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How important is religion to Americans?

Among those Americans without a connection to organized religion, 59% say religion was at least somewhat important in their family when they were children and 44% feel at least somewhat connected with their spirituality.

Politics

Bipartisan support for resettling Afghans who worked with U.S. forces during the war

An overwhelming majority of Americans across party lines support the efforts to provide refuge in the U.S. to Afghans who supported the American and Afghan governments during the war.

Politics

Public holds nuanced views about access to legal abortion

A majority of Americans support abortion in most cases during the first trimester of a woman’s pregnancy, but most oppose the procedure later in the pregnancy.

Government and International Affairs

Public wary of U.S. taking a major role in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Few Americans say the United States should have a major role in working out a solution to the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians.

Religion

Examining Americans’ views on religious freedom and its limits

Majorities support the right to practice any or no religion without government restriction, but many Americans think some groups face threats to these freedoms today.