Most Democrats Say Rich Pay Too Little in Taxes
While most Democrats say upper-income people pay too little in federal taxes, just a third of Republicans agree
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While most Democrats say upper-income people pay too little in federal taxes, just a third of Republicans agree
In our surveys this summer, we added a question about mobile internet connectivity to help us capture internet users who may access the internet on mobile devices.
The share of Americans with broadband internet access has grown sharply over past decade
Most Latinos support proposed DREAM Act legislation that would grant legal status to unauthorized immigrant children if they meet certain conditions.
The percentage of adults online who use Twitter on a typical day has doubled since May 2011.
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.
About one-in-four (23%) of registered voters today are swing voters, compared to 33% in 2008.
Between 2009 and 2011, foreign-born workers experienced a 5.2% increase in employment, from 21.5 million to 22.6 million. In comparison, native-born workers experienced just a 1.8% increase over this same period.
Although it has been a contentious issue in many states, just 28% of voters view gay marriage as a very important issue.
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