Confirmation Hearings Begin for Janet Yellen, First Woman to Lead Fed

Last updated on: October 10, 2013 at 5:00 am By MacKenzie Babb

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? Starbucks is offering a new deal through Friday: buy a ... Read more

Americans’ Divergent Views on Obamacare and Government-Provided Health Insurance

Last updated on: October 9, 2013 at 1:13 pm By MacKenzie Babb

That Republicans and Democrats disagree over the new health care law reflects a broader split among the American people on the law. According to PRRI’s research, Americans themselves are equally split over whether or not to repeal and eliminate Obama... Read more

Shutdown Highlights Lack of Public Identification with Government

Last updated on: October 9, 2013 at 8:59 am By Emily Fetsch

Polls show public lack of faith in government. PRRI survey examines if people view the government as "the government" or "our government." Read more

Despite Shutdown, Thousands March in Washington for Immigration Reform

Last updated on: October 9, 2013 at 5:00 am By MacKenzie Babb

Today's Buzz covers a march for immigration reform, how you can start your own religion, and the faith-based case for increasing wages for underpaid federal workers. Read more

Malala Yousafzai Says Taliban Violence is “Totally Against Islam”

Last updated on: October 8, 2013 at 5:00 am By MacKenzie Babb

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? Think you’re good at reading people? Check out th... Read more

Does Religious Dorms at Public Universities Push Boundaries?

Last updated on: October 7, 2013 at 5:00 am By MacKenzie Babb

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? The body and the blood…on a burger? A Chicago res... Read more

Why GOP Opposition to Obamacare Will Hurt Hispanic Outreach

Last updated on: October 4, 2013 at 9:45 am By MacKenzie Babb

In this week’s Figuring Faith, my blog at the Washington Post, I examine how GOP efforts to excise funding for the 2010 Affordable Care Act from the federal budget may affect the party’s long-term success with reaching the growing number of Hispani... Read more

South Asia’s Anglican Community Appoints First Woman Bishop

Last updated on: October 4, 2013 at 5:00 am By MacKenzie Babb

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? Are child prodigies’ brains wired differently fro... Read more

Hispanic Attitudes on Health Care

Last updated on: October 3, 2013 at 6:00 am By Emily Fetsch

On Tuesday evening, the federal government ground to a halt over Republican efforts to defund the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. Even as the political fallout remains in question, implementation of the law continues to move forward. As o... Read more

The Morning Buzz | What Does it Mean to be Jewish?

Last updated on: October 3, 2013 at 5:00 am By MacKenzie Babb

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? Members of Congress have taken heat for continuing to r... Read more