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Nearly 8 in 10 Americans say politicians should avoid heated or aggressive speech.
Nearly 8 in 10 Americans say politicians should avoid heated or aggressive speech
Most Americans (78%) say elected officials should avoid using heated or aggressive language because it could encourage some people to take violent action.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Nearly 8 in 10 Americans say politicians should avoid heated or aggressive speech.
Younger adults are far more likely than older adults to report using YouTube and TikTok daily. www.pewresearch.org/...
November 25, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Younger adults are far more likely than older adults to report using YouTube and TikTok daily. www.pewresearch.org/...
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Best time to have Thanksgiving dinner
Americans are closely divided between the early afternoon (12-3 pm) and the late afternoon (3-6 pm).
1% prefer to have "dinner" in the morning.
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Americans are closely divided between the early afternoon (12-3 pm) and the late afternoon (3-6 pm).
1% prefer to have "dinner" in the morning.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Best time to have Thanksgiving dinner
Americans are closely divided between the early afternoon (12-3 pm) and the late afternoon (3-6 pm).
1% prefer to have "dinner" in the morning.
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Americans are closely divided between the early afternoon (12-3 pm) and the late afternoon (3-6 pm).
1% prefer to have "dinner" in the morning.
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Americans are more likely to visit Facebook and YouTube daily than other sites. Smaller shares are daily users of TikTok or X. www.pewresearch.org/...
November 24, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Americans are more likely to visit Facebook and YouTube daily than other sites. Smaller shares are daily users of TikTok or X. www.pewresearch.org/...
A majority of U.S. parents with minor children (57%) are extremely or very confident that childhood vaccines are highly effective at preventing serious illness.
November 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
A majority of U.S. parents with minor children (57%) are extremely or very confident that childhood vaccines are highly effective at preventing serious illness.
We've tracked mobile phone adoption in the United States for over 20 years. Check out those patterns and trends:
Mobile Fact Sheet
Americans today are increasingly connected to the world of digital information while “on the go” via smartphones. Explore the latest patterns, trends and statistics that have shaped the mobile revolution.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:30 PM
We've tracked mobile phone adoption in the United States for over 20 years. Check out those patterns and trends:
Democrats are far more likely than Republicans to say medical scientists should have a major role in childhood vaccine policy decisions. In turn, Republicans are much more likely than Democrats to say parents of young children should have a major role. www.pewresearch.org/...
November 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Democrats are far more likely than Republicans to say medical scientists should have a major role in childhood vaccine policy decisions. In turn, Republicans are much more likely than Democrats to say parents of young children should have a major role. www.pewresearch.org/...
We've documented internet use in the United States for more than 20 years. Explore the patterns of internet and home broadband adoption:
Internet, Broadband Fact Sheet
The internet represents a fundamental shift in how Americans connect with one another, gather information and conduct their day-to-day lives. Explore the patterns, trends and statistics of internet and home broadband adoption in the United States.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:24 PM
We've documented internet use in the United States for more than 20 years. Explore the patterns of internet and home broadband adoption:
Adults under 30 are more likely than older adults to use most of the social media platforms we asked about. The youngest adults particularly stand out in their use of Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and Reddit.
November 21, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Adults under 30 are more likely than older adults to use most of the social media platforms we asked about. The youngest adults particularly stand out in their use of Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and Reddit.
Americans say scientists’ research on childhood vaccines is influenced at least some of the time by:
- The best available scientific evidence (87%)
- Concern for the interests of children’s health (85%)
- Pharmaceutical companies (77%)
- Scientists’ political leanings (64%)
- The best available scientific evidence (87%)
- Concern for the interests of children’s health (85%)
- Pharmaceutical companies (77%)
- Scientists’ political leanings (64%)
November 21, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Americans say scientists’ research on childhood vaccines is influenced at least some of the time by:
- The best available scientific evidence (87%)
- Concern for the interests of children’s health (85%)
- Pharmaceutical companies (77%)
- Scientists’ political leanings (64%)
- The best available scientific evidence (87%)
- Concern for the interests of children’s health (85%)
- Pharmaceutical companies (77%)
- Scientists’ political leanings (64%)
More Americans prefer to watch the news than read or listen to it
More Americans prefer to watch the news than read or listen to it
A majority of Americans who prefer to watch the news (62%) say they prefer to get it from TV, rather than another platform.
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November 20, 2025 at 9:06 PM
More Americans prefer to watch the news than read or listen to it
Religiousness varies a lot by race among Democrats, relatively little among Republicans
Religiousness varies a lot by race among Democrats, relatively little among Republicans
In general, U.S. adults who are Republican or lean toward the GOP are more religious than Democrats and Democratic leaners.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Religiousness varies a lot by race among Democrats, relatively little among Republicans
63% of Americans are extremely or very confident that childhood vaccines are effective at preventing serious illness. But smaller shares are highly confident that childhood vaccines have gotten enough safety testing (53%) or that the vaccine schedule is safe (51%).
November 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
63% of Americans are extremely or very confident that childhood vaccines are effective at preventing serious illness. But smaller shares are highly confident that childhood vaccines have gotten enough safety testing (53%) or that the vaccine schedule is safe (51%).
About a third of Americans say they’ve had an online shopping scam happen to them
About a third of Americans say they’ve had an online shopping scam happen to them
The vast majority of U.S. adults (85%) say online scams and attacks are a problem on shopping sites and apps.
