John Gramlich
@johngramlich.bsky.social
I'm an associate director at the Pew Research Center in Washington, DC. Follow us: @pewresearch.org. Learn more: https://www.pewresearch.org/
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The Athletic polled hundreds of players from across the NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL about their opinions surrounding how sports betting impacts players — the responses were haunting.
November 15, 2025 at 2:12 AM
The Athletic polled hundreds of players from across the NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL about their opinions surrounding how sports betting impacts players — the responses were haunting.
Michigan's long-running @mtfstudy.bsky.social shows changing teen attitudes about getting married and having kids:
67% of US 12th graders say they want to get married someday, down from 80% in 1993.
48% say they're very likely to want kids, down from 64%.
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67% of US 12th graders say they want to get married someday, down from 80% in 1993.
48% say they're very likely to want kids, down from 64%.
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
November 14, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Michigan's long-running @mtfstudy.bsky.social shows changing teen attitudes about getting married and having kids:
67% of US 12th graders say they want to get married someday, down from 80% in 1993.
48% say they're very likely to want kids, down from 64%.
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
67% of US 12th graders say they want to get married someday, down from 80% in 1993.
48% say they're very likely to want kids, down from 64%.
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
Characteristics of SNAP recipients, from new @pewresearch.org analysis:
—87% born in the US, 13% born elsewhere
—27% employed in all months of the year, 12% employed in some months, 61% employed in no months
Full analysis and downloadable data: www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
—87% born in the US, 13% born elsewhere
—27% employed in all months of the year, 12% employed in some months, 61% employed in no months
Full analysis and downloadable data: www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
November 14, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Characteristics of SNAP recipients, from new @pewresearch.org analysis:
—87% born in the US, 13% born elsewhere
—27% employed in all months of the year, 12% employed in some months, 61% employed in no months
Full analysis and downloadable data: www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
—87% born in the US, 13% born elsewhere
—27% employed in all months of the year, 12% employed in some months, 61% employed in no months
Full analysis and downloadable data: www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
Food stamp use by state, May 2025 (latest available data)
21.5% of New Mexico residents use SNAP, the highest percentage of any state. Wyoming is at the other end of the spectrum at 4.6%.
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21.5% of New Mexico residents use SNAP, the highest percentage of any state. Wyoming is at the other end of the spectrum at 4.6%.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Food stamp use by state, May 2025 (latest available data)
21.5% of New Mexico residents use SNAP, the highest percentage of any state. Wyoming is at the other end of the spectrum at 4.6%.
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21.5% of New Mexico residents use SNAP, the highest percentage of any state. Wyoming is at the other end of the spectrum at 4.6%.
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Just updated with the latest data: Our in-depth explainer about SNAP. How many people use the program? How has that number changed over time? What are their demographics? What can and can't SNAP recipients use the money to buy? Those questions and others, answered here:
What the data says about food stamps in the U.S.
On average, 42.4 million people in 22.7 million households received monthly SNAP benefits through the first eight months of the 2025 fiscal year.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Just updated with the latest data: Our in-depth explainer about SNAP. How many people use the program? How has that number changed over time? What are their demographics? What can and can't SNAP recipients use the money to buy? Those questions and others, answered here:
Not everyone can easily envision percentages, so here's a look at America's religious makeup if it were a town of 100 people. This little town of Americaville would have 62 Christians, 29 "nones," 2 Jews, 1 Muslim, 1 Hindu and 1 Buddhist. www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
November 13, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Not everyone can easily envision percentages, so here's a look at America's religious makeup if it were a town of 100 people. This little town of Americaville would have 62 Christians, 29 "nones," 2 Jews, 1 Muslim, 1 Hindu and 1 Buddhist. www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
A different way of thinking about America's religious landscape: What if the US were a town of 100 people instead of a sprawling nation of more than 340 million?
If the U.S. had 100 people: Charting Americans’ religious affiliations
If the U.S. had 100 people, 62 would be Christians, including 40 Protestants, 19 Catholics, two Latter-day Saints and two who identify with other Christian groups.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:04 PM
A different way of thinking about America's religious landscape: What if the US were a town of 100 people instead of a sprawling nation of more than 340 million?
