short reads | Nov 3, 2011

Anger with Government Rises Among Silents, Boomers

Three-in-ten members of the over-65 Silent generation describe themselves as angry with the federal government. About a quarter (26%) of Baby Boomers also say they are angry at Washington.

short reads | Nov 2, 2011

Generations and the 2012 Election

Millennial voters favor President Obama by a 61% to 37% margin, while those over 65 –the Silent generation voters -- favor Mitt Romney by a 54% to 41% margin, creating a generation gap of 20 points.

short reads | Oct 21, 2011

War and Sacrifice in the Post-9/11 Era

Veterans of the post-9/11 wars found extra rewards as well as greater hardships stemming from their deployments. Six-in-ten said the experience of being deployed had a positive impact on their financial situation and nearly half (48%) said it put a strain on their marriages.

short reads | Mar 2, 2011

Millennials and Music

Three-fourths of adults younger than age 34 own an iPod or another mp3 player.

short reads | Jan 6, 2011

Boomers and Social Change

Members of the Baby Boom generation align more closely with younger generations than with older ones on most social issues.

short reads | Mar 24, 2010

Parenting a Priority

About half of young adults, ages 18-29, say being a good parent is one of the most important things to them.

short reads | Mar 22, 2010

Missing Mom or Dad

Only about six-in-ten members of the Millennial generation (62%) were raised by both parents.

short reads | Mar 22, 2010

The Millennial Count

The size of the Millennial generation is about equal to the size of the Boomer generation -- but for a different reason.

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