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November 19, 2025 at 7:42 PM
About a third of Americans say they’ve had an online shopping scam happen to them
A majority of U.S. adults (59%) say they don’t want to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine. This is roughly identical to the share who said in October 2024 that they probably wouldn’t get the updated vaccine.
November 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM
A majority of U.S. adults (59%) say they don’t want to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine. This is roughly identical to the share who said in October 2024 that they probably wouldn’t get the updated vaccine.
44% of Americans say they have heard nothing at all about the CDC’s changes to COVID-19 vaccine recommendations (issued in early October). Among those who have heard at least a little, 63% say the changes have had no influence on their decision whether to get an updated vaccine.
November 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM
44% of Americans say they have heard nothing at all about the CDC’s changes to COVID-19 vaccine recommendations (issued in early October). Among those who have heard at least a little, 63% say the changes have had no influence on their decision whether to get an updated vaccine.
What can you buy with food stamps? Where can people use food stamps? Who uses them? Answers to these questions and more:
What the data says about food stamps in the U.S.
The food stamp program is one of the larger federal social welfare initiatives, and in its current form has been around for nearly six decades.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:30 PM
What can you buy with food stamps? Where can people use food stamps? Who uses them? Answers to these questions and more:
How much does the federal government spend on food stamps each year? How has the cost of the food stamp program changed over time? Answers to these questions and more:
What the data says about food stamps in the U.S.
The food stamp program is one of the larger federal social welfare initiatives, and in its current form has been around for nearly six decades.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:50 PM
How much does the federal government spend on food stamps each year? How has the cost of the food stamp program changed over time? Answers to these questions and more:
12th grade girls are less likely than boys to say they want to get married someday
12th grade girls are less likely than boys to say they want to get married someday
67% of 12th graders say they’ll likely choose to get married someday, down from 80% in 1993. The decline reflects shifting views among girls.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:09 PM
12th grade girls are less likely than boys to say they want to get married someday
Mothers are more likely to participate in online parenting communities than fathers are. Some 46% of mothers who visit online parenting communities say they ever post or comment, compared with 30% of fathers. www.pewresearch.org/...
November 17, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Mothers are more likely to participate in online parenting communities than fathers are. Some 46% of mothers who visit online parenting communities say they ever post or comment, compared with 30% of fathers. www.pewresearch.org/...
When it comes to other countries and international organizations, a majority of South Africans have a favorable opinion of the UN (57%) and China (also 57%). Their views are more negative toward Russia (36% favorable), Israel (34%), and Nigeria (30%). www.pewresearch.org/...
November 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
When it comes to other countries and international organizations, a majority of South Africans have a favorable opinion of the UN (57%) and China (also 57%). Their views are more negative toward Russia (36% favorable), Israel (34%), and Nigeria (30%). www.pewresearch.org/...
As the nation headed into COVID-19 lockdowns, the number of SNAP recipients immediately jumped, from 37.2 million in March 2020 to 40.9 million in April 2020. Participation eventually reached 43 million recipients in September 2020. www.pewresearch.org/...
November 17, 2025 at 3:30 PM
As the nation headed into COVID-19 lockdowns, the number of SNAP recipients immediately jumped, from 37.2 million in March 2020 to 40.9 million in April 2020. Participation eventually reached 43 million recipients in September 2020. www.pewresearch.org/...
Where is food stamp usage highest and lowest?
Highest:
Guam (22.5%)
New Mexico (21.5%)
DC (20%)
Virgin Islands (19.9%)
Lowest:
Wyoming (4.6%)
Utah (5.1%)
New Hampshire (5.4%)
Kansas (6.3%)
More data on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP: www.pewresearch.org/...
Highest:
Guam (22.5%)
New Mexico (21.5%)
DC (20%)
Virgin Islands (19.9%)
Lowest:
Wyoming (4.6%)
Utah (5.1%)
New Hampshire (5.4%)
Kansas (6.3%)
More data on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP: www.pewresearch.org/...
November 14, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Where is food stamp usage highest and lowest?
Highest:
Guam (22.5%)
New Mexico (21.5%)
DC (20%)
Virgin Islands (19.9%)
Lowest:
Wyoming (4.6%)
Utah (5.1%)
New Hampshire (5.4%)
Kansas (6.3%)
More data on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP: www.pewresearch.org/...
Highest:
Guam (22.5%)
New Mexico (21.5%)
DC (20%)
Virgin Islands (19.9%)
Lowest:
Wyoming (4.6%)
Utah (5.1%)
New Hampshire (5.4%)
Kansas (6.3%)
More data on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP: www.pewresearch.org/...
South Africa has received recent international attention due to persistent economic challenges, though optimism has increased domestically. In our spring 2025 survey, 35% of South Africans said the economic situation in the country was good, up from 27% in 2024 and 22% in 2023.
November 14, 2025 at 9:00 PM
South Africa has received recent international attention due to persistent economic challenges, though optimism has increased domestically. In our spring 2025 survey, 35% of South Africans said the economic situation in the country was good, up from 27% in 2024 and 22% in 2023.
34% of parents visit online parenting communities at least monthly. Those most likely to do so include:
- Mothers
- Younger parents (18-29)
- Newer parents (oldest child under 5)
- Mothers
- Younger parents (18-29)
- Newer parents (oldest child under 5)
November 14, 2025 at 7:30 PM
34% of parents visit online parenting communities at least monthly. Those most likely to do so include:
- Mothers
- Younger parents (18-29)
- Newer parents (oldest child under 5)
- Mothers
- Younger parents (18-29)
- Newer parents (oldest child under 5)