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reportMar 18, 2021

The Pandemic Stalls Growth in the Global Middle Class, Pushes Poverty Up Sharply

The global middle class consisted of 54 million fewer people in 2020 than the number projected prior to the onset of the pandemic.
reportSep 29, 2020

1. Scientists are among the most trusted groups in society, though many value practical experience over expertise

Across the 20 places surveyed, there is relatively high trust in the military and scientists to do what is right for the public; trust tends to be lower in the national government, news media and business leaders, by comparison. Education and political ideology often play a role in people’s assessments of scientists, with highly educated […]
reportMay 11, 2021

3. Jewish practices and customs

Jewish Americans are not a highly religious group, at least by traditional measures of religious observance. But many engage with Judaism in some way, whether through holidays, food choices, cultural connections or life milestones. For instance, roughly seven-in-ten Jews say they often or sometimes cook or eat traditional Jewish foods, making this the most common […]
short readsJan 12, 2021

More than eight-in-ten Americans get news from digital devices

More than eight-in-ten U.S. adults say they get news from a smartphone, computer or tablet “often” or “sometimes.”
reportSep 29, 2020

4. Publics express a mix of views on AI, childhood vaccines, food and space issues

Public attitudes about science-related issues are as varied as the science itself. People’s views about the effect of their government’s space program on society are generally positive, with many more saying it has mostly been a good than a bad thing for society. Public sentiment about developments in artificial intelligence (AI) is mixed; majorities in […]
reportMar 9, 2021

Broad Public Support for Coronavirus Aid Package; Just a Third Say It Spends Too Much

More Americans say the Biden administration made a “good faith” effort working with the opposition than say the same of GOP leaders.
reportApr 22, 2021

Republicans and Democrats Move Further Apart in Views of Voting Access

Among Republicans, support has declined for allowing early or absentee voting without an excuse and for automatically registering all eligible citizens to vote.
short readsDec 3, 2020

Social trust in advanced economies is lower among young people and those with less education

A median of 62% of adults across the 14 countries surveyed this summer generally believe most people can be trusted.
reportSep 29, 2020

2. On the eve of the pandemic, most of these publics saw their medical treatments in a positive light

Looking across the 20 publics surveyed, majorities considered their medical treatments to rank above those of other publics globally. Views of medical treatments were often seen more favorably than achievements in other areas, including science, technology, STEM education, politics and the economy. In the U.S., however, 61% said their scientific achievements were at least above […]
reportNov 17, 2020

5. Attitudes toward the EU and European leaders from outside the region

In the non-European countries surveyed, publics gave mixed reviews of the European Union’s handling of COVID-19. In both Canada and the U.S., about six-in-ten or more said the EU had done a good job dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. Australians were roughly divided: 46% said the EU had done a good job while 45% rated […]

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1. Scientists are among the most trusted groups in society, though many value practical experience over expertise

3. Jewish practices and customs

More than eight-in-ten Americans get news from digital devices

4. Publics express a mix of views on AI, childhood vaccines, food and space issues

Broad Public Support for Coronavirus Aid Package; Just a Third Say It Spends Too Much

Republicans and Democrats Move Further Apart in Views of Voting Access

Social trust in advanced economies is lower among young people and those with less education

2. On the eve of the pandemic, most of these publics saw their medical treatments in a positive light

5. Attitudes toward the EU and European leaders from outside the region

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