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How Americans rank industries' reputations
Frank Newport Aug 23, 2012
Which industries do well in public opinion polls? Computers get mostly positive marks, as do retail and anything having to do with food. The federal government and oil and gas, not so much.
Americans still feel gloomy about the economy
Frank Newport Aug 23, 2012
The latest data on unemployment claims put them near their lowest levels since the start of the financial crisis. Hiring is slowly ticking up. So why aren't Americans feeling better about the economy?
Businesses ready for Ramadan rush
Shereen Marisol Meraji Jul 20, 2012
For some companies, 30 days of fasting and reflection return profits.
Lessons from the Great Depression, one meal at a time
Adriene Hill Jul 14, 2012
At nearly 100, YouTube phenomenon Clara Cannucciari has been inspiring viewers with her "poor man's meals."
What Americans think about taxing the rich
Frank Newport Jul 12, 2012
President Obama is calling for renewing the Bush tax cuts, except for those making $250,000 a year and more. Gallup's Frank Newport on what people think about that proposal.
Pepsi is getting into the yogurt business
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Jul 10, 2012
But with so many competing brands, is there any room in the market for a newcomer?
Locavorism is not good for you
Pierre Desrochers Jul 5, 2012
Commentator Pierre Desrochers offers the contrarian view that buying food locally is good for your health and the environment.
Americans react to Obama's immigration decision
Frank Newport Jun 21, 2012
Republican Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney and President Obama will both be speaking to Hispanic leaders at a gathering in Orlando this week. The speeches come just days after the Obama Administration announced it will ease immigration laws.
Population growth: The problem of weight
Jeremy Hobson Jun 18, 2012
The problems of a sustainable future for the planet don't stop at pure population -- it also matters what the people in that population are consuming, and how much they weigh.
What do the dates on food mean?
Adriene Hill Jun 15, 2012
There are a lot of different dates on the food you buy at the grocery store. Learn how to decipher them and how to save food and money.
