Politics & Policy

During Merkel’s tenure, Germans have generally had more favorable views of their economy than other Europeans and Americans had of their own.

As the drive to inoculate more people continues, here are 10 facts about Americans and COVID-19 vaccines.

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

73% say they are vaccinated, but at least half express confusion, concern over vaccine information and health impacts.

Citizens offer mixed reviews of how their societies have responded to climate change, and many question the efficacy of international efforts to stave off a global environmental crisis.

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

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

Twenty years ago, Americans came together – bonded by sadness and patriotism – after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. But a review of public opinion in the two decades since finds that unity was fleeting. It also shows how support for the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq was strong initially but fell over time.

The U.S. Muslim population has grown in the decades since 9/11, but views toward them have become increasingly polarized along political lines.

54% of U.S. adults say the decision to withdraw troops from Afghanistan was the right one, while 42% say it was wrong.