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short readsNov 14, 2012

Record Number Getting College Degree

One-third of adults ages 25 to 29 have earned at least a bachelor’s degree, representing a sharp rise in college completion.
short readsNov 14, 2012

Twitter a Key Source of News for Many During Hurricane Sandy

About a third (34%) of postings on Twitter about Hurricane Sandy consisted of news and information about the storm from a wide range of sources.
short readsNov 14, 2012

More Use Cell Phones to Get Health Information

About three-in-ten adults who own a cell phone have used it to look for health or medical information.
reportNov 13, 2012

Lessons from the 2012 Election

By Andrew Kohut, Pew Research Center President November 14, 2012 Postelection talk of “lessons learned” is often exaggerated and misleading, and so it is in 2012. A week after President Obama won re-election, two themes are dominant. First, that Mr. Obama kept his job because key elements of his base—notably young people, African-Americans, Latinos and Asian-Americans—turned […]
reportNov 13, 2012

Broad Concern about ’Fiscal Cliff’ Consequences

Overview As the president and congressional leaders begin negotiations to avoid the “fiscal cliff” deadline at the end of the year, there is widespread public concern about the possible financial consequences. More say the automatic spending cuts and tax increases scheduled to take effect in January would have a major effect on the U.S. economy […]
reportNov 13, 2012

China and the U.S., Frenemies Forever
short readsNov 12, 2012

Nearly Half Support Legalization of Marijuana

In 2011, 45% of Americans favored and 50% opposed the legalization of marijuana.
featureNov 12, 2012

Catholics’ Views of U.S. Bishops

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops will meet in Baltimore for their annual Fall General Assembly on Nov. 12-15. Seven-in-ten Catholics say they are very (24%) or somewhat satisfied (46%) with the leadership of the American bishops, according to a Pew Research Center Survey.
reportNov 9, 2012

Obama’s Global Challenges

American elections are consequential events and President Obama’s reelection is likely to bring to a head a number of long-smoldering economic and strategic concerns. His biggest challenge may be to bridge the divides among the American people and with America’s allies.
reportNov 9, 2012

Behind Gay Marriage Momentum, Regional Gaps Persist

Supporters of same-sex marriage won key victories in several states Tuesday, including the first instances in which laws allowing gays and lesbians to marry legally were approved by voters. This comes at a time when support for same-sex marriage has been on the rise. Across four Pew Research Center surveys this year, 48% of Americans […]