Aug 25, 2023
Stat: 65%: The percentage of Philadelphians who said the city is “pretty seriously off on the wrong track” in 2023.
Story: Philadelphia is a thriving city with a deep history as the birthplace of American democracy. But Philadelphians, like residents of other large cities, are also grappling with...
Aug 11, 2023
Stat: 60% - The share of U.S. adults who have at least some confidence in the future of the U.S.
Story: A vibrant democracy requires a government responsive to the people it serves. And although polls show strong dissatisfaction with American democracy, Pew Research Center also found that 60% of Americans have at...
Jul 28, 2023
Stat: 6 in 10: The share of Americans who are dissatisfied with the way democracy is working in the United States.
Story: Increased political polarization, shifting societal values, and growing distrust in institutions threatens the public’s confidence in our democratic system. And a recent Pew Research Center...
Jul 14, 2023
Story: The Pew Charitable Trusts has worked to strengthen democracy in America for 75 years. But today, at a time of growing polarization and waning trust in institutions, those efforts have never been more important. Pew’s nonpartisan, data-driven approach provides facts that offer a shared language about the...
Jul 7, 2023
A vibrant democracy depends upon an effective government that listens to and acts on the will of the people. Even in these polarized times, with many Americans lacking confidence in the nation’s future, there’s reason for optimism about democracy.
In a new season of “After the Fact,” we explore how The Pew...