Year: 2018

Americans are closely divided over the health benefits of organic produce. Some 45% of U.S. adults say organic fruits and vegetables are better for you than conventionally grown produce, compared with 51% who say that organic produce is neither better nor worse, according to a Pew Research Center survey conducted earlier this year. The share […]

The 2018 midterm elections significantly boosted the number of Millennials and Generation Xers in the lower chamber.

The United States is a nation divided when it comes to food, and Americans’ food preferences are especially evident in what they don’t eat.

Many Americans say their family is OK with talking about politics when they gather, and a majority has at least some common ground politically with family.

Four topics are universally associated with higher levels of life satisfaction: a person’s good health, romantic partner, friends and career.

We asked thousands of Americans where they find meaning in life. Their responses were rich, thoughtful and varied.

Family is the most common source of meaning in America, but economic, religious and political divides shape where people find meaning in other aspects of life.

About half of U.S. adults say genetically modified foods are worse for one’s health than non-GM foods, while 44% think GM foods ingredients are neither better nor worse for one’s health.

Majorities of Americans see at least some risk from food produced using hormones, antibiotics, pesticides or artificial ingredients; half the public says that foods with genetically modified ingredients are worse for one's health than foods without.