On the Country’s 250th Anniversary, the American People Are in a Sour Mood
Fri Jun 12 9:49 am
Still, many express some optimism: Most people say they feel "hopeful" and 54% say they're "happy" when thinking about the future.
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For the 100th anniversary of the SAT, a look at standardized test scores over time
Thu Jun 11 12:49 pm
As the SAT nears its 100th anniversary, here's a look at how the test has changed since 1926 and how scores on both the SAT and ACT have shifted over time.
More than half of states will recognize Juneteenth as a legal holiday in 2026
Thu Jun 11 11:55 am
This year, at least 33 states and the District of Columbia will legally recognize Juneteenth as a public holiday.
Americans are more dissatisfied with how their democracy is working than people in other high-income countries
Wed Jun 10 2:52 pm
A large majority of Democrats (86%) are dissatisfied with how American democracy is working. Around half of Republicans (51%) say the same.
Beyond Red vs. Blue: The Political Typology
Wed Jun 10 2:02 pm
Our typology sorts the public into nine groups based on their political and cultural values, not their party – painting a picture of American politics with far more than two colors.
Political Typology 2026
Wed Jun 10 2:00 pm
Take our quiz to find out which one of our nine political typology groups is your best match.
As Trump turns 80, who are the oldest – and youngest – current world leaders?
Tue Jun 09 1:00 pm
As Trump turns 80, only 16 of 186 national leaders are older. The median leader age is 63, while Nepal's 36-year-old PM is the youngest.
Israelis, Palestinians, Americans See War in Iran Differently
Tue Jun 09 9:56 am
Three-quarters of Israelis say the U.S. made the right decision in attacking Iran, while eight-in-ten Palestinians say the opposite. Americans are more divided.
About 1 in 5 Americans have used crypto; Republicans’ use has ticked up
Mon Jun 08 1:01 pm
Some of the biggest demographic differences in cryptocurrency use are by gender, age and income.
Vance is among 1.5% of Americans who have converted to Catholicism
Fri Jun 05 1:52 pm
Converts make up 8% of U.S. Catholics. The remaining 92% of U.S. Catholics were raised in the faith and still identify with it today.
Americans say keeping up with key news topics is crucial. But fewer say they’re highly informed themselves
Fri Jun 05 10:53 am
Democrats and Republicans broadly show similar patterns in how they evaluate the importance of staying informed about various topics.
Most people across 36 countries have negative views of Israel and little confidence in Netanyahu
Thu Jun 04 1:50 pm
Majorities in most of the countries we surveyed express an unfavorable view of Israel and little or no confidence in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.