118th Congress has a record number of women
Women make up 28% of all members of the 118th Congress, a considerable increase from where things stood even a decade ago.
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2. How Americans see recent developments in tipping
The COVID-19 pandemic, subsequent labor shortages and supply chain problems, a burst of inflation and new payment technologies have upended large swaths of the service economy – including the tipped sectors. And a large majority of Americans have perceived a shift in the nation’s tipping culture in recent years. Overall, 72% of U.S. adults say […]
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In Tight U.S. Presidential Race, Latino Voters’ Preferences Mirror 2020
More Latino registered voters back Kamala Harris (57%) than Donald Trump (39%), and supporters of each candidate prioritize different issues.
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How Parents Manage Screen Time for Kids
About four-in-ten parents say they could be doing better at managing their kid’s screen time. A larger share – 58% – say they’re doing the best they can.
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10. Prayer and other religious practices
Fewer Americans pray daily today than in 2007. Read about how often U.S. adults participate in prayer groups, read scripture and more. Religious Landscape Study by Pew Research Center.
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Parents, Young Adult Children and the Transition to Adulthood
Most U.S. young adults are at least mostly financially independent and happy with their parents’ involvement in their lives. Parent-child relationships are mostly strong.
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From ‘traditional’ to ‘open-minded,’ how Americans describe themselves
Roughly six-in-ten Republicans (58%) describe themselves as traditional, but just 19% of Democrats say the same.
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1. Religious landscape and change
Most identify as Buddhist or unaffiliated, and religious “switching” over a person’s lifetime is common.
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An Early Look at Black Voters’ Views on Biden, Trump and Election 2024
Black voters are more confident in Biden than Trump when it comes to having the qualities needed to serve another term.