How the Public Perceives Community Information Systems
People who believe their local government does a good job sharing information are more likely than others to feel satisfied with civic life.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
2011
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Perception of open government is tied to higher levels of community satisfaction
Surveys in several communities have found that the people who believe their local government does a good job sharing information are more likely than others to feel satisfied with civic life.
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More Side with Wisconsin Unions than Governor
Overview By a modest margin, more say they back Wisconsin’s public employee unions rather than the state’s governor in their continuing dispute over collective bargaining rights. Roughly four-in-ten (42%) say they side more with the public employee unions, while 31% say they side more with the governor, Scott Walker, according to the latest Pew Research […]
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Resources on the Future of the Global Muslim Population
Explore the Future of the Global Muslim Population report and related resources.
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Peer-to-peer healthcare is common in the U.S.
Many people – especially those living with chronic and rare diseases – use online connections to supplement professional medical advice.
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Libya on the Brink Leads the News
First it was Egypt, then Bahrain and last week, Libya as the media focused on yet another country in the rolling and roiling season of Mideast revolution. Back at home, the faceoff between pro-union forces and Wisconsin’s Republican governor fueled coverage of the week’s second-biggest story.
