The United States is the oldest continuous democracy in the world, and a model and inspiration for other nations seeking to build democratic institutions. One of the core pillars of American liberty is a free press. Pew conducts opinion surveys that track public attitudes toward the press and politics. At the same time, Pew issues major reports that examine long-term trends in the political values of Americans, as well as their views on policy issues and priorities, political knowledge, and news interest.
On issues as varied as education and crime, Americans often have a rosier view of how things are going in their communities than in the nation as a whole.
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Former President Joe Biden granted 4,245 acts of clemency during his four-year tenure in the White House, more than any previous president on record.
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Nearly six-in-ten Americans (59%) say they approve of Trump increasing efforts to deport people who are living in the U.S. illegally.
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The $71.9 billion in foreign aid that the government spent in fiscal year 2023 works out to 1.2% of that year’s total federal spending.
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Most news influencers published posts about both candidates in summer and fall, and identical shares were more critical than supportive of each.
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One senator and 12 members of the House of Representatives identify as lesbian, gay, transgender or queer.
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Nearly six-in-ten Americans (58%) say the U.S. benefits from its membership in the World Health Organization.
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When asked what it takes to “truly” belong in a country, many people globally say speaking the local language is key.
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