The measurement of race and ethnicity in the U.S. has evolved over the centuries, alongside changes in Americans’ views about race and the way race has come to be incorporated into the nation’s laws and policies. Pew Research Center uses a two-question sequence that asks first about Hispanic origin and then about race. The race […]
On nearly every issue – including the economy, role of government, voting and elections, race and immigration policy – there are differences in opinions among the nine groups in the political typology. While most differences break down along partisan lines, the typology also reveals several issues where there are notable cleavages within the partisan coalitions, […]
Many focus group participants described how difficulties speaking English impacted their ability to carry out daily tasks like shopping, going to the doctor or visiting a government office, highlighting the many ways in which not being able to communicate can make daily life challenging. For example, simple activities such as visiting stores or purchasing food […]
On some key national issues, views among Hispanics are diverse and varied, and sometimes distinct from other Americans’ attitudes. For example, most Hispanics say abortion should be legal in all or most cases, but views vary across religious and age groups. And on guns, Hispanics favor controlling gun ownership at higher rates than the general […]
65% say most political candidates run for office “to serve their own personal interests.”
Among all registered voters, preferences for the U.S. House are currently closely divided – and a sizable share of voters say they are uncertain of how they would vote if the election were held today. Four-in-ten registered voters currently support or lean toward the Republican candidate in their district, while about the same share back […]