For the first time in Pew Research Center surveys, there is as much strong support as strong opposition to gay marriage, with 22% of the public coming down on each side.

More than half (54%) of adults say the church should stay out of political matters.

Four-in-ten working mothers (40%) say they always feel rushed.

A majority (51%) of Hispanic adults prefer to identify themselves by their country of origin, rather than the label “Hispanic” or “Latino.”

Nearly one-in-four (24%) of adults ages 25 to 34 who live with their parents say their living situation has been a ‘good’ thing.

About one-in-four (23%) of registered voters today are swing voters, compared to 33% in 2008.

By roughly two-to-one (61% to 31%) most Americans offer a favorable assessment of their local government. In comparison, just 33% have a favorable view of the federal government.