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Climate Change & Science
08.30.2012
Why Hasn’t Hurricane Isaac Led to Talk of Climate Change?
With Hurricane Isaac rolling through southern Louisiana while the Republican National Convention enters its last day, surprisingly few people are talking about climate change.
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Abortion & Reproductive Health
08.24.2012
To Expand Hispanic Base, GOP May Need to Shelve Social Issues (At Least, For Now)
The Romney campaign wants to expand its Hispanic voting base. To do so, however, they may need to talk more about immigration and less about social issues.
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Abortion & Reproductive Health
08.23.2012
Most Americans Support Allowing Women to Obtain Abortions in Cases of Rape
Strong majorities of religious Americans support abortion rights in four of seven circumstances.
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Abortion & Reproductive Health
08.21.2012
Joining the Party: On Abortion and Same-sex Marriage, Hispanic American Partisans Are as Polarized as the Public
How socially conservative are Hispanic Americans, how persuadable are Hispanic Americans on social issues, and how important are these issues to Hispanic American voters?
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Politics & Elections
08.15.2012
Americans Divided on How to Prevent Mass Shootings
There is little consensus among Americans about the best way to prevent mass shootings.
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Law & Criminal Justice
08.15.2012
Slim Majority of Americans Support Passing Stricter Gun Control Laws
The August 2012 PRRI/RNS Religion News Survey finds 52% of Americans in favor of passing stricter gun control laws, with notable demographic divides.
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Religion & Culture
08.14.2012
As Catholics Go, So Goes the Nation?
Catholics are an important swing group, and Romney and Obama's focuses on religious liberty and economic inequality have both been sanctioned by the USCCB.
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Politics & Elections
08.13.2012
Mitt Romney’s Complicated Courtship Dance(s)
Mitt Romney has played down his personal Mormon faith, but has not hesitated to harness “religion” under other guises for political gain.
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Politics & Elections
08.09.2012
Are Young Republicans Caught in the Middle on Social Issues?
Will the next generation of GOP leaders have socially liberal views?
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Religion & Culture
08.07.2012
New Attacks Raise Questions About Americans’ Attitudes Toward Muslims
Bachmann's allegations against Huma Abedin, a fire at a Missouri mosque, and a shooting at a Sikh temple raise questions about Americans' attitudes toward Muslims.
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