2012

short readsNov 26, 2012

68% – Most of the Religiously Unaffiliated Still Keep Belief in God

Almost seven-in-ten of the religiously unaffiliated say they believe in God or a universal spirit.
reportNov 26, 2012

The Day After: Obama Triumph Sobered by Unmet Global Expectations

Much of the world cheered the re-election of U.S. president Barack Obama. But the president’s honeymoon may be short lived. Disappointment with Obama’s first term foreign policy may challenge both his popularity and his ability to present a positive image of the United States around the globe.
reportNov 26, 2012

Young Voters Supported Obama Less, But May Have Mattered More

In winning reelection, Barack Obama won 60% of the vote among those younger than 30. That was down somewhat from 2008, when Obama won nearly two-thirds (66%) of the votes of young people. However, Obama’s youth support may have been an even more important factor in his victory this year than it was in 2008. […]
short readsNov 26, 2012

Large Majority of Egyptians Put High Priority on Fair Courts

About eight-in-ten Egyptians said last spring that a fair judiciary was very important to their nation’s future.
short readsNov 26, 2012

Americans Skeptical that Deal Will Be Reached on Fiscal Cliff

Most Americans (51%) said in a Nov. 8-11 survey they do not believe President Obama and Republicans in Congress will reach an agreement to avoid the “fiscal cliff.”
short readsNov 26, 2012

Many Americans Don’t Fully Understand Fiscal Cliff Impact

About four-in-ten Americans say they do not understand well or at all the tax and spending consequences of going over the fiscal cliff.
short readsNov 26, 2012

Cell Phones Become Key Companions for Holiday Shopping Season

Just over half of adult cell phone owners used their devices during the last holiday season to help make a shopping decision while in a store.
short readsNov 26, 2012

Parents Show High Concern over Their Children’s’ Online Privacy

About eight-in-ten parents of online teens say they worry about how much information advertisers can learn about their child’s online behavior, topping a list of privacy concerns.
reportNov 26, 2012

Rural e-patients face access challenges

Rural residents in the U.S. lag behind those in suburban and urban areas when it comes to technology adoption.
reportNov 25, 2012

Cell Phones: They’re For More Than Just Making Calls

Fully 85% of American adults own a cell phone, and the devices have become a portal for an ever-growing list of activities. Taking photos and texting top the list.