State of the Union 2022: How Americans view major national issues
Here’s a look at public opinion on some of the key issues facing the country, drawn from recent Pew Research Center surveys.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
Here’s a look at public opinion on some of the key issues facing the country, drawn from recent Pew Research Center surveys.
Thirteen voting members of the 118th Congress identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual – the highest number of openly LGB members in history.
57% of Black adults say marijuana should be legal for medical and recreational use by adults; 28% say it should be legal for medical use only.
Seven-in-ten Americans view inflation as a very big problem for the country, followed by the affordability of health care and violent crime.
As Election Day approaches, here’s a look at voters’ issue priorities, based mainly on a Pew Research Center survey conducted Oct. 10-16.
Immigration was one of the five topics most covered by 25 major news outlets in the first 60 days of the Biden administration.
Latinos agree that the U.S. immigration system needs an overhaul; large shares say it requires major changes or needs to be completely rebuilt.
Republicans and Democrats continue to differ over the factors they see as important for being “truly American.”
Differences within each party on views of foreign policy emerge based on where Americans turn for political news.
67% of U.S. Catholics say Joe Biden should be allowed to receive Communion during Mass, while 29% say he should not be allowed to do this.
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