How Can We Help People Feel More Respected?
State of the Union Report
- The United States ranks 35th with 78% of respondents reporting they felt treated with respect all day.
- Despite high living standards, Americans frequently report disrespectful encounters with government agencies and healthcare providers.
- Uzbekistan leads globally through community-level respect programs and sweeping anti-corruption reforms since 2016.
- Countries that reduce arbitrary bureaucratic treatment and invest in dignified public services see the highest respect scores.
- Anti-discrimination enforcement and human rights protections are strongly associated with higher national feelings of respect.
- Community-based programs promoting civic pride, conflict resolution, and social cohesion are effective tools for increasing respect.
Section 1 Top 35 Countries with the Highest Number of Persons Feeling Respected
Data Source: Gallup World Poll 2023. The survey measures the percentage of respondents who said they felt treated with respect all day the day before the survey.
| Rank | Country | Persons Feeling Respected (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oʻzbekiston (Uzbekistan) | 94% |
| 2 | Қазақстан Qazaqstan (Kazakhstan) | 93% |
| 3 | Albania | 93% |
| 4 | Indonesia | 92% |
| 5 | Тоҷикистон Tojikiston (Tajikistan) | 92% |
| 6 | Kosovo | 91% |
| 7 | Pilipinas (Philippines) | 91% |
| 8 | កម្ពុជា Kampuchea (Cambodia) | 90% |
| 9 | Azərbaycan (Azerbaijan) | 90% |
| 10 | Armenia | 90% |
| 11 | Việt Nam (Vietnam) | 89% |
| 12 | Кыргызстан (Kyrgyzstan) | 89% |
| 13 | বাংলাদেশ (Bangladesh) | 88% |
| 14 | ประเทศไทย Prathet Thai (Thailand) | 88% |
| 15 | မြန်မာ Myanma (Myanmar) | 87% |
| 16 | ኢትዮጵያ Ityop'iya (Ethiopia) | 87% |
| 17 | Sénégal (Senegal) | 87% |
| 18 | नेपाल (Nepal) | 86% |
| 19 | Mongolia | 86% |
| 20 | ශ්රී ලංකා (Sri Lanka) | 86% |
| 21 | Uganda | 85% |
| 22 | Tanzania | 85% |
| 23 | Rwanda | 85% |
| 24 | Colombia | 84% |
| 25 | Ecuador | 84% |
| 26 | Guatemala | 83% |
| 27 | Honduras | 83% |
| 28 | Malaysia | 83% |
| 29 | Perú | 82% |
| 30 | Ghana | 82% |
| 31 | Bolivia | 82% |
| 32 | Nigeria | 81% |
| 33 | المغرب Al-Maghrib (Morocco) | 81% |
| 34 | Polska (Poland) | 80% |
| 35 | United States | 78% |
Source: Gallup World Poll, 2023. Data reflects survey year 2023.
The United States ranks 35th on this list with 78% of respondents feeling respected. This relatively lower ranking among surveyed countries reflects several structural factors: growing political polarization, income inequality, racial disparities in respectful treatment, and diminishing trust in public institutions.
Despite having high living standards, Americans report that encounters with government agencies, healthcare providers, and daily commercial interactions often lack the warmth and dignity that citizens in smaller, more cohesive societies experience. For the most recent year of data (2023), the Gallup survey recorded 78% of Americans reporting feeling treated with respect, a figure that has remained relatively stagnant over the prior three years.
Regional Breakdown: Percentage of Persons Feeling Respected by World Region
| Region | Approx. % Feeling Respected |
|---|---|
| Asia (excl. 中国 Zhongguo (China)) | 87% |
| Central America | 83% |
| South America | 83% |
| México | 82% |
| Africa | 82% |
| 中国 Zhongguo (China) | 79% |
| United States | 78% |
| Canada | 77% |
| Australia | 76% |
| Other | 74% |
| Middle East | 72% |
| Western Europe (excl. Россия Rossiya (Russia)) | 68% |
| Россия Rossiya (Russia) | 55% |
Note: Regional figures represent approximate averages based on available Gallup data and regional aggregations. Individual country scores may vary.
