Cost Concerns Dominate as Public’s Economic Ratings Turn More Negative
The costs of many household essentials are a top economic concern for most Americans – much as they were four years ago on the eve of the last midterm election.
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With Americans in a Sour Mood, Democratic Voters Are More Engaged in Midterms
The 2026 midterm election comes amid deep public dissatisfaction with the state of the nation and near-record low approval ratings for Trump.
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What Do Health and Wellness Influencers Post About?
Just over half of health and wellness content on social media focuses on healthy living, while about a third discusses medical topics. And 38% of posts have a product or service promotion.
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Across the Globe, People Increasingly Say Social Media Is Harming Democracy
Most think social media leads to manipulation and division, but they also say it informs people and gives them a voice in politics.
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Can AI Stand In for Human Survey-Takers? Not Really
Synthetic surveys using digital twins do a poor job estimating the public mood and are especially error-prone for some subgroups, including Republicans and Black adults.
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Tradition and Change Among Latter-day Saints in the U.S.
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are still highly religious and conservative, but signs point to demographic and social change.
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Globally, More People Expect AI to Cause Job Loss Than Growth
Amid a mix of concern and excitement about AI, a 37-country survey finds pessimism about its potential impact on jobs and economic inequality.
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Weighting Polls on Party Affiliation and Past Vote
This report explains how political weighting works, how Pew Research Center does it, and some of its limitations.
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Many Israelis and Palestinians Say They Cannot Coexist Peacefully – and Explain Why
Israelis and Palestinians in the West Bank and East Jerusalem reflect on the viability of a two-state solution
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Americans Value Press Freedom but Differ on Its Limits
Many people in the U.S. say some press freedom restrictions are OK when weighed against concerns about false information or national security.
