Baxter Oliphant
@baxteroliphant.bsky.social
Researcher at Pew Research Center; Ph.D. in politics from Princeton. Husband, father, bike commuter, gamer, inline skater, car camper and hiker. Spends way too much time reading the news and nonfiction books. RTs & likes do not equal endorsements.
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In our charts, we sometimes illustrate the margin of error through error bars, also called confidence intervals. But what do they mean? How should they be interpreted?
Here are some answers to common questions that might help you better understand charts with error bars.
Here are some answers to common questions that might help you better understand charts with error bars.
Understanding error bars in charts
Error bars illustrate the margin of error for a survey estimate by showing how precise that estimate is. Here are some answers to common questions that might help you better understand charts with error bars.
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September 17, 2025 at 8:44 PM
In our charts, we sometimes illustrate the margin of error through error bars, also called confidence intervals. But what do they mean? How should they be interpreted?
Here are some answers to common questions that might help you better understand charts with error bars.
Here are some answers to common questions that might help you better understand charts with error bars.
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Countries where large shares of the public say the economy is in good shape also tend to have large shares who are satisfied with democracy. www.pewresearch.org/...
July 2, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Countries where large shares of the public say the economy is in good shape also tend to have large shares who are satisfied with democracy. www.pewresearch.org/...
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this year, we produced a visual tour of turnout and vote switching between the last two presidential elections.
check out our illustration of the flow of voters and nonvoters between 2020 and 2024 here:
www.pewresearch.org/feature/how-...
check out our illustration of the flow of voters and nonvoters between 2020 and 2024 here:
www.pewresearch.org/feature/how-...
How Changes in Turnout and Vote Choice Powered Trump’s Victory in 2024
In this interactive feature, explore how changes between the 2020 and 2024 elections in how – and whether – people voted helped to return President Trump to office.
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June 26, 2025 at 3:50 PM
this year, we produced a visual tour of turnout and vote switching between the last two presidential elections.
check out our illustration of the flow of voters and nonvoters between 2020 and 2024 here:
www.pewresearch.org/feature/how-...
check out our illustration of the flow of voters and nonvoters between 2020 and 2024 here:
www.pewresearch.org/feature/how-...
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On today's 10th anniversary of the Obergefell ruling, it's worth noting that same-sex marriage is among a small number of issues to see a complete reversal of public opinion in a relatively short span: 60% opposed it in 2004; 63% favored it by 2023. www.pewresearch.org/2024/09/13/h...
June 26, 2025 at 1:35 PM
On today's 10th anniversary of the Obergefell ruling, it's worth noting that same-sex marriage is among a small number of issues to see a complete reversal of public opinion in a relatively short span: 60% opposed it in 2004; 63% favored it by 2023. www.pewresearch.org/2024/09/13/h...
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Quite a stat: Medicaid paid for 4 out of every 10 births in the United States in 2023. www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
June 24, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Quite a stat: Medicaid paid for 4 out of every 10 births in the United States in 2023. www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
A June 2025 Pew Research Center survey found that 55% of Republicans (incl. leaners) say it would be acceptable to deport immigrants to a different country if they cannot return to their home country.
By comparison, 13% of Democrats say this would be acceptable.
pewrsr.ch/446QJwe
By comparison, 13% of Democrats say this would be acceptable.
pewrsr.ch/446QJwe
June 23, 2025 at 9:15 PM
A June 2025 Pew Research Center survey found that 55% of Republicans (incl. leaners) say it would be acceptable to deport immigrants to a different country if they cannot return to their home country.
By comparison, 13% of Democrats say this would be acceptable.
pewrsr.ch/446QJwe
By comparison, 13% of Democrats say this would be acceptable.
pewrsr.ch/446QJwe
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My team at @pewresearch.org studies the global size and demographic characteristics of religious groups, including the religiously unaffiliated.
Some recent reports:
Modeling the Future of Religion in America www.pewresearch.org/religion/202...
Some recent reports:
Modeling the Future of Religion in America www.pewresearch.org/religion/202...
