A woman taking her husband’s last name is the approach that Americans regard most positively and that majorities of men and women say they would opt for if they were to get married today.

Half of Americans say they normally keep up to date with their vaccines; 36% say they’ve delayed or skipped some vaccines and 13% say they do not get any vaccines.

A new YouGov survey finds that Americans largely support childhood vaccination: Majorities believe the benefits outweigh the risks, that vaccines work, that the science supporting their safety is well established, and that many of these vaccines should be required.

Americans are more likely to view tattoos favorably than a decade ago. They’re also more likely to say men or women with tattoos can be attractive and that tattoos should be considered art.

43% would be not at all willing to date someone who had opposing views on Donald Trump. Many say the same for the Capitol attack (39%), DEI (37%), abortion (37%), and gender roles (37%).

Women are more likely than men to have cried in many places, and are far more likely to say they’ve cried within the last day.

About two-thirds of Americans believe the wealthy pay too little in taxes. Very few say the same about the middle class or the poor.

Compared with April 2024, Democrats are less likely now to say they’re proud to be American, and far more likely to think the country’s best days are in its past.

Americans who live in rural areas are especially likely to have personal experiences with guns, to be gun owners, and to believe that the average American can be trusted with guns.

About three-quarters of Americans say the COVID-19 pandemic affected at least a few of their major life decisions.