References and Sources:
Gallup World Poll: (www.gallup.com)
Gallup 2023 Global Emotions Report: (www.gallup.com)
Our World in Data - Feeling Respected: (ourworldindata.org)
Section 2 What Other Countries Have Done to Increase Number of Persons Feeling Respected
The 8 Top Rated Countries with the Highest Number of Persons Feeling Respected
O‘zbekiston (Uzbekistan)
In O‘zbekiston, the government under President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has undertaken sweeping social reforms since 2016 that have significantly improved citizens' sense of dignity and respect.
The Ministry of Mahalla and Family Support (mvsv.uz) launched community-level programs that promote neighborly respect, conflict resolution, and social cohesion through traditional neighborhood councils (mahallas).
The Ombudsman of the Republic of O‘zbekiston (ombudsman.uz) was strengthened to address complaints of disrespectful treatment by officials.
The 'Obod Mahalla' (Prosperous Neighborhood) program funded by the state invested in community infrastructure, making citizens feel their neighborhoods were valued.
The Agency for Youth Affairs (yoshlar.uz) launched dignity campaigns in schools promoting respectful discourse.
Additionally, major anti-corruption reforms reduced humiliating bureaucratic encounters, raising citizens' sense of being treated with respect by their government.
Qazaqstan (Kazakhstan)
Qazaqstan's high ranking stems from its 'Rukhani Zhangyru' (Modernization of Qazaqstan's Identity) national program initiated in 2017 (ruhanijangiru.kz), which promotes civic pride, cultural respect, and national identity. The program directly funds community respect-building initiatives, including inter-ethnic dialogue projects managed by the Assembly of the People of Qazaqstan (ruhanijangiru.kz). (assembly.kz)
The Ministry of Information and Social Development (mimit.gov.kz) runs dignity-focused public service campaigns.
The National Commission for Women, Family and Demographic Policy (nkwfd.gov.kz) advocates for respectful treatment of women and minorities.
Qazaqstan's significant investment in quality public services, including free healthcare and education, reduces citizens' experiences of being dismissed or mistreated by public institutions.
Albania
Albania's improvement in the respect indicator correlates with its European Union accession process, which mandates anti-discrimination laws, rule-of-law reforms, and human rights standards.
The Commissioner for Protection from Discrimination (kmd.gov.al) enforces Albania's comprehensive anti-discrimination law, covering ethnicity, gender, disability, and religion.
The Ministry of Justice (drejtesia.gov.al) implemented public administration reforms reducing arbitrary treatment of citizens by officials.
Civil society organizations including the Albanian Helsinki Committee (ahc.org.al) run community respect programs and monitor state compliance with human rights norms. School-based programs promote respectful peer relationships.
Indonesia
Indonesia's pluralistic society is governed by the 'Pancasila' state philosophy, which explicitly mandates respect for all citizens regardless of religion, ethnicity, or background.
The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM, komnasham.go.id) actively investigates complaints of disrespectful or degrading treatment by state actors.
The Ministry of Social Affairs (kemensos.go.id) runs national programs promoting mutual respect (gotong royong) at community level.
The government's 'Smart Indonesia Card' and social assistance programs are designed to deliver benefits with dignity, without demeaning recipients.
The Interfaith Harmony Forum (FKUB) in each district promotes respectful inter-religious dialogue.
Tojikiston (Tajikistan)
Tojikiston's government promotes respect through its 'National Development Strategy 2030' which explicitly includes social cohesion and dignified treatment of citizens as goals.
The Committee on Women and Family Affairs (www.tajik-gateway.org) runs programs to reduce domestic disrespect and promote family dignity.
Traditional community councils (jamoats) serve as local mediators of respect disputes.
Government investment in public services and infrastructure in rural areas has reduced citizens' feeling of being neglected or disrespected by authorities.
Religious and cultural tolerance programs led by the Ministry of Culture (www.minculture.tj) promote respectful coexistence.
Kosovo
Kosovo's high respect scores reflect a young democracy energetically investing in civic dignity. The Office of the Ombudsperson Institution (www.oik-rks.org) investigates dignity violations by public institutions.
Kosovo's constitution provides robust anti-discrimination protections.
The Agency for Gender Equality (abgj.rks-gov.net) promotes respectful treatment of women in public life.
