Americans’ support for school cellphone bans has ticked up since last year
More than four-in-ten Americans (44%) back bans on student cellphone use during the entire school day, up from 36% last fall.
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Prohibit Mosques in Their Area
A quarter of Americans say local communities should be able to prohibit the construction of mosques in their area.
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Strong Religious Beliefs Needed for Congress
Six-in-ten Americans say it is important that members of Congress have strong religious beliefs.
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Religion Losing Influence in America
Two-thirds of Americans say that religion is losing its influence on American life.
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Republicans Believe Obama is a Muslim
A rising number of Republicans incorrectly believe Barack Obama is a Muslim.