What the data says about crime in the U.S.
Federal statistics show dramatic declines in U.S. violent and property crime rates since the early 1990s.
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Federal statistics show dramatic declines in U.S. violent and property crime rates since the early 1990s.
While views of and experiences with police vary substantially across demographic groups, there is support for a number of police reforms.
Asked what more the government should do to support parents and children, Americans often mention forms of social or direct financial support.
Veterans and non-veterans in the United States largely align when it comes to the decision to pull all troops out of Afghanistan.
Republicans and Democrats differ substantially over several sources of meaning in life, including faith, freedom, health and hobbies.
U.S. gun owners have long favored more permissive gun policies while adults who do not own guns have tended to favor more restrictive ones.
Most Americans (71%) have heard of a conspiracy theory that alleges that powerful people intentionally planned the coronavirus outbreak.
Veterans of prime working age generally fare at least as well as non-veterans in the U.S. job market, though there are differences in the work they do.
Amid questions over e-cigarettes and public health, here’s a look at what data shows about vaping in the U.S.
Over half of women and men who were eligible to vote cast ballots in 2018. Compared with 2014, turnout increased by double digits among both genders.
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