Arizona bill sparks debate about religious objections to gay marriage
The bill would allow business owners to cite religious beliefs as a reason for denying services – including to same-sex couples – without fear of legal retribution.
Venezuelans gloomy about their standard of living, nation’s economy
Just a third of Venezuelans say their standard of living is improving, a record low.
Teens & Technology: Understanding the Digital Landscape
Amanda Lenhart presented the Pew Research Center’s most recent data that looks at how teens ages 12 to 17 use the internet, social media and mobile phones.
Data Feed: Cheating on taxes, consumer confidence, foreign languages in U.S. cities
A daily roundup of fresh data from scholars, governments, think tanks, pollsters and other social science researchers.
Uganda president: Homosexuals are ‘disgusting’
Nigeria’s Anti-LGBTQ Law
The Rise of Morality Politics in Africa
The Internet and Religion: The Great Disruption
How Americans use digital technology and their implications for religious institutions.
Plurality of Americans support current level of defense spending
A plurality of Americans say defense spending should be kept at current levels.
Just 28% of Republicans believe GOP advocates its principles well
A minority of Republicans believe that their party is doing a good job in standing up for its traditional positions of smaller government, tax-cutting and conservative social values.
