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Dr. Melissa Deckman is a Professor of Political Science at Washington College and a PRRI Affiliated Scholar. Her research interests center on the intersection of religion, women, and politics. She has…

A recent survey conducted by PRRI found that sixteen percent of Americans currently say they follow the teachings or practices of more than one religion.

President Obama heads to the Vatican as the American Catholic Church is undergoing a dramatic transformation.

Sixty-six percent of Americans agree that bullying of gay and lesbian teenagers is a major problem in schools.

American Catholics' perspectives on a range of issues, including LGBT issues and abortion, as well as their opinions about church priorities and tradition.

Graphic of the Week examines American attitudes about HIV/AIDS, including causes and discrimination.

Despite the widespread support for anti-discrimination legislation for LGBT individuals, such legislation still faces considerable hurdles, at least at the federal level.

One year after Jorge Mario Bergoglio became the 266th pontiff of the Catholic Church, a look at some memorable moments during his first year in the Vatican.

Most religiously unaffiliated millennials were raised in a religious tradition, which raises important questions about what is responsible for this shift.

Hispanic Americans are a becoming a crucial demographic for both political parties; however, for many conservatives, minority outreach is not a high priority.