From police to parole, black and white Americans differ widely in their views of criminal justice system
Attitudes vary considerably by race on issues including crime, policing, the death penalty, parole decisions and voting rights.
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Attitudes vary considerably by race on issues including crime, policing, the death penalty, parole decisions and voting rights.
Majorities of adults say they would be open to participating in some parts of the process of identifying and isolating coronavirus victims, but others are reluctant to engage fully with public health authorities.
At least 20 nations preceded the U.S. in granting women the right to vote, according to an analysis of measures in 198 countries and territories.
As schools close and classes and assignments shift online, some students do not have reliable access to the internet at home.
A majority of Americans are skeptical that tracking someone’s location through their cellphone would help curb the outbreak.
A majority of Americans are turning to digital means to stay connected and track information about the coronavirus outbreak.
As the U.S. battles COVID-19, effective contact tracing has proven to be a major challenge for those trying to contain the spread of the coronavirus.
Around three-in-ten Americans living in households earning $75,000 or more a year say they regularly wear a smart watch or fitness tracker.
The ability to keep personal information from being searchable online is at the crux of the debate around the “right to be forgotten.”
Americans with lower incomes are particularly likely to have concerns related to the digital divide and the digital “homework gap.”
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