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August 2014

August 04, 2014

The Morning Buzz | Democrats Ditch the “War on Women” Rhetoric

In today's Buzz, Democrats ditch the "war on women" rhetoric, Americans view the unaccompanied minor...

July 2014

July 18, 2014

The Morning Buzz |Was the “War on Women” a Winning Campaign Strategy in 2012?

In today's Morning Buzz, a federal judge overturns the death penalty in California, cities make...

January 2014

January 29, 2014

How American Presidents Pass the God and Country Test

Would you be surprised to learn that “God bless America” isn’t a standard closing for...

January 24, 2014

Charismatic Catholic Movement is Growing Among Latino Americans

Today's Buzz covers the anniversary of the 24th Amendment, the growing Charismatic Catholic movement among...

January 23, 2014

Will Shorter Lines Boost Voter Turnout at the Polls?

The bipartisan Presidential Commission on Election Administration has released a report encouraging jurisdictions across the...

November 2013

November 18, 2013

Atheist: Still a Scarlet Letter in American Politics?

Today's Buzz covers the challenges facing religiously unaffiliated candidates in American politics today, as well...

October 2013

October 09, 2013

Shutdown Highlights Lack of Public Identification with Government

Polls show public lack of faith in government. PRRI survey examines if people view the...

May 2013

May 13, 2013

Prejudice and Voting in the 2012 Presidential Election

The election of the first African American president in 2008 spurred a renewed interest in...

March 2013

March 06, 2013

Faith Complex by the Numbers | The Latino Vote, or Things the Republicans Just Aren’t Getting

In the latest installment of "Faith Complex by the Numbers," PRRI Research Director Daniel Cox...

February 2013

February 26, 2013

Our Corner | Don’t Write Off Mainline Protestants

In an interview with Duke University's "Faith & Leadership," I spoke about trends in religious...

February 07, 2013

The Morning Buzz | Americans Value Higher Education, But Question Its Quality

A new survey shows that Americans value higher education but simultaneously question its quality and...

February 06, 2013

Our Corner | The GOP’s Conservative Conundrum

PRRI Research Director Daniel Cox explores the role that the GOP's close association with the...

January 2013

January 16, 2013

The Morning Buzz | New Research Places Blame for Climate Inaction on Environmental Groups

A new academic paper places the blame for political inaction on climate change on environmental...

January 03, 2013

The Morning Buzz | Almost 20 States Passed Abortion Restrictions in 2012

According to a new report from the Guttmacher Institute, abortion remained a controversial issue, with...

January 02, 2013

Our Corner | Biggest Moves in Religion and Politics in 2012

As we look forward to the new year, there are many lessons to be gleaned...

January 02, 2013

The Morning Buzz | What Did the 2012 Election Teach Us About Polling?

While we're thoughtfully mulling over the lessons of 2012, what can we learn about polling...

December 2012

December 20, 2012

The Morning Buzz | Was the “Mormon Moment” More of a Blip?

A new Pew survey reveals that despite Mitt Romney's lengthy run for office and his...

December 18, 2012

The Morning Buzz | Is the NRA’s Influence Weakening?

As Americans continue to struggle last week's tragic shooting, many are looking to clergy to...

December 10, 2012

The Morning Buzz | Did the Auto Bailout Decide the Election?

At the Washington Post, Georgetown professor Dan Hopkins argues that the auto bailout didn't decide...

December 03, 2012

Figuring Faith | After Divisive Election, Voters Support Balanced Approach to Budget Crisis

In this week's column for Figuring Faith, Dr. Robert P. Jones outlines why politicians should...

December 03, 2012

The Morning Buzz | Gay Rights Activists Look for New Faith Outreach

After successes with several state ballot initiatives, gay rights activists are looking for new kinds...

November 2012

November 29, 2012

The Morning Buzz | What Happens if We Go Over the Fiscal Cliff?

Commentators are talking about the fiscal cliff in apocalyptic terms, but what will happen if...

November 28, 2012

The (Continued) Politics of Racial Resentment

Affiliated Scholar Paul A. Djupe explores data which sheds light on the level of racial...

November 28, 2012

The (Continued) Politics of Racial Resentment

Affiliated Scholar Paul A. Djupe explores data which sheds light on the level of racial...

November 28, 2012

The Morning Buzz | Could Dorothy Day Become a Catholic Saint?

Cardinal Timothy Dolan, a Roman Catholic leader known for his conservative convictions, is championing Dorothy...

November 26, 2012

The Morning Buzz | Bipartisan Support for Immigration Reform May Be Tough to Achieve

There's been a lot of talk about immigration reform in the wake of the election,...

November 16, 2012

The Morning Buzz | Americans’ Perspectives on the Budget and Economic Issues

If you haven't already, take a look at our exciting new post-election American Values Survey....

November 16, 2012

The GOP’s Marriage Problem

In the aftermath of Mitt Romney’s loss to Barack Obama, analysts have noted that the...

November 12, 2012

The Morning Buzz | Did 2012 Mark the End of the White Christian Strategy?

The 2012 election, according to PRRI CEO Dr. Robert P. Jones, was "the last where...

November 12, 2012

The Morning Buzz | Did 2012 Mark the End of the White Christian Strategy?

The 2012 election, according to PRRI CEO Dr. Robert P. Jones, was "the last where...