Most Americans See More Trade with European Union as Good for U.S.
In late 2010, about six-in-ten Americans supported increased trade with the European Union. Obama this week called for talks on a free trade pact with the EU nations.
Illinois Senate Approves Same-Sex Marriage Bill
Updated Feb. 15, 2013 On Feb. 14, the Illinois Senate, as expected, approved a measure that would legalize same-sex marriage in the state. The bill will move next to the Illinois House of Representatives, which is more divided on the issue. Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn favors the legislation and has said he will sign it […]
Drones: Transparency on Rules for Their Use Is a Must
Game of Drones
Revolutionary use of social media changes Arab world
Most Approve of Ending Saturday Mail Delivery
Overview A majority of Americans (54%) approve of the U.S. Postal Service’s recent decision to halt Saturday delivery of letters, while 32% disapprove of the decision. The planned end of Saturday mail delivery is a rare government decision that garners bipartisan support – 58% of independents approve of the action, as do 57% of Republicans […]
Majority of Never-Married Adults Want to Wed
Though many Americans agree the institution of marriage is becoming obsolete, 61% of those who have never married still want to do so.
The Demographics of Social Media Users — 2012
Young adults are more likely than older adults to use social media. Women, African-Americans, and Latinos show high interest in sites like Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest.
State of the Union 2013 and Twitter
Love and Marriage
This posting explores statistics about marriage rates, median age at first marriage and attitudes about marriage. Although the marriage rate is at a record low, most never-married Americans say they would like to marry. "Love" is cited more than other factors as a reason to get married, according to a Pew Research Center survey.
