Does Technology Enhance Social Connections?
4 Nov 09 A new study challenges previous research that suggested that new digital technologies such as the internet were increasing social isolation.
Two Decades After the Berlin Wall's Fall
End of Communism Cheered But With More Reservations
2 Nov 09 Publics of former Iron Curtain countries generally look back approvingly at the collapse of the Soviet Union, but many say most people were better off under communism. Also explore an interactive map showing European responses to key survey questions and a slideshow of major findings with audio commentary by Andrew Kohut.
Lots of Ex's Live in Texas
States of Marriage & Divorce
15 Oct 09 Marriage, divorce and remarriage rates vary among states as do average education and income. Analysis of new Census data, including an interactive map, reveals some interesting patterns.
Pew Research News IQ Quiz
What Does the Public Know?
14 Oct 09 Many Americans know key facts about health care and the economy, but questions about environmental legislation and Afghanistan stump the public.
Before reading the report, see how much you know by taking the quiz.
What Divides Us?
24 Sept 09 Most Americans see differences between immigrants and the native born and between rich and poor rather than black/white divisions as the strongest sources of social conflict.
America's Moderate Muslims
A pathbreaking survey finds most Muslims living in the U.S. are assimilated and happy with their lives with moderate views on globally divisive issues.
Not Your GrandPa's Recession
Not Your GrandPa's RecessionOlder Americans' attitudes and lifestyles have been less affected by the economic slump, a survey finds. Hardest hit: those nearing retirement.
The Internet as Decider
When facing a tough decision, upwards of 60 million Americans now go online in search of advice and help on such topics as health, jobs, schools, automobiles training and career choices.
Is Journalism Dying?
20 Nov 09 Speaking at Minnesota Public Radio's "Future of News Summit," PEJ Director Tom Rosenstiel says the news business is not expiring but mutating. The discussion/opinion sector is thriving but shoe-leather reporting is withering for lack of funds.
Test Your Global IQ
19 Nov 09 Take a short quiz to test how much you know about people worldwide. Then browse our reports and interactive database to learn more about how the world views the U.S., globalization, democracy, extremism and other issues.
Abortion Funding Plays Small Role in Opposition to Health Care Reform
19 Nov 09 While most Americans oppose government funding of abortion, few cite funding as a reason for opposing health care reform legislation. If anything, opposition to reform has declined since abortion was debated, with currently 42% in favor and 39% opposed to the reform proposals in Congress.
Europe Shares U.S. Concern About Iran's Emergent Nuclear Capability
18 Nov 09 As international pressure mounts on Iran to halt its nuclear program, Americans and Europeans generally express serious concerns about the potential threat. Notably, Russians are less worried.
Economy May Sway 2010 Governors' Races
18 Nov 09 The tax hikes levied to plug holes in states' recession-ravaged budgets could endanger some incumbents next year when 37 gubernatorial contests are at stake.
Modest Rise In Concern About Islamic Extremism Following Fort Hood
18 Nov 09 Just more than half (52%) of Americans say they are very concerned about the possible rise of Islamic extremism in the U.S., up from 46% in April 2007.
Teens and Distracted Driving
16 Nov 09 A new study finds 43% of older teens have talked on cell phones and a quarter have sent text messages while driving; nearly half of all teens have been in a car whose driver was texting.
Faith-Based Programs Still Popular
16 Nov 09 A new poll finds that more Democrats than Republicans now support government funding for religiously run social programs. Blacks and Hispanics are considerably more supportive than are whites.
Battle of the Budget Bulge
12 Nov 09 Americans are famous both for being weight conscious, and at the same time unable to come to terms successfully with bloated waistlines. The same paradox has long applied to how the public sees budget deficits.
Obama Popular in Japan, China and South Korea; Modest U.S. Image Lift
12 Nov 09 As Obama embarks on his first trip to Asia he will be greeted by publics confident in his judgment regarding world affairs and who generally agree with his policies.
Widespread Anti-Incumbent Sentiment
11 Nov 09 Americans are glum. Most are dissatisfied with the state of the nation, the economy, personal finances and increasingly say the Afghanistan war is not going well. Still, a majority continues to approve of Obama's job as president.
