Many around the world were pessimistic about inequality even before pandemic
Across 34 countries, a median of 65% said in 2019 they felt pessimistic about reducing the gap between the rich and poor in their country.
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Across 34 countries, a median of 65% said in 2019 they felt pessimistic about reducing the gap between the rich and poor in their country.
The public is more likely to have heard “a lot” about ongoing confrontations between police and protesters than several other stories.
52% of US adults say it is very or somewhat important that companies and organizations make public statements about political or social issues.
Americans in 2022 find themselves in an environment that is at once greatly improved and frustratingly familiar.
Republicans and Democrats differ substantially over several sources of meaning in life, including faith, freedom, health and hobbies.
Most Black Catholic churchgoers are racial minorities in their congregations, unlike White and Hispanic Catholics – and Black Protestants
A majority of U.S. registered voters say climate change will be a very or somewhat important issue when casting their vote for president.
If one takeaway from the election is historic voter participation, another may be the political polarization that has come to define the U.S.
About eight-in-ten Latino registered voters and U.S. voters overall rate the economy as very important to their vote.
About one-in-ten Asian Americans live in poverty. Pew Research Center conducted 18 focus groups in 12 languages to explore their stories and experiences.
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