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Pew Research Center’s political typology sorts Americans into cohesive, like-minded groups based on their values, beliefs, and views about politics and the political system. Use this tool to compare the groups on some key topics and their demographics.

Roughly a quarter of American adults (23%) say they haven’t read a book in whole or in part in the past year.

Here are some key takeaways for how the public engaged with Team USA on Twitter during the Tokyo Olympics.

In March 2021 – the most recent month for which data is available – around 3 million American citizens traveled outside of the country.

The share of U.S. adults who now report that they go online “almost constantly” has risen to 31%, up from 21% in 2015.

A third of U.S. adults say they changed their Thanksgiving plans “a great deal,” while roughly a quarter changed their plans “some.”

Some Americans – particularly those who are younger or college educated – are finding virtual ways to connect, shop and be active.

Racial and ethnic minorities are more likely than white Americans to say it’s acceptable for professional athletes to publicly address political issues.

Compared with 10 years ago, American teens are devoting more of their time in the summer to educational activities and less time to leisure.

Independence Day is a national celebration of freedom, fireworks and frankfurters. It's also, by one measure, the most dangerous day of the year.