U.S., Western Europe Agree on Af-Pak Threat Despite Troop Disagreement
11 Nov 09 Americans and Western Europeans generally believe the region potentially poses significant threats to national security, but they do not share a common view about the deployment of military forces in Afghanistan.
Paradoxical Relationship of Religion and Science
6 Nov 09 While most embrace science and its benefits, strong religious convictions can affect some Americans' willingness to accept certain theories and discoveries.
Public Divided Over Afghan Troop Requests, But Sees Rationale for War
5 Nov 09 As Obama weighs difficult choices in Afghanistan, the public also appears to be finding it difficult to judge the merits of different options for expanding, maintaining or contracting the U.S. effort on that front.
Partisanship and Cable News
30 Oct 09 Republican viewers have migrated increasingly to Fox News but Democrats comprise a larger share of the Fox News audience than Republicans do of CNN's audience.
College Enrollment Hits All-Time High
29 Oct 09 Driven by a recession-era surge in enrollments at community colleges, the number of young Americans attending college hits a new high, while the high school dropout rate falls to a record low.
Is the 'Zeal of the Convert' for Real?
29 Oct 09 People who have switched religions exhibit higher levels of religious commitment than those who still belong to their childhood faith, but the differences are relatively modest.
Searching For Clues in the Global Warming Puzzle
27 Oct 09 Why do fewer Americans believe the earth is warming? Possible explanations include a sour economy and a cooler than normal summer in parts of the U.S.
Fewer See Solid Evidence of Global Warming; Half Support Cap and Trade
22 Oct 09 Substantially more Republicans and independents now doubt that global temperatures are rising. Still, by 50% to 39%, the public supports capping carbon emissions even if energy prices rise.
RT: More Americans Tweet
21 Oct 09 One-in-five online Americans are now on Twitter; social networkers, mobile internet users and young adults are most numerous among their ranks.
New Media Index
Health Care, Fort Hood Stir Passions
18 Nov 09 The tone and tenor of online conversation mirrored that of talk radio and cable television last week.
News Interest Index
The Public Focuses on Health Reform
18 Nov 09 Debate over the public option has been more visible than any other element of reform. Few have heard how reform will be paid for; many more have heard about its cost.
News Coverage Index
Shooter's Past Creates More News
17 Nov 09 Unlike previous violent crimes that dominated media attention, the coverage and debate over the shooting at Fort Hood did not dissipate in its second week.
Test Your News IQ
Take our latest quiz about prominent people and major events in the news. Then see how you did in comparison with 1,000 randomly sampled adults.
Check Your Science IQ
Take a 12-item quiz, a mix of contemporary knowledge and text-book style questions, to find out.
Mapping Muslims Globally
A collection of interactive maps show the size and distribution of the 1.57 billion worldwide Muslim population.
Pew Global Attitudes Project
Key Indicators Database
Explore public opinion trends in 55 countries on topics ranging from attitudes toward the U.S. to views about globalization, democratization, extremism and other important issues. Results can be displayed in map, table or chart format.
on pewglobal.org
How Does Your Community Stack Up?
Rate your community as a place to live, then compare your responses to those from our national survey. on pewsocialtrends.org
Internet Typology: 
How Mobile R U?
Users of communication technology range from "Digital Collaborators" and "Media Movers" to "Tech Indifferents" and "Off the Network." Take the quiz to find out which group you're in.
on pewinternet.org
American Mobility
Texas is the nation's "stickiest" state and Nevada is the most "magnetic," according to a Pew Social & Demographic Trends mapping analysis. Explore U.S. migration flows through interactive maps .
on pewsocialtrends.org
Couples Quiz
Who calls the shots in your household? Many people still say it's a man's world, but in many typical American families, it's the woman who wears the pantsuit. Take our Couples Quiz to find out where you fit.
on pewsocialtrends.org
Latinos by Geography
A series of interactive maps and data bases at pewhispanic.org provide details about the changing Latino population and demographic information about the Latino population in each of the nation's 50 states and 3,141 counties.
on pewhispanic.org
U.S. Religious Landscape Survey
An extensive survey details the religious makeup, beliefs and practices of the American public. This online feature includes dynamic tools -- maps, graphs and charts.
on pewforum.org