For Valentine’s Day, facts about marriage and dating in the U.S.
Overall, 69% of Americans say they are married (51%), living with a partner (11%), or otherwise in a committed romantic relationship (8%).
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Overall, 69% of Americans say they are married (51%), living with a partner (11%), or otherwise in a committed romantic relationship (8%).
At least 20 nations preceded the U.S. in granting women the right to vote, according to an analysis of measures in 198 countries and territories.
There were 1,501 black prisoners for every 100,000 black adults in 2018, down sharply from 2,261 black inmates per 100,000 black adults in 2006.
52% of US adults say it is very or somewhat important that companies and organizations make public statements about political or social issues.
As demonstrations continue across the country to protest the death of George Floyd, a black man killed while in Minneapolis police custody, Americans see the protests both as a reaction to Floyd’s death and an expression of frustration over longstanding issues.
Veterans of prime working age generally fare at least as well as non-veterans in the U.S. job market, though there are differences in the work they do.
Amid questions over e-cigarettes and public health, here’s a look at what data shows about vaping in the U.S.
Most Americans anticipate widespread job automation in the future, and they generally foresee more negative than positive effects from these advances.
English language learners in U.S. K-12 public schools are a diverse group from many different states and native language backgrounds.
The U.S. public’s concerns about drug addiction come amid increases in the number and rate of fatal drug overdoses across urban, suburban and rural communities.
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