Publications

A tragic mine explosion in West Virginia led the news last week, with about twice the amount of coverage given to the next biggest story: the still-ailing U.S. economy.

In the U.S. and around the globe, the spread of nuclear weapons is seen as a major threat, but not overwhelmingly so. Those concerned, however, look to the U.S. for leadership.

Information permeates all aspects of our lives and this changes people's behaviors and expectations.

A new analysis of 2010 Census participation rates so far has found wide variation from one city to the next in the degree to which race and ethnic characteristics predict response rates.

Most Americans gave high marks to the 2008 presidential debates. As the Brits watch their first debate tonight, will they like theirs as much?

Four-in-ten Americans support the full legalization of marijuana.

A strong majority of Americans say they favor allowing the sale and use of marijuana for medical purposes if it is prescribed by a doctor.

Four-in-ten American adults say they have tried marijuana.

How the internet and cell phones have changed the way that people relate to organizations and participate in communities.

Stories about the 2010 Census account for a growing -- albeit small -- fraction of U.S. news coverage, according to statistics compiled by the Pew Research Center’s Project for Excellence in Journalism.