Most Americans think social media sites censor political viewpoints

Roughly three-quarters of U.S. adults say it is very or somewhat likely that social media sites intentionally censor political viewpoints they find objectionable. Majorities in both major parties believe censorship is likely occurring, but this belief is especially common – and growing – among Republicans. Also, the public is fairly split on whether social media companies should label posts from elected officials as inaccurate or misleading.

• 55% of U.S. social media users say they are ‘worn out’ by political posts and discussions

Men and women in the U.S. continue to differ in voter turnout rate, party identification

In every U.S. presidential election dating back to 1984, women reported having turned out to vote at slightly higher rates than men. In 2016, 63% of women who were eligible to vote said they cast ballots in the presidential election, compared with 59% of men. At the same time, the gender gap in party affiliation continues to widen.

• Key takeaways on Americans’ views on gender equality a century after U.S. women gained the right to vote

Key findings about U.S. immigrants

The United States has more immigrants than any other country in the world. Today, more than 40 million people living in the U.S. were born in another country, accounting for about one-fifth of the world’s migrants. The population of immigrants is diverse, with just about every country in the world represented.

• Facts on U.S. immigrants: Statistical portrait of the foreign-born population

Nearly half of U.S. adults say dating has gotten harder for most people in the last 10 years

Among the 15% of American adults who are single and looking for a committed relationship or casual dates, most say they are dissatisfied with their dating lives and that it has been difficult to find people to date. While single-and-looking men and women report equal levels of dissatisfaction with their dating lives and the ease of finding people to date, women are more likely to report having experienced harassing behavior.

• Key takeaways on Americans' views of and experiences with dating and relationships

A resource for state preelection polling

If a battleground state poll does not adjust for having too many college graduates, it is at risk of overstating support for a Democratic presidential candidate. The Current Population Survey provides high-quality data that can mitigate overrepresentation of college graduates.

• Things to know about election polling in the United States

Key findings about multiracial identity in the U.S. as Harris becomes vice presidential nominee

75% of Americans say it’s likely that Russia or other governments will try to influence 2020 election

More Americans oppose than favor the government providing a universal basic income for all adult citizens

Fast facts about U.S. views on oil and gas production as White House moves to open Alaska refuge to drilling

Will the coronavirus permanently convert in-person worshippers to online streamers? They don’t think so

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