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70% of U.S. social media users never or rarely post or share about political,...

Only 9% of adult social media users say they often post or share things about political or social issues on social media. The post 70% of U.S. social media users never or rarely post or share about...

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About six-in-ten Americans say abortion should be legal in all or most cases

While public support for legal abortion has fluctuated some in two decades of polling, it has remained relatively stable over the past five years. Currently, 59% say abortion should be legal in all or...

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Americans See Broad Responsibilities for Government; Little Change Since 2019

The share of adults who are “basically content” with the federal government has risen to the highest point since 2004, driven by Democrats. The post Americans See Broad Responsibilities for Government;...

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Americans and ‘Cancel Culture’: Where Some See Calls for Accountability,...

U.S. adults explain – in their own words – what they think cancel culture means. The post Americans and ‘Cancel Culture’: Where Some See Calls for Accountability, Others See Censorship, Punishment...

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On climate change, Republicans are open to some policy approaches, even as...

GOP moderates and younger adults generally offer more support for action to address climate change than conservatives and older adults. The post On climate change, Republicans are open to some policy...

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How Americans feel about ‘cancel culture’ and offensive speech in 6 charts

Here’s a look at how adults in the United States see cancel culture, political correctness and related issues, based on the Center’s surveys. The post How Americans feel about ‘cancel culture’ and...

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Republicans increasingly critical of several major U.S. institutions,...

Republicans are critical of how major institutions, from large corporations and tech companies to universities and K-12 public schools, are affecting the U.S. The post Republicans increasingly critical...

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Key facts about Americans and guns

Here are some key findings about Americans’ attitudes about gun violence, gun policy and other subjects, drawn from recent surveys. The post Key facts about Americans and guns appeared first on Pew...

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Majority in U.S. Says Public Health Benefits of COVID-19 Restrictions Worth...

73% say they are vaccinated, but at least half express confusion, concern over vaccine information and health impacts. The post Majority in U.S. Says Public Health Benefits of COVID-19 Restrictions...

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Declining Share of Republicans Say It Is Important To Prosecute Jan. 6 Rioters

There is a wide partisan split on the fairness of the House committee’s probe. The post Declining Share of Republicans Say It Is Important To Prosecute Jan. 6 Rioters appeared first on Pew Research...

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Diversity and Division in Advanced Economies

Wide majorities in most of the 17 advanced economies surveyed say having people of many different backgrounds improves their society, but most also see conflicts between partisan, racial and ethnic...

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Americans see stronger societal conflicts than people in other advanced...

New findings reveal exactly how the United States is more divided than the other 16 advanced economies surveyed. The post Americans see stronger societal conflicts than people in other advanced...

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Political Typology Quiz

Take our quiz to find out which one of our nine political typology groups is your best match. The post Political Typology Quiz appeared first on Pew Research Center.

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Beyond Red vs. Blue: The Political Typology

Pew Research Center’s political typology provides a roadmap to today’s fractured political landscape. It organizes the public into nine distinct groups, based on an analysis of their attitudes and...

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How the political typology groups compare

Pew Research Center’s political typology sorts Americans into cohesive, like-minded groups based on their values, beliefs, and views about politics and the political system. Use this tool to compare...

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The Behaviors and Attitudes of U.S. Adults on Twitter

A minority of Twitter users produce a majority of tweets from U.S. adults, and the most active tweeters are less likely to view the tone or civility of discussions as a major problem on the site. The...

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Both Republicans and Democrats prioritize family, but they differ over other...

Republicans and Democrats differ substantially over several sources of meaning in life, including faith, freedom, health and hobbies. The post Both Republicans and Democrats prioritize family, but they...

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The Future of Digital Spaces and Their Role in Democracy

Many experts say public online spaces will significantly improve by 2035 if reformers, big technology firms, governments and activists tackle the problems created by misinformation, disinformation and...

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Republicans more likely than Democrats to believe in heaven, say only their...

A majority of Republicans along with a smaller but substantial majority of Democrats believe in heaven, hell or some other form of afterlife. The post Republicans more likely than Democrats to believe...

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Republicans and Democrats alike say it’s stressful to talk politics with...

The share of Americans who say having political conversations with those they disagree with is “stressful and frustrating” has increased. The post Republicans and Democrats alike say it’s stressful to...

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