Most Americans say it’s very important to vote to be a good member of society
More Americans say it’s very important to vote in elections to be a good member of society than say the same about any other activity in the survey.
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More Americans say it’s very important to vote in elections to be a good member of society than say the same about any other activity in the survey.
91% of Americans have unfavorable views of Russia and 83% have unfavorable views of China.
Republicans and Democrats differ substantially over several sources of meaning in life, including faith, freedom, health and hobbies.
There are differences by age in Americans’ attitudes about whether the U.S. should focus more on domestic problems or be more globally active.
Most think social media has made it easier to manipulate and divide people, but they also say it informs and raises awareness.
Most people view their own government’s record on personal freedoms more favorably than they do when it comes to the U.S. and especially China.
Here are five key findings about people’s attitudes toward systemic reforms in the U.S., France, Germany and the UK.
Few in 14 advanced countries have confidence in either Xi or Trump, and many are critical of how both countries have handled the coronavirus outbreak.
The U.S. is seen positively in advanced economies for its technology, entertainment, military and universities, but negatively for its health care system, discrimination and the state of its democracy.
Many legislators in four English-speaking countries directly addressed George Floyd’s killing and the subsequent protests on Twitter.
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