6 facts about economic inequality in the U.S.
Over the past 50 years, the highest-earning 20% of U.S. households have steadily brought in a larger share of the country’s total income.
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Views of Nation’s Economy Remain Positive, Sharply Divided by Partisanship
These views are more upbeat than at any point in the past two decades. More Americans say Trump’s policies have made the economy better than worse.
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Russia and Putin receive low ratings globally
Globally, people tend to express little confidence in President Vladimir Putin’s ability to do the right thing regarding world affairs.
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What Census Calls Us
Explore the different race, ethnicity and origin categories used in the U.S. decennial census, from the first one in 1790 to the latest count in 2020.
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10 facts about Americans and online dating in 2019
Three-in-ten U.S. adults say they have ever used a dating site or app, but this varies significantly by age and sexual orientation.
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Q&A: How and why we studied online dating in the U.S.
Monica Anderson, associate director of internet and technology research, speaks about our latest report on the world of online dating.
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The Virtues and Downsides of Online Dating
A majority of online daters say their overall experience was positive, but many users – particularly younger women – report being harassed or sent explicit messages on these platforms.
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How Americans feel about the satisfactions and stresses of modern life
Most Americans are at least somewhat happy with their lives, but some have grappled with issues like loneliness and work-life balance.
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A sore subject: Almost half of Americans have stopped talking politics with someone
Democrats are more likely than Republicans to have stopped discussing political and election news with someone: 50% vs. 41%, respectively.
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Most black adults say race is central to their identity and feel connected to a broader black community
About three-quarters of black adults in the U.S. say that being black is extremely or very important to how they think about themselves.
