Opinion Today
January 12, 2026
New High of 45% in U.S. Identify as Political Independents Jeffrey M. Jones, Gallup More independents lean Democratic than Republican, giving Democrats edge in party affiliation for first time since 2021
Nurses Continue to Lead in Honesty and Ethics Ratings Megan Brenan, Gallup Record-low ratings for pharmacists, high school teachers, clergy, business executives, police officers, stockbrokers, telemarketers
Journalism, media, and technology trends and predictions 2026 Nic Newman, Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism Findings from our industry survey, drawn from a strategic sample of 280 digital leaders from 51 countries and territories.
We asked 1,000 Americans about their New Year’s resolutions. Here’s what they said. Scott Clement, Eric Lau and Shelly Tan, Washington Post Every January, many of us vow to improve our bodies, minds, careers and houseplants, all centered around the tradition of New Year’s resolutions. But how many Americans actually make resolutions? What do they resolve to do? And why do many opt out of setting new year’s goals? The Washington Post asked 1,031 people in the first week of 2026 to find out.
