2013

short readsMar 11, 2013

More Republicans than Democrats Think Their Own Party Is out of Touch

Over a third of Republicans (36%) say the GOP is out of touch with the American people, a figure higher than Democrats who say the same of their party.
reportMar 11, 2013

Pew Internet Tip Sheets: Highlights of the Project’s Research

All of our topic-specific research “tip sheets” in one place.
short readsMar 8, 2013

Women Make Significant Gains in the Workplace and Educational Attainment, but Lag in Pay

Women comprise almost half the workforce (46.7%) and now surpass men in college enrollment and completion. But their earnings still lag men.
featureMar 8, 2013

Geography of the Conclave: Where Do the Cardinals Come From?

The conclave to elect the next pope will begin on Tuesday, March 12. Half of the cardinal electors gathering at the Vatican are European (52%), while 17% come from Latin America. Latin America has the largest share of the world’s Catholic population (39%), while 24% of Catholics live in Europe.
reportMar 7, 2013

After Fight Over CIA Director Ends, A Look at Public Opinion on Drones

The Senate on Thursday confirmed John Brennan to be the new director of the CIA after several senators took part in a filibuster focusing on the administration’s drone strategy. A majority of Americans support drone strikes against suspected terrorist targets abroad, but some (31%) express concerns are about the legality of the program.
featureMar 7, 2013

Changing Minds: Behind the Rise in Support for Gay Marriage
reportMar 7, 2013

Closing the Digital Divide: Latinos and Technology Adoption

Overview Latinos own smartphones, go online from a mobile device and use social networking sites at similar—and sometimes higher—rates than do other groups of Americans, according to a new analysis of three surveys by the Pew Research Center. The analysis also finds that when it comes to using the internet,[1. Internet users are those who […]
short readsMar 7, 2013

U.S. Catholics Divided on Direction of Church under New Pope

Just over half of U.S. Catholics say the next pope should maintain the traditional teachings of the church; nearly as many favor new directions.
reportMar 6, 2013

Hugo Chavez and the era of anti-American bogeymen
reportMar 6, 2013

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More Republicans than Democrats Think Their Own Party Is out of Touch

Women Make Significant Gains in the Workplace and Educational Attainment, but Lag in Pay

Geography of the Conclave: Where Do the Cardinals Come From?

After Fight Over CIA Director Ends, A Look at Public Opinion on Drones

Changing Minds: Behind the Rise in Support for Gay Marriage

U.S. Catholics Divided on Direction of Church under New Pope

Hugo Chavez and the era of anti-American bogeymen

Nowhere Left to Fly To