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    Section 8: Health Care, Marijuana, Common Core, Other Domestic Issues

    The Affordable Care Act has been one of the most divisive issues of Barack Obama’s presidency. The new typology finds nearly universal opposition to the law on the right. By contrast, support for the law on the left is not nearly as widespread or intense. Overall, more disapprove (53%) than approve (41%) of the health […]

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    Section 6: Foreign Affairs, Terrorism and Privacy

    The Pew Research Center’s political typology finds evidence of the public’s continued wariness about U.S. global involvement. In the poll, conducted January through March of this year, 60% say the U.S. should pay less attention to problems overseas and concentrate on problems here at home, while just 35% say it’s best for the future of […]

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    Section 10: Political Participation, Interest and Knowledge

    On several measures, three groups stand out for their participation in politics: Solid Liberals, Business Conservatives and Steadfast Conservatives. In addition to being the most likely to say they always or nearly always vote, these groups also donate money, contact elected officials and discuss politics with others at the highest rates. Overall, about seven-in-ten (73%) […]

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    Key Facts from Pew Research’s Political Typology

    Our latest Political Typology survey sorts American voters into cohesive groups based on their attitudes and values and provides a field guide for the constantly changing political landscape. Here are some key facts and shareable findings about these groups and their views of the nation.  America’s Political Spectrum The Parties’ Coalitions The Groups in the Middle […]

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    Global Opposition to U.S. Surveillance and Drones, but Limited Harm to America’s Image

    Revelations about the scope of American electronic surveillance efforts have generated headlines around the world. A new Pew Research Center survey finds widespread decline in the view that the U.S. respects the personal freedoms of its people. But in most countries there is little evidence this opposition has severely harmed America’s overall image.

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    Share the Library User Quiz With Your Community

    Our new “community quiz” tool allows you to administer a unique version of our library user quiz to members of your community. Share it, and learn how your local public library is used.