A Society of Haves and Have-Nots?
That’s the share of the public who say that American society is divided into two groups, the “haves” and the “have-nots.” An equal number (48%) say society is not divided.
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Decline in Support for Suicide Bombing
Support for suicide bombings in defense of Islam declined by half or more in Lebanon, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Indonesia over the last five years, according to a recent Pew Global Attitudes survey.
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Jordanians with Confidence in Bin Laden
That’s the share of Jordanians who say they have a lot or some confidence in Osama bin Laden as a world leader, down sharply from the 56% who said so four years ago.
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The Right-to-Die Debate and the Tenth Anniversary of Oregon’s Death with Dignity Act
Similar measures considered in several other states have failed in the state legislature or at the ballot box, while polls show the country still divided on the issue.
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Thompson Stands with GOP Rank and File during First Debate
In his first appearance on a debate stage with his rivals for the Republican nomination, the former Tennessee senator stuck to very traditional — and very popular — positions among his party’s voters.
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The Precarious State of Statehouse Budgets
A slumping housing market and skimpier sales tax collections are busting budgets from California to Florida with national job growth sluggish and consumer confidence near a two-year low.
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Oregon’s ’Death with Dignity’ Law: 10 Years Later
Washington, D.C. Ten years have passed since Oregon became the first state in the nation to authorize doctors to assist terminally ill patients in voluntarily ending their lives. Although some predicted the legalization of physician-assisted suicide (also called physician aid in dying) in other states, similar measures have since been defeated in California, Hawaii and […]
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End-of-Life Issues
The Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life has assembled a variety of resources on end-of-life issues, including reports, event transcripts, polling data and news clips. Pew Forum and Pew Research Center Resources | Recent News | Other Resources Pew Forum and Pew Research Center Resources Oregon’s ‘Death with Dignity’ Law: 10 Years Later The […]
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The Digital Health Revolution
If you really want to get into the topic of how the internet is changing health care, check out Fard Johnmar’s new show, The Digital Health Revolution.
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The Right-to-Die Debate and the Tenth Anniversary of Oregon’s Death with Dignity Act
Similar measures considered in several other states have failed in the state legislature or at the ballot box, while polls show the country still divided on the issue.