Key findings about Americans’ confidence in science and their views on scientists’ role in society
Here is a roundup of key takeaways from our studies of U.S. public opinion about science issues and their effect on society.
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Path to legal status for the unauthorized is top immigration policy goal for Hispanics in U.S.
54% of Hispanics in the U.S. say establishing a way for most unauthorized immigrants to stay in the country legally is very important.
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Democrats, Republicans each expect made-up news to target their own party more than the other in 2020
There’s broad concern among Democrats and Republicans about the influence that made-up news could have during the 2020 presidential election.
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A snapshot of the top 2020 Democratic presidential candidates’ supporters
As the race for the nomination heats up, supporters of the major Democratic candidates stand apart from one another in notable ways.
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NATO Seen Favorably Across Member States
NATO is generally seen in a positive light across countries in the alliance, but many express reservations about fulfilling Article 5’s collective defense obligations.
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6 facts about economic inequality in the U.S.
Over the past 50 years, the highest-earning 20% of U.S. households have steadily brought in a larger share of the country’s total income.
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Views of Nation’s Economy Remain Positive, Sharply Divided by Partisanship
These views are more upbeat than at any point in the past two decades. More Americans say Trump’s policies have made the economy better than worse.
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Russia and Putin receive low ratings globally
Globally, people tend to express little confidence in President Vladimir Putin’s ability to do the right thing regarding world affairs.
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What Census Calls Us
Explore the different race, ethnicity and origin categories used in the U.S. decennial census, from the first one in 1790 to the latest count in 2020.
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10 facts about Americans and online dating in 2019
Three-in-ten U.S. adults say they have ever used a dating site or app, but this varies significantly by age and sexual orientation.
