Record Levels of Student Loan Debt Hit Younger Households Hard
A record 40% of all households headed by someone younger than age 35 owe money on their student loans, by far the highest share among any age group
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Preaching Politics From the Pulpit
During every election cycle, many churches and other religious groups find themselves wondering what role, if any, they can play in the political process. “Preaching Politics From the Pulpit” explains the IRS limits on political activity by nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations. An accompanying graphic shows that Americans continue to be wary of church involvement in partisan politics.
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Latinos in the 2012 Election: Mississippi
This profile provides key demographic information on Latino eligible voters1 and other major groups of eligible voters in Mississippi.2 All demographic data are based on Pew Hispanic Center tabulations of the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2010 American Community Survey.3 Hispanics in Mississippi’s Eligible Voter Population The Hispanic population in Mississippi ranks 40th in the nation.4 About 74,000 Hispanics […]
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Latinos in the 2012 Election: Minnesota
This profile provides key demographic information on Latino eligible voters1 and other major groups of eligible voters in Minnesota.2 All demographic data are based on Pew Hispanic Center tabulations of the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2010 American Community Survey.3 Hispanics in Minnesota’s Eligible Voter Population The Hispanic population in Minnesota ranks 28th in the nation.4 About 248,000 Hispanics […]
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Romney’s ’47%’ Comments Criticized, But Many Also Say Overcovered
Overview Mitt Romney’s statement that 47% of the public is dependent on government has registered strongly with voters. Fully two-thirds of voters (67%) correctly identify Romney as the candidate who made the comments. Among those aware that Romney made comments about the “47%”, more than half (55%) have a negative reaction while just 23% react […]