Public opinion about coronavirus is more politically divided in U.S. than in other advanced economies
Across 13 countries, people’s assessments of how well their country had handled the coronavirus outbreak were closely tied to partisanship.
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America’s Image Abroad Rebounds With Transition From Trump to Biden
A new survey of 16 publics finds a significant uptick in ratings for the U.S., with strong support for Joe Biden and several of his major policy initiatives. But many raise concerns about the health of America’s political system.
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55% of U.S. social media users say they are ‘worn out’ by political posts and discussions
Many social media users in the United States are exhausted by how much political content they see on these platforms.
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Appendix: Knowledge questions used for average correct responses
The average percentage who gave the correct responses to 29 fact-based questions on American News Pathways surveys between November 2019 and June 2020 is calculated by taking the sum of the percentage of respondents that gave the correct answer to each of the 29 questions and then dividing by the total number of questions (29). […]
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In 2018, Government Restrictions on Religion Reach Highest Level Globally in More Than a Decade
In 2018, the global median level of government restrictions on religion – that is, laws, policies and actions by officials that impinge on religious beliefs and practices – continued to climb, reaching an all-time high since Pew Research Center began tracking these trends in 2007.
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Amid Campaign Turmoil, Biden Holds Wide Leads on Coronavirus, Unifying the Country
Comparable majorities of both candidates’ supporters say it “really matters” who wins in November, with large majorities on both sides saying a win by the opposing candidate would lead to “lasting harm” for the country.
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Social media continue to be important political outlets for Black Americans
These platforms have served as venues for political engagement and social activism for many years, especially for Black Americans.
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On the Intersection of Science and Religion
Over the centuries, the relationship between science and religion has ranged from conflict and hostility to harmony and collaboration, while various thinkers have argued that the two concepts are inherently at odds and entirely separate.
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Few Americans say their house of worship is open, but a quarter say their faith has grown amid pandemic
24% of U.S. adults overall say their faith has become stronger because of the coronavirus pandemic; just 2% say their faith has become weaker.
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54% of Americans say social media companies shouldn’t allow any political ads
77% of adults think it’s not acceptable for social media sites to use data about users’ online activities to show them political campaign ads.