Counting Race: How the Census Measures Identity and What Americans Think About It
How the U.S. government measures race has changed substantially since censuses began in 1790. Today, Americans differ on whether the government should ask about race.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
This report is a collaborative effort based on the input and analysis of the following individuals. Find related reports online at pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/religion and pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/internet. Research Team Gregory A. Smith, Associate Director, Religion Research Michelle Faverio, Research Analyst Justin Nortey, Research Analyst Alan Cooperman, Director, Religion Research Lee Rainie, Director, Internet and Technology Research Monica Anderson, Associate Director, Internet and […]
Among supporters of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, there continue to be wide gaps on cultural issues, the role of government and America’s place in the world.
This report was written by Jens Manuel Krogstad, senior writer/editor, race and ethnicity research; and Joshua Alvarado, former research assistant, religion research. Besheer Mohamed, senior researcher, religion research, provided research guidance on the survey questionnaire and the report. The survey questionnaire was developed and drafted by Ana Gonzalez-Barrera, former senior researcher; Krogstad; Khadijah Edwards, research […]
Americans overwhelmingly see small businesses as having a positive effect on the way things are going in the country. By contrast, their views of large corporations are broadly negative. And most people – including identical shares in both parties – are critical of the impact of banks and financial institutions.