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 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:05:06 EST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://pewresearch.org/images/rssfeeds.gif http://pewresearch.org/ http://pewresearch.org/pubs/1112/religion-vote-2008-election Two experts examine the role that religion played in the 2008 presidential election and discuss implications for the future. Publications http://pewresearch.org/pubs/1112/religion-vote-2008-election Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST http://pewresearch.org/pubs/1061/cell-phones-election-polling The latest study of Pew Research Center election surveys analyzes the effects of conducting both landline and cell phone interviews. While the addition of cell phones had at most a modest effect on estimates of candidate support in individual surveys, when looked at in the aggregate clear patterns emerge. Publications http://pewresearch.org/pubs/1061/cell-phones-election-polling Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST http://pewresearch.org/pubs/1049/some-final-thoughts-on-campaign-08 A wrap-up of possibly overlooked polling trends and end-of-campaign happenings. Publications http://pewresearch.org/pubs/1049/some-final-thoughts-on-campaign-08 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST http://pewresearch.org/pubs/1042/winds-of-political-change-havent--shifted-publics-ideology-balance Still, ideological labels don’t always predict policy opinions; e.g.,about half of self-described conservatives say that all or some of the Bush tax cuts should be repealed while many liberals support off-shore drilling. Publications http://pewresearch.org/pubs/1042/winds-of-political-change-havent--shifted-publics-ideology-balance Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://pewresearch.org/pubs/1040/how-the-media-covered-religion Religion played a much more significant role in press treatment of Obama than of McCain during the 2008 campaign, but much of the coverage related to false yet persistent rumors that Obama is a Muslim. Publications http://pewresearch.org/pubs/1040/how-the-media-covered-religion Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://pewresearch.org/pubs/1037/never-ending-story-palin-and-hillary-still-making-news The country’s weakened economy rivaled the presidential transition as top story of the week while much coverage focused on two women who ran losing campaigns for the executive branch. Publications http://pewresearch.org/pubs/1037/never-ending-story-palin-and-hillary-still-making-news Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://pewresearch.org/pubs/1035/high-hopes Barack Obama won only 53% of the vote on Election Day, but he is getting a landslide greeting from the American public with voters giving Obama better grades for his conduct during the campaign than any presidential candidate since 1988. Publications http://pewresearch.org/pubs/1035/high-hopes Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://pewresearch.org/pubs/1032/high-marks-for-campaign-high-bar-for-obama A week after the election, voters are feeling good about themselves, the presidential campaign and Barack Obama. Looking ahead, they have high expectations for the Obama administration, with two-thirds predicting that he will have a successful first term. Publications http://pewresearch.org/pubs/1032/high-marks-for-campaign-high-bar-for-obama Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://pewresearch.org/pubs/1033/global-media-celebrate-obama-victory-but-cautious-too "GOBAMA!" gushed Britain's Daily Mirror the day after Barack Obama's electoral victory. Other newspapers around the world were scarcely less enthusiastic but notes of concern and discord were also registered. Publications http://pewresearch.org/pubs/1033/global-media-celebrate-obama-victory-but-cautious-too Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://pewresearch.org/pubs/1034/gay-marriage-at-the-ballot-box Prior to Massachusetts becoming the first state to legalize same-sex marriage in 2003, only three states had passed constitutional amendments prohibiting the practice. With amendments in California, Arizona and Florida passing this November, the number of states now stands at 29. A graphic charts the recent history of voter-approved state bans on gay marriage. Publications http://pewresearch.org/pubs/1034/gay-marriage-at-the-ballot-box Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST