Partisan Antipathy: More Intense, More Personal
Division and animosity between the two political parties in the U.S. has deepened. Most partisans view the other side as ‘closed-minded’; Republicans see Democrats as ‘unpatriotic.’
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
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Digital knowledge quiz (2019)
Test your knowledge on digital topics and terms by taking our 10-question quiz, then see how your answers compare to our nationally-representative survey.
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Americans and Digital Knowledge in 2019
A majority of U.S. adults can answer fewer than half the questions correctly on a digital knowledge quiz, and many struggle with certain cybersecurity and privacy questions
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In the U.S. and Western Europe, people say they accept Muslims, but opinions are divided on Islam
Many across Western Europe and the U.S. would be willing to accept Muslims as family or as neighbors. Yet there is no consensus on whether Islam fits into these societies.
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In Their Own Words: Behind Americans’ Views of ‘Socialism’ and ‘Capitalism’
For many, “socialism” is a word that evokes a weakened work ethic, stifled innovation and excessive reliance on the government. For others, it represents a fairer, more generous society.
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Methodology
The American Trends Panel survey methodology The American Trends Panel (ATP), created by Pew Research Center, is a nationally representative panel of randomly selected U.S. adults. Panelists participate via self-administered web surveys. Panelists who do not have internet access at home are provided with a tablet and wireless internet connection. The panel is being managed […]
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Key facts about refugees to the U.S.
A decline in U.S. refugee admissions comes at a time when the number of refugees worldwide has reached the highest levels since World War II.
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Most Americans are wary of industry-funded research
The public is somewhat more positive about the effects of government funding on research and practitioner recommendations.
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Clinton’s impeachment barely dented his public support, and it turned off many Americans
The circumstances were very different during the Clinton impeachment crisis, and so was U.S. public opinion about the push for impeachment.
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About a quarter of religiously affiliated teens in U.S. public schools say they pray before lunch
About a quarter of teens who identify with a religion and attend public school say they regularly pray before eating lunch at school.
