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short readsNov 11, 2011

The Rising Age Gap in Economic Well-Being

In 2009, the gap in median net worth between households headed by adults over 65 and those headed by adults younger than 35 was $166,382.
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Teens and Social Networks

More than nine-in-ten teens (93%) who use social media have an account on Facebook, making it the dominant social media site in this age demographic.
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For Many Injured Veterans, a Lifetime of Consequences

More than half of veterans (54%) who suffered major service-related injuries said they had difficulties readjusting to civilian life and 47% reported suffering from post-traumatic stress.
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Hispanic Poverty Rate Highest In New Supplemental Census Measure

Under an alternate poverty calculation developed by the Census Bureau, the poverty rate of Hispanics is 28.2%, the highest among the nation’s largest racial and ethnic groups.
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Views on Social Issues by Generation

Nearly six-in-ten (59%) members of the Millennials group (ages 18 to 30) support allowing gays and lesbians to marry legally; just 33% of the over-65 Silent generation share this view.
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The Generation Gap on Foreign Policy and National Security Issues

Two-thirds of Millennials believe that relying on military force creates hatred that leads to more terrorism, a view shared by a significantly smaller portion (41%) of the over-65 Silent generation.
reportNov 10, 2011

Partisan Divide Over Alternative Energy Widens

Overview Public support for increased federal funding on research into alternative energy technology, including solar technology, has decreased substantially since the early months of the Obama administration, with nearly all the decline coming from Republicans and Republican-leaning independents. Overall, 68% of the public favors increasing federal funding for research on wind, solar and hydrogen energy […]
reportNov 10, 2011

Obama Goes East Saying U.S. Unbowed With Intel’s 67% Asian Sales
reportNov 10, 2011

Bloggers Debate The Cain and Kardashian Stories

Bloggers focused heavily on harassment allegations against a prominent presidential candidate and the abrupt conclusion of a celebrity marriage last week. On Twitter, pop stars led the agenda.
reportNov 10, 2011

Partisan Divide Over Alternative Energy Widens

Public support for increased federal funding on research into alternative energy technology, including solar technology, has decreased substantially since the early months of the Obama administration, with nearly all the decline coming from Republicans and Republican-leaning independents.