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This survey focuses on American evaluations of how places of worship are dealing with the issue of homosexuality. The survey investigates public perceptions about the impact that religious organizations and churches are having on homophobia in the U.S., along with the mental health of gay and lesbian youth.

Sample: Nationally representative adult (18+) living in the United States

Total Respondents: 1,010

Data Collected: October 14-17, 2010

The American Values Survey is PRRI’s annual multi-issue survey covering a variety of topics on religion, political behavior, and views on public policy. This survey includes questions about vote preference for the 2010 mid-term election, the importance of issues on Congressional vote choice, and views on economic policy, such as taxes and the minimum wage. The survey also covers a number of social issues, including same-sex marriage, abortion, and immigration. Other questions explore whether respondents feel that issues ranging from health care reform to immigration are better handled at the state or national level. The survey also includes a measure of Tea Party affiliation.

Sample: Nationally representative adult (18+) living in the United States

Total Respondents: 3,013 (2,413 landline; 600 cellphone)

Data Collected: September 1-14, 2010

The PRRI/RNS September 2010 Survey investigates attitudes about Fox News television host Glenn Beck and his call for a religious revival in the country. The survey included questions to gauge public knowledge about Beck’s religious beliefs, feelings about the talk show host, and if he would be the right person to lead a religious movement.

Sample: Nationally representative adult (18+) living in the United States

Total Respondents: 1,007

Data Collected: September 9-12, 2010

The PRRI/RNS August 2010 Survey investigates attitudes about the proposed construction of an Islamic community center and mosque in lower Manhattan near ground zero. Questions measure the extent to which respondents have followed the news about the proposed center, support for its construction, and whether they considered the site of the World Trade Center to be sacred ground.

Sample: Nationally representative adult (18+) living in the United States

Total Respondents: 1,005

Data Collected: August 20-22, 2010

This survey investigates public attitudes about immigrants and immigration reform in the U.S. The survey gauges perceptions about the functioning of the immigration system, levels of support for immigration reform policies, and perceptions of immigrants’ influence on the economy and the job market. Additional questions focus on discrepancies in public attitudes between illegal and legal immigrants, the moral implications of immigration, and Congress’ ability to handle immigration reform during the economic downturn.

Sample: Nationally representative adult (18+) living in the United States

Total Respondents: 1,201

Data Collected: March 5-11, 2010