In Views of U.S. Democracy, Widening Partisan Divides Over Freedom to Peacefully Protest
A majority of Americans say significant changes are needed in the “fundamental design and structure of American government.”
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The Global God Divide
A median of 45% across 34 surveyed countries say it is necessary to believe in God to be moral and have good values. However, public opinion on this question, as well as the role of God, prayer and religion varies by country, region and economic development.
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Republicans, Democrats Move Even Further Apart in Coronavirus Concerns
A majority of Republicans now say that when thinking about the problems facing the country from the coronavirus, “the worst is behind us.” Just 23% of Democrats say the same.
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Most Americans Say Federal Government Has Primary Responsibility for COVID-19 Testing
Also, a declining share of Republicans say the coronavirus is a major threat to health in the United States.
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Positive Economic Views Plummet; Support for Government Aid Crosses Party Lines
Most Americans say economic problems resulting from the coronavirus outbreak will last for at least six months.
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U.S. Views of China Increasingly Negative Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Republicans are more negative than Democrats toward China, though unfavorable ratings have climbed among both parties.
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Most Americans Say Trump Was Too Slow in Initial Response to Coronavirus Threat
U.S. adults express wide concern that states will lift COVID-19 restrictions too quickly.
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Most Adults Aware of 2020 Census and Ready to Respond, but Don’t Know Key Details
As the 2020 census gets underway, most U.S. adults are aware of it and are ready to respond, but many do not know what it asks or how to participate.
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Views of Nation’s Economy Remain Positive, Sharply Divided by Partisanship
These views are more upbeat than at any point in the past two decades. More Americans say Trump’s policies have made the economy better than worse.
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National Politics on Twitter: Small Share of U.S. Adults Produce Majority of Tweets
The findings of this analysis paint a nuanced picture of just how prevalent political speech is among U.S. adults on Twitter.
