short readsJan 21, 2020 Do state laws on abortion reflect public opinion? Majorities in four of the seven states that enacted strict new abortion laws in 2019 say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases.
short readsMar 21, 2017 Majority of states have all-Christian congressional delegations The vast majority of the nation’s federal lawmakers (91%) describe themselves as Christians, compared with 71% of U.S. adults who say the same.
short readsJan 5, 2015 Religious affiliations of members of Congress mirror regional trends A regional comparison of members of Congress with the general public shows that, when it comes to religious affiliation, voters frequently choose representatives who share their faith.