giving compliments, and sharing snacks or supplies.

Most U.S. youth volunteer or serve their community, and most also see everyday acts of kindness as meaningful forms of community service.

08/09/2026

Most Americans now support cellphone bans in schools, according to Pew Research Center data.

Support is strong across parties, with 81% of Republicans and 74% of Democrats backing in-class bans.

Three-quarters of U.S. adults support in-class school cellphone bans, and for the first time, more now support than oppose all-day bans for middle and high schoolers.

08/08/2026

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