What the data says about immigrants in the U.S.
As of June 2025, the country’s foreign-born population had shrunk by more than a million people, marking its first decline since the 1960s.
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Obamamania Misses Most Muslim Countries
In only five of the 25 publics surveyed in 2009 did fewer than 30% express a favorable view of the U.S. — all of which are overwhelmingly Muslim.
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Feeling Drowsy?
On a typical day, a third of adults in the U.S. take a nap.
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You’re Getting Warmer
Less than half of the public says the earth is warming as a result of human activity, but a majority knows which gas scientists say is to blame for global warming.
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Evolutionary Theory
A wide gap exists between the public and scientists over evolution.
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Squawk Box
Most Americans still get general information about the economy from the television and radio.
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Googling Good Deals
Of those going online for economic information, two-thirds are shopping for low prices.
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Gay Marriage: A State Issue
As of May 2009, six states allow same-sex marriage while 29 have banned it.