For the 100th anniversary of the SAT, a look at standardized test scores over time
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.
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More than half of states will recognize Juneteenth as a legal holiday in 2026
This year, at least 33 states and the District of Columbia will legally recognize Juneteenth as a public holiday.
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Americans are more dissatisfied with how their democracy is working than people in other high-income countries
A large majority of Democrats (86%) are dissatisfied with how American democracy is working. Around half of Republicans (51%) say the same.
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Beyond Red vs. Blue: The Political Typology
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.
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Political Typology 2026
Take our quiz to find out which one of our nine political typology groups is your best match.
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As Trump turns 80, who are the oldest – and youngest – current world leaders?
As Trump turns 80, only 16 of 186 national leaders are older. The median leader age is 63, while Nepal’s 36-year-old PM is the youngest.
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Israelis, Palestinians, Americans See War in Iran Differently
Three-quarters of Israelis say the U.S. made the right decision in attacking Iran, while eight-in-ten Palestinians say the opposite. Americans are more divided.
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About 1 in 5 Americans have used crypto; Republicans’ use has ticked up
Some of the biggest demographic differences in cryptocurrency use are by gender, age and income.
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Vance is among 1.5% of Americans who have converted to Catholicism
Converts make up 8% of U.S. Catholics. The remaining 92% of U.S. Catholics were raised in the faith and still identify with it today.
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Americans say keeping up with key news topics is crucial. But fewer say they’re highly informed themselves
Democrats and Republicans broadly show similar patterns in how they evaluate the importance of staying informed about various topics.
