Birth Control

The Morning Buzz | Teen Birth Rates Decline Among Hispanics

[05.24.2013]

A new government report found that teen birth rates have declined substantially among Hispanic Americans over the past five years. A majority of Hispanic Americans agree that birth control should be available to teenagers age 16 and older without parental consent.

Politics and the Plan B Appeal

[05.02.2013]

The FDA’s recent decision to lower the age of access for emergency contraception to 15 exposes a tipping point in Americans’ – especially Democrats’ – perspectives on contraceptive use for teens.

The Morning Buzz | Senate Likely to Finalize Bipartisan Immigration Bill this Week

[04.08.2013]

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? Next time you get a latte, try not to be disappointed, it probably won’t live up to this. This weekend, for the first time, a woman lead the closing prayer at a major Mormon conference. Although most (82%) Americans report… more

The Morning Buzz | Maryland Senate Votes to Repeal the Death Penalty

[03.07.2013]

The Maryland Senate voted to repeal the death penalty yesterday. The bill will now progress to the House of Delegates. Americans are nearly evenly divided on whether people who are convicted of murder should receive the death penalty, or life in prison with no possibility of parole.

The Morning Buzz | Conservative Group Snubs Chris Christie

[02.28.2013]

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie was recently snubbed by the Conservative Political Action Committee (CPAC), which did not add him to the roster of conservative luminaries who will speak at this year’s conference. Nate Silver concludes that Christie’s honeymoon with the GOP is over.

The Morning Buzz | Teen Pregnancy Rates Fall in New York City

[02.11.2013]

New data shows that teen pregnancy rates in New York City have plunged 27% over the past decade. Over this time, the city has worked to make it easier for teenagers to access condoms and other contraceptives. A slim majority of Americans favor allowing methods of birth control to be available to teenagers age 16 and older without parental approval.

The Morning Buzz | White House Announces New Contraception Compromise

[02.04.2013]

The White House announced a new compromise on the “contraception mandate,” allowing large religiously affiliated organizations to issue insurance plans that do not directly cover birth control. Majorities of Americans support the Obama administration’s rule, and public opinion on the issue has remained remarkably stable over the past year.

Public Opinion on Contraceptive Mandate Remains Steady, Despite Legal Challenges

[01.24.2013]

Despite a slew of legal challenges, a majority of Americans have consistently supported the “contraception mandate” of the Affordable Care Act over the past year.

The Morning Buzz | Obama Administration Faces Challenges to Contraception Mandate

[01.23.2013]

As President Obama’s second term begins, his administration will need to deal with a slew of legal challenges to the Affordable Care Act’s “contraception mandate.” A majority (56%) of Americans say that religiously affiliated colleges and hospitals should be required to provide their employees with health care plans that that cover contraception or birth control at no cost – but will the courts agree?

Our Corner | Roe v. Wade: After 40 Years, Deep Divide Is Legacy

[01.22.2013]

Today is the 40th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Roe v. Wade, which established American women’s constitutional right to an abortion during the first trimester of pregnancy. But although a majority of Americans have consistently supported legal abortion since the Roe ruling, the country remains deeply divided over the procedure.