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short readsFeb 23, 2017

Support for 2010 health care law reaches new high

As congressional Republicans weigh options to replace the Affordable Care Act, support for the 2010 health care law has reached its highest level on record.
reportJul 13, 2017

Globally, More Name U.S. Than China as World’s Leading Economic Power

Across 38 nations, a median of 42% say the U.S. is the world’s leading economy, while 32% name China. But the economic balance of power has shifted in the eyes of some key U.S. allies and trading partners.
reportFeb 16, 2017

3. Views of Islam and extremism in the U.S. and abroad

Most Americans do not see widespread support for extremism among Muslims living in the U.S. Overall, 40% say there is not much support for extremism among U.S. Muslims, while an additional 15% say there is none at all. About a quarter say there is a fair amount of support (24%) for extremism among U.S. Muslims; […]
reportMay 15, 2017

What Low Response Rates Mean for Telephone Surveys

Telephone polls still provide accurate data on a wide range of social, demographic and political variables, but some weaknesses persist.
reportMar 23, 2017

2. Public assessments of the impact of paid leave on the economy, families, employers and employees

Many Americans believe that increased access to paid family and medical leave would reap positive benefits in a number of ways, and most say that offering paid leave can give employers an edge in employee recruitment and retention in a competitive marketplace. At the same time, the public sees the challenges that some employers – […]
reportAug 18, 2016

3. Views of the country and feelings about growing diversity

Overall, voters remain divided over whether life for people like them in the country today is better or worse compared with 50 years ago: 36% say that life today is better for people like them, 47% say it is worse and 13% say it is about the same. But these perceptions are starkly different among […]
reportMar 2, 2017

Large Majorities See Checks and Balances, Right to Protest as Essential for Democracy

Large majorities of the public, Republicans and Democrats alike, say open and fair elections and a system of governmental checks and balances are essential to maintaining a strong democracy in the United States.
reportMar 23, 2017

4. Gender and caregiving

While majorities of Americans express support for paid leave for both mothers and fathers following the birth or adoption of a child, the survey suggests that the public sees different roles for men and women when it comes to caring for children or for other family members. Moreover, many Americans say men face more pressure than […]
reportFeb 1, 2017

What It Takes to Truly Be ‘One of Us’

In a number of countries, people place a low premium on the importance of being native born to national identity. However, many
say speaking the dominant language and sharing customs is important to “truly” be considered a national.
reportFeb 23, 2017

2. Looking forward: Hispanics’ expectations of Trump as president

As the new administration begins, a plurality of Hispanics have pessimistic expectations of the job Donald Trump will do as president, though Hispanics are divided by party and, to a lesser extent, by gender on this issue. Among Hispanics, Democrats and women generally have negative expectations for Trump’s presidency, while men and Republicans have more […]

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Search results for: “partisan divide”

Support for 2010 health care law reaches new high

Globally, More Name U.S. Than China as World’s Leading Economic Power

3. Views of Islam and extremism in the U.S. and abroad

What Low Response Rates Mean for Telephone Surveys

3. Views of the country and feelings about growing diversity

Large Majorities See Checks and Balances, Right to Protest as Essential for Democracy

What It Takes to Truly Be ‘One of Us’

2. Looking forward: Hispanics’ expectations of Trump as president