Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World

Read our research on:

Search results for: “police”

Refine Your Results

  • report

    III. Discrimination, Deportation, Detainment and Satisfaction

    A growing majority of Hispanics say that discrimination is a major problem preventing Latinos from succeeding, a view most strongly expressed by those born outside the United States. Even so, there has been no change in the share of Latinos who have had a personal experience with discrimination, and fewer today than in 2008 say […]

  • report

    Chapter 4. Ratings of Leaders and Institutions

    The most prominent members of Indiaโ€™s ruling Congress party get rave reviews from the Indian public.ย  Overwhelming majorities have a favorable opinion of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Congress party leader Sonia Gandhi and her son and current MP Rahul Gandhi.ย  Opposition leader Nitin Gadkari gets significantly less positive marks. Strong majorities in India express favorable […]

  • report

    IV. Views of Immigration Policy

    A large majority of Latinos support providing a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants, but most also say that illegal immigrants need to pay fines. Latinos continue to be in broad agreement about many other enforcement measures. Support for a Path to Citizenship An estimated 11.1 million unauthorized immigrantsโ€”80% of whom are of Hispanic originโ€”reside […]

  • report

    Seattle: A New Media Case Study

    Seattle, perhaps more than any other American city, epitomizes the promise and challenges of American journalism at the local level.

  • report

    Chapterย 2. Ratings of Lula and Key Groups and Institutions

    An overwhelming majority of Brazilians say President Lula and the national government are having a positive effect on the way things are going in their country.ย  Moreover, the presidentโ€™s signature social program, Bolsa Famรญlia, is well-regarded.ย  An overwhelming majority of Brazilians say the initiative has been good for the country. Solid majorities also describe large […]

  • report

    Illegal Immigration Backlash Worries, Divides Latinos

    The national political backlash against illegal immigration has created new divisions among Latinos and heightened their concerns about discrimination against members of their ethnic group-including those who were born in the United States or who immigrated legally.

  • report

    II. Views of Immigrants

    Immigrants: A Burden or a Source of Strength? Nearly eight-in-ten Hispanics (78%) say immigrants to the United States strengthen the country because of their hard work and talents, while 13% believe these new arrivals are a burden because they take jobs, housing and health care. The perception that immigrants benefit the country is widely shared […]

  • report

    Baby Boomers Approach 65 โ€“ Glumly

    As the leading edge of the giant Baby Boomer generation turns 65 on January 1, 2011, a Pew Research roundup of new and recent surveys finds that this age group is more downbeat than others about the trajectory of their lives and the direction of the nation as a whole. This report explores Boomersโ€™ political and social values; their economic hopes and fears and their overall satisfaction with life.

  • report

    A Tax Compromise and a WikiLeaks Controversy Capture Social Media

    The agreement on tax cuts between President Obama and GOP leaders led to a complex online conversation which revealed deep tensions within one party. The WikiLeaks controversy, a hot topic for the second week in a row, drew a more unified response. And on YouTube, a tragic stunt on live German television drew worldwide attention.

  • report

    Turks Downbeat About Their Institutions

    Confidence in Turkish institutions and leaders — including the military, religious leaders, and the prime minster — has declined over the last few years. And Turks continue to express largely negative views of major world powers.

REfine Your Selection

Years
Formats
Regions & Countries
Topics
Research Teams
Authors