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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Births have overtaken immigration as the main driver of the dynamic growth in the Mexican-American population.
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.
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.
Despite the continuing economic downturn, by a two-to-one margin, Americans believe their country will continue to be prosperous and make economic progress.
A majority of Americans say that the economy is still in a recession.
More than six-in-ten Americans have cut back on household spending since the recession began.
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.
Compared with 2007, fewer people view the Supreme Court as conservative and more see it as liberal.
Roughly half the public believes that in 40 years human beings will be cloned and an extinct animal will be brought back through cloning.
Young adults are significantly more likely than those in other age groups to engage in all cell phone applications.
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