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Overview As campaign advertisements funded by Super PACs dominate the airwaves in the lead-up to the South Carolina primaries this Saturday, 54% of registered voters say they have heard about the 2010 Supreme Court decision that allows corporations and individuals to spend as much money as they want on political advertising as long as it […]

In 15 of 22 nations surveyed in a Pew Research study, pluralities or majorities of these publics believe that China either will replace or already has replaced the United States as the world’s leading superpower.

Today’s Millennials value parenthood far more than marriage. About half this group (52%) say that being a good parent is “one of the most important things” in life, compared to just 30% who say the same about having a successful marriage.

About two-thirds (66%) of the public say there are strong conflicts between the rich and the poor.

Israel has the highest percentage (53%) of adults who use social networking sites; the United States is a close second.

Many voters do not know basic facts about the Republican candidates running for president. Only about half (53%) identify Massachusetts as the state where Mitt Romney served as governor.

Director Lee Rainie presented 10 fresh realities of the digital age to journalists, government officials, and leaders of non-governmental organizations from 33 countries.