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 16:19:45 EST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://pewresearch.org/images/rssfeeds.gif http://pewresearch.org/ http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2261/college-university-education-costs-student-debt The issue of costs and rising student debt have have touched off a national debate about the cost and value of a college education. Surveys by the Pew Research Center present this portrait of the views of the general public and college graduates on these issues. Publications http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2261/college-university-education-costs-student-debt Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 EST http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2259/obama-gay-marriage-public-views-poll-same-sex-marriage-2012-election Roughly half of Americans (52%) say Barack Obama’s expression of support for gay marriage did not affect their opinion of the president. Publications http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2259/obama-gay-marriage-public-views-poll-same-sex-marriage-2012-election Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 EST http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2251/social-issues-gun-rights-gay-marriage-abortion-presidential-campaign Opinions about a pair of contentious social issues, gun control and gay marriage, have changed substantially since previous presidential campaigns. On gun control, Americans have become more conservative; on gay marriage, they have become more liberal. Publications http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2251/social-issues-gun-rights-gay-marriage-abortion-presidential-campaign Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2250/mexican-immigration-immigrants-illegal-border-enforcement-deportations-migration-flows After four- decades that brought 12 million current immigrants -- more than half of whom came illegally -- the net migration flow from Mexico to the United States has stopped and may have reversed. Publications http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2250/mexican-immigration-immigrants-illegal-border-enforcement-deportations-migration-flows Mon, 23 Apr 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/2244/same-sex-marriage-gay-homosexuality In the 2004 elections, analysts believed that proposed state constitutional amendments banning same-sex marriage increased the turnout of socially conservative voters in as many as 11 states. But since then, many Americans have changed their minds, and a whole new generation has come of age with a different point of view on this issue. Publications http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2244/same-sex-marriage-gay-homosexuality Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2241/ann-romney-mommy-wars-hilary-rosen-working-women-stay-at-home-moms-ann-romney Democratic strategist Hilary Rosen’s comment this week about Ann Romney’s lack of work experience has put the “mommy wars” back in the news. Here is a summary of surveys in recent years that explore public attitudes about issues related to women, work and motherhood. Publications http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2241/ann-romney-mommy-wars-hilary-rosen-working-women-stay-at-home-moms-ann-romney Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2235/hispanics-latinos-identity-racial-identification Nearly four decades after the United States government mandated the use of the terms “Hispanic” or “Latino” to categorize Americans who trace their roots to Spanish-speaking countries, a new nationwide survey of Hispanic adults finds that these terms still haven’t been fully embraced by Hispanics themselves. Publications http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2235/hispanics-latinos-identity-racial-identification Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2234/trayvon-martin-race-police-news-coverage-discrimination The Trayvon Martin case has highlighted issues relating to the treatment of blacks by local police departments, the state of race relations in the U.S. and press coverage of African Americans. Pew Research Center surveys in recent years have covered the opinions of African Americans on these and other issues. Publications http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2234/trayvon-martin-race-police-news-coverage-discrimination Fri, 30 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