The United States is the oldest continuous democracy in the world, and a model and inspiration for other nations seeking to build democratic institutions. One of the core pillars of American liberty is a free press. Pew conducts opinion surveys that track public attitudes toward the press and politics. At the same time, Pew issues major reports that examine long-term trends in the political values of Americans, as well as their views on policy issues and priorities, political knowledge, and news interest.
What do poll workers do, and how many typically help in general elections? Read about state requirements for these temporary election staffers and more.
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About six-in-ten U.S. adults (58%) favor stricter gun laws. Another 26% say that U.S. gun laws are about right, while 15% favor less strict gun laws.
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Most U.S. adults follow news about local government and politics, yet only a quarter are highly satisfied with the quality of coverage.
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Here are some of the key public opinion dynamics around Joe Biden’s choice to not pursue the Democratic nomination for the 2024 presidential race.
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Reports of extreme weather are common but vary by party. Most favor stricter building standards in high-risk areas but not building bans or forced relocations.
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While Latino voters have favored Democratic candidates in presidential elections for many decades, the margin of support has varied.
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Americans' views differ by age on whether measures like addressing climate change and preventing terrorist attacks should be top foreign policy priorities.
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In East and Southeast Asia, half or more of adults say that people who disagree with their government’s actions should be able to publicly criticize the government.
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