Pew Research Center

Study: 70 Percent Of Parents Monitor Kids’ Facebook Accounts, Nearly Half Have Passwords

A new study finds that 70 percent of parents keep a watchful eye on their own children’s Facebook accounts, and 46 percent reported having their kids’ passwords.

2013/06/14

President Obama Pins Collar Lipstick Smear On ‘American Idol’ Relative

President Obama showed off the “warmth” of an Asian-American Pacific Islander Heritage Month event at the White House last night, touting a lipstick smear on his collar.

2013/05/29

According to data collected by Experian Marketing Services’ Simmons Connect, the average U.S. adult spends 58 minutes on their phones on a daily basis. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

Study: Americans Spend Nearly One Hour Looking At Smartphones Every Day

A new study finds that Americans spend nearly one hour looking at their smartphones each day.

2013/05/29

Study: Mothers Now Breadwinners In 4 In 10 US Households

America’s working mothers are now the primary breadwinners in a record 40 percent of households with children — a milestone in the changing face of modern families, up from just 11 percent in 1960.

2013/05/29

Screen capture of a Pew Research Center graph indicating American interest in the Benghazi investigation. (Credit: people-press.org)

Pew: American Interest In Benghazi Investigation Is ‘Limited’

Pew Research Center learned from a recent poll that less than half of Americans are paying close attention to ongoing investigations into an incident in the Benghazi region of Libya that has resulted in a great deal of criticism for the administration of President Barack Obama.

2013/05/15

For the first time since Barack Obama became president, more Democrats say they have an unfavorable view of the federal government in Washington than a favorable view (51 percent unfavorable vs. 41 percent favorable). (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Poll: Democrats Show First Unfavorable View Of Federal Government Since Obama Election

Americans’ views of the federal government continue to fall to new lows, yet the public opinion of their local and state governments are seen in a more positive way.

2013/04/17

Survey: 71 Percent Of Americans Say Illegal Immigrants Should Be Given Chance To Stay In US

More than seven-in-ten Americans – 71 percent – say illegal immigrants should be allowed to remain in the U.S. legally if they meet basic citizenship requirements.

2013/04/01