Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
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Most independents are not all that “independent” politically. And the small share of Americans who are truly independent stand out for their low level of interest in politics.
This report was written by Rakesh Kochhar, senior researcher. Anthony Cilluffo, research assistant, assisted with data analysis and Jeffrey S. Passel, senior demographer, provided data related to unauthorized immigrants. Editorial guidance was provided by James Bell, vice president for global strategy, and Mark Hugo Lopez, director of global migration and demography. Charts and tables for […]
Half of Americans say the issue of made-up news and information is a very big problem facing our country, ranking it ahead of a number of other major national concerns. Majorities think it is negatively impacting our democratic system and societal functions. And, among the concerns related to Americans’ ability to keep up with current […]