Americans favor mobile devices over desktops and laptops for getting news
Roughly six-in-ten U.S. adults often get news on a mobile device, compared with 30% who often do so on a desktop or laptop computer.
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Protests in Lebanon highlight ubiquity of WhatsApp, dissatisfaction with government
Amid unrest, here is a closer look at Lebanon’s widespread use of WhatsApp, as well as unhappiness with the political and economic situation.
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Supporters of European populist parties stand out on key issues, from EU to Putin
A look at how supporters of European populist parties stand out on key issues, from the European Union to Putin.
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Q&A: How Pew Research Center estimated the number of unauthorized immigrants in Europe
In this Q&A and video, learn about the methods and data sources the Center used to estimate the number of unauthorized immigrants in Europe.
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Key takeaways on Americans’ views about privacy, surveillance and data-sharing
A majority of Americans are concerned about digital collection and use of their data by both companies and the government.
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Republicans and Democrats agree religion’s influence is waning, but differ in their reactions
Americans agree that religion’s role in public life is ebbing. But while Republicans largely lament the trend, Democrats are split in their reactions.
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Two-thirds of Americans support marijuana legalization
Two-thirds of Americans say marijuana use should be legal, reflecting a steady increase over the past decade.
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5 facts about unauthorized immigration in Europe
The number of unauthorized immigrants living in Europe increased between 2014 and 2016, then leveled off to an estimated 3.9 million to 4.8 million in 2017, according to new estimates from Pew Research Center.
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How European and U.S. unauthorized immigrant populations compare
The size of Europe’s unauthorized immigrant population in 2017 was less than half the number in the United States.
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Americans’ immigration policy priorities: Divisions between – and within – the two parties
Democrats and Republicans have starkly different priorities when it comes to the nation’s immigration policies.
