79 countries and territories out of the 198 studied around the world (40%) had laws or policies in 2019 banning blasphemy.
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Immigrants – particularly those from African nations – are a growing share of the U.S. Black population.
As democratic nations have wrestled with economic, social and geopolitical upheaval in recent years, the future of liberal democracy has come into question. Our international surveys reveal key insights into how citizens think about democratic governance.
Among those ages 18 to 29, friends and community often rank in the top three sources of meaning, fulfillment and satisfaction in their lives.
Nearly 19,000 adults in publics ranging from the UK, Italy, Greece, Japan, South Korea, Germany, and the U.S., among others, share where they find meaning in their lives and what keeps them going.
Family is preeminent for most publics but work, material well-being and health also play a key role.
Most people view their own government’s record on personal freedoms more favorably than they do when it comes to the U.S. and especially China.
The U.S. is seen positively in advanced economies for its technology, entertainment, military and universities, but negatively for its health care system, discrimination and the state of its democracy.
Recent surveys have documented how people around the world view the issue of climate change and international responses.
Dissatisfaction with the functioning of democracy is linked to concerns about the economy, the pandemic and social divisions.