2. Number of countries where religious groups were harassed reached new peak level in 2022
In 2022, governments and/or social actors harassed religious groups in 192 countries and territories out of the 198 analyzed โ two more than 2021.
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1. How Israelis view their government, institutions and leaders
Adults in Israel are closely divided on whether they trust the national government to do what is right for the country, and just 35% are optimistic about the future of Israelโs political system. Institutions such as the military, police and Supreme Court are generally seen as having a positive influence on society, though these views […]
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What the data says about dangerous driving and road rage in the U.S.
Thereโs a fair amount of data indicating that Americansโ driving habits have worsened over the past five years, at least in some ways.
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Topic: Affirmative action in college admissions
Americans are somewhat divided over whether selective colleges and universities should factor race and ethnicity into admissions decisions.
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4. Braziliansโ views of Lula and Bolsonaro
Here are key takeaways about how Brazilians see their president and their countryโs major opposition leader: Favorability of Lula Favorable views of Lula are about as common as unfavorable views (48% vs. 49%). This is largely unchanged from evaluations in early 2023. Brazilians ages 18 to 34 are more likely than their older counterparts to […]
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This study of religious radio in the United States uses three different data sources with accompanying methodologies: This is a Pew Research Center report from the Pew-Knight Initiative, a research program funded jointly by The Pew Charitable Trusts and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. Find related reports online atย https://www.pewresearch.org/pew-knight/. The American Trends […]
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3. How Americans view journalists and their role in society
A majority say journalists are extremely or very important to the well-being of society, but about half say they are losing influence.
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Friends, family and neighbors are Americansโ most common source of local news
About three-quarters of Americans (73%) say they often or sometimes get local news from friends, family and neighbors.
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How Much Discrimination Do Americans Say Groups Face in the U.S.?
Republicans are less likely than in 2024 to say there is discrimination against Black, Hispanic, Asian and White people.
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Republicansโ Views of Justice Department, FBI Rebound as Democratsโ Views Shift More Negative
The U.S. Postal Service, Park Service, Weather Service and NASA are viewed favorably by Republicans and Democrats, while views of ICE are deeply polarized.
