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Pew works across the globe to conduct public opinion surveys on a broad array of subjects ranging from people's assessments of their own lives to their views about the current state of the world and important issues of the day. This work includes numerous major reports on topics such as attitudes toward American foreign policy, globalization, terrorism, and democracy.
Recent Work
Nationally, 60% of Americans say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost, while 38% say they cost too many jobs and hurt the economy.
The post Support for stricter environmental regulations outweighs opposition in a majority of states appeared first on Pew Research Center.
A third of Israeli adults say Israel should govern Gaza, down from 40% in 2024.
The post Fewer Israelis support Israel taking over Gaza now than in 2024 appeared first on Pew Research Center.
Most Americans say the U.S. should give humanitarian aid to other countries, and majorities endorse aid supporting economic development and democracy.
The post Majorities of Americans Support Several – But Not All – Types of Foreign Aid appeared first on Pew Research Center.
Across 35 countries, there are some disconnects between how people rate the importance of free expression and how free they feel they actually are.
The post Free Expression Seen as Important Globally, but Not Everyone Thinks Their Country Has Press, Speech and Internet Freedoms appeared first on Pew Research Center.
Trump's approval rating stands at 40%, and Americans mostly disapprove of his tariffs and government cuts.
The post Trump’s Job Rating Drops, Key Policies Draw Majority Disapproval as He Nears 100 Days appeared first on Pew Research Center.
Americans are most skeptical about U.S. trade with China: 10% say it benefits the U.S. more than China, while 46% take the opposite view.
The post How Americans view trade between the U.S. and China, Canada and Mexico appeared first on Pew Research Center.
People in mostly middle-income survey countries say it’s ideal to start a family and own a home by 30, and retire by 60.
The post What Age Do People Around the World Think Is Best to Reach Major Life Milestones? appeared first on Pew Research Center.
Americans remain largely divided along partisan lines over U.S. aid to Ukraine, nearly three years after Russia’s military invasion.
The post Americans’ views of the war in Ukraine continue to differ by party appeared first on Pew Research Center.
