Most Americans rely on their own research to make big decisions, and that often means online searches
A big majority (81%) of Americans say they rely a lot on their own research – more than say they rely a lot on friends and family or experts.
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Far more Americans see ‘very strong’ partisan conflicts now than in the last two presidential election years
About nine-in-ten Americans say conflicts between Democrats and Republicans are strong or very strong; 71% say these conflicts are very strong.
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Shareable quotes from experts on the future of democracy
Key quotes from a Pew Research Center canvassing of experts about the effect of technology on democracy.
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Many Tech Experts Say Digital Disruption Will Hurt Democracy
About half the experts we canvassed predict humans’ use of technology will weaken democracy by 2030, while a third expect technology will strengthen it as reformers fight back against democracy’s foes.
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10 facts about Americans and online dating in 2019
Three-in-ten U.S. adults say they have ever used a dating site or app, but this varies significantly by age and sexual orientation.
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Q&A: How and why we studied online dating in the U.S.
Monica Anderson, associate director of internet and technology research, speaks about our latest report on the world of online dating.
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The Virtues and Downsides of Online Dating
A majority of online daters say their overall experience was positive, but many users – particularly younger women – report being harassed or sent explicit messages on these platforms.
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About half of Americans are OK with DNA testing companies sharing user data with law enforcement
The use of at-home DNA testing kits has raised concerns about whether consumers are comfortable with the use of their data by police.
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Most Americans support right to have some personal info removed from online searches
The ability to keep personal information from being searchable online is at the crux of the debate around the “right to be forgotten.”
