Generations Divide Over Military Action in Iraq
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I. Americans and 9/11: The Personal Toll
The Sept. 11 attacks affected nearly all Americans in some way. Nationally, two-thirds say the attacks had a great emotional impact on them, and another quarter say it had some effect. Fewer than one-in-ten say the events did not move them much. Demonstrating the national scope of the tragedy,the emotional impact was only slightly greater […]
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Other Important Findings and Analyses
Public interest in campaign news is at the same level as it was at this stage in the 1998 election, and only somewhat lower than in 1994 and 1990. These early September surveys coincide with the conclusion of many local primary races. In addition to comparable public interest in the campaign, other indicators of voter […]
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Part IV: Appendices
Student Sample and Data Collection Methods This report is based on information gathered from public middle and high school students across the United States via two methods: focus groups (which included the administration of questionnaires to focus group participants) and the solicitation of online student-written stories. Focus Group Sample and Methods We conducted a total […]
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Part 1: Religion in America
In the aftermath of Sept. 11, Americans viewed the country in a new light. Not only did broad measures of patriotism, confidence in government, and concern about the safety of friends and family rise, but the vast majority saw religion playing a significantly greater role in American life. In a mid-November Pew Research Center/Pew Forum […]
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Public Makes Distinctions on Genetic Research
Introduction and Summary The public draws clear lines in assessing complex issues raised by genetic technologies. Americans are united in opposition to human cloning by more than four-to-one (77%-17%), they reject scientific experimentation in this area. There is far less agreement on the question of stem cell research. Half of those who have been […]
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Part 1: Who visits government Web sites and what they do
Introduction The rise of e-government has been one of the most striking developments on the Web. In just a few years, thousands of government agencies, legislators, and courts have established a Net presence. Today, all three branches of the federal government are online, and the portal FirstGov.gov claims to link to 47 million pages.[1. http://www.firstgov.gov/top_nav/about.html?ssid=1007419749171196_172 […]
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Part 3: Religion, Politics and Policy
Last year’s survey by the Pew Research Center and Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life showed that nearly half of Americans favored churches expressing their views on social and political subjects. But the public draws the line at churches making political endorsements. By 70%-22%, Americans believe churches should not come out in favor of […]
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Part 2: Views of Islam and Religion in the World
Americans continue to feel favorably toward Muslims and Muslim-Americans, but the public is much less positive in its view of Islam. Few see any common ground between their own religion and the Muslim faith, while more than a third (36%) perceive widespread anti-Americanism among Muslims around the globe. Familiarity with Islam and its practices does […]
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Main Report: The search for online medical help
Introduction Tens of millions of Americans turn to the Internet when they need help with health problems. Health professionals are often apprehensive about the reliability of online health information and wonder how consumers can possibly find good advice in the untamed wilderness of the Internet. In an environment where any quack can create a credible-looking […]