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short readsNov 15, 2012

Most of the Religiously Unaffiliated Still Keep Belief in God

While the number of Americans who do not identify with a religion grows at a rapid pace, 68% of them say they believe in God or a universal spirit.
short readsNov 15, 2012

Many Expect At Least 20 at Thanksgiving Meal

About a quarter of those sharing Thanksgiving dinner with family expect 20 or more people at the table.
short readsNov 15, 2012

Most Muslim Americans Say Israel, Palestinian Rights Can Coexist

In 2011, six-in-ten Muslim Americans said a way can be found for Israel to exist that also addresses the rights and needs of Palestinians.
reportNov 14, 2012

An Awakened Giant: The Hispanic Electorate is Likely to Double by 2030

The record number of Latinos who cast ballots for president this year are the leading edge of an ascendant ethnic voting bloc that is likely to double in size within a generation, according to a Pew Hispanic Center analysis based on U.S. Census Bureau data, Election Day exit polls and a new nationwide survey of Hispanic […]
reportNov 14, 2012

Pew Research’s Record on the Popular Vote
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.
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

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

Most Americans Favor Less U.S. Involvement in Middle East Change

More than six-in-ten Americans say the U.S. should be less involved with changes in leadership in the Middle East.
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 […]