Political Issues

Many of the values of the feminist movement have been accepted across the political spectrum in the United States.

While declining shares give police forces positive marks for their use of force, treatment of racial groups and officer accountability, there is little support for cuts in spending on local policing.

Even as they age, younger generations in the U.S. tend to be more favorably disposed to groups, leaders and countries beyond their border.

70% of Americans say the core strategies for containing COVID-19 are well understood, even though studies have yielded conflicting advice.

A century after the 19th Amendment was passed, Americans differ over how well the term “feminism” describes them and how they see the movement.

A hundred years after the 19th Amendment was ratified, about half of Americans say granting women the right to vote has been the most important milestone in advancing the position of women in the country.

37% of those ages 18 to 29 say they moved, someone moved into their home or they know someone who moved because of the outbreak.

About four-in-ten Black and Asian adults say people have acted as if they were uncomfortable around them because of their race or ethnicity since the beginning of the outbreak, and similar shares say they worry that other people might be suspicious of them if they wear a mask when out in public, according to a new Pew Research Center survey.

With less than five months until the 2020 elections, Americans are deeply unhappy with the state of the nation.

A majority of experts canvassed say significant reforms aimed at correcting problems in democratic institutions and representation will take place. But they are divided about whether this will lead to positive outcomes for the public.