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    Gay Marriage: The Electorate Changes, and Politics Follow

    In the 2004 elections, analysts believed that proposed state constitutional amendments banning same-sex marriage increased the turnout of socially conservative voters in as many as 11 states. But since then, many Americans have changed their minds, and a whole new generation has come of age with a different point of view on this issue.

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    Women, Work and Motherhood

    Democratic strategist Hilary Rosen’s comment this week about Ann Romney’s lack of work experience has put the “mommy wars” back in the news. Here is a summary of surveys in recent years that explore public attitudes about issues related to women, work and motherhood.

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    Speed Cited as the Top Reason for Getting an E-Book

    Among readers of both printed books and e-books, the top reason cited for choosing a digital book is the ability to get it quickly. More than eight-in-ten (83%) people expressed this view.

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    More Women Than Men Identify with Democratic Party

    Just over half (52%) of women identify with the Democratic Party or lean Democratic, continuing a longstanding gender gap; in comparison, 43% of men identify with the Democrats.

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    The ‘72-Year Rule’ Governs Release of Census Records

    The National Archives released individual-level records from the 1940 Census for the first time on April 2. The waiting period is mandated by a federal law that protects the data for 72 years after the head count is completed.

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