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 Sun, 27 May 2012 16:05:12 EST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://pewresearch.org/images/rssfeeds.gif http://pewresearch.org/ http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2263/european-debt-crisis-g8 The European debt crisis has attracted minimal interest or concern among the U.S. public, despite warnings from economists that Europe’s problems may threaten this country’s fragile recovery. Publications http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2263/european-debt-crisis-g8 Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 EST http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2248/gender-jobs-women-men-career-family-educational-attainment-labor-force-participation In a reversal of traditional gender roles, young women now surpass young men in the importance they place on having a high-paying career or profession. Publications http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2248/gender-jobs-women-men-career-family-educational-attainment-labor-force-participation Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2246/mitt-romney-barack-obama-jobs-swing-voters-gop-primaries-gender-gap As voters continue to focus on the economy and jobs as top issues, Barack Obama's lead over Mitt Romney has narrowed from a 12-point advantage last month to a slim 49% to 45% advantage. Neither candidate has a clear advantage on on the economy or jobs issues, which more than eight-in-ten voters cited as "very important" to their choice. Publications http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2246/mitt-romney-barack-obama-jobs-swing-voters-gop-primaries-gender-gap Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2245/barack-obama-mitt-romney-favorable-ratings-economy Barack Obama and Mitt Romney both carry so much political baggage that one or the other will have to defy modern political history to win in November. Publications http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2245/barack-obama-mitt-romney-favorable-ratings-economy Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2225/workforce-employment-hispanics-whites-blacks-asians-immigrants Hispanics and Asians are gaining jobs at a faster rate in the economic recovery than are blacks and whites, and immigrants are outpacing the native born. The disparities reflect the rapidly changing demographics of the U.S. workforce. Publications http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2225/workforce-employment-hispanics-whites-blacks-asians-immigrants Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2219/boomerang-kids-young-adults-multigenrational-families-parents Large majorities of young adults ages 25 to 34 who are living at home with parents say they're satisfied with that arrangement and upbeat about their future finances. Publications http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2219/boomerang-kids-young-adults-multigenrational-families-parents Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2218/mitt-romney-rick-santorum-newt-gingrich-ron-paul-barack-obama-health-care-law-gas-prices-republican-presidential-primary-race-gop-democratic-enthusiasm-gap Mitt Romney has retaken a significant lead nationally in the race for the Republican presidential nomination, even as he has fallen further behind Barack Obama in a general election matchup. Obama’s job approval rating has reached 50% for the first time since last May, shortly after the killing of Osama bin Laden. Publications http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2218/mitt-romney-rick-santorum-newt-gingrich-ron-paul-barack-obama-health-care-law-gas-prices-republican-presidential-primary-race-gop-democratic-enthusiasm-gap Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2202/government-loans-automakers-banks-financial-institutions-economic-stimulus-tarp Public support for government loans to major U.S. automakers are viewed more positively today than in the fall of 2009, but there has been less change in opinions about other major economic policies such as the federal loans to banks and financial institutions during the 2008 financial crisis and President Obama's economic stimulus plan. Publications http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2202/government-loans-automakers-banks-financial-institutions-economic-stimulus-tarp Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2198/economic-optimism-barack-obama-job-approval-ratings-independents Optimism about the national economy has rebounded in the first two months of this year after sagging in 2011. The latest national survey by the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press also finds an uptick in Barack Obama's job rating. Publications http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2198/economic-optimism-barack-obama-job-approval-ratings-independents Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2191/young-adults-workers-labor-market-pay-careers-advancement-recession A plurality of the American public believes that young adults are having the toughest time of any age group in today’s economy -- and a lopsided majority says it’s more difficult for today’s young adults than it was for their parents’ generation to pay for college, find a job, buy a home or save for the future. But long-term economic optimism among young adults remains unscarred. Publications http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2191/young-adults-workers-labor-market-pay-careers-advancement-recession Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST