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About half of workers (52%) say they’re worried about the future impact of AI use in the workplace, and 32% think it will lead to fewer job opportunities for them in the long run.
Americans are most skeptical about U.S. trade with China: 10% say it benefits the U.S. more than China, while 46% take the opposite view.
In 2024, women earned an average of 85% of what men earned, according to an analysis of median hourly earnings of both full- and part-time workers.
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The food stamp program is one of the larger federal social welfare initiatives, and in its current form has been around for nearly six decades.
68% of Black adults in the U.S. say they do not have enough income to lead the kind of life they want, but a majority are optimistic that they will one day.
Most self-employed workers (62%) say they are extremely or very satisfied with their job, compared with 51% of those who are not self-employed.
Democrats hold the edge on many issues, but more Americans agree with Republicans on the economy, crime and immigration. Inflation remains the top concern for Republicans and Republican-leaning independents, with 77% saying it is a very big problem. For Democrats and Democratic leaners, gun violence is the top concern, with about 81% saying it is a very big problem.
Here’s a closer look at what recent surveys have found about Americans’ views of affirmative action.
Majorities of adults in 18 of 24 countries surveyed this spring rate their nation’s economic situation poorly.
In 2022, single women owned 58% of the nearly 35.2 million homes owned by unmarried Americans, while single men owned 42%.
This year, at least 28 states and the District of Columbia will legally recognize Juneteenth as a public holiday.
Young workers express general contentment with many aspects of work; personal connections like relationships with co-workers stand out.
Americans are split on the size and role of the government, though reducing the budget deficit is a higher priority than it was last year.
