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42% of social media users say the sites are important for them getting involved with political, social issues
Younger adults on social media are much more likely than older users to say social media is important for finding like-minded people and getting involved.
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How people in 24 countries feel about their political parties
People in many countries see at least one party favorably – but in 15 countries, no party we asked about gets positive ratings from a majority of adults.
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More than 8 in 10 U.S. Catholics view Pope Leo favorably
U.S. Catholics are still getting to know Pope Leo XIV. But they like what they’ve seen so far, according to our recent survey.
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Most adults across 24 countries are online at least several times a day
A median of 28% of adults across 24 countries say they are online almost constantly, and 40% say they use the internet several times a day.
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8 in 10 Israelis view United Nations unfavorably
This year, only 16% of Israelis have a favorable view of the UN – the lowest level in surveys going back to 2007.
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United Nations seen favorably by many across 25 countries
A median of 61% of adults across the surveyed countries have a favorable view of the UN, and 32% have an unfavorable view.
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Favorable views of Supreme Court remain near historic low
Half of Americans currently hold an unfavorable opinion of the Supreme Court, while roughly as many view the court favorably.
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Many Americans who generally distrust national news organizations still express trust in certain outlets
In general, Republicans and Republican leaners are much less likely than Democrats to trust the information they get from national news organizations.
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How religion declines around the world
Religion in a country tends to decline in three transitional stages that unfold across generations, a new paper using Center data proposes.
