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    Gonzalez-Barrera, Ana. 2015. “More Mexicans Leaving Than Coming to the U.S.” Washington, D.C.: Pew Research Center, November. Krogstad, Jens Manuel, Mark Hugo Lopez, Gustavo López, Jeffrey S. Passel and Eileen Patten.2016. “Millennials Make Up Almost Half of Latino Eligible Voters in 2016.” Washington, D.C.: Pew Research Center, January. Krogstad, Jens Manuel, Renee Stepler and Mark […]

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    Who relies on public transit in the U.S.

    America’s love affair with the car is well-documented, but many U.S. adults also rely on a bus, train or subway to get around. One-in-ten Americans (11%) say they take public transportation on a daily or weekly basis, according to a new Pew Research Center survey conducted in late 2015, but who is taking public transit […]

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    7. How religion may affect educational attainment: scholarly theories and historical background

    Religion and education, two of humankind’s most ancient endeavors, have long had a close relationship. Historians and social scientists have written about this relationship and about how the two may influence each other. This chapter presents a broad overview of scholarly research into the ways religion can affect educational achievement. It is not an exhaustive […]

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    5 facts about U.S. relations with Cuba

    The renewal of diplomatic and economic ties has drawn widespread support in the U.S., but significant partisan differences on the future of the relationship between the two countries remain.

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    5. Jewish beliefs and practices

    The differences in religious commitment among subgroups of Israeli Jews are reflected in their religious beliefs and practices, including observance of the Sabbath. For example, virtually all Haredim surveyed say they avoid handling money or riding in a car, train or bus on the Sabbath. Hilonim are much less likely to observe these customs. Divisions […]

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    The challenges of translating the U.S. census questionnaire into Arabic

    In 2020, census questionnaires may for the first time be offered in Arabic, now the fastest-growing language in the U.S. But the Census Bureau faces a challenge not only in translating the language but also in adjusting the appearance of the questionnaire for those accustomed to reading and writing Arabic script.