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    Strong Public Interest in Iranian Election Protests

    Summary of Findings The dramatic events in Iran last week captured the attention of both the public and the media as Americans tracked news about post-election protests in Tehran nearly as closely as they followed news about the troubled U.S. economy. Two-in-ten say they followed news about the street protests over disputed election results – […]

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    A Roundup of State Ballot Measures

    Gay marriage bans were among the most closely watched of the 153 measures on 36 states’ ballots this year, a list that included scores of politically explosive social and fiscal issues including abortion, doctor-assisted suicide and various efforts to roll back state taxes.

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    Same-Sex Marriage in California: Legal and Political Prospects

    Bonaventure Hotel, Los Angeles Special Report: The Same-Sex Marriage Debate An Overview of the Same-Sex Marriage Debate The Constitutional Dimensions of the Same-Sex Marriage Debate A Stable Majority: Most Americans Still Oppose Same-Sex Marriage Additional Resources Map: State Policies on Same-Sex Marriage (Stateline.org) Religious Groups’ Official Positions on Same-Sex Marriage Same-Sex Marriage Candidate Comparison Same-Sex […]

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    The Right to Assisted Suicide?: Oregon Goes to the Supreme Court

    Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. Oregon has twice, by ballot initiative, adopted a measure allowing for physician-assisted suicide. The measure, known as the “Death With Dignity Act,” raises serious moral and ethical questions, and was challenged by the U.S. Department of Justice. The Department contended that it had the right to invalidate the law, […]

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    Religion on the Stump: Politics and Faith in America

    10 a.m. – Noon Washington, D.C. Keynote presentations and discussion with Governor Mario Cuomo Congressman Mark Souder Moderated by Forum Co-chairs E.J. Dionne Jr. Jean Bethke Elshtain MELISSA ROGERS: Good morning. Welcome to Religion on the Stump: Faith and Politics in America. I want to thank each of you for taking time in your day […]

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    More Important Findings

    Split Over Mandatory Sentences Clearly, the public is conflicted on many aspects of the drug war. While most think of drug use as a disease, there is relatively little support for drug treatment programs; just over a third think drug treatment would be a very effective means of reducing drug addiction. These divisions carry over […]

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