Recent Blog and Our Take
The Morning Buzz | October 31, 2011
[10.31.2011]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? Happy Halloween! Fun fact: According to the Washington Post, Americans are so depressed about the state of politics that they’d rather dress up as Beyonce Knowles than Sarah Palin. If you missed this week’s “Figuring Faith” from our CEO, Dr…. more
The Morning Buzz | October 24, 2011
[10.24.2011]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? Your first fact to mull over this morning: guess what’s the latest “lucrative business opportunity for small-time criminals?” Cheese theft. At Time’s Swampland blog, Amy Sullivan probes what it means when Americans say that they want a religious president. Given… more
The Morning Buzz | October 20, 2011
[10.20.2011]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? As you begin your day, take a moment to write down some recipes from the 1933 edition of the Congressional Cookbook. The next time you entertain, you could whip up a tray of “yum-yum gems” or try your hand at… more
Alabama and Americans’ Core Values on Immigration
[10.04.2011]In the aftermath of the judicial decision that upheld key portions of Alabama’s new immigration law, which the state’s governor is now touting as the “strongest” in the country, immigrants are already beginning to flee. If the law’s goal is to produce a mass exodus of illegal immigrants, it looks as though it may already be succeeding. In addition to requiring public schools to determine the immigration status of students… more
The Morning Buzz | October 3, 2011
[10.03.2011]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? There was some good news for “Arrested Development” fans this weekend – not only will there be a movie, but there will be a 10-episode lead-up to its release. Followers of the cult TV show are ecstatic; as one blog… more
The Morning Buzz | September 30, 2011
[09.30.2011]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? It’s Friday! Take a deep breath, and look at this adorable picture of a tiger cub getting a big ol’ lick from its mom. L’Shanah Tovah to all of the Jews who are in shul and not reading this! It’s… more
New Report Sheds Light on Perceived Relationship Between U.S. and Muslim World
[09.08.2011]The lead-up to the tenth anniversary of the September 11th attacks (which, if you have somehow managed to evade the news coverage, is on Sunday) has inspired an impressive array of attempts to gauge public opinion on issues relating to national security and religious tolerance. From our vantage point at the intersection of religion and politics, the most notable findings deal with the general population’s attitudes toward Muslim Americans, which… more
What Does it Mean to Be American?
[09.06.2011]There’s no question: Americans are committed, at least in theory, to principles of religious freedom, religious tolerance, and separation of church and state. But putting those ideals into practice is a tricky enterprise, especially as more Americans are required to wrestle with the realities of living and working alongside people with a wide range of religious, ethnic and political backgrounds. A new report, written jointly by the Public Religion Research… more
Watch the Panel Discussion on PRRI’s New Report at C-SPAN
[09.06.2011]If you didn’t get a chance to tune in on C-SPAN for this morning’s panel discussion, launching the Public Religion Research Institute’s new survey and report, “What it Means to Be American: Attitudes in an Increasingly Diverse America Ten Years After 9/11,” then this is your lucky day. A video of the event is available on C-SPAN’s website for you to watch at your leisure. The report is, naturally, available… more
Colbert calls for immigration reform; Americans with him on path to citizenship, divided about jobs
[09.24.2010]Today comedian Stephen Colbert appeared before a House sub-committee to discuss immigration reform. His testimony, delivered tongue-in-cheek, contained a serious message. According to the Washington Post: His message: Working on a farm is so hard that Americans don’t want to do it, so immigration and labor laws should be reformed to allow illegal crop workers a clean path to citizenship. … Fully in character, Colbert continued, “I don’t want a… more