6 facts about Americans’ views of government spending and the deficit
Americans are split on the size and role of the government, though reducing the budget deficit is a higher priority than it was last year.
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Acknowledgments
This report is a collaborative effort based on the input and analysis of the following individuals. Find related reports online at https://www.pewresearch.org/topic/gender-lgbtq/gender-equality-discrimination/sexual-misconduct-harassment/. Kim Parker, Director of Social Trends ResearchJuliana Menasce Horowitz, Associate Director, ResearchAnna Brown, Research AssociateJanakee Chavda, Assistant Digital Producer Ruth Igielnik, Former Senior ResearcherKiley Hurst, Research AssistantDana Braga, Research AssistantJ. Baxter Oliphant, Senior […]
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1. Asian Americans’ experiences with discrimination in their daily lives
Most Asian Americans experience discrimination in many parts of their day-to-day lives. In the survey, we asked Asian American adults if they have ever experienced discrimination or been treated unfairly because of their race or ethnicity. In addition to this broad question, we also asked whether they have experienced specific discrimination incidents in their everyday […]
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1. Views on how Black people are covered in the news
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 […]
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5. Black Americans’ news habits
Black Americans stay informed through a variety of sources, with national and local news outlets, interpersonal connections, and social media all playing large roles. While social media is one of the most common sources of information for Black Americans, they generally view it as less credible or reliable than other types of sources. Sources of […]
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3. Black representation in newsrooms
Black Americans see an important role for Black people in the newsgathering process as one possible way to improve coverage of race and Black communities. But they largely do not feel that their news broadly needs to come from Black journalists, nor do they see reporters’ race as a dominant factor in whether news is […]
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In U.S. and elsewhere, most say their country will be better off embracing changes over sticking to traditions
Across the nations surveyed, a median of 62% of adults – including 63% in the United States – say their country will be better off if it is open to changes.
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Black U.S. podcast listeners choose distinct topics, have different reasons for listening than other groups
At least half of Black podcast listeners regularly listen to podcasts about entertainment and pop culture; self-help and relationships; comedy; and money and finance.
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True crime podcasts are popular in the U.S., particularly among women and those with less formal education
True crime stands out as the most common topic of top-ranked podcasts in the United States.
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Black workers’ views and experiences in the U.S. labor force stand out in key ways
Black workers account for about 13% of all U.S. workers, including those who work full time, part time and are self-employed.
