The Morning Buzz | June 13, 2012

June 13, 2012 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? Amelia’s wonderful vacation in Brazil is over and she will begin doing the Morning Buzz again tomorrow!  Join us at the Center for American Progress’s “Religious Liberty: What It Is and Isn’t” event this Thursday, June 14, from 9am-10:30am. Robert P. Jones, our CEO, will be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 2012 Election, Barack Obama, Climate Change, Economy, Environment, Evolution, Income, Mitt Romney, Morning Buzz, Politics & Government

The Morning Buzz | June 12, 2012

June 12, 2012 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? Read David McCullough’s commencement speech at Wellesley High School where he gave his students a very important message, “You Are Not Special.” Italy has introduced ice cream for dogs! I know my dog will love this! African American and Gay Rights leaders gathered last Tuesday at New York … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 2012 Election, Barack Obama, Gay & Lesbian Issues, Health Care, Immigration, Justice & the Courts, Latino/Hispanic, Millennials, Mitt Romney, Morning Buzz, Same-Sex Marriage, Uncategorized

The Morning Buzz | June 6, 2012

June 6, 2012 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? Let’s face it, the British really know how to throw a party and the world loves watching them. Here are some pictures from Monday’s star studded Diamond Jubilee concert, which aired last night on ABC. If you’ve ever wondered where to get your own jelly mold of the Queen’s face, your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 2012 Election, Abortion & Reproductive Issues, Barack Obama, Birth Control, Economy, Gay & Lesbian Issues, Mitt Romney, Mormons, Morning Buzz, Muslims, Same-Sex Marriage

The Morning Buzz | June 4, 2012

June 4, 2012 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? This, my friends, is no ordinary cat video.  The appeal of anti-Mormonism is simple, says a historian: it makes other people feel good. The debate over the placement of crosses at the entrance to a public university in Texas continues. Nearly two-thirds (66 percent) of Americans agree that we must maintain a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 2012 Election, Climate Change, Environment, Evolution, Mitt Romney, Mormons, Morning Buzz, Muslims

The Morning Buzz | May 31, 2012

May 31, 2012 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? If you ever doubted that a neon lamp could stay lit for 77 years, I’m sorry to say that this Los Angeles restaurant has proved you wrong. Talk about retro! In a column for the Washington Post, Joanna Brooks explains that although Mormons, overall, tend to be politically conservative, progressive Mormon women … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 2012 Election, Barack Obama, Jews, Mitt Romney, Mormons, Morning Buzz