Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
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Anyone can ask a survey question online – but does that make it a good poll? They might call themselves a pollster, but their methods aren’t exactly best practice — and the internet is flooded with these low-quality polls. Here are a few simple things you can look for to tell whether a poll is legit or sketchy.
Parents – especially moms – often carry the mental load that comes with trying to balance what their families need with what their job demands. And with so many obligations, it’s not surprising that working parents sometimes feel like they can’t give 100% at home or at work.
The number of countries with high or very high social hostilities rose for the third year in a row; government interference in worship also increased.
How do governments and social actors limit religion? Our interactive has tracked restrictions on religion in 198 countries and territories since 2007.
Still, many express some optimism: Most people say they feel “hopeful” and 54% say they’re “happy” when thinking about the future.
As the SAT nears its 100th anniversary, here’s a look at how the test has changed since 1926 and how scores on both the SAT and ACT have shifted over time.
This year, at least 33 states and the District of Columbia will legally recognize Juneteenth as a public holiday.
A large majority of Democrats (86%) are dissatisfied with how American democracy is working. Around half of Republicans (51%) say the same.
Our typology sorts the public into nine groups based on their political and cultural values, not their party – painting a picture of American politics with far more than two colors.
Take our quiz to find out which one of our nine political typology groups is your best match.
