Religion

reportOct 29, 2018

Ost- und Westeuropäer unterscheiden sich in ihren Ansichten zur Bedeutung von Religion, Einstellungen gegenüber Minderheiten und ihren Meinungen zu wichtigen sozialen Fragen

WASHINGTON, D.C. (24. Oktober 2018) – Der Eiserne Vorhang, der einst Europa teilte, mag längst der Vergangenheit angehören, doch der Kontinent ist heutzutage entzweit durch große Unterschiede in den Einstellungen der Öffentlichkeit zu Religion, Minderheiten und sozialen Themen wie gleichgeschlechtliche Ehe und legale Abtreibung. Im Vergleich zu Westeuropäern würden weniger Mittel- und Osteuropäer Muslime oder […]
reportOct 29, 2018

Les Européens de l’Ouest et de l’Est perçoivent différemment l’importance de la religion, les minorités et les questions sociales clés

WASHINGTON (29 octobre 2018) – Certes, le rideau de fer qui divisait autrefois l’Europe est un lointain souvenir, mais le continent est aujourd’hui divisé par des différences marquées dans les attitudes du public envers la religion, les minorités et les questions sociales comme le mariage entre personnes de même sexe et l’avortement légal. Par rapport […]
reportOct 29, 2018

Жители Восточной и Западной Европы расходятся во мнениях о важности религии, меньшинствах и ключевых социальных вопросах

ВАШИНГТОН, ОКРУГ КОЛУМБИЯ (29 октября 2018 г.) – Несмотря на то, что железный занавес, когда-то разделявший Европу, давно ушел в прошлое, сегодня континент разделяют резкие различия в отношении общественности к религии, меньшинствам и социальным вопросам, таким как однополые браки и легальные аборты. По сравнению с жителями Западной Европы меньшее количество жителей Центральной и Восточной Европы были […]
short readsOct 25, 2018

6 facts about English language learners in U.S. public schools

English language learners in U.S. K-12 public schools are a diverse group from many different states and native language backgrounds.
short readsOct 18, 2018

‘Defining the universe’ is essential when writing about survey data

Given the wide range of people we speak to for our polls – and the issues we ask them about – it’s important to be as clear as possible about exactly who says what. In research circles, this practice is sometimes called “defining the universe.”
short readsOct 11, 2018

Recent Chinese dealings with faith groups reflect a pattern of government restrictions on religion

While the Chinese government asserts that it protects religious freedom, a series of annual Pew Research Center reports on religious restrictions around the globe have detailed government efforts aimed at maintaining strict control over religious beliefs and practices in the country. Two recent events have brought this into focus: China’s agreement with the Vatican on […]
short readsOct 10, 2018

The real value of a $15 minimum wage depends on where you live

Although most Americans back a higher minimum wage, wide disparities in local living costs make finding an appropriate rate difficult.
short readsOct 3, 2018

After recent revelations, U.S. Catholics give Francis low marks on handling of sex abuse scandal

Just three-in-ten American Catholics now say the pontiff is doing a good or excellent job of addressing the sex abuse scandal.
short readsOct 3, 2018

Turnout in this year’s U.S. House primaries rose sharply, especially on the Democratic side

Turnout in this year’s primaries for Congress and most state governorships surged compared with the last midterms in 2014, particularly among Democrats. Nearly a fifth (19.6%) of registered voters – about 37 million – cast ballots in primary elections for the U.S. House of Representatives – a 56% increase over the 23.7 million who voted in 2014’s House primaries. Turnout that year was 13.7% of registered voters.
reportOct 2, 2018

Confidence in Pope Francis Down Sharply in U.S.

Just three-in-ten Catholic adults say Francis is doing an excellent or good job addressing the sex abuse scandal, down 14 points from this January and 24 points since 2015.