The government is back open, but October jobs data may never get released: www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
In the absence of BLS employment data, how does ADP employment data compare? On the whole, the two data series are highly correlated: www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
In the absence of BLS employment data, how does ADP employment data compare? On the whole, the two data series are highly correlated: www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
November 13, 2025 at 2:36 PM
The government is back open, but October jobs data may never get released: www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
In the absence of BLS employment data, how does ADP employment data compare? On the whole, the two data series are highly correlated: www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
In the absence of BLS employment data, how does ADP employment data compare? On the whole, the two data series are highly correlated: www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
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The trend here is remarkable, but will just note that this is the epitome of an expressive responding question -- answering yes is a way to signal profound dissatisfaction, not really a declaration of intention to move.
November 13, 2025 at 2:20 PM
The trend here is remarkable, but will just note that this is the epitome of an expressive responding question -- answering yes is a way to signal profound dissatisfaction, not really a declaration of intention to move.
"Millions of younger American women are increasingly imagining their futures elsewhere." In a new @gallup.com survey, 40% of younger women in the US (those ages 15-44) say that, if they had the opportunity, they'd like to move permanently to another country. news.gallup.com/poll/697382/...
November 13, 2025 at 1:45 PM
"Millions of younger American women are increasingly imagining their futures elsewhere." In a new @gallup.com survey, 40% of younger women in the US (those ages 15-44) say that, if they had the opportunity, they'd like to move permanently to another country. news.gallup.com/poll/697382/...
How long Americans say they'd *like* to live, by race/ethnicity
Black: 95
White: 91
Hispanic: 89
Asian: 85
How long Americans *actually* live, by race/ethnicity (life expectancy at birth)
Asian: 85
Hispanic: 81
White: 78
Black: 74
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Black: 95
White: 91
Hispanic: 89
Asian: 85
How long Americans *actually* live, by race/ethnicity (life expectancy at birth)
Asian: 85
Hispanic: 81
White: 78
Black: 74
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
November 12, 2025 at 8:38 PM
How long Americans say they'd *like* to live, by race/ethnicity
Black: 95
White: 91
Hispanic: 89
Asian: 85
How long Americans *actually* live, by race/ethnicity (life expectancy at birth)
Asian: 85
Hispanic: 81
White: 78
Black: 74
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
Black: 95
White: 91
Hispanic: 89
Asian: 85
How long Americans *actually* live, by race/ethnicity (life expectancy at birth)
Asian: 85
Hispanic: 81
White: 78
Black: 74
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
Chart: How long Americans say they'd like to live
Shoutout to the 7% of Americans who want to live until they're at least 120 years old.
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Shoutout to the 7% of Americans who want to live until they're at least 120 years old.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Chart: How long Americans say they'd like to live
Shoutout to the 7% of Americans who want to live until they're at least 120 years old.
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Shoutout to the 7% of Americans who want to live until they're at least 120 years old.
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
NEW: How long would you live if you had a choice? 76% of US adults say they'd like to live at least until 80, including 29% who want to see 100. On average, Americans want to live until 91 – much longer than current US life expectancy at birth (78).
On average, Americans want to live until they’re 91
A broad majority of U.S. adults (76%) say they would want to live until they’re at least 80. That includes 29% who would like to reach 100.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:04 PM
NEW: How long would you live if you had a choice? 76% of US adults say they'd like to live at least until 80, including 29% who want to see 100. On average, Americans want to live until 91 – much longer than current US life expectancy at birth (78).
Veterans in Congress, 1953-2025 www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
November 11, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Veterans in Congress, 1953-2025 www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
Veterans Day arrives with the federal government still shut down. Veterans account for nearly a quarter (24%) of federal employees, vs. just 5% of US workers overall.
What we know about veterans who work for the federal government
As of September 2024, more than 700,000 veterans worked in various federal departments and agencies.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Veterans Day arrives with the federal government still shut down. Veterans account for nearly a quarter (24%) of federal employees, vs. just 5% of US workers overall.
