Most Second Generation Hispanics Put Importance on Ability to Retain Spanish
More than two-thirds of second-generation Latinos consider it very important for future generations to be able to speak Spanish.
Veterans of Post-9/11 Wars Ambivalent about Whether Iraq Was Worth It
In a 2011 survey of veterans of the post -9/11 wars, 44% said Iraq was worth fighting while 50% said it was not.
Teachers See Digital Divide among Students
More than half of teachers say students have good access to digital technology at school, but access at home is harder to come by.
Number of Homeowners Who Became Renters Trends Upward
In 2011, 3 million recent movers who were previously homeowners became renters, with the change concentrated among the young.
Republicans Want Their Party to Move in a More Conservative Direction
Six-in-ten Republican voters say they want to see the GOP move in a more conservative direction.
Wide Partisan Gap Exists Over U.S. Aid to World’s Needy
The number of Republicans who would decrease U.S. aid to the world’s needy is 45 points more than that of Democrats.
Public Puts Priority on Developing Alternative Energy Sources
More than half of Americans say the priority for addressing U.S. energy needs should be put on developing alternatives to production of oil, coal and natural gas.
More Republicans than Democrats Think Their Own Party Is out of Touch
Over a third of Republicans (36%) say the GOP is out of touch with the American people, a figure higher than Democrats who say the same of their party.
Women Make Significant Gains in the Workplace and Educational Attainment, but Lag in Pay
Women comprise almost half the workforce (46.7%) and now surpass men in college enrollment and completion. But their earnings still lag men.
U.S. Catholics Divided on Direction of Church under New Pope
Just over half of U.S. Catholics say the next pope should maintain the traditional teachings of the church; nearly as many favor new directions.
