About half of Americans say the best age for a U.S. president is in their 50s
When asked about the ideal age of a president, around half of Americans (49%) say they prefer someone in their 50s.
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When asked about the ideal age of a president, around half of Americans (49%) say they prefer someone in their 50s.
Black Americans express a range of concerns about how Black people are covered in the news. Our survey asked U.S. Black adults to evaluate several aspects of the news that they see or hear about Black people. In each case, Black Americans are much more likely to offer a negative than positive assessment of news […]
Polls are more useful to the public if people have realistic expectations about what surveys can do well – and what they cannot.
In thinking about the future of the United States, Americans are more pessimistic than optimistic about the institution of marriage and the family. Overall, 40% say they are very or somewhat pessimistic, while 25% are very or somewhat optimistic. About three-in-ten (29%) say they’re neither optimistic nor pessimistic. To be sure, the public is pessimistic […]
Younger women, women with a postgraduate degree and Democratic women are more likely to keep their last name after marriage.
Among religious groups, White evangelical Protestants continue to have the most positive opinion of Trump.
57% of Americans express some sympathy with both Israelis and Palestinians, including 26% who say their sympathies lie equally with both groups.
Ahead of President Joe Biden’s third State of the Union address Americans are focused on the health of the economy and immigration.
59% of young adults have excellent or very good relationships with their parents. Most text them at least weekly, and many rely on them for advice and emotional support at least some.
A quarter of U.S. parents of K-12 students say racism or racial inequality comes up in conversation with their children very or fairly often.
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