The changing face of Congress in 7 charts
The 119th Congress is the most racially and ethnically diverse in history, and it includes the nation’s first openly transgender legislator at the federal level.
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4. How well the Republican and Democratic parties represent Americans’ interests
About four-in-ten U.S. adults (42%) say the Republican Party represents the interests of people like them very or somewhat well. A similar share (40%) say this about the Democratic Party. But majorities say the Republican Party (56%) and Democratic Party (58%) do not represent the interests of people like them. Combining these measures: While most […]
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The Jewish High Holidays
Religion & Public Life A weekly digest of the Center’s latest research on religion and public life in the U.S. and around the world · Subscribe ↗ Media mentions Mosques have more than doubled since 9/11. But Muslims say opposition is fierce Sept. 9 – Religion News Service In the news U.S. Jews feel ‘precarious’ as High […]
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4. Views of the impact of changing gender roles
We asked Americans a series of questions about changing gender roles for men and women. First, we asked if society is too accepting or not accepting enough of men and women who take on roles typically associated with the other gender. On balance, the public thinks society is not accepting enough of men and women […]
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80 years later, Americans have mixed views on whether use of atomic bombs on Hiroshima, Nagasaki was justified
Today, 35% of Americans say using the atomic bomb on Japan in 1945 was justified, while 31% say it was not justified. A third say they are not sure.
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How the U.S. Public and AI Experts View Artificial Intelligence
These groups are far apart in their enthusiasm and predictions for AI, but both want more personal control and worry about too little regulation.
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4. What is the best age to retire?
On average, people in 18 countries say the ideal age to retire is around 58 years old. The age adults can start receiving retirement benefits varies by country.
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Americans’ views of data centers have turned more negative
Americans’ views of data centers have turned more negative since January. But many are unsure or unfamiliar with them.
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3. Teens’ friendships and emotional support networks
Friendships play a large role in many teens’ lives. Relationships with friends can also be a predictor of long-term outcomes for teens, including the quality of their adult relationships and work performance. We asked U.S. teens a few questions about their friend networks, and more specifically, whether they can turn to these networks for emotional […]
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How Americans See Men and Masculinity
Republican men stand out in views of their own masculinity, the impact of changing gender roles and men’s progress in recent decades.