In a new column for Religion & Politics, I sketch the generational differences that divided Christians on the morality and legalization of marijuana use. … [Read more...]
The Morning Buzz | Maryland Abolishes Death Penalty
May 6, 2013 By
The governor of Maryland signed a law abolishing the death penalty in the state last week. Americans are nearly evenly divided on whether convicted murderers should receive the death penalty or life in prison with no possibility of parole. … [Read more...]
The Morning Buzz | Immigration Debate Turns to Gay Spouses
May 2, 2013 By
Welcome to the Morning Buzz, PRRI’s morning dose of religion-related news with a shot of data – because what doesn’t liven up a morning round-up like some public opinion numbers? The question, of course, for this gentleman is: why Pink Floyd? Four years ago, a popular mayor from a West Texas town left for Mexico because his partner, a man, was an undocumented immigrant. Many Americans agree that immigrants should... more … [Read more...]
New Survey Illuminates Differences Among the World’s Muslims
May 1, 2013 By
A new survey shows that American Muslims feel more at ease in contemporary Western pluralistic societies than their co-religionists in other parts of the world. … [Read more...]
The Morning Buzz | New Study Shows Growing Wealth Gap Between Races
May 1, 2013 By
A new Urban Institute study shows that over the past five years, the wealth gap between white Americans and racial minorities has widened substantially. Black (78%) and Hispanic (78%) Americans are also more likely than white Americans (54%) to agree that our society would be better off if the distribution of wealth was more equal. … [Read more...]
SCOTUS Aligns With American Public Opinion on Alabama Immigration Law
April 30, 2013 By
By refusing to hear a case on Alabama's immigration law and letting the lower court decision stand, the Supreme Court’s decision more closely aligns with public preferences for federally-based solutions to immigration. … [Read more...]
The Morning Buzz | NBA Player Jason Collins Comes Out as Gay
April 30, 2013 By
NBA player Jason Collins came out as gay yesterday, making him the first active openly gay athlete in professional sports. More than one-third of Americans say that more gay and lesbian people coming out is a good thing for society, nearly half say it makes no difference, and less than 1-in-5 say it is a bad thing for society. … [Read more...]
The Morning Buzz | Vegetarian Staffers Band Together on Capitol Hill
April 29, 2013 By
The Vegetarian Caucus on Capitol Hill is rapidly expanding. Less than 1-in-10 (6%) Americans say they personally are vegetarian, although 38% have a close friend or family member who is vegetarian. … [Read more...]
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