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Welcome to the Morning Buzz, PRRI\u2019s morning dose of religion-related news with a shot of data \u2013 because what doesn\u2019t liven up a morning round-up like some public opinion numbers? One brave journalist has discovered the solution<\/a> to the euro crisis: lock Angela Merkel in a room with \u201cCall Me Maybe\u201d on repeat. Can\u2019t hurt to try it, right?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Take a look at these maps<\/a>, which show why, in 2008, nearly half of the women who obtained an abortion in Kansas traveled from another state for the procedure.\u00a0Nearly 6-in-10 (58%) Americans say<\/a> that at least some health care professionals in their communities should provide legal abortions.<\/p>\n

A substantial number of Americans believe that the free market works because God is guiding the economy, according to Baylor University\u2019s Paul Froese<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Three hundred gay and lesbian Mormons<\/a> joined a gay pride parade in Salt Lake City<\/a> as part of an effort to promote \u201cunderstanding and respect after many years of strife and heartbreak.\u201d\u00a0Mormons are, overall, considerably more conservative<\/a> than the general public.<\/p>\n

Curious about how the Supreme Court could rule on Obamacare? This nifty infographic<\/a> should help you out.<\/p>\n

The Los Angeles Times reports that some liberal and moderate Catholics are disturbed by what they see as the Catholic Church\u2019s partisan slide<\/a> on the contraception mandate. For more on Catholics\u2019 perspectives on religious liberty issues, check out this brand-new fact sheet<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Southern Baptist Convention, which was formed in the nineteenth century after splitting with the northern Baptists over slavery, could be poised<\/a> to elect its first black president.<\/p>\n

Want to receive the Morning Buzz as a daily email?\u00a0Sign up here<\/a>. For updates and coverage throughout the day, follow us on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0Twitter<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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