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short readJul 19, 2021

10 facts about the death penalty in the U.S.

Here’s a closer look at public opinion on the death penalty, as well as key facts about the nation’s use of capital punishment.
reportJun 2, 2021

Most Americans Favor the Death Penalty Despite Concerns About Its Administration

Nearly eight-in-ten U.S. adults (78%) say there is some risk an innocent person will be put to death, and 63% say the death penalty does not deter people from committing serious crimes.
short readJun 15, 2021

Unlike other U.S. religious groups, most atheists and agnostics oppose the death penalty

Roughly two-thirds of atheists (65%) and six-in-ten agnostics (57%) either “strongly” or “somewhat” oppose the death penalty.
short readJun 2, 2021

Death penalty draws more Americans’ support online than in telephone surveys

The difference in support for the death penalty by survey mode has important consequences for understanding trends on the issue.
short readJan 25, 2022

Four-in-ten countries and territories worldwide had blasphemy laws in 2019

79 countries and territories out of the 198 studied around the world (40%) had laws or policies in 2019 banning blasphemy.
short readMar 30, 2021

U.S. Catholics divided by party on whether Biden should be denied Communion over his abortion stance

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.
reportMar 30, 2021

Most Democrats and Republicans Know Biden Is Catholic, but They Differ Sharply About How Religious He Is

Joe Biden is just the second Catholic president in U.S. history, after John F. Kennedy. Most U.S. adults know that Biden is Catholic, including majorities within both major political parties, according to a new Pew Research Center survey.
short readJun 25, 2021

Americans, including Catholics, continue to have favorable views of Pope Francis

63% of U.S adults have a “very” or “mostly” favorable opinion of Pope Francis, according to a Pew Research Center survey conducted in March.
short readApr 18, 2023

Who pays, and doesn’t pay, federal income taxes in the U.S.?

Since 2000, there has been a downward trend in average effective tax rates for all but the richest taxpayers.
short readJan 4, 2022

A look back at Americans’ reactions to the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol

A year later, here’s a look back at how Americans saw the events of Jan. 6 and how some partisan divisions grew wider over time.

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Search results for: “death penalty”

10 facts about the death penalty in the U.S.

Most Americans Favor the Death Penalty Despite Concerns About Its Administration

Unlike other U.S. religious groups, most atheists and agnostics oppose the death penalty

Death penalty draws more Americans’ support online than in telephone surveys

Four-in-ten countries and territories worldwide had blasphemy laws in 2019

U.S. Catholics divided by party on whether Biden should be denied Communion over his abortion stance

Most Democrats and Republicans Know Biden Is Catholic, but They Differ Sharply About How Religious He Is

Americans, including Catholics, continue to have favorable views of Pope Francis

Who pays, and doesn’t pay, federal income taxes in the U.S.?

A look back at Americans’ reactions to the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol

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