Politics & Policy

Most Americans have negative views of the tone of political debate in their country. And a sizable majority says personal insults are “never fair game” in politics.

The share of U.S. public secondary schools with sworn officers on site has increased in the past decade.

How do Americans feel about their own democracy? Read key findings from our recent report on Americans' views of democracy in America.

Pew Research Center is redoubling its focus on the role of information and trust in democratic societies.

At a time of growing stress on democracy around the world, Americans generally agree on democratic ideals and values that are important for the United States.

The United States runs a far larger merchandise trade deficit with China than with any other nation. But when the trade deficit is measured in other ways, the U.S. actually has a larger imbalance with countries outside of China.

U.S. adults are mostly against government action that could limit people’s ability to access and publish information online. There is more support for steps by technology companies.

More than half of U.S. teens say they are worried about the possibility of a shooting happening at their school, with one-in-four saying they are very worried.

Many experts say digital life will continue to expand people’s boundaries and opportunities. Yet nearly a third think that people’s overall well-being will be more harmed than helped in coming years.

Foreign policy experts on opposite sides of the Atlantic have markedly different assessments of the way democracy is working in their countries.