Key findings about voter engagement in the 2020 election
53% of U.S. adults who voted in the general election say they engaged in at least 1 of 6 political activities over the past six months.
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Most Americans don’t answer cellphone calls from unknown numbers
Eight-in-ten Americans say they don’t generally answer their cellphone when an unknown number calls, our survey found.
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Biden’s victory another example of how Electoral College wins are bigger than popular vote ones
Looking back at presidential elections since 1828, the winner’s electoral vote share has, on average, been 1.36 times his popular vote share.
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Social media continue to be important political outlets for Black Americans
These platforms have served as venues for political engagement and social activism for many years, especially for Black Americans.
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20 striking findings from 2020
As 2020 draws to a close, here are 20 striking findings from our studies, covering notable trends that emerged during the year.
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Fast facts on Americans’ views about social media as Facebook faces legal challenge
Here is what Pew Research Center surveys say about Americans’ attitudes toward the tech industry – and social media in particular.
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Biotechnology Research Viewed With Caution Globally, but Most Support Gene Editing for Babies To Treat Disease
Majorities say scientific research on gene editing is a misuse – rather than an appropriate use – of technology. But public acceptance of gene editing for babies depends on how it will be used, and views often differ by age and religion.
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Building our first video series, ‘Methods 101’
Our Methods 101 videos aim to make survey research accessible to a non-specialist audience. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look.
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After the election, fewer Latino and Black adults feel angry and more are hopeful about the state of the U.S.
The share of Black and Latino adults who say they feel angry about the state of the country is now sharply lower than in June.
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How the Coronavirus Outbreak Has – and Hasn’t – Changed the Way Americans Work
The abrupt closure of many offices and workplaces this past spring ushered in a new era of remote work for millions of employed Americans and may portend a significant shift in the way a large segment of the workforce operates in the future.
