The legalization of marijuana in Colo. follows a notable shift in public opinion—in 2013, a majority of Americans supported its legalization for the first time.
Should the question of whether to legalize same-sex marriages be decided at the federal level, or should it be left up to the states? It depends on who you ask.
Ahead of the 2014 elections, each party seeks an issue that will rally support among voters; Democrats may have found it in efforts to increase the minimum wage.
Nearly 1,000 gay and lesbian couples have purchased wedding licenses from the state of Utah since a federal judge struck down the state’s ban on same-sex marriages December 20.
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Economy
12.20.2013
PRRI-RNS Holiday Survey Gains National Media Attention
In case you missed it, PRRI’s latest survey, conducted in partnership with Religion News Service, received significant national media coverage this week!
This holiday season, Americans who celebrate Christmas plan to spend an average of $914 on gifts alone, according to the latest PRRI/RNS survey.
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Religion & Culture
12.18.2013
War on Christmas? More Americans OK With “Happy Holidays”
Nearly half of Americans agree that businesses should greet customers with “Happy Holidays” or “Season’s Greetings," not “Merry Christmas.”
PRRI’s latest survey, conducted in partnership with RNS, uncovers a number of key findings on Americans’ opinions about the holiday season.
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Religion & Culture
12.17.2013
Poll: Christmas is a Commercial Holiday, Not a Sacred Holy Day, For Many
Cathy Lynn Grossman's latest for The Washington Post highlights Americans' feelings toward the holiday season.
A PRRI/RNS poll finds nearly half of Americans say businesses should greet customers with “Happy Holidays” or “Season’s Greetings” instead of “Merry Christmas.”
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