Recent Blog and Our Take
Herman Cain on Abortion: Pro-Life, Pro-Choice or Both?
[10.21.2011]Earlier this week, Herman Cain thoroughly mystified bloggers and pundits alike when, during an interview with Piers Morgan of CNN, he said that if a woman became pregnant as a result of rape, the situation “ultimately gets down to a choice that that family or that mother has to make.” When asked to clarify his remarks, Cain immediately found himself stuck between a rock and a hard place. His aversion… more
The Morning Buzz | October 21, 2011
[10.21.2011]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? Educate me, please: has anyone actually had their car vandalized on Halloween? I’m not convinced that this is a serious problem, but if you wake up on November 1 to discover that you are a victim of Halloween prankery, here… more
The Morning Buzz | September 21, 2011
[09.21.2011]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?
Figuring Faith | Like Rick Perry, Most “Pro-life” Americans OK With Death Penalty
[09.15.2011]In the wake of the two latest Republican primary debates, Rick Perry’s unwavering support for the death penalty in Texas is sparking allegations that this policy doesn’t jive with his “pro-life” ethic. Our CEO, Dr. Robert P. Jones, takes on the question in this week’s “Figuring Faith” for the Washington Post On Faith. He explains that many Americans – and most Republicans – also believe that pro-life and pro-death penalty… more
PRRI in the News | Weekend Recap
[08.09.2011]Congress may be in recess, but August is shaping up to be a busy month here at PRRI. In an interview on State of Belief, our very own CEO Dr. Robert Jones discussed how the findings of PRRI’s latest survey, which reveal the importance of Americans’ perceptions of religious differences for presidential candidates, may play out in the 2012 election. PRRI CEO Dr. Robert P. Jones speaks with Rev. C. Welton Gaddy… more
VIDEO: What the Millennial Generation Tells Us about the Future of the Abortion and Same-sex Marriage Debates
[06.14.2011]Last week, the Public Religion Research Institute released our Millennials, Religion, and Abortion Survey, one of the largest public opinion surveys ever conducted on the issue of abortion. The findings—which included in-depth analysis of the relationship between religion, moral values, and attitudes on abortion–were released at the Brookings Institute in Washington, D.C. on June 9,2011. The panel, moderated by Brookings’ E.J. Dionne, included Karylin Bowman, senior fellow at the American Enterprise… more
VIDEO: At New York Times, PRRI CEO Robert P. Jones Discusses How Millennial Generation is Driving Strong Support for Same-Sex Marriage
[06.14.2011]Last week, the Public Religion Research Institute released our Millennials, Religion, and Abortion Survey, one of the largest public opinion surveys ever conducted on the issue of abortion. PRRI CEO Robert P. Jones discusses the findings today in a video feature at The New York Times opinion section via BloggingHeads.TV.
Figuring Faith | The Tea Party, Planned Parenthood and religion’s hand in the shutdown showdown
[04.08.2011]Today over at Washington Post On Faith, our CEO Robert P. Jones laid out where he sees the Tea Party’s hand in the “shutdown showdown.” Find the full post here. The looming government shutdown—particularly because it involves a standoff over an additional Republican rider that would defund Planned Parenthood—is presenting the American public with a window into the real priorities of the tea party. The standoff is a call for… more