What to know about the Iowa caucuses
After months of campaigning, debating, polling and fundraising, Democratic presidential candidates face their first real-world test Feb. 3.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
Public trust in leaders and those who have jobs that give them power and responsibility can apply to various aspects of their role in national and community life. Not only can people express broad views about their overall trust in leaders, they also can ponder questions about the distinct attributes that underlie elements of trust. […]
Many think America is experiencing a crisis in facts and truth, and they believe this problem ties into the current state of distrust people have in institutions. The Center recently reported that half of U.S. adults say made-up news and information is a very big problem in the country today, and about two-thirds say it […]
The Center’s survey takes a multifaceted approach to understanding public trust in scientists.[1. numoffset=”1″ There are a number of approaches to thinking about trust and how best to measure it. For examples, see the workshop summary from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, “Trust and Confidence at the Interfaces of the Life Sciences […]
Most Americans have positive overall views of medical research scientists, but their views are more mixed when it comes to trust in them to do a good job, show concern for the public’s interest and provide fair and accurate information, according to a new Pew Research Center report.