72% of Americans say the U.S. used to be a good example of democracy, but isn’t anymore
A median of 40% of adults across 34 other countries surveyed in 2024 say U.S. democracy used to be a good example for other countries to follow.
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Republicans, Democrats continue to differ sharply on voting access
Six-in-ten Americans say any U.S. voter should have the option to vote early or absentee without having to document a reason.
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More people view the U.S. positively than China across 35 surveyed countries
A median of 54% of adults in these nations have a favorable view of the U.S., while a median of 35% see China favorably.
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In some countries, immigration accounted for all population growth between 2000 and 2020
In 14 countries and territories, immigration accounted for more than 100% of population growth during this period.
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What’s new with you? What Americans talk about with family and friends
Nearly seven-in-ten Americans (69%) say they talk to their close friends and family a lot about what’s happening with them.
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Americans are split over the state of the American dream
Americans ages 50 and older are more likely than younger adults to say the American dream is still possible.
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Rituals honoring deceased ancestors vary widely in East and Southeast Asia
Among the places surveyed, people in Japan (85%) and Vietnam (84%) are most likely to say they have a family gravesite.
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For Pride Month, 6 facts about bisexual Americans
This analysis highlights key facts about the largest group among those who identify as LGBTQ+: bisexual Americans.
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Third-party and independent candidates for president often fall short of early polling numbers
Given the number of third-party and independent candidates in the 2024, we examined how such candidates fared in past elections.
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About 3 in 10 Americans would seriously consider buying an electric vehicle
The share of Americans who say electric vehicles are better for the environment than gas vehicles has decreased 20 points since 2021, from 67%.
