Young Americans divided over striking ISIS
Majorities of Republicans and Democrats approve of President Obama’s military plan against ISIS, but one group is not quite on board: younger people.
Q&A: Why one polling expert says Scotland likely to say ‘no’ to independence
Claire Durand, a sociology professor at the University of Montreal, discusses recent polling on the issue of Scottish independence.
Most of the world supports globalization in theory, but many question it in practice
People across the globe are of two minds about globalization: in principle, most believe it’s good for their country; in practice many – especially those in advanced economies – are not so sure it’s good for them personally.
Global Views of Trade
A graphical overview of the Pew Research Center’s new report on public opinion about growing trade and business ties between countries and views about the impact of trade on jobs, wages and prices: Trade and foreign investment engender both faith and skepticism around the world, according to a new Pew Research Center survey of 44 […]
Faith and Skepticism about Trade, Foreign Investment
Developing countries provide the strongest support for international trade and foreign investment, while people in many advanced economies are skeptical. Americans are among the least likely to hold a positive view of the impact of trade on jobs and wages.
Public is sharply divided in views of Americans in poverty
Poverty is an issue that deeply divides the American public when it comes to how much of a role government should play in alleviating the problems of the poor.
10 big questions the Pew Research Center has tackled in the past decade
For Pew Research's 10-year anniversary, here's a list of 10 big research questions we've answered over the years that speak to broad ways that America and the world is changing.
Bipartisan Support for Obama’s Military Campaign Against ISIS
In a rare display of bipartisanship, majorities of both Republicans (64%) and Democrats (60%) approve of President Obama’s plan for a military campaign against Islamic militants in Iraq and Syria.
In its peaceful nature and uncertain outcome, Scotland’s independence vote stands out
Scotland's independence referendum stands out from most other such votes in two ways: its peaceful nature and doubt as to its outcome.
