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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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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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