Modeling the Future of Religion in America
Since the 1990s, large numbers of Americans have left Christianity to join the growing ranks of U.S. adults who describe their religious identity as atheist, agnostic or “nothing in particular.” If re...
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June 9, 2025 at 5:57 PM
My team at @pewresearch.org studies the global size and demographic characteristics of religious groups, including the religiously unaffiliated.
Some recent reports:
Modeling the Future of Religion in America www.pewresearch.org/religion/202...
Some recent reports:
Modeling the Future of Religion in America www.pewresearch.org/religion/202...
New from @pewresearch.org
"How Much Discrimination Do Americans Say Groups Face in the U.S.?"
Link: pewrsr.ch/4jcI40H
"How Much Discrimination Do Americans Say Groups Face in the U.S.?"
Link: pewrsr.ch/4jcI40H
How Much Discrimination Do Americans Say Groups Face in the U.S.?
Republicans are less likely than in 2024 to say there is discrimination against Black, Hispanic, Asian and White people.
pewrsr.ch
May 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM
New from @pewresearch.org
"How Much Discrimination Do Americans Say Groups Face in the U.S.?"
Link: pewrsr.ch/4jcI40H
"How Much Discrimination Do Americans Say Groups Face in the U.S.?"
Link: pewrsr.ch/4jcI40H
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NEW REPORT: Believing in Spirits and Life After Death Is Common Around the World
Believing in Spirits and Life After Death Is Common Around the World
Belief in an afterlife, God and spirits in nature is widespread globally. Older adults are more likely than younger adults to believe in God. Pew Research Center.
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May 6, 2025 at 8:09 PM
NEW REPORT: Believing in Spirits and Life After Death Is Common Around the World
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Striking chart from @wsj.com shows the cumulative number of executive orders by each recent president through their first 100 days: www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
In a new @pewresearch.org survey, 51% of Americans say Trump is doing too much by executive order: www.pewresearch.org/politics/202...
In a new @pewresearch.org survey, 51% of Americans say Trump is doing too much by executive order: www.pewresearch.org/politics/202...
April 25, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Striking chart from @wsj.com shows the cumulative number of executive orders by each recent president through their first 100 days: www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
In a new @pewresearch.org survey, 51% of Americans say Trump is doing too much by executive order: www.pewresearch.org/politics/202...
In a new @pewresearch.org survey, 51% of Americans say Trump is doing too much by executive order: www.pewresearch.org/politics/202...
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47% of Americans are extremely or very concerned about Russia invading other countries, and 43% are concerned about Russia defeating and taking over Ukraine. Republicans have become less concerned about both possibilities in recent months, while Democrats have become more so.
April 22, 2025 at 4:09 PM
47% of Americans are extremely or very concerned about Russia invading other countries, and 43% are concerned about Russia defeating and taking over Ukraine. Republicans have become less concerned about both possibilities in recent months, while Democrats have become more so.
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Now that @pewresearch.org on Bluesky is a thing, I'll try to post new data from our Global Attitudes research!
First up today, timely data on how Americans view trade between the U.S. and China, Canada and Mexico. Includes public opinion and trade data!
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
First up today, timely data on how Americans view trade between the U.S. and China, Canada and Mexico. Includes public opinion and trade data!
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
April 8, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Now that @pewresearch.org on Bluesky is a thing, I'll try to post new data from our Global Attitudes research!
First up today, timely data on how Americans view trade between the U.S. and China, Canada and Mexico. Includes public opinion and trade data!
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
First up today, timely data on how Americans view trade between the U.S. and China, Canada and Mexico. Includes public opinion and trade data!
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
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Hey there, Bluesky!
We are excited to share our data and insights here with you, and so are our researchers: go.bsky.app/3QzdR9p
What would you like to see from us? Drop suggestions below!
We are excited to share our data and insights here with you, and so are our researchers: go.bsky.app/3QzdR9p
What would you like to see from us? Drop suggestions below!
April 7, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Hey there, Bluesky!
We are excited to share our data and insights here with you, and so are our researchers: go.bsky.app/3QzdR9p
What would you like to see from us? Drop suggestions below!
We are excited to share our data and insights here with you, and so are our researchers: go.bsky.app/3QzdR9p
What would you like to see from us? Drop suggestions below!
