May, 2012
The Morning Buzz | May 30, 2012
[05.30.2012]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? Do you, dear Morning Buzz readers, think the trees in Michigan are the right height? Less than half of Michigan voters believe they are, at least according to a new survey by Public Policy Polling. (Fifty-five percent of Michigan voters had… more
Figuring Faith | Pro-Choice and Pro-Life? On Abortion, Americans Say “It’s Complicated”
[05.29.2012]Can terms like “pro-choice” and “pro-life” adequately capture the complexity of Americans’ views on abortion? In this week’s post for “Figuring Faith,” Dr. Robert P. Jones tackles this tough question, responding to recent data from Gallup which appears to show a sharp drop in the number of Americans who identify as “pro-choice.” Dr. Jones uses findings from a PRRI survey to show why this conclusion is more reflective of the… more
The Morning Buzz | May 29, 2012
[05.29.2012]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? Have you ever wondered where ice cream flavors go when they die? I don’t know if they go to ice cream heaven, but at least at Ben and Jerry’s, they get a proper burial. Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback signed a… more
The Morning Buzz | May 25, 2012
[05.25.2012]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? All your suspicions about corruption in Chicago are confirmed, in one handy infographic. This weekend, thousands of Muslims will gather to learn more about Shari’a law, in an effort to help combat the anti-Shari’a movement. In February, 14% of Americans… more
How Helpful Are “Pro-Choice” and “Pro-Life” Labels?
[05.23.2012]A new poll from Gallup reveals that the number of Americans who currently identify as “pro-choice” (41%) has dropped six points since last July. It’s also one point lower than the previous record low recorded by Gallup, which occurred in May 2009. Meanwhile, about half (50%) of Americans identify as “pro-life,” one point shy of the record high. Although people on both sides of the abortion debate will no doubt… more
The Morning Buzz | May 23, 2012
[05.23.2012]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? Needless to say, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation is none too pleased about an unidentified man’s attempt to auction off a vial that (allegedly) contains the Gipper’s blood. Are the country’s youth eschewing involvement in political institutions in favor of… more
The Morning Buzz | May 22, 2012
[05.22.2012]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? It’s easy to imagine members of Congress giving speeches like this on a daily basis. But do they really sound more like this? Well, okay, it’s not that dramatic, but still – the Sunlight Foundation reports that since 2005, the average… more