The New Food Fights: U.S. Public Divides Over Food Science
Differing views on benefits and risks of organic foods and GMOs as Americans report higher priority for healthy eating
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1. Support for Democratic Principles
There is broad support around the world for many of the basic tenets of democracy. In all 38 nations surveyed, majorities say it is at least somewhat important to live in a country with religious freedom, a free press, free speech and competitive elections. In 37 countries, half or more believe it is important for […]
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With a Month to Go, Nearly Half of Voters Say They Have Been Contacted by 2016 Campaigns
Survey report In the final month before the election, the presidential campaigns are expected to dramatically intensify their voter outreach efforts. Even so, almost half of registered voters (47%) had already received some form of contact from one of the campaigns or groups supporting them as of last month. Some forms of outreach are more […]
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3. Public opinion about genetically modified foods and trust in scientists connected with these foods
Genetically modified (GM) foods contain at least one ingredient coming from a plant with an altered genetic composition.[16. numoffset=”16″ Animals can also be genetically modified but most discussion about the role of GM foods in the U.S. has centered on crops. For background see the summary on food safety by the Word Health Organization or […]
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Methodology
This report is based on data from numerous Pew Research Center surveys. Methodology summaries from the four main data sources are provided below. Methodology of the 2015 Survey on Government The analysis in this report is in part based on telephone interviews conducted Aug. 27-Oct. 4, 2015, among a national sample of 6,004 adults, 18 […]
