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...]
The Religious Roots of New England’s Support for Same-Sex Marriage
April 25, 2013 By
If Rhode Island legalizes gay marriage, it will make New England the first region where all states have legalized marriage for gay and lesbian couples. … [Read more...]
The Morning Buzz | American Jews Influence Gender Debates in Israel
April 24, 2013 By
Women in Israel are continuing to struggle against ultra-Orthodox restrictions on women's prayer at the Western Wall, although a deal may be in sight. The dispute has inspired a great deal of negative attention from the American Jewish community, who tend to sympathize with the women, rather than the ultra-Orthodox rabbis. A majority (53%) of American Jews agree that ultra-Orthodox control of life in Israel is a major problem. (Thanks to Arnie for sending this in!) … [Read more...]
The Morning Buzz | American Muslims and the Boston Bombings
April 22, 2013 By
In the wake of last week's tragic bombings in Boston, some are now wondering whether there will be a backlash against Muslims in the United States. Less than half of Americans say that self-proclaimed Muslims who commit acts of violence in the name of Islam are not really Muslims. … [Read more...]
Boy Scouts Set to End Ban on Gay Members
April 19, 2013 By
After months of contentious debate, the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) seem poised to strike down their long-standing ban on openly gay scouts, although they will continue to prohibit gay adults from serving as leaders. Two-thirds (67%) of Americans report that gay and lesbian relationships should be accepted by society. … [Read more...]
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...]
The Morning Buzz | BBC Releases The Great British Class Survey
April 5, 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? With the final four upon us, some have had the pleasure of successful forays into bracketology. If your own predictions haven’t gone so well, but you possess a large store of demographic knowledge you should probably try your hand at Population Bracketology, it’s... more … [Read more...]
The Morning Buzz | Will Marijuana Be the Next Wedge Issue?
April 4, 2013 By
Will marijuana be the next big wedge issue? A slim majority of Americans oppose the legalization of marijuana - but a majority of younger Millennials (age 18-25) are in favor. … [Read more...]
The Morning Buzz | Increasing Polarization in the States on the Issue of Abortion
April 2, 2013 By
The Wall Street Journal chronicles the ever-increasing polarization among the states on the issue of abortion. A majority of Americans say that laws about abortion should be decided at the national level. … [Read more...]
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