Data Feed: Tight Senate races in the South, fewer Baby Boomers, democracy in Africa
A daily roundup of fresh data from scholars, governments, think tanks, pollsters and other social science researchers.
Americans keen on space exploration, less so on paying for it
Americans are consistently more likely to say that the U.S. spends too much on space exploration than too little.
Study: Rape in India a ‘Major National Problem’
Rape Is “Very Big Problem”, Say 90 Per Cent of Indians
Most Indians See Rape as a Very Big Problem: Survey
9 in 10 Indians See Rape as a ‘Very Big Problem’
Supreme Court says states can ban affirmative action; 8 already have
Tuesday’s Supreme Court decision upholding Michigan’s ban on affirmative action affects more than college admissions, and more than just Michigan. Seven other states have similarly broad bans in their constitutions or statute books, and opponents of affirmative action have called on other states, and the federal government, to follow suit.
Census Bureau Considers Whether to Delete Some Questions
This links to a FactTank posting about the Census Bureau's review of questions on the American Community Survey. The agency may drop questions if it determines they do not yield useful, quality data that cannot be found elsewhere.
Affirmative Action Topline
Public strongly backs affirmative action programs on campus
The use of affirmative action programs in college admissions has roiled campuses and the public for years, leading to state-passed laws banning the practice to today’s Supreme Court ruling upholding a Michigan voter initiative banning the use of racial preferences. But while the debate and the battles continue, a new Pew Research Center poll finds that Americans overwhelmingly support these programs.
