Income inequality in New York City, starkly illustrated through its subway map. Sixty percent of Americans agree that the government should do more to reduce the gap between the rich and the poor. … [Read more...]
The Morning Buzz | What Do Changing Views on Religion and Spirituality Mean for Religious Institutions?
April 17, 2013 By
Learn more about what changing views on religion and spirituality means for religious institutions in this CBS video featuring PRRI board member Diana Butler Bass. … [Read more...]
The Morning Buzz | Republicans and Evangelicals Favor Path to Citizenship As Long as it Has Requirements
April 16, 2013 By
There's been a lot of polling on immigration reform recently, but our latest survey experiment shows that when it comes to accuracy, the devil's in the details. When asked slightly different versions of a question about immigration, Americans overall - but especially Republicans and white evangelical Protestants - are more likely to support a path to citizenship if immigrants must meet certain requirements. … [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 | Rand Paul Urges GOP to Reach Out to Black Voters
April 12, 2013 By
In a speech at Howard University, Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul said his party needs to do more to change the overwhelming perception that Republicans are unsympathetic to black voters' needs. Last fall, nearly 9-in-10 black likely voters said they had an unfavorable opinion of the Republican Party. … [Read more...]
Our Corner | PRRI Affiliated Scholars at the Midwest Political Science Association Conference
April 11, 2013 By
This weekend, several PRRI Affiliated Scholars will be presenting papers or participating in panels at the Midwest Political Science Association Conference. … [Read more...]
The Morning Buzz | Disgraced Former Rep. Mulls Run for Office
April 11, 2013 By
Former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner has not graced the headlines since his unfortunate Twitter debacle two years ago. But now it appears that he may be thinking about throwing his hat in the ring for the New York City mayoral race. It may be hard for Weiner to recover the respect of his constituents, however - two-thirds of Americans agree that it's a very or extremely serious problem for elected officials to send sexually explicit messages to someone other than their spouse. … [Read more...]
The Political Potential of Evangélicos
April 10, 2013 By
Can evangélicos become an important force in American politics? … [Read more...]
The Times, Are They A-Changin’?
April 10, 2013 By
Might the Catholic Church be open to expanding the priesthood to women? Affiliated Scholars Melissa Deckman and Laura Olson show that this move would be met with the support of the American Catholic laity. … [Read more...]
The Morning Buzz | Dr. Robert P. Jones Discusses American Attitudes Toward Islam
April 10, 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? Don’t text and drive, and certainly don’t text and fly a helicopter. A new report from the National Center for Health Statistics explores the frequency and nature of pre-marital cohabitation. At IslamiCommentary Dr. Robert P. Jones discusses American attitudes toward Islam. Americans... more … [Read more...]
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