When asked which of four possible effects of climate change concerns them most, respondents in nine middle-income countries named droughts or waters shortages more than twice as often as any other option.

In a shift, Republicans and Democrats are now about equally concerned about the increased use of AI in daily life. www.pewresearch.org/...

Amid a dwindling Social Security retirement trust and increased life expectancy, many Americans are uncertain about their financial future. 🧵👇: How Americans are feeling about their finances as they age. Full analysis:

Most people in 9 middle-income countries we surveyed say global climate change is affecting the area where they live. A median of 56% of adults in these countries also say they are very concerned that global climate change will harm them personally in their lifetime.

How Americans are thinking about aging

How ADP employment data compares with official BLS jobs reports

Both Republicans and Democrats are divided over whether the party should accept members who call opponents “evil.” But overwhelming shares in both parties say officials who advocate violence against the other party should not be accepted. www.pewresearch.org/...

Today, 52% of adults under 50 have at least some trust in information from national news media. ➡️ Adults under 30 are now about as likely to say they trust information from national news organizations (51%) as they are to trust information from social media sites (50%). www.pewresearch.org/...

DINKs have gained attention in recent years as videos showcasing their lifestyle have gone viral on social media. Here’s what we know about married couples with at least one spouse in their 30s or 40s that have two incomes and no kids. 🧵👇 Full analysis: www.pewresearch.org/...

As has been the case for the last several years, about a quarter of Americans don’t see themselves represented well by either party. More on how well Americans feel their interests are represented ⬇️ www.pewresearch.org/...

Younger Democrats express less trust in national and local news than older Democrats www.pewresearch.org/...

Americans’ trust in information from national and local news organizations has declined after a slight increase earlier this year, according to a new survey. The decline has occurred in both major political parties. www.pewresearch.org/...

Dual income, no kids: What we know about ‘DINKs’ in the U.S.

Let’s talk policy. Where do Americans align with Democrats or Republicans? 🧵⬇️ www.pewresearch.org/...

A large majority of U.S. adults now get news digitally, but nondigital news consumers are less likely to say they extremely often or often encounter inaccurate news. Read more on Americans’ views of information accuracy and distinguishing truth from fiction:

Even before news of a TikTok sale, the share of Americans who saw TikTok as a national security threat was falling and public support for a government ban on TikTok had declined.

Nine-in-ten U.S. adults say they at least sometimes come across news they think is inaccurate, but they are split over how easy it is to distinguish truth from fiction. www.pewresearch.org/...

How do U.S. partisans feel about their own political parties? 🔴 🔵 🧵⬇️ www.pewresearch.org/...

With the 2026 midterm elections a year away, neither the Republican nor Democratic Party is widely seen as having good ideas. And both are viewed by majorities as too extreme and not governing honestly and ethically. www.pewresearch.org/...

How Americans’ trust in information from news organizations and social media sites has changed over time

Many Americans say they often come across inaccurate news – and have a hard time knowing what’s true

Ahead of #Halloween, how do Americans feel about their #neighbors? 🎃🏘🍬️

Are men and women different? Most Americans say yes in many ways, but there’s little agreement on what’s driving these differences. Republicans tend to point to biology, while Democrats are more likely to point to societal expectations. Read more: pewrsr.ch/3Nx6tkh

Top states for data centers: 1. Virginia (643) 2. Texas (395) 3. California (319) www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...

What we know about energy use at U.S. data centers amid the AI boom

Americans say politically motivated violence is increasing, and they see many reasons why

43% of U.S. adults say the fact that sports betting is now legal in much of the country is a bad thing for society – up from 34% in 2022. And 40% of adults say it’s a bad thing for sports – up from 33%. www.pewresearch.org/...

Feeling at least somewhat in conflict with American culture because of personal religious beliefs is now a majority view. www.pewresearch.org/...

Today, Latinos are the country’s second-largest racial or ethnic group, making up one-in-five Americans. They are also strikingly diverse, relatively young, and mostly U.S. born. Here are some key facts about today’s U.S. Latino population:

There’s been a shift toward more positive views about religion’s role in American life over the past five years or so. The share of Americans expressing positive views of religion in 2024 and 2025 are up significantly from 2022 and 2019. www.pewresearch.org/...

Seven-in-ten Americans now say the higher education system in the United States is generally going in the wrong direction – up from 56% who said this in 2020. www.pewresearch.org/...

Americans’ views about religion in public life are shifting. From February 2024 to February 2025, there was a sharp rise in the share of U.S. adults who say religion is gaining influence in American life. www.pewresearch.org/...

In Europe, supporters of some right-wing populist parties are less likely to trust the EU to effectively regulate AI. For example, 43% of Alternative for Germany (AfD) supporters trust the EU on this matter, compared with 78% of nonsupporters. www.pewresearch.org/...

Support for expanding nuclear power is up in both parties since 2020

We found a strong correlation between a country’s income – as measured by gross domestic product per capita – and awareness of AI. People in higher-income nations tend to have heard more about AI than those in less wealthy economies. www.pewresearch.org/...

Here are 8 facts about divorce in the United States

In a shift, most Republicans now say calling people out on social media holds them accountable. In 2020, an equal share said these callouts punish people who didn't deserve it.

Across 25 countries surveyed, a median of 55% of adults have at least some trust in their nation’s ability to regulate AI, while 32% do not. 🧵👇 Full analysis here: www.pewresearch.org/...

How does the news you get make you feel? What Americans say ⬇️

Seven-in-ten Americans now say the higher education system in the United States is generally going in the wrong direction – up from 56% who said this in 2020, according to a new Pew Research Center survey. www.pewresearch.org/...

Around the world, more are concerned than excited about AI use, and more trust their own country and the EU to regulate it than trust the U.S. or China.

What do YOU want us to study? 🤔 This year, we're opening our research proposal process to include you, our audience. Pitch your ideas for our 2026 research agenda in the comments below. 🗣️⬇️

Navigate with a compass? Fix a car engine? What Americans say they can (and can’t) do

Tablets and smartphones are common for kids 12 and younger, according to their parents – TV even more so. And AI is part of the mix for some kids. www.pewresearch.org/...

Which jobs do Americans most associate with science? From agriculture to auto repair, Americans say a wide variety of jobs rely on at least some science knowledge.

The vast majority of parents (86%) have rules around when, where or how their child can use screens, according to our survey. 🧵👇 Full analysis here:

What do YOU want us to study? 🤔 This year, we're opening our research proposal process to include you, our audience. Pitch your ideas for our 2026 research agenda in the comments below. 🗣️⬇️

Most Americans think Trump is trying to exercise more power than previous presidents www.pewresearch.org/...

A broad majority of LGBTQ Americans (82%) say they first felt they might be lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer or transgender before age 18. This includes 58% who say they first felt this way before age 14. 💭

Why do parents allow smartphones? Some key reasons: To contact their kids, for learning and entertainment Parents who don’t allow smartphones worry about online content, safety and their child’s development. www.pewresearch.org/...