How Americans view racial diversity ahead of the country’s 250th anniversary
75% of U.S. adults see diversity as a good thing for the country, but Democrats and Republicans differ sharply on how diversity impacts the country’s culture.
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Are Wireless
Just over half of adults connect to the internet wirelessly at least on occasion.
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America Online
Three-quarters of adults use the internet.
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Government-Sponsored News
In a study of local media, more than six-in-ten stories come from government officials.
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Little Reporting in the News
A PEJ study found eight out of 10 stories studied simply repeated or repackaged previously published information.
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Favorable First Lady
Fully seven-in-ten Americans have a favorable opinion of First Lady Michelle Obama.