Americans’ Trust in One Another
Americans trust each other less than they did a few decades ago. We explore why this is, and why some are more trusting than others.
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119th Congress brings new growth in racial, ethnic diversity to Capitol Hill
Overall, 139 of today’s senators and representatives identify as Black, Hispanic, Asian American or Native American.
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10 facts about U.S. Catholics
Catholics are one of the largest religious groups in the United States, outnumbering any single Protestant denomination.
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Acknowledgments
This report was written by Sahana Mukherjee, associate director, race and ethnicity research, and Jens Manuel Krogstad, senior writer/editor. Editorial guidance for the report was provided by Mark Hugo Lopez, director, race and ethnicity research. Jeffrey Passel, senior demographer; Juliana Horowitz, senior associate director, social trends research; Jocelyn Kiley, senior associate director, political research; John […]
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Executive summary
Read key findings about trends in Americans’ religious beliefs and practices in the 2023-24 Religious Landscape Study’s executive summary. Pew Research Center.
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1. How closely are Americans following election news, and what are they seeing?
Most say they’re following election news closely, with the most interest in candidates’ stances on issues. But this type of news isn’t seen most often.
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30% of Americans Consult Astrology, Tarot Cards or Fortune Tellers
Most who use astrology (or a horoscope), tarot cards or a fortune teller say they do so just for fun rather than for insights about life.
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Many Americans are confident the 2024 election will be conducted fairly, but wide partisan differences remain
About three-quarters of Americans (76%) say all citizens who want to vote this fall will be able to.
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Asian American voters prioritize candidates’ policy positions over their racial identity
97% of Asian Americans registered to vote say a candidate’s policy positions are more important than their race or ethnicity when deciding whom to vote for.
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Where in the world are people proud of their nation’s people and diversity?
When asked what makes them proud of their country, many in 25 nations mentioned not just what they’re proud of, but who – people.
