Violent crime is a key midterm voting issue, but what does the data say?
With Election Day approaching, here’s a closer look at voter attitudes on violent crime and an analysis of the nation’s violent crime rate.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
Janakee Chavda
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7 facts about Hindus around the world
With Diwali celebrations underway, here are some facts about Hindus around the world.
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Americans Value U.S. Role as Scientific Leader, but 38% Say Country Is Losing Ground Globally
Large majorities value government investments in science and consider it important for the United States to be a world leader in scientific achievement, but few think the country is gaining ground globally.
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Older Americans more wary than younger adults about prospect of driverless cars on the road
53% of those 50 and older say the widespread use of driverless vehicles would be a bad idea for society, as do 37% of adults ages 18 to 49.
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For many U.S. moms, pandemic brought increase in time spent caring for kids while doing other things
Widespread child care challenges from the coronavirus pandemic lasted into 2021 for some U.S. parents.
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Black Lives Matter tops list of groups that Black Americans see as helping them most in recent years
Around four-in-ten Black adults in the United States (39%) say Black Lives Matter has done the most to help Black people in recent years.
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More Americans are joining the ‘cashless’ economy
In less than a decade, the share of Americans who go “cashless” in a typical week has increased by double digits.
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More Than Twice as Many Americans Support Than Oppose the #MeToo Movement
Most say that, compared with five years ago, those who commit sexual harassment or assault at work are more likely to be held responsible and those who report it are more likely to be believed.
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A dwindling number of new U.S. college graduates have a degree in education
Both the number and share of new college graduates with a bachelor’s degree in education have decreased over the last few decades.
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Among European right-wing populists, favorable views of Russia and Putin are down sharply
Favorable opinions of Russia and Putin have declined sharply among Europe’s populists following Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine.
