Political polarization – the vast and growing gap between liberals and conservatives, Republicans and Democrats – is a defining feature of American politics today, and one the Pew Research Center has documented for many years.
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Conservative Republicans are about twice as likely as liberal Democrats to prefer a community where the houses are larger and farther apart.
Many Democrats and Republicans hold divergent views of President Donald Trump's withholding of military aid to Ukraine. But in today’s fragmented news media environment, party identification may not be the only fault line.
As the U.S. enters a heated 2020 presidential election year, Republicans and Democrats place their trust in two nearly inverse news media environments.
Young people in the United States express far more skeptical views of America’s global standing than older adults.
An exploration of more than 50 Pew Research Center surveys confirms the overwhelming impact party identification has on Americans’ trust in the news media. And divides emerge within party – particularly the Republican Party – based on how strongly people approve of Trump.
Americans agree that religion’s role in public life is ebbing. But while Republicans largely lament the trend, Democrats are split in their reactions.
Democrats and Republicans have starkly different priorities when it comes to the nation's immigration policies.
Public opinion on Brexit aligns with attitudes toward the EU, immigration and culture.
The findings of this analysis paint a nuanced picture of just how prevalent political speech is among U.S. adults on Twitter.
The Supreme Court begins a new term on Oct. 7, taking up cases on issues including guns and abortion. As the term begins, here are five facts about the court.