Civil society groups supported by international donors run community respect programs.
Kosovo's vibrant youth civic organizations promote respect across ethnic and religious lines, which is particularly significant given its post-conflict context.
Pilipinas (Philippines)
The Pilipinas' high respect scores are anchored in 'bayanihan' (community spirit) culture and reinforced by government policies.
The Commission on Human Rights (chr.gov.ph) receives and investigates complaints of degrading treatment.
Republic Act No. 11313 (Safe Spaces Act) specifically criminalizes disrespectful, harassing, and undignified behavior in public spaces.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (dswd.gov.ph) delivers social protection programs with explicit dignity-centered service delivery standards.
The Local Government Code empowers barangay (village) officials to mediate respect and conflict issues at the community level. Government anti-bullying laws enforced in schools address respect among youth.
Kampuchea (Cambodia)
Kampuchea's respect indicator is driven by deep cultural values of hierarchy and social deference rooted in Buddhist traditions, reinforced by community-based programs.
The Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation (mosvy.gov.kh) promotes dignified treatment of vulnerable groups.
The National Committee for Sub-National Democratic Development (ncdd.gov.kh) empowers local governance in ways that make citizens feel heard and respected.
Buddhist pagoda networks serve as community centers for conflict resolution and mutual respect promotion.
Kampuchea has also adopted legal protections against discrimination which, while unevenly enforced, signal state commitment to dignity.
Regional Breakdown: Percentage of Persons Feeling Respected by World Region (Section 2)
| Region | Approx. % Feeling Respected |
|---|---|
| Asia (excl. 中国 Zhongguo (China)) | 87% |
| Central America | 83% |
| South America | 83% |
| México | 82% |
| Africa | 82% |
| 中国 Zhongguo (China) | 79% |
| United States | 78% |
| Canada | 77% |
| Australia | 76% |
| Other | 74% |
| Middle East | 72% |
| Western Europe (excl. Россия Rossiya (Russia)) | 68% |
| Россия Rossiya (Russia) | 55% |
Section 3 What the U.S. Could Do to Increase Its Highest Number of Persons Feeling Respected
The United States ranked 35th out of 35 countries in the Gallup 2023 survey with 78% of respondents feeling respected. While this is not a poor score in absolute terms, it is significantly lower than the top-performing nations, suggesting that structural and cultural factors diminish Americans' sense of being respected in daily life.
Key factors that reduce respect scores in the U.S. include political polarization, racial and ethnic discrimination, income inequality, perceived disrespect in customer-service and bureaucratic interactions, bullying in schools, online harassment, and a declining sense of community trust. Surveys also reveal that lower-income Americans and racial minorities experience significantly lower levels of feeling respected.
To increase the number of Americans feeling respected, the United States could consider a comprehensive, multi-layered strategy encompassing legislation, education, media accountability, community programs, and public service standards reform. The following general approaches, and the draft legislation in Section 5, describe a path forward.
First, federal and state governments could establish enforceable standards for respectful treatment in all public-facing government interactions. This includes customer service standards for federal agencies, training requirements for law enforcement emphasizing dignity-based policing, and ombudsperson offices in every major agency to receive complaints of disrespectful treatment.
Second, schools could implement comprehensive, evidence-based social-emotional learning (SEL) curricula that teach students to treat others with dignity. Programs like the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL, casel.org) provide proven frameworks. Anti-bullying laws could be strengthened and consistently enforced across all fifty states.
Third, corporations and employers could be encouraged or required to adopt dignity-at-work policies, including anti-harassment training, respectful workplace standards, and reporting mechanisms. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC, eeoc.gov) could be empowered to investigate dignity-at-work complaints beyond existing protected categories.
Fourth, media and social media platforms could adopt and enforce respectful discourse standards, reducing amplification of dehumanizing content. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC, fcc.gov) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC, ftc.gov) could establish frameworks for platform accountability related to dignity.
Fifth, community-based organizations could receive federal funding to run respect-building programs, interfaith dialogues, inter-racial reconciliation initiatives, and neighborhood conflict resolution services. The AmeriCorps (americorps.gov) program could be expanded to place respect-promotion workers in underserved communities.
