How people in 24 countries feel about their political parties
People in many countries see at least one party favorably – but in 15 countries, no party we asked about gets positive ratings from a majority of adults.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
People in many countries see at least one party favorably – but in 15 countries, no party we asked about gets positive ratings from a majority of adults.
Today, 35% of Americans say using the atomic bomb on Japan in 1945 was justified, while 31% say it was not justified. A third say they are not sure.
Roughly six-in-ten Republicans (58%) describe themselves as traditional, but just 19% of Democrats say the same.
Half of Americans currently hold an unfavorable opinion of the Supreme Court, while roughly as many view the court favorably.
Nearly three-quarters of Americans say they see inaccurate election news at least somewhat often; 37% see this very or extremely often.
Most Americans are wary of social media’s role in politics and its overall impact on the country, and these concerns are ticking up among Democrats. Still, Republicans stand out on several measures, with a majority believing major technology companies are biased toward liberals.
Democrats are overwhelmingly supportive of raising taxes on these groups, while Republicans are more divided.
We looked at the experiences and attitudes of the 21% of U.S. adults who regularly get news from news influencers on social media.
Funding is central to the sustainability of journalism. Yet few Americans pay for news, and most say paying for it isn’t their responsibility.
Overall, a slim majority of Americans (55%) express a great deal or fair amount of confidence in federal career employees, while 44% have little or no confidence.
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