Short Reads

The bureau is considering counting most Americans using Social Security data, IRS files and other administrative records.

U.S. Hispanics’ policy views do not always align with those of non-Latinos in the same party, recent surveys have found.

Black Republicans tend to support individualistic approaches to addressing racial inequality, while Black Democrats back institutional approaches.

More Americans say it’s very important to vote in elections to be a good member of society than say the same about any other activity in the survey.

As Election Day approaches, here’s a look at voters’ issue priorities, based mainly on a Pew Research Center survey conducted Oct. 10-16.

One-in-five federal, state and local candidate tweets in 2022 have mentioned race, abortion, education or the economy.

When comparing turnout among the voting-age population in recent national elections in 50 countries, the U.S. ranks 31st.

With Election Day approaching, here’s a closer look at voter attitudes on violent crime and an analysis of the nation’s violent crime rate.

Half of 18- to 29-year-olds say they have at least some trust in the information they get from social media sites.

More than eight-in-ten people who say the U.S. should be a Christian nation (86%) are themselves Christian.