May, 2012
[05.10.2012]
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? This is an impressive feat, but it doesn’t seem like a great way to make a living. In an interview with ABC News, President Obama announced that he supports same-sex marriage. (For the record, he’s about 3 years behind Dick… more
[05.09.2012]
There are religious groups on both sides of the same-sex marriage debate.
[05.09.2012]
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? In honor of Maurice Sendak, who died yesterday morning at the age of 83, his famously grumpy interview with the Guardian. Sendak’s favorite of his books, Outside Over There, is one of the most disturbing children’s books I’ve ever encountered…. more
[05.08.2012]
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? Here’s a question you probably never thought to ask: Was America named after a pickle dealer? Our Research Director, Daniel Cox, recently appeared on the American Enterprise Institute’s podcast, “Banter,” to discuss the findings of the 2012 Millennial Values Survey…. more
[05.07.2012]
Our Research Director, Daniel Cox, was invited to appear on the American Enterprise Institute’s podcast, “Banter,” to discuss the results of the 2012 Millennial Values Survey. Mr. Cox discussed everything from where the term “Millennial” comes from to the fact that about half of Millennials live at home. He outlined a few defining features of the Millennial generation: Millennials are close with their parents (as evidenced by the large number… more
[05.07.2012]
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? There may be new clues to the mystery of the lost colony of Roanoke, which point less to alien abduction (a theory that was not taught in my elementary school) and more toward invisible ink. On Sunday morning, Vice President… more
[05.04.2012]
Next Tuesday, voters in North Carolina will head to the polls to vote on a ballot initiative that would enshrine marriage as a union between a man and a woman in the state constitution. Interestingly, according to the Washington Post, while polls show that primary voters are likely to approve the measure by a substantial 14-point margin (55% to 41%), opposition numbers among black voters, who tend to be less… more
[05.04.2012]
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? This, ladies and gentlemen, is the world’s oldest murder mystery, discovered by Alpine hikers in 1991. Senate Democrats in Illinois proposed legislation that would raise the state’s minimum wage to $10/hr. Illinois’ minimum wage is currently $8.25/hr, which is higher… more
[05.03.2012]
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 wanted to live alone on your own private island? For most of us, those impulses are fleeting (and usually occur, at least in my experience, while waiting in line at the DMV), but this man actually did… more
[05.03.2012]
Today, across the country, Americans will observe the 61st Annual National Day of Prayer, which was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of Congress. The first Thursday of May is reserved for this nationwide opportunity to pray for the United States’ wellbeing, and there are tens of thousands of prayer events scheduled across the country to commemorate it. According to the Christian Broadcasting Network, the number of prayer events… more