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What Americans think about President Trump’s immigration actions early in his second term.
(@baxteroliphant.bsky.social Joseph Copeland @pewresearch.org)
More, via Opinion Today:
opiniontoday.substack.com/p/250209
(@baxteroliphant.bsky.social Joseph Copeland @pewresearch.org)
More, via Opinion Today:
opiniontoday.substack.com/p/250209
February 9, 2025 at 10:15 PM
What Americans think about President Trump’s immigration actions early in his second term.
(@baxteroliphant.bsky.social Joseph Copeland @pewresearch.org)
More, via Opinion Today:
opiniontoday.substack.com/p/250209
(@baxteroliphant.bsky.social Joseph Copeland @pewresearch.org)
More, via Opinion Today:
opiniontoday.substack.com/p/250209
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10 facts about Americans and alcohol as ‘Dry January’ begins: www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
January 2, 2025 at 4:39 PM
10 facts about Americans and alcohol as ‘Dry January’ begins: www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
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NEW: House Republicans will be working with the narrowest majority in modern history when the 119th Congress begins in January. They'll have a five-seat edge, but even that small advantage will get smaller amid several expected vacancies. www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
December 17, 2024 at 8:07 PM
NEW: House Republicans will be working with the narrowest majority in modern history when the 119th Congress begins in January. They'll have a five-seat edge, but even that small advantage will get smaller amid several expected vacancies. www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
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Chart: When in a presidential campaign do voters make their decision? www.pewresearch.org/politics/202...
December 6, 2024 at 2:08 PM
Chart: When in a presidential campaign do voters make their decision? www.pewresearch.org/politics/202...
New from Pew Research Center:
After Trump’s victory, Democrats are more pessimistic about their party’s future
49% of Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents are pessimistic about the future of their party; just 13% of Rep/Lean Rep say the same
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
After Trump’s victory, Democrats are more pessimistic about their party’s future
49% of Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents are pessimistic about the future of their party; just 13% of Rep/Lean Rep say the same
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
After Trump’s victory, Democrats are more pessimistic about their party’s future
The partisan gap in Republican and Democratic views of their parties’ futures (35 percentage points) is much larger than after any recent election.
www.pewresearch.org
November 22, 2024 at 3:20 PM
New from Pew Research Center:
After Trump’s victory, Democrats are more pessimistic about their party’s future
49% of Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents are pessimistic about the future of their party; just 13% of Rep/Lean Rep say the same
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
After Trump’s victory, Democrats are more pessimistic about their party’s future
49% of Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents are pessimistic about the future of their party; just 13% of Rep/Lean Rep say the same
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
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NEW: Women in the US have long outpaced men in college graduation, as the chart on the left shows. But it's now happening in each major racial and ethnic group, too, as the chart on the right shows. www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
November 18, 2024 at 7:02 PM
NEW: Women in the US have long outpaced men in college graduation, as the chart on the left shows. But it's now happening in each major racial and ethnic group, too, as the chart on the right shows. www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
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Disney owns both The Muppets and Star Wars, and the fact they are not making a Muppet version of all nine main-series Star Wars movies is only explained by the fact that they secretly hate making money.
October 17, 2024 at 5:17 AM
Disney owns both The Muppets and Star Wars, and the fact they are not making a Muppet version of all nine main-series Star Wars movies is only explained by the fact that they secretly hate making money.
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NEW: To mark 20 years of the Pew Research Center, we took a look back at some of the biggest changes in US public opinion during that time. Of note: Complete reversals on same-sex marriage and marijuana legalization, and the emergence of China as a perceived threat.
How U.S. Public Opinion Has Changed in 20 Years of Our Surveys
We took a closer look at how Americans’ views and experiences have evolved on a variety of topics over the last 20 years.
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September 18, 2024 at 5:37 PM
NEW: To mark 20 years of the Pew Research Center, we took a look back at some of the biggest changes in US public opinion during that time. Of note: Complete reversals on same-sex marriage and marijuana legalization, and the emergence of China as a perceived threat.
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March 27, 2024 at 9:08 PM
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