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    Live blog: Generations in the Next America

    The Pew Research Center is hosting a conference to discuss how generational differences are influencing American families, society, politics and policy.

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    Russia’s Global Image Negative amid Crisis in Ukraine

    As the European Union considers further sanctions on Russia for its role in the standoff in Ukraine, Russia is broadly unpopular in many countries around the globe and increasingly disliked in Europe and the United States. President Vladimir Putin’s leadership also continues to inspire little confidence worldwide, according to a new Pew Research Center survey. […]

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    Section 1: An Overview of Americans’ Public Library Use

    Most Americans ages 16 and older in the United States have used a public library at some point in their lives, and about half have used a public library in the past year. A September 2013 Pew Research Center survey finds that 61% of those ages 16 and older have a library card, which is […]

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    Chapter 1: The American Brand

    A country’s brand is a valued commodity, especially when that nation is the world’s largest economic and strategic power. And, in 2014, America’s image remains strong in much of the world.

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    Section 2: Public Libraries’ Importance and Impact

    Importance of public library services Overall, 91% of Americans either have ever used a public library or said another household member uses a public library.[4. numoffset=”4″ This includes the 86% of Americans ages 16 and older who have ever visited a library or used a library website, and the 54% of Americans who say other […]

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    Additional Demographic Analysis

    Younger adults (those ages 18-29), the college-educated, the more affluent, and urban and suburban-dwellers are especially likely to use their phones in a variety of ways.  The following tables highlight the demographic composition of those who perform certain activities on their cell phones. Text messaging Texting continues to be one of the most prevalent cell […]