Black and White Americans are far apart in their views of reparations for slavery
Overall, 30% of U.S. adults say descendants of people enslaved in the U.S. should be repaid in some way. 68% say they should not be repaid.
Americans overwhelmingly say marijuana should be legal for medical or recreational use
With more states authorizing the use of marijuana, the public continues to favor legalizing it for medical and recreational purposes.
Partisans agree: Time with family and friends is meaningful and fulfilling
Large majorities in both parties say spending time with family provides them a great deal or quite a bit of meaning and fulfillment.
For shopping, phones are common and influencers have become a factor – especially for young adults
Social media is an important tool for consumers, with some Americans – particularly younger adults – turning to influencer recommendations.
Key facts about Truth Social as Donald Trump runs for U.S. president again
With Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential bid now officially underway, here are key facts about Truth Social and its users.
Anti-corporate sentiment in U.S. is now widespread in both parties
The U.S. public’s views of banks and other financial institutions, as well as large corporations, have become much more negative recently.
How Religion Intersects With Americans’ Views on the Environment
Most U.S. adults – including a solid majority of Christians and large numbers of people who identify with other religious traditions – consider the Earth sacred and believe God gave humans a duty to care for it. But highly religious Americans are far less likely than other U.S. adults to express concern about warming temperatures around the globe.
Most across 19 countries see strong partisan conflicts in their society, especially in South Korea and the U.S.
Perceptions of strong partisan conflict are most widespread among adults in South Korea, the United States, Israel, France and Hungary.
What Makes Someone a Good Member of Society?
Most in advanced economies say voting, taking steps to reduce climate change and getting a COVID-19 vaccine are ways to be a good member of society; fewer say this about attending religious services.
Few former presidents have run for their old jobs – or anything else – after leaving office
Donald Trump’s decision to seek the White House again puts him among a small group of ex-presidents who have then run for elective office.
