Pew Research Center's Blog, page 45

How Investigative Journalists View Surveillance and Digital Security

U.S.-based members of Investigative Reporters & Editors were asked to share their thoughts and experiences on how electronic surveillance and hacking have influenced their work or journalism as a whole.

Investigative Journalists & Digital Security

Two-thirds (64%) of IRE journalists believe the U.S. government has probably collected data on their communications.

Major Gaps Between the Public, Scientists on Key Issues

Despite broadly similar views about the overall place of science in America, there are striking differences between the public and scientists’ views on a host of science-related issues, from whether genetically modified foods are safe to eat to whether the world's growing population will be a major problem.

Views on Science & Science-Related Policy

Both the American public and scientists value the contributions of science, but there are large differences in how each perceives science-related issues.

After Charlie Hebdo, Balancing Press Freedom and Respect for Religion

Following attacks on French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, U.S. public opinion of the appropriateness of the magazine’s cartoons of Prophet Muhammad show tension between free expression and religious tolerance.

What’s in a Name? A Look at 2016’s Legacy Front-Runners

By Andrew Kohut, Founding Director, Pew Research Center Special to The Washington Post.  The 2016 presidential campaign, now in full swing in the media and the political class, starts with a fundamental question: How can American voters, who are so dissatisfied with Washington politics and the state of the nation, name the wife of one […]

How Americans View Government Agencies

The public continues to express positive views of many agencies of the federal government, even though overall trust in government is near historic lows.

Most View the CDC Favorably; VA’s Image Slips

The public continues to express positive views of many agencies of the federal government, even though overall trust in government is near historic lows.

Obama, in a Word

As public perceptions of Barack Obama have changed, so too have the words used to describe him. While familiar words like “good” and “incompetent” are used most frequently (as was the case in 2013) new words like “dictator” and “impressive” also have emerged.

Americans Support Stronger Ties with Cuba

Fully 63% of Americans approve of the Obama administration’s decision in December to re-establish diplomatic ties with Cuba after more than 50 years.