Tag

Pew Research Center

All articles tagged with #pew research center

politics10 days ago•4 min saved

Trump-led National Mall prayer rally sparks debate over faith and government

President Trump organized a nine-hour 'Rededicate 250' prayer event on the National Mall to mark the 250th anniversary, featuring Christian speakers and video messages from Trump and allies. Supporters call it a religious renewal, while critics say it blurs church-state boundaries and violates the First Amendment; Pew data show most Americans still support church-state separation, though a rising minority favors an official Christian role.

via Al Jazeera|

#church-state-separation #national-mall #pew-research-center

politics13 days ago•25 min saved

Americans back church-state separation even as religiosity grows

A Pew Research Center report shows Americans view religion as a positive force but resist Christian nationalist ideas, with broad support for the separation of church and state and for churches staying out of day-to-day politics, indicating Trump-era religious conservatism hasn’t shifted public opinion in a meaningful way.

via vox.com|

#christian-nationalism #donald-trump #pew-research-center

world26 days ago•10 min saved

Public Skepticism Grows Over Trump's Iran Policy, Pew Finds

A Pew Research Center survey conducted April 20–26 among 5,103 U.S. adults shows Americans remain skeptical of the Trump administration’s Iran policy two months into the conflict: about 62% disapprove of Trump’s handling (45% strongly), 36% approve; 59% say the U.S. made the wrong decision to use force, 38% say right. Roughly half (51%) say the military action isn’t going well, and 48% say the administration’s goals are not clear (24% say they’re very or extremely clear). Democrats largely disapprove and Republicans are more mixed, with 49% not confident the U.S. will achieve its goals and 22% very confident.

via Pew Research Center|

#iran #military-action #pew-research-center

politics27 days ago•13 min saved

Trump’s Support Dips as Voters Question Promises and Judgment

Pew Research Center’s April 2026 survey of 5,103 U.S. adults finds Trump’s job approval at 34%, the lowest of his second term, with declines in several personal traits (promises kept, mental sharpness, standing up for beliefs) and in confidence on immigration and military decisions; Republicans remain more favorable than Democrats but are cooling, while views on ethics in government have broadly fallen. The report also notes ongoing negative perceptions of both major parties and discusses questions about naming government buildings after Trump.

via Pew Research Center|

#approval-rating #ethics-and-honesty-in-government #pew-research-center

religion1 month ago•9 min saved

Catholic Decline Outpaces Gains as Protestant Shifts Vary Globally, Pew Finds

Pew Research Center’s 24-country analysis shows Catholics losing more adherents than they gain through switching in most places, with Hungary as a rare exception where more people join than leave. Protestantism has mixed net shifts, with gains in several Latin American countries (notably Brazil) and losses in parts of Europe; most countries keep Protestants under 25% of the population, while Ghana (62%) and Kenya (55%) are majority-Protestant. Many former Catholics become Protestants or unaffiliated, illustrating diverse switching patterns worldwide.

via Pew Research Center|

#catholicism #demographics #pew-research-center

entertainment2 months ago•15 min saved

More Than Half of Americans Saw a Movie in Theaters in 2025, Pew Finds

A Pew Research Center survey from 2025 shows 53% of U.S. adults saw a movie in theaters in the prior year, with 7% never visiting a theater; attendance varies by age, income, race and political affiliation, with younger and higher-income groups more likely to attend. Box-office indicators show a partial recovery: about 769 million tickets sold in the U.S./Canada in 2025 (less than half the 2002 peak of 1.6 billion) and just over $9 billion in ticket revenue, still about 20% below pre-pandemic levels; a separate August 2025 study found 77% of Americans aged 12–74 went to at least one theater movie in the past year.

via variety.com|

#box-office #demographics #entertainment

technology3 months ago•1 min saved

Pew Study: Majority of U.S. Teens Turn to AI for Schoolwork

A Pew Research Center survey finds that 54% of U.S. teens aged 13–17 have used AI chatbots (e.g., OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot) for schoolwork, up from 26% in 2024 and 13% in 2023, signaling chatbot-assisted help is becoming a regular part of student life and raising questions about cheating.

