More than half of states will recognize Juneteenth as a legal holiday in 2026
This year, at least 33 states and the District of Columbia will legally recognize Juneteenth as a public holiday.
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Anna Jackson is an editorial specialist at Pew Research Center.
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As Trump turns 80, who are the oldest – and youngest – current world leaders?
As Trump turns 80, only 16 of 186 national leaders are older. The median leader age is 63, while Nepal’s 36-year-old PM is the youngest.
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As the Academy Awards approach, a look at moviegoing habits in the United States
About half of Americans (53%) said in a summer 2025 survey that they had seen a movie in theaters in the past year.
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State of the Union 2026: Where Americans stand on key issues facing the nation
Ahead of the State of the Union, here’s a look at U.S. public opinion on key policy issues, drawn from recent Pew Research Center surveys.
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Which countries have the most – and fewest – public holidays?
Across 190 members of the United Nations we analyzed, the typical country will observe 13 public holidays in 2026.
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Striking findings from 2025
Here’s a look back at 2025 through 12 of our most striking research findings.
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Where Americans stand on the economy, immigration and other issues as Trump addresses Congress
Ahead of President Donald Trump’s address to Congress, here’s a look at U.S. public opinion on key policy issues.
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Women account for 28% of lawmakers in the 119th Congress – unchanged from the last Congress
As of the new Congress’ first day in session, a total of 150 senators and representatives were women.
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Striking findings from 2024
Here’s a look back at 2024 through 14 of our most striking research findings.
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Many Americans perceive a rise in dangerous driving; 78% see cellphone distraction as major problem
Most Americans see cellphone distraction behind the wheel as a major problem in their local community, and about a quarter report witnessing road rage often.
