Pew Research CenterAugust 26, 2019
We explored how Americans feel about the tenor of debate in the country in a recent major survey about U.S. political disource. Here's how we did it.
Pew Research CenterAugust 19, 2019
Americans see value in higher education whether they graduated from college or not. Even so, there is an undercurrent of dissatisfaction – even suspicion – among the public about the role colleges play in society.
Pew Research CenterAugust 9, 2019
Most Democrats think scientists should take an active role in policy debates, while 56% of Republicans say they should focus on establishing sound scientific facts.
Pew Research CenterJuly 22, 2019
Many Americans think declining trust in the government and in each other makes it harder to solve key problems. They have a wealth of ideas about what’s gone wrong and how to fix it.
Pew Research CenterJuly 19, 2019
Republicans are less likely than Democrats to see colleges and K-12 public schools as open to a range of viewpoints.
Pew Research CenterJuly 18, 2019
Many Americans say the tone and nature of political debate in the United States has become more negative in recent years.
Pew Research CenterJuly 17, 2019
Today, 57% of Republicans say that if the U.S. is too open to people from around the world, “we risk losing our identity as a nation.”
Pew Research CenterJune 25, 2019
Republicans express intensely negative views of “socialism” and very positive views of “capitalism.” Majorities of Democrats view both terms positively.
Pew Research CenterJune 24, 2019
When Republicans assess the climate for political discourse, they see a more hospitable environment for Democrats than for members of their own party.
Pew Research CenterJune 19, 2019
Republicans and Democrats set higher standards for politicians in the other party than in their own when it comes to respect and compromise.
