Democrats and Republicans differ over role and value of scientists in policy debates
Most Democrats think scientists should take an active role in policy debates, while 56% of Republicans say they should focus on establishing sound scientific facts.
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Hispanic women no longer account for the majority of immigrant births in the U.S.
Much of the downturn in the share of immigrant births to Hispanics has been driven by a decline in births among Mexican-origin women.
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46% of U.S. social media users say they are ‘worn out’ by political posts and discussions
Well before the 2020 election, many U.S. social media users are already exhausted by how many political posts they see on these platforms.
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Partisan gap widens in views of the Supreme Court
Three-quarters of Republicans have a favorable opinion of the Supreme Court, compared with only about half of Democrats.
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Republicans Now Are More Open to the Idea of Expanding Presidential Power
Neither party has an edge in favorability among the public
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Mail-in DNA test results bring surprises about family history for many users
For example, about four-in-ten of those who used mail-in DNA testing say they were surprised by results for where ancestors came from.
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Young Americans are less trusting of other people – and key institutions – than their elders
Americans believe trust has declined in the U.S., whether it involves citizens’ faith in each other or their confidence in the government.
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Just one-third of U.S. Catholics agree with their church that Eucharist is body, blood of Christ
Just 31% of U.S. Catholics believe that the bread and wine used in Communion become the body and blood of Christ. Nearly seven-in-ten say the Eucharist is symbolic.
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5 key findings about public trust in scientists in the U.S.
Americans have broadly positive views of scientists and their work but are more tepid when it comes to trusting their competence, credibility and concern for the public interest.
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Findings at a glance: Medical research scientists
Most Americans have positive overall views of medical research scientists, but their views are more mixed when it comes to trust in them to do a good job, show concern for the public’s interest and provide fair and accurate information, according to a new Pew Research Center report.
