Q&A: How Pew Research Center evaluated Americans’ trust in 30 news sources
Our director of journalism studies explains how we determined what media outlets Americans turn to and trust for their political news.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
Our director of journalism studies explains how we determined what media outlets Americans turn to and trust for their political news.
In 2019, 74% of Americans said they had a mostly positive view of doctors; 68% had a mostly favorable view of medical research scientists.
Majorities of Americans say voting in elections, paying taxes and following the law are very important to good citizenship, according to a 2018 survey.
How has immigration enforcement changed under Trump? Here’s a look at the data on border apprehensions, interior arrests and deportations.
As the race for the nomination heats up, supporters of the major Democratic candidates stand apart from one another in notable ways.
Partisans have different levels of confidence when it comes to the type of personnel who hold government jobs – presidential appointees or career employees.
Americans believe trust has declined in the U.S., whether it involves citizens’ faith in each other or their confidence in the government.
Attitudes vary considerably by race on issues including crime, policing, the death penalty, parole decisions and voting rights.
While partisans agree that political leaders should be honest and ethical, they differ over whether particular leaders display these traits.
As Trump and Democrats press their cases about ways to end the government shutdown, here’s a look at how Americans see illegal immigration.
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