September 1, 2011

reportSep 1, 2011

United in Remembrance, Divided over Policies

Overview Ten years after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, the events of that day retain a powerful hold on the public’s collective consciousness. Virtually every American remembers what they were doing at the moment the attacks occurred. Substantial majorities say that 9/11 had a profound personal impact and that the attacks changed the […]
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Muslim Americans: No Signs of Growth in Alienation or Support for Extremism

A majority of Muslim Americans say that life in the United States has become more difficult for them since 9/11, but a comprehensive survey of this population found no indication of increased alienation or anger.
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Hispanic College Enrollment Spikes, Narrowing Gaps with Other Groups

A surge in Hispanic college enrollment between 2009 and 2010 has narrowed the gap on campus between the number of Hispanics and other demographic groups.
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Americans Don’t Believe Economy Will Improve Soon

Americans during the summer of 2011 had their the gloomiest outlook for the economy since the start of the economic downturn.
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Public Satisfaction with Government Hits Low; Anger Rises

The number of Americans who say they are basically content with the federal government has reached its lowest level since the question was first asked in 1997.
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The Digital Revolution and Higher Education

College presidents and the public differ on the value of online learning. The school presidents predict that a decade from now, most students will take classes online.
reportSep 1, 2011

Quotes, Tributes and Puns About the Steve Jobs Resignation Fill Twitter

The resignation of the admired businessman and inventor dominated Twitter for the week, far outpacing a pair of natural disasters on the East Coast. On YouTube an international basketball brawl drew significant attention while bloggers were stunned at the size of our national debt.
reportAug 1, 2011

Public Sees Budget Negotiations as “Ridiculous”, “Disgusting”, “Stupid”

From liberal Democrats to Tea Party Republicans, there is broad public consensus that the budget negotiations of recent weeks can be summed up in words such as ridiculous, disgusting, stupid, and frustrating. Nationwide, 72% describe the recent negotiations in negative terms such as these; while very few offer a positive (2%), or even neutral (11%), […]
reportAug 1, 2011

Public Sees Budget Negotiations as “Ridiculous”, “Disgusting”, “Stupid”

From liberal Democrats to Tea Party Republicans, there is broad public consensus that the budget negotiations of recent weeks can be summed up in words such as ridiculous, disgusting, stupid, and frustrating. Nationwide, 72% describe the recent negotiations in negative terms.
reportJun 1, 2011

Midwest Tornadoes Top Story for Public and Press

Overview The devastating tornadoes that ripped through the Midwest last week dominated the public’s news interest and received much more coverage than any other story. About half of the public (48%) says they followed news about the powerful tornadoes that struck Joplin, Mo., more closely than any other news last week. None of the week’s […]