Short Reads

Eight-in-ten Americans say they don’t generally answer their cellphone when an unknown number calls, our survey found.

Looking back at presidential elections since 1828, the winner’s electoral vote share has, on average, been 1.36 times his popular vote share.

These platforms have served as venues for political engagement and social activism for many years, especially for Black Americans.

As 2020 draws to a close, here are 20 striking findings from our studies, covering notable trends that emerged during the year.

Here is what Pew Research Center surveys say about Americans’ attitudes toward the tech industry – and social media in particular.

The share of Black and Latino adults who say they feel angry about the state of the country is now sharply lower than in June.

Roughly half of Americans or more were able to correctly identify whether three of the six sources asked about do their own reporting.

In some countries – particularly in a segment of West and Central Africa – polygamy is frequently legal and widespread.

Here’s a look back at some of the closest races of elections past and an assessment of just how common such races are.

A median of 62% of adults across the 14 countries surveyed this summer generally believe most people can be trusted.