2014

short readsFeb 10, 2014

Data Feed: Biggest nonprofit donors, what world’s Catholics think, favorite first ladies

A daily roundup of fresh data from scholars, governments, think tanks, pollsters and other social science researchers.
short readsFeb 10, 2014

Americans like Michelle Obama, except for conservative Republicans

There’s been at least one constant in how the public views the Obama administration — the large number of Americans who have a favorable view of First Lady Michelle Obama.
reportFeb 9, 2014

The end of government
reportFeb 8, 2014

Wielding Whip and a Hard New Law, Nigeria Tries to ‘Sanitize’ Itself of Gays
reportFeb 8, 2014

A small breath of fresh air
short readsFeb 7, 2014

Chart of the Week: How the Winter Olympics has raised its ‘cool’ factor

Since the early 1990s, as the Economist chart above shows, Olympics organizers have steadily added more and more freestyle skiing, snowboarding and other X Games-style events in a bid to appeal to younger viewers.
short readsFeb 7, 2014

Sochi Olympics shine spotlight on Russia’s Muslim population

Security has been among the main storylines leading up to the Winter Olympics, set to begin in Sochi, Russia. Sochi is not far from the city of Volgograd, the target of several recent suicide bombings, and according to The Associated Press, up to 100,000 security personnel have been deployed to guard against potential terrorist acts. […]
short readsFeb 7, 2014

Data Feed: Low-wage breadwinners, record expatriations, Texas Hispanics

A daily roundup of fresh data from scholars, governments, think tanks, pollsters and other social science researchers.
short readsFeb 7, 2014

Parenthood and happiness: It’s more complicated than you think

Social science research offers a more complicated view of the relationship between being a parent and being happy.
short readsFeb 7, 2014

Who smokes in America?

CVS’ decision to stop selling tobacco products comes as smoking continues to decline and smokers are consuming fewer cigarettes.

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Data Feed: Biggest nonprofit donors, what world’s Catholics think, favorite first ladies

Americans like Michelle Obama, except for conservative Republicans

The end of government

Wielding Whip and a Hard New Law, Nigeria Tries to ‘Sanitize’ Itself of Gays

A small breath of fresh air

Chart of the Week: How the Winter Olympics has raised its ‘cool’ factor

Sochi Olympics shine spotlight on Russia’s Muslim population

Data Feed: Low-wage breadwinners, record expatriations, Texas Hispanics

Who smokes in America?