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reportNov 15, 2011

Why Americans use social media

Social networking sites are appealing as a way to maintain contact with close ties and reconnect with old friends.
reportNov 14, 2011

Egyptian women fret as ’modesty’ becomes election issue
reportNov 14, 2011

U.S. tries “hip hop” diplomacy in Pakistan
reportNov 14, 2011

How Mainstream Media Outlets Use Twitter

Twitter has been embraced by news organizations today, but is used in limited ways, according to a new study by the Project for Excellence in Journalism and The George Washington University.
reportNov 13, 2011

Two Explosive Scandals Top the News

With additional women coming forward with sexual harassment allegations against Herman Cain, the 2012 presidential race was the No. 1 story for the second week in a row.
short readsNov 11, 2011

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.
short readsNov 11, 2011

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.
short readsNov 11, 2011

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.
short readsNov 11, 2011

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.
short readsNov 11, 2011

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.