Sixth, healthcare providers and first responders could receive mandatory dignity-in-care training, recognizing that patients and individuals in crisis frequently report feeling disrespected by the systems meant to help them.
Seventh, the U.S. could establish a National Commission on Respect and Dignity, modeled on commissions in countries like Norge and Suomi, tasked with annually reporting on respect indicators, coordinating federal initiatives, and recommending legislative changes.
Section 4 References
Section 2 References:
Gallup World Poll 2023: (www.gallup.com)
O‘zbekiston Ministry of Mahalla and Family Support: (mvsv.uz)
Assembly of the People of Qazaqstan: (assembly.kz)
Albanian Commissioner for Protection from Discrimination: (kmd.gov.al)
Indonesia National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM): (komnasham.go.id)
Pilipinas Commission on Human Rights: (chr.gov.ph)
Kosovo Ombudsperson Institution: (www.oik-rks.org)
Pilipinas Department of Social Welfare and Development: (dswd.gov.ph)
Kampuchea Ministry of Social Affairs: (mosvy.gov.kh)
Section 3 References:
Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL): (casel.org)
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC): (eeoc.gov)
Federal Communications Commission (FCC): (fcc.gov)
Federal Trade Commission (FTC):
AmeriCorps: (americorps.gov)
Section 5: U.S. Organizations Advocating to Improve People Feeling Respected
| Organization Name | Contact Information | Primary Activity in This Area |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Good Science Center, UC Berkeley |
ggsc.berkeley.edu ggsc@berkeley.edu (510) 642-2490 |
Research center studying the conditions under which people feel respected, valued, and connected, and translating that research into evidence-based practices for schools, workplaces, and communities. Publishes the Respect and Dignity resource library and online courses reaching millions with science-based practices for creating interpersonal and institutional environments where people feel genuinely respected. |
| Character.org (National Schools of Character) |
www.character.org character@character.org (202) 296-7743 |
National nonprofit promoting character education — including respect, empathy, and civic responsibility — in schools as the foundation for helping all people experience respectful community membership. Certifies National Schools of Character and provides the training and curricula that embed respect for others into school culture, producing graduates who both practice and expect respectful treatment. |
| Facing History and Ourselves |
www.facinghistory.org mail@facinghistory.org (617) 232-1595 |
Educational organization helping students examine history's legacies of racism and prejudice and develop the moral maturity to respect human dignity in their own lives. Reaches 2+ million students annually with curricula connecting historical atrocities rooted in contempt to the daily choices to treat others with dignity and respect. |
| Dignity Health / CommonSpirit Health |
www.dignityhealth.org (415) 438-5500 |
Healthcare system that operationalizes respect for patient dignity as a core quality measure, training staff in the Hello Humankindness framework that ensures every patient interaction affirms their dignity. Has documented that patient-perceived respect and dignity improve clinical outcomes, compliance, and health literacy, making feeling respected a measurable and actionable healthcare quality goal. |
| Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) |
www.shrm.org 1-800-283-7476 |
World's largest HR professional organization advocating for workplace cultures of respect, dignity, and inclusion as both ethical imperatives and talent management strategies. Publishes the SHRM Workplace Civility Index documenting how disrespect costs employers $1.2 trillion annually in reduced productivity, turnover, and absenteeism, making the business case for policies that help workers feel respected. |
| OpenTable (Campaign for Political Dialogue and Mutual Respect) | respectinpolitics.org | Nonpartisan initiative promoting civic dialogue across political differences as a foundation for restoring mutual respect in public life. Partners with schools, faith communities, and civic organizations to implement structured dialogue programs that help people from different backgrounds practice and experience respectful engagement. |
| National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA) |
www.domesticworkers.org (212) 481-5747 |
Organization of domestic workers advocating for labor standards — minimum wages, paid leave, protection from abuse — that ensure domestic workers are treated with respect and dignity in the workplace. Led successful campaigns for the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights in 10+ states, providing legal recognition and labor protections that ensure millions of domestic workers feel respected as workers. |
Section 6: Individuals Advocating to Improve People Feeling Respected
| Name, Title & Contact | Selected Publications on People Feeling Respected |
|---|---|
