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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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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5. A closer look at the topics of news influencers’ posts
Over three weeks studied, a majority of posts on current events or civic issues (55%) by news influencers were about government, politics or the election.
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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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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.
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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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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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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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How U.S. Muslims compare with other Americans religiously and demographically
U.S. Muslims tend to be younger and more highly educated than other Americans. But they’re similar to Christians on many religiousness measures.
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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.