% of Democrats with a favorable opinion of Chuck Schumer 📉
47% in May 2024
43% in January 2025
35% in September 2025
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47% in May 2024
43% in January 2025
35% in September 2025
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November 10, 2025 at 2:28 PM
% of Democrats with a favorable opinion of Chuck Schumer 📉
47% in May 2024
43% in January 2025
35% in September 2025
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
47% in May 2024
43% in January 2025
35% in September 2025
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Two-thirds of Democrats say their own party makes them feel frustrated. By far the most commonly cited reason is that the party is not pushing back hard enough against Trump. www.pewresearch.org/politics/202...
November 10, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Two-thirds of Democrats say their own party makes them feel frustrated. By far the most commonly cited reason is that the party is not pushing back hard enough against Trump. www.pewresearch.org/politics/202...
From September @pewresearch.org survey: "For the first time in more than a decade of Pew Research Center surveys on our American Trends Panel, more Democrats disapprove than approve (59% vs. 40%) of the job Democratic leaders in Congress are doing." www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
November 10, 2025 at 2:04 PM
From September @pewresearch.org survey: "For the first time in more than a decade of Pew Research Center surveys on our American Trends Panel, more Democrats disapprove than approve (59% vs. 40%) of the job Democratic leaders in Congress are doing." www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
43% of Americans say the widespread legalization of sports betting is a bad thing for SOCIETY (up from 34% in 2022)
40% say it's a bad thing for SPORTS (up from 33% in 2022)
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40% say it's a bad thing for SPORTS (up from 33% in 2022)
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November 9, 2025 at 8:05 PM
43% of Americans say the widespread legalization of sports betting is a bad thing for SOCIETY (up from 34% in 2022)
40% say it's a bad thing for SPORTS (up from 33% in 2022)
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40% say it's a bad thing for SPORTS (up from 33% in 2022)
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As the government shutdown approaches 40 days, most Republicans and Democrats in the US say it's very important that the *other* party is willing to make compromises. Most Republicans and Democrats do not say that about their *own* party. www.pewresearch.org/politics/202...
November 9, 2025 at 5:37 PM
As the government shutdown approaches 40 days, most Republicans and Democrats in the US say it's very important that the *other* party is willing to make compromises. Most Republicans and Democrats do not say that about their *own* party. www.pewresearch.org/politics/202...
"For older Americans, income largely shapes the aging experience."
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November 7, 2025 at 12:47 PM
"For older Americans, income largely shapes the aging experience."
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"Most Americans (76%) say they would want to live until at least 80, including 29% who say they would want to make it to 100. On average, Americans say they want to live to be 91 years old."
How Americans Are Thinking About Aging
From how well they think they’re aging to how they rate their physical and mental health and financial security, older adults with upper incomes are doing better than those with middle or lower income...
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November 7, 2025 at 12:09 PM
"Most Americans (76%) say they would want to live until at least 80, including 29% who say they would want to make it to 100. On average, Americans say they want to live to be 91 years old."
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Data scientists perform last rites for 'dearly departed datasets' in 2nd Trump administration
Data scientists perform last rites for 'dearly departed datasets' in 2nd Trump administration
Data scientists perform last rites for 'dearly departed datasets' in 2nd Trump administration
A group of U.S. data scientists has published a list of federal datasets that have been altered or removed since President Donald Trump returned to the White House.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Data scientists perform last rites for 'dearly departed datasets' in 2nd Trump administration
Data scientists perform last rites for 'dearly departed datasets' in 2nd Trump administration
BLS job numbers are on hold during the shutdown and there are broader concerns about the integrity of that data moving forward after Trump's firing of the BLS commissioner in August. So how good of a substitute is ADP data? New analysis explores: www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
November 5, 2025 at 10:33 PM
BLS job numbers are on hold during the shutdown and there are broader concerns about the integrity of that data moving forward after Trump's firing of the BLS commissioner in August. So how good of a substitute is ADP data? New analysis explores: www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
NEW from @pewresearch.org: With BLS jobs data on hold during the government shutdown, how good of an alternative is the private-sector employment report from ADP? Pretty good, as the below chart shows – but not a perfect substitute.
How ADP employment data compares with official BLS jobs reports
When BLS reports are unavailable many economy watchers turn to the national employment report from ADP.
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November 5, 2025 at 9:47 PM
NEW from @pewresearch.org: With BLS jobs data on hold during the government shutdown, how good of an alternative is the private-sector employment report from ADP? Pretty good, as the below chart shows – but not a perfect substitute.