Americans still say media criticism keeps politicians in check
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Dissatisfaction with democracy remains widespread in many nations
Across 12 high-income countries, a median of 64% of adults say they are dissatisfied with the way their democracy is working, while a median of 35% are satisfied.
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Have Americans’ wages kept up with inflation? That depends
Determining whether workers’ wages have kept up with inflation depends on many factors.
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2. Brazilians’ views of institutions and government systems
Here are key takeaways about how Brazilians see organizations and institutions in their country, as well as their attitudes toward different political systems: Influence of different groups and institutions in Brazil In general, Brazilians see several organizations as having a good influence in their nation. Two-thirds believe large companies from other countries have a good […]
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A look at the state of affordable housing in the U.S.
About seven-in-ten Americans (69%) say they are very concerned about the cost of housing.
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8. Religious attendance and congregational involvement
A third of adults attend in-person services at least monthly, while 23% virtually watch that often. And 37% are members of a house of worship. Religious Landscape Study by Pew Research Center.
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How ADP employment data compares with official BLS jobs reports
When BLS reports are unavailable many economy watchers turn to the national employment report from ADP.
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Where most people trust others and where they don’t around the world
Trust tends to be higher in the high-income countries surveyed than in the middle-income ones.
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3. Confidence in Donald Trump
Though confidence in U.S. President Joe Biden has declined in recent years, even fewer people have confidence in former U.S. President Donald Trump to do the right thing regarding world affairs. Across 34 countries surveyed, a median of 28% are confident in Trump; 69% are not. (The survey was conducted before Trump’s conviction in a […]
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Majority of Americans Continue to Back Expanded Early Voting, Voting by Mail, Voter ID
President Donald Trump’s recent pledge to end mail-in voting comes as a 58% majority of Americans favor allowing any voter to cast their ballot by mail.
