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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 19, 2012

The Morning Buzz | Should Teachers Be Armed?

In response to the Sandy Hook shooting, teachers should be armed, says Texas Gov. Rick...

November 2012

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 05, 2012

Our Corner | The Election By the Numbers

Just before the 2012 election, Dr. Robert P. Jones was interviewed by Religion & Politics'...

November 05, 2012

The Morning Buzz | Hispanic Americans Aren’t Donating to the Candidates

Hispanic Americans may be a pivotal voting bloc this election, but they're donating very little...

October 2012

October 29, 2012

Our Corner | State of Belief Radio

This weekend, Dr. Robert P. Jones appeared on State of Belief Radio to discuss the...

October 04, 2012

Our Corner | PRRI Shapes News Coverage at the New York Times

In the past few weeks, Public Religion Research Institute's research has made quite a few...

October 02, 2012

Our Corner | Both Candidates Leave God Off the Campaign Trail

Where is religion in the 2012 election? At NPR, Dr. Robert P. Jones, along with...

October 01, 2012

Our Corner | What Winning the “Catholic Vote” Means Today

This weekend, Dr. Robert P. Jones appeared on NPR's "All Things Considered" to talk about...

October 01, 2012

The Morning Buzz | The Supreme Court Heads Back to Work

The Supreme Court heads back to work this week, with an affirmative action case early...

September 2012

September 25, 2012

The Morning Buzz | Distrust of Mass Media at an All-Time High

The appointment of Salvadore Cordileone as Catholic Archbishop in the San Francisco Bay Area is...

August 2012

August 30, 2012

The Morning Buzz | Will Romney Mention His Mormon Faith at the RNC?

In his acceptance speech tonight, will Mitt Romney talk about his Mormon faith?

August 24, 2012

Our Corner | Who Best Represents American Catholics?

This Friday, on NPR's "Tell Me More," Dr. Robert P. Jones discussed the Catholic vote....

August 24, 2012

The Morning Buzz | Cardinal Dolan Will Offer Blessing at Republican Convention

Roman Catholic Cardinal Timothy Dolan will offer the closing blessing at the Republican National Convention...

August 23, 2012

Most Americans Support Allowing Women to Obtain Abortions in Cases of Rape

Strong majorities of religious Americans support abortion rights in four of seven circumstances.

August 20, 2012

Figuring Faith | Ryan’s Budget Approach Challenges Bishops, At Odds With Catholics

In this week's "Figuring Faith," Dr. Robert P. Jones shows that Paul Ryan's economic philosophy...

August 20, 2012

Figuring Faith | Ryan’s Budget Approach Challenges Bishops, At Odds With Catholics

In this week's "Figuring Faith," Dr. Robert P. Jones shows that Paul Ryan's economic philosophy...

August 15, 2012

The Morning Buzz | New Policy on Young Illegal Immigrants Goes Into Effect Today

Welcome to the Morning Buzz, PRRI’s morning dose of religion-related news with a shot of...

August 14, 2012

As Catholics Go, So Goes the Nation?

What should we expect from Catholics between now and Election day?

August 14, 2012

The Morning Buzz | Atheist Group Derides Religious Faith of Both Obama and Romney

A group of atheists decided to transcend party lines by launching dual billboard campaigns, deriding...

August 14, 2012

The Morning Buzz | Atheist Group Derides Religious Faith of Both Obama and Romney

A group of atheists decided to transcend party lines by launching dual billboard campaigns, deriding...

August 09, 2012

The Morning Buzz | “Right to Pray” Amendment Passes in Missouri

The "right to pray" amendment to the Missouri constitution passed by a wide margin earlier...

August 08, 2012

The Morning Buzz | Who’s Really Raking in the Cash from SuperPACs?

Guess who's profiting most from SuperPACs this year?

August 06, 2012

Churches Face Challenges in Upgrading to Religion 2.0

Although a few churches are using social media to connect with their congregants quite effectively,...

August 02, 2012

The Morning Buzz | Most Americans Don’t Tweet in Church

Do you tweet in church? Most Americans don't. Learn more about the intersection between religion...

July 2012

July 30, 2012

The Morning Buzz | July 30, 2012

A federal court ruled that a Catholic-owned company in Colorado does not have to follow...

July 25, 2012

The Morning Buzz | July 25, 2012

How do you feel about microtargeting, the process which allows political campaigns to create online...

July 24, 2012

How an Evangelical College’s Lawsuit Could Help Romney

Last week, Wheaton College, the alma mater of Billy Graham and the premier Christian liberal...

July 24, 2012

How an Evangelical College’s Lawsuit Could Help Romney

Wheaton College's recent lawsuit against the Obama administration's contraception mandate could be a helpful -...

July 19, 2012

Are Americans Losing Faith in Organized Religion?

Is organized religion – once more trusted than the military or the U.S. Supreme Court...