French Support for Ban on Full Islamic Veil
Broad majorities in four Western European countries support a ban on women wearing an Islamic veil; however, most Americans would oppose such a ban.
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I Use an App for That
While cell phone ownership remained stable, usage of eight cell phone applications grew significantly over the past year among cell owners.
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Young Adults: App Addicted
Young adults are significantly more likely than those in other age groups to engage in all cell phone applications.
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Supreme Court’s Shifting Ideology
Compared with 2007, fewer people view the Supreme Court as conservative and more see it as liberal.
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Proud Patriots
About 8-in-10 Americans say they are extremely proud (52%) or very proud (31%) to be an American.
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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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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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China Ascendant
In 20 countries surveyed in each of the last three years, the 2010 Pew Global Attitudes survey finds the median number naming China as the world’s leading economy has risen from 20% to 31%.
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The Typical Modern Mom?
While today’s mothers of newborns are more likely to be older, better educated, unmarried and nonwhite, less than 1% have all these traits.
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Risk of Divorce
Divorce rates declined from 4 per 1,000 people in 2000 to 3.5 divorces per 1,000 in 2008.