| Donna Hicks, PhD Associate, Weatherhead Center for International Affairs, Harvard University; Author of Dignity and Leading with Dignity dshicks@fas.harvard.edu |
(1) "Dignity: The Essential Role It Plays in Resolving Conflict," Yale University Press, 2011 — Identified the ten essential elements of dignity — including acknowledgment, inclusion, and recognition — and proposed dignity-based practices for interpersonal and organizational interaction that help people feel respected.. (2) "Leading with Dignity: How to Create a Culture That Brings Out the Best in People," Yale University Press, 2018 — Applied dignity principles to organizational leadership, providing concrete tools for managers to create cultures where everyone feels respected, reducing conflict, burnout, and disengagement.. (3) "Restoring Dignity in the Workplace: Conflict Resolution and the Path Forward," Negotiation Journal, 2015 — Applied the dignity model to workplace conflict resolution, showing that treating parties with respect and acknowledging their dignity is the most effective pathway to durable conflict resolution.. |
| Dacher Keltner, PhD Professor of Psychology, UC Berkeley; Co-Director, Greater Good Science Center keltner@berkeley.edu |
(1) "The Power Paradox: How We Gain and Lose Influence," Penguin Press, 2016 — Documented how power reduces empathy and respect for others and proposed dignity-affirming leadership practices that maintain respectful relationships as people gain influence and status.. (2) "Born to Be Good: The Science of a Meaningful Life," W.W. Norton, 2009 — Synthesized evidence that humans evolved as profoundly social creatures who need and respond to respect and kindness, informing programs that build respectful relationships in schools and workplaces.. (3) "Compassion: An Evolutionary Analysis and Empirical Review," Psychological Bulletin, 2010 — Reviewed evidence that compassion — including respect for others' dignity and suffering — is an evolved prosocial capacity that can be cultivated through intentional practice and institutional design.. |
| Richard M. Ryan, PhD Professor of Clinical and Social Sciences in Psychology, University of Rochester ryan@psych.rochester.edu |
(1) "Self-Determination Theory and the Facilitation of Intrinsic Motivation, Social Development, and Well-Being," American Psychologist, 2000 — Established that feeling respected, autonomous, and competent are fundamental psychological needs, and that environments satisfying these needs produce well-being, motivation, and prosocial behavior.. (2) "On Happiness and Human Potentials: A Review of Research on Hedonic and Eudaimonic Well-Being," Annual Review of Psychology, 2001 — Documented that being treated with respect and having one's needs for autonomy and competence supported are more powerful determinants of lasting well-being than pleasure or positive affect.. (3) "The Support of Autonomy and the Control of Behavior," Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 1987 — Demonstrated experimentally that being treated with respect and autonomy support — rather than control — increases motivation, performance, and well-being across diverse life domains.. |
| Robert W. Fuller, PhD Former President, Oberlin College; Author of Somebodies and Nobodies; Founder, Rankism Movement |
(1) "Somebodies and Nobodies: Overcoming the Abuse of Rank," New Society Publishers, 2003 — Identified rank-based disrespect — rankism — as the source of most interpersonal and social conflict and proposed dignity-affirming institutions and relationships as the solution.. (2) "All Rise: Somebodies, Nobodies, and the Politics of Dignity," Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2006 — Developed the dignitarian politics framework arguing that eliminating rankism and ensuring everyone feels respected are the foundations of a just and productive society.. (3) "Belonging: A Memoir of Place and Displacement," iUniverse, 2011 — Explored the relationship between belonging, identity, and feeling respected across cultural boundaries, informing policies that build inclusive communities where diverse people feel recognized.. |
| Michael W. Kraus, PhD Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior, Yale School of Management michael.kraus@yale.edu |
(1) "Signs of Social Class: The Experience of Economic Inequality in Everyday Life," Perspectives on Psychological Science, 2017 — Documented how economic inequality shapes everyday interactions in ways that make lower-income people feel disrespected and devalued, informing both inequality reduction and respect promotion policies.. (2) "Social Class, Contextualism, and Empathic Accuracy," Psychological Science, 2010 — Found that lower social class is associated with greater attunement to others' emotions and needs, with implications for designing respectful organizations that leverage diverse empathic orientations.. (3) "Social Class as a Cultural Context: Implications for Self-Concept," Current Opinion in Psychology, 2016 — Analyzed how social class shapes whether people see themselves as deserving respect and developed interventions that affirm dignity across class boundaries.. |
