President Emphasizes Religious Freedom at National Prayer Breakfast

Last updated on: February 7, 2014 at 11:22 am By PRRI

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? On Thursday morning, President Obama delivered his re... Read more

Is Soccer Destined to Become America’s National Pastime?

Last updated on: February 7, 2014 at 8:52 am By MacKenzie Babb

PRRI's Research Director Daniel Cox explores the possibility that soccer could replace football and baseball to become America's national pastime in his latest for Huffington Post Sports. His piece follows news that British soccer star David Beckham ha... Read more

CVS Discontinues Sale of Tobacco Products

Last updated on: February 6, 2014 at 7:53 am By Emily Fetsch

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? Around the water cooler last Monday, there appeared to be more disc... Read more

Was Coca-Cola Right? America’s Growing Religious Diversity

Last updated on: February 6, 2014 at 6:00 am By Emily Fetsch

"It's Beautiful," a Coca-Cola advertisement shown during the Super Bowl, encapsulates American ethnic and religious diversity and has prompted a diversity of responses on social media. A recent PRRI survey shows the growing religious differences betwee... Read more

NYE VS. HAM: Is the Creationism vs. Evolution Debate Winnable?

Last updated on: February 5, 2014 at 4:33 pm By PRRI

Despite the winter storm that hit Kentucky yesterday, a standing-room-only crowd battled the elements to attend the Creation Museum’s debate between Science Guy Bill Nye, and creationist Ken Ham. The topic of the evening? Whether creation—the belie... Read more

Should Creationism be Taught Alongside Evolution in Schools?

Last updated on: February 5, 2014 at 5:00 am By MacKenzie Babb

Today's Buzz covers controversy over a Coca-Cola ad, a possible path forward for immigration reform, and evolution v. creationism. Read more

Are Politicians Missing the Mark on Immigration Reform?

Last updated on: February 4, 2014 at 4:07 pm By MacKenzie Babb

Following the release of a set of principals to guide immigration reform by GOP leaders last week, President Obama indicated Friday that he'd be open to a bipartisan approach that might not include a new path to citizenship for the estimated 11 million... Read more

Where in America is Health Insurance Most Expensive?

Last updated on: February 4, 2014 at 5:00 am By MacKenzie Babb

Today's Buzz covers Facebook's 10th anniversary, a drop in the number of abortions in the United States, and what could be the end of American exceptionalism. Read more

What Are Younger Americans Doing on Facebook?

Last updated on: February 3, 2014 at 3:49 pm By MacKenzie Babb

As Facebook marks its 10th anniversary tomorrow, founder and chief executive Mark Zuckerberg says the company is looking forward to another decade of “helping connect the rest of the world.” The site has already done a pretty thorough job of conne... Read more

A Bipartisan Compromise on Immigration Reform?

Last updated on: February 3, 2014 at 5:00 am By MacKenzie Babb

Today's Morning Buzz covers why sports fans pray to God, the possible future of immigration reform in America, and Sikhs' efforts to build understanding of their faith! Read more