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short readsJan 15, 2021

How lawmakers’ social media activity changed in the days after the U.S. Capitol riot

Social media activity by members of Congress changed in notable ways following the rioting at the Capitol by supporters of President Trump.
reportJan 9, 2020

Most Americans Say There Is Too Much Economic Inequality in the U.S., but Fewer Than Half Call It a Top Priority

About six-in-ten U.S. adults say there’s too much economic inequality in the country these days, and among that group, most say addressing it requires significant changes to the country’s economic system, according to a new Pew Research Center survey.
short readsJul 22, 2019

Key findings about Americans’ declining trust in government and each other

Americans say the public’s trust has been declining in both the federal government and in their fellow citizens. But most say this can be turned around.
short readsMay 21, 2019

From police to parole, black and white Americans differ widely in their views of criminal justice system

Attitudes vary considerably by race on issues including crime, policing, the death penalty, parole decisions and voting rights.
short readsSep 17, 2018

5 facts about Americans and video games

Overall, 43% of U.S. adults say they often or sometimes play video games. Gaming is popular among teens – especially teenage boys.
reportJul 22, 2019

Trust and Distrust in America

Many Americans think declining trust in the government and in each other makes it harder to solve key problems. They have a wealth of ideas about what’s gone wrong and how to fix it.
short readsOct 22, 2018

More in U.S. see drug addiction, college affordability and sexism as ‘very big’ national problems

In the nearly two years since the 2016 presidential election, Americans’ views of the seriousness of several national problems have changed, with concerns about drug addiction, college affordability, sexism and racism on the rise.
reportOct 15, 2018

Little Partisan Agreement on the Pressing Problems Facing the U.S.

With less than four weeks until the midterm elections, Republican and Democratic voters differ widely in views of the seriousness of numerous problems facing the United States, including the fairness of the criminal justice system, climate change, economic inequality and illegal immigration. Majorities of registered voters who support Democratic candidates for Congress rate 13 of […]
short readsApr 18, 2018

A majority of U.S. teens fear a shooting could happen at their school, and most parents share their concern

More than half of U.S. teens say they are worried about the possibility of a shooting happening at their school, with one-in-four saying they are very worried.
short readsDec 26, 2017

17 striking findings from 2017

Pew Research Center studies a wide array of topics both in the U.S. and around the world. Read 17 findings that stood out to us in 2017.

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Key findings about Americans’ declining trust in government and each other

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Little Partisan Agreement on the Pressing Problems Facing the U.S.

17 striking findings from 2017

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