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short readsJul 26, 2023

8 facts about Americans and Twitter as it rebrands to X

As Elon Musk rebrands Twitter to “X,” here are eight facts about Americans’ use of the social media platform.
short readsMar 18, 2024

Many in East Asia say men and women make equally good leaders, despite few female heads of government

When Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen’s term ends in May, only one woman will serve as head of government anywhere in Asia, excluding the Pacific Islands.
short readsMar 5, 2024

Key findings about religious restrictions around the world in 2021

The most common kinds of government restrictions on religion in 2021 included harassment of religious groups and interference in worship.
reportMar 15, 2024

8 in 10 Americans Say Religion Is Losing Influence in Public Life

Most Americans say religion’s influence is shrinking, and about half (48%) see conflict between their own religious beliefs and mainstream American culture.
reportNov 15, 2021

The Behaviors and Attitudes of U.S. Adults on Twitter

A minority of Twitter users produce a majority of tweets from U.S. adults, and the most active tweeters are less likely to view the tone or civility of discussions as a major problem on the site.
reportMar 5, 2024

Globally, Government Restrictions on Religion Reached Peak Levels in 2021, While Social Hostilities Went Down

In 2021, government restrictions on religion – laws, policies and actions by state officials that limit religious beliefs and practices – reached a new peak globally. Harassment of religious groups and interference in worship were two of the most common forms of government restrictions worldwide that year.
data essayDec 21, 2022

Key Findings From the Global Religious Futures Project

The Global Religious Futures (GRF) project is jointly funded by The Pew Charitable Trusts and The John Templeton Foundation. Here are some big-picture findings from the GRF, together with context from other Pew Research Center studies.
reportNov 10, 2020

In 2018, Government Restrictions on Religion Reach Highest Level Globally in More Than a Decade

In 2018, the global median level of government restrictions on religion – that is, laws, policies and actions by officials that impinge on religious beliefs and practices – continued to climb, reaching an all-time high since Pew Research Center began tracking these trends in 2007.
short readsNov 10, 2020

Government restrictions on religion around the world reached new record in 2018

Government restrictions in 2018 were at their highest level since 2007, when Pew Research Center began tracking these trends.
short readsOct 5, 2020

Key facts about women’s suffrage around the world, a century after U.S. ratified 19th Amendment

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.

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Many in East Asia say men and women make equally good leaders, despite few female heads of government

Key findings about religious restrictions around the world in 2021

The Behaviors and Attitudes of U.S. Adults on Twitter

Globally, Government Restrictions on Religion Reached Peak Levels in 2021, While Social Hostilities Went Down

Key Findings From the Global Religious Futures Project

In 2018, Government Restrictions on Religion Reach Highest Level Globally in More Than a Decade

Government restrictions on religion around the world reached new record in 2018

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