Public opinion

Homeowners still believe owning a house is the great American dream.

Is your city among the most livable in the U.S.? New research conducted by Ipsos on behalf of Livability ranks more than 2,000 small to mid-size cities to come up with their 3rd annual Top 100 Best Places to Live in the U.S.

This month we asked parents what song comes to mine as their children go back to school... and it appears a lot are "Happy" to see the kids return to the classroom.

Only 21% Say Immigration has had a Positive Impact or Been Good for their Economy (28%) and almost Half (45%) Believe Immigrants have made it More Difficult for their Own People to Get Jobs

While a sense of responsibility is important to an increasingly socially aware workforce and the stakeholders and communities impacted by corporations, a case can be made for doing good that does not rely solely on a responsibility argument. In fact, companies can do good in the world while doing well for themselves through creativity and strategic planning.

Ipsos Public Affairs recently completed a study on behalf of the NDI (the National Democratic Institute) to better understand how women interact with digital technology and the particular challenges they face with regard to access, comfort and competencies. Read this report for an exploration of how female participants in its programs are using digital technology to increase their participation in politics as office holders, candidates, advocates and voters.

Corporate sustainability or social responsibility programs have benefits beyond being a responsible member of the global community.