http://pewresearch.org/ The Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan "fact tank" that provides information on the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world. It does so by conducting public opinion polling and social science research; by reporting news and analyzing news coverage; and by holding forums and briefings. It does not take positions on policy issues. en-us Copyright: (C) Copyright 2007 The Pew Research Center. All rights reserved. info@pewresearch.org info@pewresearch.org Tue, 18 Sep 2007 01:30:00 EST Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:27:06 EST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://pewresearch.org/images/rssfeeds.gif http://pewresearch.org/ http://pewresearch.org/pubs/1408/americans-want-more-spending-lower-taxes-balanced-budgets Americans are famous both for being weight conscious, and at the same time unable to come to terms successfully with their bloated waistlines. The same paradox has applied to how the public looks at budget deficits for a very long time. Publications http://pewresearch.org/pubs/1408/americans-want-more-spending-lower-taxes-balanced-budgets Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://pewresearch.org/pubs/1405/widespread-anti-incumbent-sentiment-obama-approval-afghanistan-troop-levels The mood of America is glum. Most are dissatisfied with the state of the nation, economic conditions, personal finances and an increasing number say the war in Afghanistan is not going well. Still, a majority continues to approve of Obama's job as president. Publications http://pewresearch.org/pubs/1405/widespread-anti-incumbent-sentiment-obama-approval-afghanistan-troop-levels Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://pewresearch.org/pubs/1401/swine-flu-news-interest-job-news-still-mostly-bad The public's impression of economic news remains mixed at best, with 68% hearing "mostly bad news" about jobs. Publications http://pewresearch.org/pubs/1401/swine-flu-news-interest-job-news-still-mostly-bad Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://pewresearch.org/pubs/1372/public-conflicted-on-health-reform-and-economy Most Americans remain optimistic that Barack Obama’s policies will help the economy, but see no clear signs of recovery yet; many key provisions of health care reform remain popular but support for the overall package has slipped. Publications http://pewresearch.org/pubs/1372/public-conflicted-on-health-reform-and-economy Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://pewresearch.org/pubs/1365/great-recession-media-coverage-driven-by-government-officials-and-business The gravest economic crisis since the Great Depression has been covered in the media largely from the top down, told primarily from the perspective of the Obama administration and big business. Publications http://pewresearch.org/pubs/1365/great-recession-media-coverage-driven-by-government-officials-and-business Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://pewresearch.org/pubs/1346/self-employed-significantly-more-satisfied-with-jobs The self-employed are far more satisfied with their jobs and more likely to work because they want to and not for a paycheck. But if you decide to strike out on your own, don't count on financial security. Publications http://pewresearch.org/pubs/1346/self-employed-significantly-more-satisfied-with-jobs Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST http://pewresearch.org/pubs/1337/internet-diversions-for-online-economic-users Most Americans who have turned to online sources for economic information have also used the internet to take their minds off of their financial troubles, especially younger online economic users. Publications http://pewresearch.org/pubs/1337/internet-diversions-for-online-economic-users Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST http://pewresearch.org/pubs/1334/plan-to-watch-obama-health-care-speech Interest in health care reform remains extremely high, but two-thirds continue to say the issue is hard to understand. Publications http://pewresearch.org/pubs/1334/plan-to-watch-obama-health-care-speech Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST http://pewresearch.org/pubs/1330/american-work-force-is-graying Older adults are staying in the labor force longer, and younger adults are staying out of it longer. Both trends intensified with the recession and are expected to continue after the economy recovers. One reason: Older workers value not just a paycheck, but the psychological and social rewards. Publications http://pewresearch.org/pubs/1330/american-work-force-is-graying Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST http://pewresearch.org/pubs/1323/following-health-care-hearing-about-swine-flu While health care is the public's top story, as many heard about Brett Farve as protesters bringing guns to town halls. Most heard news about the availability of swine flu vaccines. Publications http://pewresearch.org/pubs/1323/following-health-care-hearing-about-swine-flu Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST