Growth of Mexican-American Population
Births have overtaken immigration as the main driver of the dynamic growth in the Mexican-American population.
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Federal Court Strikes Down California Same-Sex Marriage Ban
A federal district court judge struck down California’s ban on gay marriage, ruling that the prohibition violates the U.S. Constitution. The decision, which is expected to be appealed, represents the first time a federal judge has ruled that the U.S. Constitution protects the right of same-sex couples to marry.
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Aren’t many Millennials just being “politically correct” in answering racial questions?
Senior research staff answer questions from readers relating to all the areas covered by our seven projects, ranging from polling techniques and findings, to media, technology, religious, demographic and global attitudes trends.
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Still the Land of Prosperity
Despite the continuing economic downturn, by a two-to-one margin, Americans believe their country will continue to be prosperous and make economic progress.
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Cutting Back During Hard Economic Times
More than six-in-ten Americans have cut back on household spending since the recession began.
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No More Newspapers
Most Americans do not believe paper editions of newspapers will exist in 2050.
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Reproduced: Future of Cloning
Roughly half the public believes that in 40 years human beings will be cloned and an extinct animal will be brought back through cloning.
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Gender Equality When Economic Times are Tough?
Majorities in 11 of 22 countries reject the idea that men should have more of a right to a job than women do during tough economic times.
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Recession Not Over
A majority of Americans say that the economy is still in a recession.
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Support for Educating Boys and Girls
Publics in 18 of 22 countries disagree with the notion that a university education is more important for a boy than for a girl.