About half of U.S. pet owners say their pets are as much a part of their family as a human member
Most Americans (62%) own a pet, including 35% who have more than one. And nearly all U.S. pet owners (97%) say their pets are part of their family.
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How U.S. Muslims are experiencing the Israel-Hamas war
Seven-in-ten Muslim Americans say they think discrimination against Muslims has risen in the United States since the Israel-Hamas war began.
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Ziyao Tian
Ziyao Tian is a research associate of race and ethnicity research at Pew Research Center. She is an expert on the socioeconomic profile and views of the U.S. Asian population. Her research expertise extends to race and ethnicity, social stratification and inequality, economic sociology, education, and immigration. Tian’s notable research on Asian Americans has gained […]
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What the data says about Medicaid
The joint federal-state health insurance program covered 71.4 million Americans as of January 2025.
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1. The future of the family
In thinking about the future of the United States, Americans are more pessimistic than optimistic about the institution of marriage and the family. Overall, 40% say they are very or somewhat pessimistic, while 25% are very or somewhat optimistic. About three-in-ten (29%) say they’re neither optimistic nor pessimistic. To be sure, the public is pessimistic […]
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Growing Partisan Divisions Over NATO and Ukraine
58% of Americans see NATO favorably, down 4 points since 2023. Democrats and Republicans are increasingly divided on the alliance and on Ukraine aid.
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Gun deaths among U.S. children and teens rose 50% in two years
In 2021, there were 2,590 gun deaths among U.S. children and teens under the age of 18, up from 1,732 in 2019.
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Acknowledgments
Research Associates Kiana Cox and Khadijah Edwards played a lead role in developing the survey questionnaire. This report is a collaborative effort based on the input and analysis of the following individuals. Find related reports online at pewresearch.org/topic/race-ethnicity/. Kim Parker, Director of Social Trends ResearchJuliana Horowitz, Associate Director, ResearchKiana Cox, Research Associate Khadijah Edwards, Research AssociateKiley […]
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What Americans Know About AI, Cybersecurity and Big Tech
Americans’ understanding of digital topics varies notably depending on the subject. For example, majorities of U.S. adults know what cookies on websites do and can identify a secure password, but far fewer can recognize an example of two-factor authentication.
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How Americans and Israelis view one another and the U.S. role in the Israel-Hamas war
Americans and Israelis now see one another’s leaders more negatively than in the recent past, and other key views have shifted as well.
