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Religion in the Public Schools

More than 55 years after the Supreme Court issued its landmark ruling striking down school-sponsored prayer, Americans continue to fight over the place of religion in public schools. Questions about...

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For a Lot of American Teens, Religion Is a Regular Part of the Public School Day

Religion in public schools has long been a controversial issue. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 1962 that teachers and administrators cannot lead prayers in public schools, and a decision in 2000...

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In Their Own Words: Behind Americans’ Views of ‘Socialism’ and ‘Capitalism’

For many, “socialism” is a word that evokes a weakened work ethic, stifled innovation and excessive reliance on the government. For others, it represents a fairer, more generous society. The post In...

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Americans and Digital Knowledge

A majority of U.S. adults can answer fewer than half the questions correctly on a digital knowledge quiz, and many struggle with certain cybersecurity and privacy questions The post Americans and...

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Partisan Antipathy: More Intense, More Personal

Division and animosity between the two political parties in the U.S. has deepened. Most partisans view the other side as ‘closed-minded’; Republicans see Democrats as ‘unpatriotic.' The post Partisan...

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European Public Opinion Three Decades After the Fall of Communism

Thirty years ago, a wave of optimism swept across Europe as walls and regimes fell, and long-oppressed publics embraced open societies, open markets and a more united Europe. Three decades later, a new...

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In U.S., Decline of Christianity Continues at Rapid Pace

The religious landscape of the United States continues to change at a rapid clip, with both Protestantism and Catholicism experiencing losses of population share. The post In U.S., Decline of...

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Majority of Americans Say Parents Are Doing Too Much for Their Young Adult...

Financial independence is one of the many markers used to designate the crossover from childhood into young adulthood, and it’s a milestone most Americans (64%) think young adults should reach by the...

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National Politics on Twitter: Small Share of U.S. Adults Produce Majority of...

The findings of this analysis paint a nuanced picture of just how prevalent political speech is among U.S. adults on Twitter. The post National Politics on Twitter: Small Share of U.S. Adults Produce...

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Digital Knowledge Quiz

Test your knowledge by taking our 10-question quiz, then compare your score with other Americans who took the survey. The post Digital Knowledge Quiz appeared first on Pew Research Center.

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Experts Optimistic About the Next 50 Years of Digital Life

Fifty years after the first computer network was connected, most experts say digital life will mostly change things for the better in coming decades. But they say this will require reforms toward...

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Shareable quotes from experts about the next 50 years of digital life

In 1969, a team of UCLA graduate students led by professor Leonard Kleinrock connected computer-to-computer with a team at the Stanford Research Institute. It was the first host-to-host communication...

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Marriage and Cohabitation in the U.S.

As more U.S. adults are delaying marriage – or forgoing it altogether – the share who have ever lived with an unmarried partner has been on the rise. The post Marriage and Cohabitation in the U.S....

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Three decades after the fall of the Wall, Central and Eastern Europeans have...

Special to the Forum Network Thirty years ago, a stunning wave of political change swept across Europe, overthrowing regimes, tearing down walls and destroying an Iron Curtain that had divided Europe...

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Europe’s Unauthorized Immigrant Population Peaks in 2016, Then Levels Off

Most live in Germany, the UK, Italy and France, and about half had arrived in Europe in recent years. Overall, these migrants account for less than 1% of Europe’s total population. The post Europe’s...

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Americans Have Positive Views About Religion’s Role in Society, but Want It...

A large majority of Americans feel that religion is losing influence in public life, according to a 2019 Pew Research Center survey. The post Americans Have Positive Views About Religion’s Role in...

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Americans and Privacy: Concerned, Confused and Feeling Lack of Control Over...

Majorities of U.S. adults believe their personal data is less secure now, that data collection poses more risks than benefits, and that it is not possible to go through daily life without being...

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Partisan Antipathy: More Intense, More Personal

Division and animosity between the two political parties in the U.S. has deepened. Most partisans view the other side as ‘closed-minded’; Republicans see Democrats as ‘unpatriotic.' The post Partisan...

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European Public Opinion Three Decades After the Fall of Communism

Thirty years ago, a wave of optimism swept across Europe as walls and regimes fell, and long-oppressed publics embraced open societies, open markets and a more united Europe. Three decades later, a new...

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A Field Guide to Polling: Election 2020 Edition

While survey research in the United States is a year-round undertaking, the public’s focus on polling is never more intense than during the run-up to a presidential election. The post A Field Guide to...

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