45% of Americans Say U.S. Should Be a ‘Christian Nation’
But they hold differing opinions about what that phrase means, and two-thirds of U.S. adults say churches should keep out of politics.
When it comes to how Black people are treated in the United States, most Black adults think several major U.S. institutions need large-scale changes to ensure fairness. They are particularly critical of various aspects of the criminal justice system, including policing, prisons and the courts. Despite this criticism, the majority of Black adults want funding […]
Hispanic adults have broadly positive views of medical scientists, as well as of scientists generally. Yet their views of medical research scientists – and the work they do – are nuanced, with concerns about misconduct and accountability existing alongside positive views of medical scientists as a group. A large majority of Hispanic Americans have a […]
The social and personal impact of race and skin color is on the minds of many U.S. Hispanics today. Most view skin color as an important influence in their daily lives and say having a lighter skin color is an advantage for getting ahead today. And while about a quarter say that during their upbringing […]