2. What makes someone a journalist?
Americans largely see those who work on news content in “traditional” media as journalists, but less so for those working in “new” media.
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About 1 in 6 U.S. teachers work second jobs
The share of teachers working second jobs outside the classroom did not change much from before the pandemic.
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What we know about veterans who work for the federal government
As of September 2024, more than 700,000 veterans worked in various federal departments and agencies.
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1. What do Americans want from their news providers?
Large majorities say it’s important for the people they get news from to display honesty, intelligence and authenticity in their work.
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The United States at 250: How the Country Has Changed in the Past 50 Years
As America turns 250, explore how demographics, work, family and economics have shifted since 1976, based on 50 years of Census data.
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3. The role of the international community
Israelis broadly agree that the U.S. is helpful in the work toward lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians, and that Iran is harmful.
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Majorities of adults see decline of union membership as bad for the U.S. and working people
The share of U.S. workers who belonged to a union in 2024 stood at 9.9%, down from 1983 when 20.1% of American workers were union members.
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Trump’s Tariffs and ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Face More Opposition Than Support as His Job Rating Slips
Six months into his term, far more say President Trump is making the way the federal government works worse than making it better.
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Dissatisfaction with democracy remains widespread in many nations
Across 12 high-income countries, a median of 64% of adults say they are dissatisfied with the way their democracy is working, while a median of 35% are satisfied.
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Video: How do polls work when no one answers the phone anymore?
Ever wonder how we collect our data? Today, most polls are conducted online. But, most pollsters reject the idea that “one size fits all” when it comes to polling, so we still use phone calls or mail to reach people.
