There is a 27 percentage point difference in the level of support for gay marriage among New Englanders compared to those living in the South.

Nearly half of the countries and territories in the world have laws or policies penalizing blasphemy, apostasy or defamation of religion.

Nearly seven-in-ten Americans say there would be a major effect on the economy if a deal isn’t reach to avoid the fiscal cliff.

Teachers overwhelmingly say Google or other search engines tops list of sources their students use for research.

Americans are almost evenly divided on the idea of limiting deductions for mortgage interest, with 47% approving and 44% disapproving – a difference of 3 percentage points.