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More White Americans adopted than shed evangelical label during Trump presidency, especially his supporters

A new analysis of survey data finds that there has been no large-scale departure from evangelicalism among White Americans.

Simone Biles by far the most-mentioned Team USA athlete on Twitter during Tokyo Olympics

Although gymnast Simone Biles’ medal count fell slightly short of the sports world’s lofty expectations in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, she dominated among U.S. Olympians in the number of times her handle, @Simone_Biles, was mentioned on Twitter. Pew Research Center captured the Twitter handles of every athlete who listed a profile on the official […]

Americans are less concerned – but more divided – on climate change than people elsewhere

There is minimal praise from other societies for how the United States and China are handling climate change.

Key facts about U.S. Latinos for National Hispanic Heritage Month

In 2020, Hispanics made up nearly one-in-five people in the U.S. (19%), up from 16% in 2010 and just 5% in 1970.

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Many people globally see United Nations in a positive light, including its handling of climate change

A median of 67% in 17 publics express a favorable opinion of the UN, compared with a median of 29% who have an unfavorable opinion.

Simone Biles by far the most-mentioned Team USA athlete on Twitter during Tokyo Olympics

Here are some key takeaways for how the public engaged with Team USA on Twitter during the Tokyo Olympics.

More White Americans adopted than shed evangelical label during Trump presidency, especially his supporters

A new analysis of survey data finds that there has been no large-scale departure from evangelicalism among White Americans.

Americans are less concerned – but more divided – on climate change than people elsewhere

There is minimal praise from other societies for how the United States and China are handling climate change.

Key facts about Americans and guns

Here are some key findings about Americans’ attitudes about gun violence, gun policy and other subjects, drawn from recent surveys.

Americans with disabilities less likely than those without to own some digital devices

The digital divide between Americans who have a disability and Americans who do not remains for some devices.

Key facts about U.S. Latinos for National Hispanic Heritage Month

In 2020, Hispanics made up nearly one-in-five people in the U.S. (19%), up from 16% in 2010 and just 5% in 1970.

How Pew Research Center has dealt with the challenges of international polling during the pandemic

Since the initial disruptions of field operations due to COVID-19, we have been able to conduct 33 surveys in 17 countries and territories.

How do people in the U.S. take Pew Research Center surveys, anyway?

Here, we address some of the most common questions we receive about the nuts and bolts of taking a U.S.-focused Pew Research Center poll.

Despite the pandemic, wage growth held firm for most U.S. workers, with little effect on inequality

Earnings overall have held steady through the pandemic in part because lower-wage workers experienced steeper job losses.

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