Where Americans Get News Relates to How They Engage in Public Life
News outlets that heavily cover politics are among the sources whose audiences contain a disproportionately high share of the most engaged Americans.
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A First Look at Polling Performance in 2026
Preelection polls captured the direction of this year’s election, while generally understating the size of Democrats’ advantage.
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‘Download My Free Guide’: What Products and Services Do Health and Wellness Influencers Promote?
Health and wellness influencers promote some kind of product or service in 38% of posts, most often guides and other information, and many followers act on it.
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The Dating Attitudes of Single Black Adults
While about half of Black singles are looking for a relationship or dates, men and women differ on goals and financial considerations.
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Many Black Adults Say Close Relationships Influence Their Views About Being a Black Man or Woman
Mothers top the list of influences on how Black adults see being a Black man or woman, while media like social platforms play a smaller role.
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Key Facts About U.S. Data Centers
Data centers are expanding fast to power AI, and public backlash is growing. Here are some key facts on their locations, energy use and Americans’ views.
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What We Know – and Don’t Know – About Flock’s License Plate Cameras
There are more than 100,000 Flock cameras in the U.S. Here’s what the data shows about their locations and how agencies use them.
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About a Third of Americans Have Left an Online Community
About a third of U.S. adults have left an online community, most often because they lost interest. Younger adults are likelier to leave.
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Majority of Americans Say Social Media Companies, News Outlets Have Too Much Power in Politics
About seven-in-ten Americans say social media firms wield too much political power; 55% say so of news outlets, but Republicans and Democrats differ.
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LGBTQ Americans Stand Out for Being Part of Online Communities, Finding Value in Them
LGBTQ adults are more likely to join online communities, though some also leave over people being harassed.
