Majorities of Americans Support Several – But Not All – Types of Foreign Aid
Most Americans say the U.S. should give humanitarian aid to other countries, and majorities endorse aid supporting economic development and democracy.
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Most Americans say the U.S. should give humanitarian aid to other countries, and majorities endorse aid supporting economic development and democracy.
In a number of countries with sizable Muslim and Jewish populations, we asked Muslim and Jewish adults for their views on religion and governance – specifically, whether religious law should be the official or state law for people who share their religion, and whether their country can be both a democratic country and a Muslim […]
None of the four major British political parties we asked about in our survey receive net positive ratings from the British public.
It’s been two decades since Facebook first launched in 2004. Since then, the company has grown into a social media giant with billions of users worldwide. Facebook remains one of the most widely used social media sites among adults in the United States. But it’s also had its controversies, including those related to politics. Facebook […]
How did people across 24 nations rate the political environment in their country in 2023? In a word: poorly. Satisfaction with democracy Ratings of democracy are generally negative across the 24 countries surveyed. A median of 59% say they are dissatisfied with the way democracy is working in their country. Half or more in 17 […]
Respondents in 24 countries were asked about different forms of governance, including representative democracy, direct democracy, autocracy, technocracy and military rule. Views on representative democracy Elements of representative democracy are present in each of the countries surveyed. And although many express dissatisfaction with the way democracy is working in their country, majorities in all of […]
We asked over 30,000 people what would help democracy work better in their country. Key themes in their responses were addressing basic needs and improving or rebuilding the political system.
Instagram has grown from a place where friends and family share photos to a destination for brands, memes and entertainment. It’s also a growing news source – especially for younger Americans. And it’s become a way for elected officials and activists to engage with the public. But its connection with politics is evolving. Earlier this […]
TikTok has grown in popularity in recent years, attracting users with short-form videos ranging from viral dances to product reviews to mental health stories. It’s also grown as a place for news – particularly among young people. And politicians and activists alike have used the platform to engage with issues they care about. To learn […]
Across 27 countries surveyed, people generally see social media as more of a good thing than a bad thing for democracy.
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