Turnout in U.S. has soared in recent elections but by some measures still trails that of many other countries
When comparing turnout among the voting-age population in recent national elections in 50 countries, the U.S. ranks 31st.
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When comparing turnout among the voting-age population in recent national elections in 50 countries, the U.S. ranks 31st.
Only 70 of the 3,843 people who have ever served as federal judges as of Feb. 1, 2022, have been Black women.
Most think social media has made it easier to manipulate and divide people, but they also say it informs and raises awareness.
57% of Americans express some sympathy with both Israelis and Palestinians, including 26% who say their sympathies lie equally with both groups.
Many Black Americans say they learn about their ancestors and U.S. Black history from family.
Majorities of U.S. adults have favorable views of Ukraine (64%) and NATO (62%). About seven-in-ten Republicans (71%) say the U.S. should pay less attention to problems overseas and focus on concerns at home — up from 65% in 2021.
Yet renewable sources, like wind and solar, remain Americans’ overall priority for domestic production.
Most people view their own government’s record on personal freedoms more favorably than they do when it comes to the U.S. and especially China.
A small but significant share of car owners in the U.S. have traded filling up for plugging in, and many more are thinking of joining them.
Veterans and non-veterans in the United States largely align when it comes to the decision to pull all troops out of Afghanistan.
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