Where Americans Find Meaning in Life
Family is the most common source of meaning in America, but economic, religious and political divides shape where people find meaning in other aspects of life.
As the political season transitioned from the primaries to the general election campaign, many American churchgoers were hearing at least some discussion of social and political issues from the pulpits at their houses of worship.
Updated Sept. 9, 2009 On Feb. 5, 2009, two weeks after taking office, President Barack Obama signed an executive order establishing the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships. The new office retains the basic administrative structure of President George W. Bush’s White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives. The central White House […]
Background Hometown Cleveland, Ohio Age 63 Religion Roman Catholic Education Case Western Reserve University, M.A., 1974 Case Western Reserve University, B.A., 1973 Candidate Website www.kucinich.us Candidacy Status Formally declared candidacy Dec. 11, 2006. Formally withdrew candidacy Jan. 25, 2008. Political Experience U.S. Representative from Ohio, 1997-present Ohio State Senator, 1994-1996 Mayor of Cleveland, 1977-1979 Cleveland […]
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