Mormons

The Morning Buzz | Vegetarian Staffers Band Together on Capitol Hill

[04.29.2013]

The Vegetarian Caucus on Capitol Hill is rapidly expanding. Less than 1-in-10 (6%) Americans say they personally are vegetarian, although 38% have a close friend or family member who is vegetarian.

The Morning Buzz | Will Hispanic Evangelicals Blunt Democratic Advantage among Hispanic Voters

[04.09.2013]

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? Recall the Nutella thieves of Columbia University? They’ve been outdone. Two influential senators may be on the cusp of a bipartisan breakthrough to expand background checks for gun buyers. Two-thirds (67%) of Americans are in favor of stricter enforcement of existing… more

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

Our Corner | Biggest Moves in Religion and Politics in 2012

[01.02.2013]

As we look forward to the new year, there are many lessons to be gleaned from 2012′s most important moments in religion and politics. At the CNN Belief Blog, PRRI CEO Dr. Robert P. Jones and Research Director Daniel Cox outline the ten biggest shifts in this crucial arena.

The Morning Buzz | Was the “Mormon Moment” More of a Blip?

[12.20.2012]

A new Pew survey reveals that despite Mitt Romney’s lengthy run for office and his much-publicized Mormon faith, 82% of Americans say they learned little to nothing about Mormonism during the 2012 campaign.

The Morning Buzz | How Do Top Earners Feel About Being Taxed More Heavily?

[12.14.2012]

How do top earners feel about being taxed more heavily? More than 6-in-10 Americans who make more than $100,000 a year agree that the government should raise taxes on those who make more than $250,000 a year.

The Morning Buzz | LDS Church Launches Website on Same-Sex Attraction

[12.11.2012]

Late last week, around the time when the Supreme Court agreed to hear two cases related to same-sex marriage, the LDS Church launched a new website aimed at “cultivating respect and understanding” toward gay and lesbian people, although it continued to maintain that acting on same-sex attraction is a sin. Only around 1-in-5 Mormons support same-sex marriage.

Our Corner | Religion and the 2012 Election on Fox5 News

[11.06.2012]

Just before the 2012 election, Dr. Robert P. Jones joined Fox5 anchor Brian Bolter to discuss the role of religion in the 2012 election.

The Morning Buzz | Hispanic Americans Aren’t Donating to the Candidates

[11.05.2012]

Hispanic Americans may be a pivotal voting bloc this election, but they’re donating very little to the candidates.

The Morning Buzz | Mormon Speakers Address Romney’s Faith

[09.04.2012]

A raft of Mormon speakers at the Republican National Convention indicated that Mitt Romney has overcome any hesitation about discussing his Mormon faith.