Black U.S. adults follow many COVID-19 news topics more closely, discuss the outbreak more frequently
Black adults were much more likely than whites and somewhat more likely than Hispanic adults to frequently discuss the pandemic with others.
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Black adults were much more likely than whites and somewhat more likely than Hispanic adults to frequently discuss the pandemic with others.
24% of civilian workers in the United States, or roughly 33.6 million people, do not have access to paid sick leave.
Younger adults are more likely than older adults to think organic foods are better for their health and to believe GM foods are worse.
Divides in public opinion over food are encapsulated by how people assess the health effects of two kinds of food: organic and genetically modified foods.
Women in STEM jobs are more likely than their male counterparts to have experienced discrimination in the workplace and to believe that discrimination is a major reason there are not more women in STEM.
Many in the general public expect scientific and technological innovation to bring helpful change to society. Yet, when Americans are asked about the potential use of emerging technologies that could push the boundaries of human abilities, they are far more cautious about the morality and effects of these advances.
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