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Looks at the response of the people in the United States to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Patriotism displayed by the people; Message the people want to send to terrorists; Encouragement of President George W. Bush to the people to conduct their daily lives in a normal fashion.

Offers a look at the attitude of the people of the United States (U.S.) toward social and political issues. What the public wants from the government; Legislation on education pushed through by U.S. President George W. Bush; Health-related issues that have drawn public's interest and support; Attitude of the public toward tax cuts.

Surveys the challenges facing the labor unions in the United States. Discussion on the history of labor unions in the country; Influence of labor unions in politics in the 20th century; Decline in the influence and membership in the labor unions; States in the United States where the unions are strong.

Examines governmental paternalism in the United States. How social security is a classic example of governmental paternalism; How paternalism was rejected in the 1960s; How it ascended in the 1950s.

Looks at the demographic state of the United States. Forecast on the demographic composition of the country by 2050; Increasing number of immigrants in the total population of the country; Trend in the population of minorities.

Examines the influence of mass media in the social and political life of the people in the United States. Public opinion about mass media; How the mass media view itself.

Looks at the social condition of the United States. Changes in the attitudes of the people in the 1990s; Increasing number of single parents in the United States; Level of happiness of the people.

Debates the implications of the ruling of the U.S. Supreme Court on the case Lawrence versus Texas which struck down Texas anti-sodomy law. Issue of same-sex marriage that came into view after the ruling of the Supreme Court; Estimate on the percentage of U.S. population that is homosexual; Number of same-sex households in the 2000 census; Gay rights groups that are pursuing the recognition of same-sex marriage in the country.

Illustrates how people from different countries are changed when they come to the United States. Description of the life in the the US; Social values in the country.

The article discusses the results of a June 1999 survey about how United States (US) citizens view their country. Effect of the Columbine High School shooting in Littleton, Colorado on the survey; Problems that can be addressed by the government; View on the ability of US President Bill Clinton in solving the problems.

Discusses the strategies and efforts being undertaken by the United States government to fight terrorism. Increasing budget allotted to counter-terrorism programs of the government; Details on the preparations of the government to such emergencies.

The article discusses the results of the September 21-23 national survey conducted by Geoff Garin of Hart Research Associates for the Economic Policy Institute in the U.S. According to the survey, respondents say that one or two most important economic issues in the country are unemployment and lack of jobs and the federal budget deficit. The results of Garin's poll suggest that the public wants saving and creating jobs to be at the very top of the government's agenda.

This article features Tressa Smail, a 34-year who lost money in the stock market in 2008. Smail said that she was grateful for the opportunity to learn from losing money in the stock market. She explained that the recession has forced Americans to shift their values. Smail decided to change career from a commercial photographer to a ninth-grade teacher.

Several statistics related to politics and society in the U.S., such as the estimated number of stay-at-home fathers, number of Americans who spend some time in jail, are presented.

Comments on the idea that Americans live in an unserious society. Problem with American media outlets' approach to news; Arguments advanced against the notion of America the unserious; Positive aspects of the news business.

Tackles a variety of political and social issues in the U.S. as of September 2003. Plan of the American Taxpayer Alliance to launch TV campaign for the candidacy of Haley Barbour for Mississippi governor; Status of the efforts of the Lumbee Indian tribe to gain tribal recognition in North Carolina; Efforts of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights to urge the approval of a legislation on civil rights protection.

Reports on the results of surveys about the U.S. in May 2002. Problems facing the nation in 25 years; Percentage of working U.S. citizens who believe they have enough money to life comfortably during retirement; Percentage of respondents who thought that Social Security income would play a major role in their retirement finances.

Reports that U.S. citizens are most concerned about water pollution according to a March 2002 Gallup poll. Percentage of respondents who worry about the pollution of rivers, lakes and reservoirs; Drought conditions in the U.S.

Presents information on the social conditions in the U.S. after the September 11 terrorist attacks. Religious view on the attacks; Number of stories in the December 20-22 issue of major newspapers.

Presents the public opinion in the United States on Iran, Iraq and North Korea.

Presents a survey on the confidence of U.S. citizens on their ability to invest for the future, comparing their current situation with six months before January 2002.

Highlights the result of a survey on the personal finances of people in the United States. Percentage of people who gave donations for the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks; Percentage of people who think that their finances are excellent.

Comments on the view of the people in the United States that the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks changed their way of life. Messages implied by the series of terrorist attacks around the globe; Discussion on the political power of the United States; Description of the dominance status of the country.

Presents the result of a survey by `The Gallup Poll' on which United States institutions inspire confidence.

Discusses the need of people in the United States for a president with moral authority. Social problems facing the country; Proposals from the Democratic Party and the Republican Party on how to address the problems; Prediction that moral leadership will become the central issue for the presidential election in 2000.

Presents public opinion on various social, political and economic events in the United States as of March 13, 1999. Responses on the general well-being of the country; Barbara Walter's interview with Monica Lewinsky; Internet access.

Presents statistical information on the social, economic and political conditions of the United States since President Bill Clinton took office in 1993. Unemployment rate; Budget balance; Population; Inflation rate; Legal immigration.

Presents the results of surveys on social issues in the United States (US) during December 1998. Views on the economy; Public sentiment on assisted suicide; Public opinion on the impeachment of US President Bill Clinton.

Presents poll readings on different issues and topics in the United States. Issues polled include the general direction the country is taking; Effect of free international trade on the country; Involvement of the federal government on television programming.

Presents public opinion statistics concerning socio-economic conditions in the United States. Satisfaction with the status quo; Main social problems faced by the country; Position of the United States as a superpower; Tobacco company settlements; Causes of floods and federal aids.

Presents results of public opinion surveys on several social and political issues in the United States. List of problems faced by the country; Prioritization of problems; Rating of job performance of government officials; Belief on intelligent life in other planets; Faith in the Federal Bureau of Investigation.