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.
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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We asked people in three dozen countries how they see religion's role in society, government and national identity.
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Fewer than four-in-ten teens (36%) say they know someone who’s transgender, and 28% know someone who’s nonbinary.
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Overall, 139 of today’s senators and representatives identify as Black, Hispanic, Asian American or Native American.
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The median age of voting members of the House of Representatives is now 57.5 years, while the Senate's median age is 64.7 years.
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As Biden’s term draws to a close, here’s a look at the federal judges the 46th president appointed during his four years in the White House.
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