The Harried Life of the Working Mother
Four-in-ten working mothers (40%) say they always feel rushed.
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Majority of Americans Say Churches and Politics Don’t Mix
More than half (54%) of adults say the church should stay out of political matters.
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Gingrich Bows Out as the General Election Battle Takes Shape
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich ended his presidential campaign with a final week of unflattering and relatively sparse coverage and Mitt Romney’s campaign narrative appeared to benefit from some high profile endorsements.
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Living with Mom and Dad? It’s a ‘Good’ Thing
Nearly one-in-four (24%) of adults ages 25 to 34 who live with their parents say their living situation has been a ‘good’ thing.
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Just-in-time Information through Mobile Connections
86% of smartphone owners used their phone in the past month to make real-time queries to help them meet friends, solve problems, or settle arguments
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Just-In-Time Information Through Mobile Connections
86% of smartphone owners used their phone in the past month to make real-time queries to help them meet friends, solve problems, or settle arguments.
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Bloggers Debate the Treatment of Arab Women
A controversial column arguing that women are “hated” in the Arab world triggered an impassioned conversation in the blogosphere last week that included both warm praise and strident criticism. Another top subject on blogs included a tribute to a classic sports car.
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Americans’ View of Local Government More Favorably than Washington
By roughly two-to-one (61% to 31%) most Americans offer a favorable assessment of their local government. In comparison, just 33% have a favorable view of the federal government.
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Percentage of Swing Voters Declines Compared to Four Years Ago
About one-in-four (23%) of registered voters today are swing voters, compared to 33% in 2008.
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Young Women Surpass Young Men in Career Aspirations
Two-thirds (66%) of women ages 18 to 34 rate career as important on their list of life priorities, compared with 59% of young men.