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Politics & Elections
08.07.2012
“The Life of Julia” Vs. The Tea Party
Tea Party women dismiss "Julia," the Obama campaign's virtual poster girl for social welfare programs, as sexist propaganda. Do other Americans agree?
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Religion & Culture
08.06.2012
Churches Face Challenges in Upgrading to Religion 2.0
Although some churches are using social media to connect with their congregants, few Americans report using technology or social media for religious purposes.
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Politics & Elections
08.03.2012
New Commercials Unlikely to Sway Jewish Voters in Battleground States
The GOP hopes that it can convince disaffected Jewish Americans who supported Obama in 2008 to vote Republican in November.
Americans report limited use of technology for religious purposes, both inside and outside of worship services, according to a PRRI survey.
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Economy
08.01.2012
New Study Could Mobilize Americans on Income Inequality
A new study conducted by researchers at the Brookings Institution and the nonpartisan Tax Policy Center reveals that Romney’s proposed budget would raise taxes for 95% of Americans – while reducin…
Studies show link between religiosity, benevolent behavior; Sunday Effect and prosocial behavior; Millennials, atheism, and charitable behavior.
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Politics & Elections
07.26.2012
“Anglo-Saxon” Hits the Campaign Trail
What are Mitt Romney's surrogates really trying to convey when they reference Romney's "Anglo-Saxon heritage"?
For Hispanic Americans, views about the morality of abortion and its legality are closely linked, but among black Americans, this is not the case.
In light of the recent controversy surrounding Chick-fil-A's stance on same-sex marriage, how does the American public feel about this public policy issue? Recent surveys show a religious divide.
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Politics & Elections
07.24.2012
How an Evangelical College’s Lawsuit Could Help Romney
Wheaton College's recent lawsuit against the Obama administration's contraception mandate could be a helpful—but potentially dangerous—issue for Romney.
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