Suicides account for most gun deaths
Number of Americans who killed themselves with a gun in 2010.
The global economy: Things could be better
Broad Support for Renewed Background Checks Bill, Skepticism about Its Chances
Overview Following the Senate’s rejection of gun legislation last month, the public continues to overwhelmingly favor making private gun sales and sales at gun shows subject to background checks. Nearly three-quarters of Americans (73%) say that if the Senate bill is reintroduced, Congress should pass it. However, even gun control advocates are pessimistic that new […]
Wow, Americans Are a Lot More Miserable About the Economy Than Canadians
Almost a quarter of Americans struggle to afford food
In Egypt, Obama Even Less Popular Than Bush Was: New Pew Poll
Global Econ Quiz
Test how much you know about economic attitudes in the world, based on an international survey by the Pew Research Center's Global Attitudes Project.
Young adults: Less trusting in general, but with exceptions
Young adults are less trusting in general but more willing to trust at least some government officials and agencies. Overall, the United States is one of the more trusting societies in the world.
Advanced Economies Report Lowest Deprivation
While people in advanced economies are most bearish about their economic situation, they report very low levels of deprivation relative to others around the world, including people in emerging nations who are more positive and optimistic about economic conditions. Reports of deprivation are closely related to national wealth. For example, in Australia, Canada and Germany […]
Widespread Dissatisfaction with Economy
Publics around the world are decidedly unhappy about their nations’ economies. However, citizens of emerging market countries are overall more pleased with their economies than are people in advanced or developing economies. A median of 53% in emerging markets say their national economy is doing well, compared with 33% in developing countries and 24% in […]
