Pew Research Center

06/18/2026

News outlets have reported over the past year that the U.S. birth rate has hit an all-time low. However, there are different ways to measure fertility, and some of these methods tell a different story.

According to the General Fertility Rate (GFR) and Total Fertility Rate (TFR), fertility rates in the U.S. hit its lowest point in 2024. But looking at the number of children ever born shows stability since the early 1990s.

06/18/2026

📆🗣️ AMA Tuesday (6/23) 10am ET: What if there were nine political parties?

American politics is more nuanced than a red-blue divide. Our 2026 Political Typology sorted the public into nine distinct groups based on their political and cultural values — not their party affiliation.

Next Tuesday, our researchers will be on Reddit (r/politics) live to answer your questions about how the typology works, what it reveals about polarization and the political middle, and what's new in this edition.

Want to get involved? Start here:

👉 Join the AMA on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/politics/comments/1u9c4ij/were_researchers_from_pew_research_center/
🗳️ Take the quiz to find your group: https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/quiz/political-typology/
📄 Read the full report: https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2026/06/10/beyond-red-vs-blue-the-political-typology/
📊 See how the groups compare: https://www.pewresearch.org/feature/political-typology-comparison-2026/

Drop your questions in the comments — we'd love to hear what you're curious about before we go live.

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06/18/2026

June is in the United States. It celebrates the lives and contributions of LGBTQ Americans and commemorates the anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising. How much do LGBTQ Americans know about the history of LGBTQ people in the U.S.?

In our nationally representative survey of LGBTQ adults, 32% said they are extremely or very informed about this history. Another 44% said they are somewhat informed.

We also asked those who are at least a little informed about LGBTQ history where they learned about it.

What’s your favorite fact from LGBTQ history? Where did you learn about it? Let us know in the comments.

06/17/2026

Americans’ AI adoption is rising, but skepticism is high – even for younger adults. 📈🤨

🤖 About half of U.S. adults report using AI chatbots. Some people are also bringing AI into their homes, through devices like smart speakers, doorbells and thermostats.

However, Americans – including younger adults – are quite skeptical of AI and predict it will have a more negative than positive impact on them and on society.

What are you excited about for AI? What are you concerned about? Tell us in the comments below. 🗣️⬇️

06/16/2026

Our analysis found that in 2023, Israel, Pakistan and Syria had “very high” levels of religion-related restrictions on both the Government Restrictions Index (GRI) and Social Hostilities Index (SHI).

We analyzed religious restrictions in 198 countries and territories from 2007-2023. Each country’s GRI and SHI scores were calculated annually to reflect events that occurred in that country.

06/16/2026

For many U.S. parents who are employed full time, the line between work and family is not well defined.

📋 70% say they take care of parenting tasks while they’re working
👶 59% say they take care of work-related tasks when they’re with their children
⚖️ 54% say it’s difficult to balance their work and family responsibilities

With so many obligations, it’s not surprising that working parents sometimes feel the strain on both their work and home lives.
🏠58% have felt they couldn’t give 100% at home because they were juggling work and family responsibilities
💼 46% have felt they couldn’t give 100% at work

Our findings in a 2026 survey highlight the experiences of working parents.

If you're a working parent, what is your experience like? 💬

06/16/2026

Anyone can ask a survey question online – but does that make it a good poll? 🤔

They might call themselves a pollster, but their methods aren’t exactly best practice — and the internet is flooded with these low-quality polls.

Here are a few simple things you can look for to tell whether a poll is legit or sketchy.

06/15/2026

Are you satisfied with the way democracy is working in your country?

We polled people in 16 countries on their satisfaction with their country’s democracy. Sweden had the highest satisfaction (76%), while France (30%), the U.S. (30%), and Greece (23%) were among the least satisfied.

06/15/2026

🇺🇸 On the 250th anniversary of the U.S., how do Americans feel about their country?

In our recent surveys over the past year, most people have told us they are dissatisfied with the way things are going in the U.S. and that they think the country’s best days are behind us.

At the same time, about as many people say they are optimistic as say they are pessimistic when they think about the future of the U.S.

What do you think? 🤔

06/12/2026

Do you ever feel like you're not a perfect fit with either the Republican or Democratic Party? You’re not alone.

Many Americans say they often wish there were more political parties to choose from in this country.

Every few years, we do a major study called the political typology, an advanced analysis that looks beyond the divides between the Republican and Democratic parties – and sorts people into different groups based on their political views. The 2026 political typology has nine distinct groups.

Where do you fall? Find your group with our quiz: https://pewrsr.ch/307ybyo