April, 2012
Millennials Remain Hopeful About Their Future, Despite Economic Obstacles
[04.30.2012]You’ve got to hand it to them: younger Millennials (age 18-24) are optimistic. Specifically, they’re optimistic about the economy and their own economic prospects in the long term, which may come as a surprise to those of us who are not of this generation. After all, it often seems like the chips are stacked against them: recent college graduates face a truly horrific job market, while the price of undergraduate… more
The Morning Buzz | April 27, 2012
[04.27.2012]Welcome to the Morning Buzz, PRRI’s morning dose of religion-related news with a shot of data – because what doesn’t liven up a morning round-up like some public opinion numbers? Some protesters appeared sporting waxed mustaches, a riding crop, top hats, and even (I think?) a banjo, in an attempt to stop Abercrombie & Fitch from opening up a store on London’s posh Saville Row. House Speaker John Boehner informed… more
Figuring Faith | Why Are Millennials Leaving the Church?
[04.26.2012]In this week’s installment of “Figuring Faith,” Dr. Robert P. Jones explores the high levels of religious disaffiliation among younger Millennials (age 18-24). The 2012 Millennial Values survey showed that significant numbers of Millennials are leaving their childhood religions to identify as religiously unaffiliated, a shift that has profound implications for clergy and churches. There are also clues to some of the factors that may be driving the movement away… more
The Morning Buzz | April 26, 2012
[04.26.2012]Welcome to the Morning Buzz, PRRI’s morning dose of religion-related news with a shot of data – because what doesn’t liven up a morning round-up like some public opinion numbers? Timothy Egan, a NYT blogger, posits that the most successful presidents also had a penchant for wine and spirits. Correlation, or causation? Hmm… Newt Gingrich announced that he is suspending his campaign, starting on May 1. Just in time for… more
Our Corner | Trayvon Martin and Racial Tensions Among College-Age Millennials
[04.24.2012]College students across the country have expressed outrage at the death of Trayvon Martin, an unarmed 17-year-old African-American boy who was shot by George Zimmerman, a self-appointment neighborhood watchman. Zimmerman, who was recently released on bail, was not originally arrested for the killing, but now faces second-degree murder charges. Martin’s death has raised a heated national debate about racial issues in the U.S. today, and despite assumptions that younger Americans… more