Gen Next: More Liberal, More Active
Six-in-ten Gen Nexters completely agree that it is their duty to always vote.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
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The Incredible Shrinking Classified Section
Roughly half of internet users have used online classified ads, up from 22% in 2005.
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No to Preferential Treatment, Yes to Affirmative Action
Only three-in-ten Americans believe we should give preferential treatment to improve the position of minorities.
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Happy Father’s Day, Love Mom
Fully 72% of married moms who work say dads are now doing as good a job or better than their counterparts did a generation ago.
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Latino Children in America
Hispanics now make up 22% of all children in the U.S. — up from 9% in 1980.
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Luxury to Necessity and Back Again
Less than half of Americans consider the microwave a necessity, down from 68% in 2006.
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Civic-Minded Teen Video Gamers
Roughly two-thirds of teens who play video games with others in person engage in charitable or political activities.
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Blacks Feel More Optimistic
Fully 62% of non-Hispanic blacks now believe that Americans can always solve problems; in 2007 only 41% shared that confidence.
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Elderly Worries About Government and Health Care
Americans ages 65 and older are the most worried about government involvement in health care.
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Teens Playing ‘Adults Only’ Games
Roughly a third of teenagers who play video games report that at least one of their favorite games is rated Mature or Adults Only.