Most Americans don’t answer cellphone calls from unknown numbers
Eight-in-ten Americans say they don’t generally answer their cellphone when an unknown number calls, our survey found.
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Eight-in-ten Americans say they don’t generally answer their cellphone when an unknown number calls, our survey found.
Looking back at presidential elections since 1828, the winner’s electoral vote share has, on average, been 1.36 times his popular vote share.
These platforms have served as venues for political engagement and social activism for many years, especially for Black Americans.
As 2020 draws to a close, here are 20 striking findings from our studies, covering notable trends that emerged during the year.
Here is what Pew Research Center surveys say about Americans’ attitudes toward the tech industry – and social media in particular.
Majorities say scientific research on gene editing is a misuse – rather than an appropriate use – of technology. But public acceptance of gene editing for babies depends on how it will be used, and views often differ by age and religion.
The share of Black and Latino adults who say they feel angry about the state of the country is now sharply lower than in June.
The abrupt closure of many offices and workplaces this past spring ushered in a new era of remote work for millions of employed Americans and may portend a significant shift in the way a large segment of the workforce operates in the future.
In the nearly nine months since the coronavirus outbreak was declared a national emergency, almost every part of the country has been directly affected by the loss of life resulting from the virus.
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