via The New York Times|

#ai #chatbots #education

politics9 months ago•1 min saved

Americans Support Mail-In Voting Despite Political Opposition

Despite President Trump's efforts to end mail-in voting, a majority of Americans support it, with 58% favoring no-excuse mail-in voting according to a Pew poll, including significant support across party lines, even as Trump plans to sign an executive order to end the practice.

via Axios|

#elections #mail-in-voting #pew-research-center

immigration9 months ago•4 min saved

U.S. Immigrant Population Declines for the First Time Since the 1960s

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem claimed that 1.6 million undocumented immigrants left the U.S. this year, but experts caution that it's too early to confirm a mass exodus, as data from various sources show mixed results and significant uncertainties about the current undocumented population.

via CBS News|

#center-for-immigration-studies #immigration #immigration-statistics

politics11 months ago•2 min saved

Pew: Trump Likely to Win 2024 Regardless of Voter Turnout

A Pew Research Center study finds that even if all eligible voters had cast ballots in the 2024 election, Trump would still have won, with his support growing among younger and more diverse voters, challenging the notion that higher turnout favors Democrats.

via NPR|

#2024-election #electoral-analysis #pew-research-center

politics11 months ago•3 min saved

2024 Election: Turnout and Voting Patterns Favoring Trump

A Pew Research Center survey found that higher voter turnout in 2024 benefited Donald Trump more than Kamala Harris, with Trump gaining a larger share of votes from previous nonvoters and a more racially diverse coalition, suggesting that if all eligible voters had participated, the overall popular vote margin might not have changed significantly.

via Politico|

#2024-election #donald-trump #pew-research-center

world11 months ago•3 min saved

Global Allies Lose Confidence in Trump's Leadership

A Pew Research Center survey shows that majorities in key U.S. allies like France, the UK, Germany, South Korea, and Japan lack confidence in President Trump's global leadership, viewing him as arrogant and dangerous, with many countries criticizing his approach to international cooperation and climate change. Despite some positive views on his strength as a leader, overall international opinion remains largely negative, reflecting concerns about his policies and personality.

via NPR|

#global-leadership #international-relations #pew-research-center

business1 year ago•5 min saved

Many Americans Feel Secure in Jobs but Underpaid, Survey Reveals

A Pew Research Center survey reveals that while 88% of US workers are satisfied with their jobs, nearly a third are unhappy with their pay, primarily due to wages not keeping pace with the cost of living. The survey, which included 5,400 working adults, also found that job satisfaction varies by race, age, and income, with older and higher-income workers generally more satisfied. Despite feeling secure in their jobs, 52% of respondents believe it would be difficult to find a desirable new job, and 25% plan to job hunt in the coming months.

via CNN|

#business #job-satisfaction #job-security

health1 year ago•1 min saved

Majority Unlikely to Receive Updated COVID Vaccine, Survey Finds

A Pew Research Center survey reveals that 60% of Americans are unlikely to get the updated COVID-19 vaccine, with concerns about side effects and perceived necessity being major factors. The survey, conducted with 9,593 participants, comes as the CDC recommends the vaccine for those over 65 or immunocompromised. Meanwhile, President-elect Trump has chosen Robert F. Kennedy Jr., known for his anti-vaccine stance, to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.

via The Hill|

#cdc #covid-19 #health

politics1 year ago•3 min saved

Pollsters Miss Again: Trump's Unexpected Victory Raises Questions

Donald Trump won the presidential election against Kamala Harris, defying polls that predicted a close race. The Pew Research Center's Courtney Kennedy suggests that polls underestimated Trump's support due to a higher survey participation rate among Democrats compared to Republicans. Despite improvements in polling methods, challenges remain in accurately capturing Republican voter sentiment. The election highlighted the economy as a key issue, with voters favoring Trump's approach over the Biden administration's performance.

via USA TODAY|

#donald-trump #election-2023 #kamala-harris