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Religion & Culture
02.14.2014
Valentine’s Day: Past and Present
On Valentine’s Day, we take a look at if and how Americans expect to celebrate—whether it’s by watching a romantic comedy or going out to dinner.
On February 26, 2014, leading researchers will discuss findings from PRRI’s latest survey on LGBT-related issues and the impact of religion on those attitudes.
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Politics & Elections
02.12.2014
God Talk: A New Book by Paul Djupe and Brian Calfano
PRRI affiliated scholar Paul Djupe and Missouri State University’s Brian Calfano examine how religion influences public opinion, politics, and candidates.
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Abortion & Reproductive Health
02.12.2014
New Survey Examines Catholic Attitudes toward Church Doctrine
87 percent of Catholics report Pope Francis is doing an excellent or good job as pontiff; however, respondents disagree with Catholic doctrine on some issues.
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Law & Criminal Justice
02.11.2014
Justice Department Extends Benefits for Same-Sex Married Couples
Earlier this week, the Justice Department extended more federal benefits to legally married same-sex couples; we break down the host of new benefits.
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Sports
02.10.2014
Is the NFL Ready for a Gay Athlete?
Michael Sam, a defensive end from the University of Missouri, came out as gay on Sunday—is the macho culture of the NFL ready to embrace a gay athlete?
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Religion & Culture
02.06.2014
Was Coca-Cola Right? America’s Growing Religious Diversity
“It’s Beautiful,” a Coca-Cola ad shown during the Super Bowl, captures America’s diversity—and PRRI illustrates the country's evolving religious landscape.
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Religion & Culture
02.05.2014
NYE VS. HAM: Is the Creationism vs. Evolution Debate Winnable?
Kentucky’s Creation Museum hosted a debate between Science Guy Bill Nye and creationist Ken Ham over whether creation is a viable model of origin.
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Immigration
02.04.2014
Are Politicians Missing the Mark on Immigration Reform?
As the national conversation about immigration reform continues, we explore where Americans stand on the issue.
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Religion & Culture
02.03.2014
What Are Younger Americans Doing on Facebook?
Facebook has done a good job of connecting Americans these past ten years, with 45 percent reporting in 2012 that they use the site at least a few times a week.
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