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reportJul 18, 2014

Most Think the U.S. Has No Responsibility To Act in Iraq

Survey Report As violence and chaos spreads in Iraq, the public is wary of U.S. involvement in the country. A 55% majority says the United States does not have a responsibility to do something about the violence in Iraq; 39% do see a responsibility to act. Overall public awareness of the situation in Iraq is […]
short readsJul 2, 2014

The Hobby Lobby impact: A Q&A

The U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing for-profit businesses to opt out of the contraceptive mandate in the new health care law has raised questions about what the ruling might mean for businesses, for future challenges to the contraception mandate, and even for the future of church-state law. We posed these questions to Robert Tuttle, one of the nation’s experts on church-state issues. He is the Berz Research Professor of Law and Religion at the George Washington University.
reportMar 6, 2014

U.S. Catholics View Pope Francis as a Change for the Better

One year into his pontificate, Pope Francis remains immensely popular among American Catholics and is widely seen as a force for positive change within the Roman Catholic Church. More than 80% of U.S. Catholics say they have a favorable view of the pontiff.
short readsJun 9, 2014

Southern Baptists confront a ‘third way’ on homosexuality and sin

Southern Baptists are trying to navigate the rapidly shifting landscape of same-sex marriage and homosexuality.
short readsMar 27, 2014

U.S. Catholics mirror general public on views of inequality

Both Pope Francis and President Obama have highlighted the issue of income inequality. U.S. Catholics support government action on the issue, but not necessarily more than the general public.
reportJun 12, 2014

Table 3.3 Important Community Qualities

QA9a/c/d: Still imagining that you are moving to another community. In deciding where to live, would each of the following be important, or not too important to you. (% important shown here) These questions are discussed in Section 3 of the report. Most people share your political views % Mix of people from different racial/ethnic […]
reportJun 12, 2014

Table 3.10 Close Friends Share Political Views

This question is discussed in Section 3 of the report. Most friends share my views % Some friends share my views, but many do not % Don’t really know what most friends think % (N) TOTAL 35 39 26 3,308 PARTY WITH LEANERS Rep/Rep lean 42 42 17 1,388 Dem/Dem lean 33 37 30 1,662 PARTY […]
reportJun 12, 2014

Table 4.1 Political Compromise in Principle

Q51mm: Which statement comes closer to your view, even if neither is exactly right? I like elected officials who… This question is discussed in Section 4 of the report. Make compromises with people they disagree with % Stick to their positions % Other/DK/Ref % (N) TOTAL 56 39 5 3,341 PARTY WITH LEANERS Rep/Rep lean 49 […]
reportJun 12, 2014

Table 3.1 Preferred Community

This question is discussed in Section 3 of the report. Houses are larger/farther apart but schools/stores are miles away % Houses are smaller/closer, but schools/stores are walking distance % (VOL.) DK/Ref % (N) TOTAL 49 48 2 3,341 PARTY WITH LEANERS Rep/Rep lean 61 38 2 1,340 Dem/Dem lean 40 58 2 1,572 PARTY ID […]
reportJun 12, 2014

Table 5.1 Political Engagement

OFVOTE: How often would you say you vote – Always, nearly always, part of the time, seldom? Q105a/b: Please tell me if you have done any of the following. Over the last two years have you…Worked or volunteered for a political candidate or campaign, or not?/Contacted any elected official, or not? These questions are discussed […]