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How are U.S. parents raising their children these days, and how does their approach compare with the way their own parents raised them?
In several countries, favorable views of the U.S. are at their lowest point since the Center began polling on this topic two decades ago.
The share of adults who live in middle-class households fell from 61% in 1971 to 50% in 2021, according to a new analysis.
The public is more likely to have heard “a lot” about ongoing confrontations between police and protesters than several other stories.
Today, most Black adults say they rely on prayer to help make major decisions, and view opposing racism as essential to their religious faith.
Increasing representation in science is seen as important for attracting more Hispanic people to science.
Tinder is the most widely used dating platform in the U.S. About half of those who have used dating sites or apps have had positive experiences, and some have met their partners on one; however, safety and harassment remain issues.
Experts are split about how much control people will retain over essential decision-making as digital systems and artificial intelligence spread. They agree that powerful corporate and government authorities will expand the role of AI in people’s daily lives in useful ways. But, many worry these systems will diminish individuals’ ability to control their choices.
Among churches that posted their sermons, homilies or worship services online between Aug. 31 and Nov. 8, 2020, two-thirds posted at least one message from the pulpit mentioning the election. But discussion varied considerably among the four major Christian groups included in this analysis.
Given the errors in 2016 and 2020 election polling, how much should we trust polls that attempt to measure opinions on issues?
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