Nearly three quarters (72%) of adults say they closely follow local news and information, and local newspapers are by far the source they rely on for much of the local information they need.

Public assessments of the Supreme Court have reached a quarter-century low, with 52% offering a favorable opinion.

For the first time in Pew Research Center surveys, there is as much strong support as strong opposition to gay marriage, with 22% of the public coming down on each side.

More than half (54%) of adults say the church should stay out of political matters.

Four-in-ten working mothers (40%) say they always feel rushed.

A majority (51%) of Hispanic adults prefer to identify themselves by their country of origin, rather than the label “Hispanic” or “Latino.”

Nearly one-in-four (24%) of adults ages 25 to 34 who live with their parents say their living situation has been a ‘good’ thing.

About one-in-four (23%) of registered voters today are swing voters, compared to 33% in 2008.