U.S. public divided over whether people convicted of crimes spend too much or too little time in prison
Americans are closely divided over whether people convicted of crimes spend too much, too little or about the right amount of time in prison.
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6 facts about Jains in India
Indians overall know very little about Jainism and its practices. Here are six facts about Jains in India, from a June 2021 Center report.
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About Three-in-Ten U.S. Adults Are Now Religiously Unaffiliated
Self-identified Christians make up 63% of the U.S. population in 2021, down from 75% a decade ago.
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Americans See Broad Responsibilities for Government; Little Change Since 2019
The share of adults who are “basically content” with the federal government has risen to the highest point since 2004, driven by Democrats.
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Citizens in Advanced Economies Want Significant Changes to Their Political Systems
Dissatisfaction with the functioning of democracy is linked to concerns about the economy, the pandemic and social divisions.
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With a potential ‘baby bust’ on the horizon, key facts about fertility in the U.S. before the pandemic
In 2019, there were 58.3 births for every 1,000 women ages 15 to 44 in the United States, down from 59.1 in 2018.
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1. Americans’ experiences earning money through online gig platforms
As online services reshape how Americans go about their lives and tech developments mold the future of work, the rise of digital “gig platforms” has transformed how some people find jobs. From ride-hailing companies to services enabling deliveries of packages, groceries or restaurant meals, to apps connecting people with others who can help them complete […]
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Where Americans find meaning in life has changed over the past four years
Here are six facts about where Americans find meaning in life and how those responses have shifted over the past four years.
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What People Around the World Like – and Dislike – About American Society and Politics
The U.S. is seen positively in advanced economies for its technology, entertainment, military and universities, but negatively for its health care system, discrimination and the state of its democracy.
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6. Altering “reality”
A considerable number of these experts focused their answers on the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR). They say these digital enhancements or alternatives will have growing impact on everything online and in the physical world. This, they believe, is the real “metaverse” that indisputably lies ahead. They […]