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Many Americans say their family is OK with talking about politics when they gather, and a majority has at least some common ground politically with family.

Four topics are universally associated with higher levels of life satisfaction: a person’s good health, romantic partner, friends and career.

We asked thousands of Americans where they find meaning in life. Their responses were rich, thoughtful and varied.

Family is the most common source of meaning in America, but economic, religious and political divides shape where people find meaning in other aspects of life.

About half of U.S. adults say genetically modified foods are worse for one’s health than non-GM foods, while 44% think GM foods ingredients are neither better nor worse for one’s health.

Majorities of Americans see at least some risk from food produced using hormones, antibiotics, pesticides or artificial ingredients; half the public says that foods with genetically modified ingredients are worse for one's health than foods without.

Majorities of Americans see at least some risk from food produced using hormones, antibiotics, pesticides or artificial ingredients; half the public says that foods with genetically modified ingredients are worse for one's health than foods without.

Despite the growing presence of algorithms in daily life, the U.S. public expresses broad concerns over the fairness and effectiveness of computer programs making important decisions.

The public is generally positive about the outcome of last week’s midterm elections. Yet most Americans think that neither Democratic congressional leaders nor Donald Trump will be successful in getting their policies passed into law during the next two years.