| Émile Bruneau, PhD Director, Peace and Conflict Neuroscience Lab, Annenberg School for Communication, University of Pennsylvania (deceased 2021) |
(1) "The Power of Being Heard: The Benefits of 'Perspective-Giving' in the Context of Intergroup Conflict," Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 2012 — Demonstrated that giving people from marginalized groups the opportunity to express their perspectives to those in power produces the experience of being respected and valued, reducing intergroup hostility.. (2) "Overcoming Empathy Gaps: Interventions to Increase Cross-Group Empathy in Divided Societies," Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 2017 — Identified interventions that increase empathy and respectful understanding across racial and political divides, with applications in schools, workplaces, and community programs.. (3) "Denying Humanity: The Distinct Neural Correlates of Blatant and Subtle Dehumanization," Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, 2018 — Identified the neural mechanisms of dehumanization — the opposite of respect — and proposed empathy training as a tool for ensuring all people are treated with the respect they deserve.. |
| Christine Porath, PhD Professor of Management, McDonough School of Business, Georgetown University cp499@georgetown.edu |
(1) "The Cost of Bad Behavior: How Incivility Is Damaging Your Business and What to Do About It," Portfolio / Penguin, 2009 — Documented the productivity and well-being costs of workplace incivility — disrespect and rudeness — and proposed evidence-based organizational policies that make everyone feel respected.. (2) "Half of Employees Don't Feel Respected by Their Bosses," Harvard Business Review, 2014 — Survey documenting that 50% of workers feel disrespected by supervisors and showing that respectful treatment is the single most important leadership behavior for employee well-being and engagement.. (3) "Mastering Civility: A Manifesto for the Workplace," Grand Central Publishing, 2016 — Provided a comprehensive framework for organizational leaders to build cultures of respect and civility, documenting the measurable well-being, productivity, and retention benefits of environments where people feel respected.. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does research show about the relationship between feeling respected and mental health?
Studies consistently show that people who feel respected at work and in their communities report lower rates of anxiety, depression, and stress-related illness. A 2021 Gallup study found that employees who feel respected are 56% more likely to report better overall well-being.
Which countries score highest on measures of social respect and dignity?
Nordic countries — particularly Finland, Denmark, and Norway — consistently rank highest on surveys measuring feelings of respect and dignity. These nations combine strong labor protections, robust social safety nets, and cultural norms that emphasize equality and human dignity.
What can employers do to make workers feel more respected?
Employers can increase feelings of respect by offering fair wages, providing clear and regular feedback, involving employees in decision-making, acknowledging contributions publicly, and ensuring equitable treatment regardless of role or background.
How does income inequality affect feelings of respect?
Research from the World Values Survey shows that in countries with high income inequality, people at lower income levels are far more likely to report feeling disrespected or dismissed. Reducing economic disparities is one of the most effective ways to improve feelings of social dignity.
What role does government policy play in promoting respect?
Governments can promote respect through anti-discrimination laws, hate crime protections, equal pay legislation, and programs that reduce disparities in education, housing, and healthcare. Countries with stronger equality legislation tend to score higher on measures of social respect.
Can cultural change improve how people feel about being respected?
Yes — cultural campaigns, school curricula emphasizing empathy and dignity, and community programs that celebrate diversity have all been shown to increase reports of feeling respected. Japan's emphasis on respect in education contributes to its high scores on dignity measures.
About the Author
Ronald Bonfilio has devoted his career to public service spanning more than five decades. He served as a senior official at the U.S. Department of Labor, where he worked on workforce policy, labor statistics, and social program evaluation. His career has been characterized by a commitment to using data and evidence to improve the lives of all Americans.
Ronald Bonfilio holds a degree in Economics from the University of Maryland, and has written extensively on social and economic policy, labor markets, and international comparisons of government effectiveness. He created the State of the Union Report to give citizens an evidence-based view of where the United States stands on the issues that matter most.