Who likes authoritarianism, and how do they want to change their government?
The share of the public that supports authoritarian systems ranges from 85% in India to 8% in Sweden.
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2. Teachers’ views of current debates about what schools should be teaching
We asked teachers what type of impact current debates about how public schools should be teaching about topics like race and gender identity have had on their ability to do their job. A sizeable share of public K-12 teachers (41%) say these debates have had a negative impact on their ability to do their job. […]
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Americans Remain Critical of China
About eight-in-ten Americans report an unfavorable view of China, and Chinese President Xi Jinping receives similarly negative ratings.
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How Americans View Weight-Loss Drugs and Their Potential Impact on Obesity in the U.S.
About three-quarters of Americans say they have heard a lot or a little about Ozempic, Wegovy and other similar drugs that are being used for weight loss. Among those familiar with these drugs, 53% think they are good options to lose weight for people with obesity or a weight-related health condition.
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About half of lesbian, gay and bisexual adults have used online dating
Lesbian, gay and bisexual Americans are far more likely than those who are straight to say they have ever used a dating site or app (51% vs. 28%).
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Voters’ views of Trump and Biden differ sharply by religion
Most registered voters who are White Christians would vote for Republican Donald Trump over Democrat Joe Biden if the 2024 presidential election were held today.
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Americans’ Views of Government’s Role: Persistent Divisions and Areas of Agreement
Most Biden supporters favor a bigger government with a strong social safety net. Trump backers generally take the opposing view.
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Most Americans back cellphone bans during class, but fewer support all-day restrictions
Overall, 68% of U.S. adults say they support a ban on middle and high school students using cellphones during class.
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5. Key labor force trends
Given how central work is to the lives of many Americans, the federal government carefully and consistently collects information on job availability, job characteristics and the demographics of the workforce. This chapter presents some of the key indicators collected by federal agencies and, when available, how they have changed over the past couple of decades. […]
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1. Job satisfaction
Half of U.S. workers say they are extremely or very satisfied with their job overall. Another 38% say they are somewhat satisfied, and 12% are not too or not at all satisfied with their job. As was the case in 2023, self-employed workers (60%) are more likely than those who are not self-employed (49%) to […]