Near Ubiquitous Cell Phone Ownership
Just about all American adults now own a cell phone.
Pew Research Center Staff
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Unauthorized Immigrants in the U.S.
As of March 2010, 11.2 million unauthorized immigrants were living in the United States, virtually unchanged from a year earlier.
America’s Muslim Population 2030
According to projections, Muslims will account for 1.7% of the U.S. population in 2030, up from 0.8% in 2010.
Global Muslim Population 2030
New projections show the global Muslim population growing about 35% by 2030, reaching 2.2 billion.
Plurality Sides with Unions Over State or Local Governments
A 44%-plurality of Americans side with labor unions in disputes with state or local governments.
Unions Ensure Fair Treatment
A majority of Americans say union agreements don’t give union workers unfair advantages, but rather ensure fair treatment for workers.
Why don’t you call old people “seniors?”
Senior research staff answer questions from readers relating to all the areas covered by our seven projects, ranging from polling techniques and findings, to media, technology, religious, demographic and global attitudes trends.
Does the Census double count “snowbirds”?
Senior research staff answer questions from readers relating to all the areas covered by our seven projects, ranging from polling techniques and findings, to media, technology, religious, demographic and global attitudes trends.
More Americans Supporting Gay Marriage
In 2010 surveys, 42% of Americans favored same-sex marriage -- up from 37% just in 2009 -- while fewer than half (48%) opposed gay marriage for the first time in Pew Research Center polling.
Where to Increase — not Cut — Federal Spending
Despite concern about mounting federal debt, majorities or pluralities continue to favor increased spending in five of 18 program areas.
