People worldwide support a global emissions agreement
But the degree of concern about climate change varies markedly from country to country.
Asia’s views hold key to (lack of) climate change accord
Negotiators are gathering in Paris in the first two weeks of December to try to craft an international accord to deal with climate change.
Smartphone, computer or tablet? 36% of Americans own all three
For many Americans, one device isn’t enough.
In politics, most Americans feel they’re on the losing side
It could be a sign of the times – or something more lasting – but far more Americans today feel like their side is losing more often than winning in politics.
In Africa, Pope Francis will find religious vibrancy and violence
The three countries on the pope’s itinerary -- Uganda, Kenya and the Central African Republic -- all have sizable Catholic populations. But they also have seen violent clashes in recent years.
For most Americans, Thanksgiving isn’t the only time for thankfulness
A large majority of Americans (78%) feel a strong sense of gratitude or thankfulness on a weekly basis, while only 6% of Americans say they seldom or never experience these feelings.
Millennials are less religious than older Americans, but just as spiritual
Only about half of Millennials say they believe in God with absolute certainty, and four-in-ten say religion is very important in their lives.
6 key takeaways about how Americans view their government
Americans are deeply cynical about government, politics and the nation's leaders.
Beyond Distrust: How Americans View Their Government
Overview A year ahead of the presidential election, the American public is deeply cynical about government, politics and the nation’s elected leaders in a way that has become quite familiar. Currently, just 19% say they can trust the government always or most of the time, among the lowest levels in the past half-century. Only 20% […]
The Changing Digital Landscape: Where Things are Heading
Lee Rainie discussed the latest Pew Research Center findings about the state of technology and media in 2015 at a presentation at the Tencent Media Summit in Beijing, China.
