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94 Percent of Nonreligious Black Americans Still Believe in God: Survey
Black church leaders say that African-Americans who identify today as atheist, agnostic or nonreligious are inextricably linked to an ancestral belief in a "most high God."
Georgia Adds Nearly Quarter-Million Black, Latino Voters Since 2016
The state's newly registered voters will have their turnout tested again during January 5 runoff elections that will determine control of the U.S. Senate.
Study Shows Geographic Shift of U.S. COVID-19 Deaths Through Pandemic
"It really is amazing and heartbreaking to see how dramatically this has changed," Pew Research Associate Brad Jones said.
Majority of Voters Now Feel Hopeful About the State of the US, Poll Says
Only 24 percent of Americans say they feel "proud" of the current state of the country, the new survey found.
Mitch McConnell Elicits 'Very Cold' Feelings in About Half of U.S. Voters
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is set to debate Democratic challenger Amy McGrath Monday evening.
America's Allies See China, Not U.S., As World's Leading Economy: Poll
The 14-nation poll found increasingly overall negative views of China, but also widespread criticism of America's response to the coronavirus crisis.
Nearly Half of Trump, Biden Supporters Have No Close Friends Backing Other
Two-thirds of Black supporters of Joe Biden reported having zero close friends who support Donald Trump.
Poll: Nearly 1 in 3 Churchgoers Say Churches Should Be Closed During COVID
Seventy-nine percent of churchgoers said they believe their churches should have to obey the same restrictions local government orders place on other businesses and services, a new survey said.
Why Black Americans Experience Higher COVID Hospitalization Rate: Study
The Pew data found Americans overall are split on why Black people are hospitalized more frequently.
Poll: Americans Say South Korea, Germany Handled COVID-19 Better Than U.S.
Though 66 percent of Americans positively rated the COVID-19 responses in South Korea and Germany, only 47 percent of Americans said the U.S. had handled the pandemic well.
Millennials Surpass Boomers as Largest U.S. Generation, Ending 20-Year Run
For the first time in the 21st Century, the Baby Boomers are no longer the largest generation in America.
Less Than Half of Young Americans Closely Follow Pandemic News, Poll Shows
By contrast, about two-thirds of adults 65 and older said they were closely following news about the pandemic.
More Americans See China as Major Threat as Coronavirus Outbreak Continues
Two-third of Americans view China unfavorably, the highest level since the Pew Research Center began conducting the poll in 2005.
Poll Shows Young Democratic Voters Don't Think Biden Will Unite Party
Despite their reported uncertainty about former Vice President Joe Biden, more young voters said they still supported him over President Donald Trump, the poll showed.
Trump Says America Is Respected Again—But Polls Say Differently
Surveys show that people around the world have less confidence and far more concern about American leadership under the Trump administration.
Atheists and Agnostics Support Bernie Sanders, Christians Back Biden: Poll
Democratic Party Protestants, Catholics and Jews broadly favor Joe Biden for president, while atheists, agnostics and religious unaffiliated voters support either Bernie Sanders or Elizabeth Warren.
Majority of Americans Don't Know How Many Jews Were Killed In the Holocaust
And fewer than half can name how Hitler came to power.
Republicans Who Recognize Inequality Say Corporations Should Help Fix It
These survey respondents could be part of a slightly more progressive coalition of Republicans who also care about climate change, immigration and access to contraception, reports show.
World Views Russia's Putin and China's Xi More Favorably Than Trump: Poll
Sixty-four percent of respondents said they had "no confidence" in Trump to "do the right thing."
Poll: More Republicans Than Democrats Say U.S. 'Stands Above' Other Nations
Republicans were four times more likely than Democrats to agree that the U.S. is the best country in the world, according the results of a poll from the Pew Research Center.
New Survey Shows How Americans Feel About Pro Athletes Speaking on Politics
A Pew Research Center survey showed that a majority of Americans (62 percent) believed that it was acceptable for professional athletes to publicly address political issues.
Twitter Elitists: Three-Quarters Of US Political Tweets Come From Very Few
Conversations about national politics on Twitter often cascade across news media, but such discussion is dominated by a minute percentage of U.S. adults on the platform, a Pew analysis finds.
Most Americans Now Back Trump Impeachment Probe, Young Voters Lead the Way
Pew Research Center data shows that 54 percent of adult Americans surveyed now back the Democratic probe into the president's conduct.
More Americans Identify As Religiously Unaffiliated, Study Says
A Pew Research Center report released on Thursday said that while fewer Americans identified as Protestants or Catholics, the number who identify with no religious affiliation is on the uptake.
Democrats Remain Open-Minded, Enthusiastic About Array of 2020 Candidates
While former Vice President Joe Biden may be reigning in the polls, the Democratic electorate is far from tethered to their first choice.
Only 27% Of Republicans Think Climate Change Is a 'Major Threat' to U.S.
President Trump has called climate change a "Chinese hoax" designed "make U.S. manufacturing non-competitive."
Poll: American Fears of North Korea Nuclear Arms, ISIS Decline Under Trump
Americans' fears of North Korea's nuclear program and the Islamic State have both fallen significantly in the past two years of Donald Trump's presidency.
Ramadan 2019: Special Greetings and Wishes From American Muslims
"The communal aspects of Ramadan are often a way to collectively organize around issues that are critical to a young and vibrant community, Dr. Homayra Ziad told Newsweek.
Americans Can't Distinguish Between Fact and Opinion
Pew poll shows the issue hits both Democrats and Republicans.
12 People Born in 1981 on Being Called a Millennial
"I was born in January of 1981, so I'm a millennial by three weeks? That's weird."