The Morning Buzz | Evangelical Leaders to Meet in Washington to Lobby on Immigration

April 15, 2013 By

The Republican National Committee reaffirmed its opposition to gay marriage late last week, a move that will likely endear the party to its base, but threatens to alienate younger supporters. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Climate Change, Environment, Evangelicals, Gay & Lesbian Issues, gun control, Immigration, Morning Buzz, Same-Sex Marriage

The Morning Buzz | Most Americans Support Minimum Wage Hike

February 14, 2013 By

In his State of the Union address on Tuesday night, President Obama called for a minimum wage increase. Republicans immediately rejected the proposal, but it's actually quite popular. Two-thirds of Americans - and a majority of Republicans - favor raising the minimum wage to $10/hr. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Climate Change, Environment, Latino/Hispanic, Morning Buzz, sex/relationships

Gaps Between Hispanics, Republicans on Issues Addressed in the State of the Union

February 13, 2013 By

Despite the GOP's recent efforts to reach out to Hispanic Americans, public opinion data shows that Republicans and Hispanic Americans tend to disagree on the issues mentioned in President Obama's State of the Union address and Senator Marco Rubio’s response. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Abortion, Abortion & Reproductive Issues, Barack Obama, Climate Change, Economy, Environment, Gay & Lesbian Issues, Latino/Hispanic, Politics & Government, RNS Blog, Same-Sex Marriage

Gaps Between Hispanics, Republicans on Issues Addressed in the State of the Union

February 13, 2013 By

Despite the GOP's recent efforts to reach out to Hispanic Americans, public opinion data shows that Republicans and Hispanic Americans tend to disagree on the issues mentioned in President Obama's State of the Union address and Senator Marco Rubio’s response. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Abortion, Abortion & Reproductive Issues, Barack Obama, Climate Change, Economy, Environment, Gay & Lesbian Issues, Latino/Hispanic, Politics & Government, RNS Blog, Same-Sex Marriage

Figuring Faith | The State of the Union: Divided

February 13, 2013 By

Just before President Obama delivered his fourth State of the Union address to Congress, Dr. Robert P. Jones outlined the state of public opinion on the issues that Obama was likely to address in his speech. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Barack Obama, Climate Change, Economy, Environment, Figuring Faith, Gay & Lesbian Issues, gun control, Immigration, Politics & Government, RNS Blog, Same-Sex Marriage

Graphic of the Week | The State of the Union: Divided

February 8, 2013 By

Less than a week before President Obama addresses Congress in his fourth State of the Union speech, our weekly graphic shows a divided nation on many of the issues that Obama is likely to address. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Barack Obama, Climate Change, Economy, Environment, Gay & Lesbian Issues, Immigration, Income, Latino/Hispanic, Politics & Government, RNS Blog, Tea Party

The Morning Buzz | Americans Value Higher Education, But Question Its Quality

February 7, 2013 By

A new survey shows that Americans value higher education but simultaneously question its quality and affordability. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 2012 Election, Barack Obama, Climate Change, Environment, Jews, Millennials, Morning Buzz, Uncategorized

The Morning Buzz | New Research Places Blame for Climate Inaction on Environmental Groups

January 16, 2013 By

A new academic paper places the blame for political inaction on climate change on environmental groups, saying that they underestimated conservative opposition and the rise of the Tea Party. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 2012 Election, Climate Change, Environment, Evangelicals, gun control, Immigration, Latino/Hispanic, Morning Buzz, Uncategorized

The Morning Buzz | 10-Year Jail Sentence Reveals State-Federal Tension on Marijuana

January 9, 2013 By

A California marijuana dispensary owner received 10 years in prison from a federal court earlier this week, starkly illustrating the tension between state and federal authority on the drug's legal status. A slim majority (52%) of Americans oppose the legalization of marijuana. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Catholics, Climate Change, Environment, gun control, Marijuana, Morning Buzz, Politics & Government, Violence

The Morning Buzz | How Do Top Earners Feel About Being Taxed More Heavily?

December 14, 2012 By

How do top earners feel about being taxed more heavily? More than 6-in-10 Americans who make more than $100,000 a year agree that the government should raise taxes on those who make more than $250,000 a year. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Climate Change, Economy, Environment, Gay & Lesbian Issues, Mormons, Morning Buzz, Same-Sex Marriage, Science/Technology, Uncategorized