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Americans' morals hit a puritanical streak

A line chart that shows the share of U.S. adults saying five behaviors are morally acceptable from 2001 to 2026. Birth control remains highest, slipping from 92% in 2019 and 2022 to 83% in 2026. Gambling falls from 71% in 2020 and 2022 to 57%. Cloning animals drops to 27%.

Share of Americans who say select behaviors are morally acceptable

Data: Gallup's Values and Beliefs poll; Chart: Avery Lotz/Axios

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