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The Pew Research Center’s new demographic projections– the first formal forecasts using data on age, fertility, mortality, migration and religious switching for the world’s eight major religious groups – finds that the religious profile of the world is rapidly changing. What can we predict about the effects of an increasingly religious planet? Will these projections lead to an increase in religious conflict, especially in the Middle East, South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa? Can we expect that nationalism rooted in religious identity will grow, especially in India and Europe? A panel of experts will tackle these questions – and many more – raised by the center’s new projections of the world’s changing religious composition. Read the full report here: http://pewrsr.ch/1MFjWTx
The latest edition of the Pew Research Center's quadrennial survey (http://pewrsr.ch/ICEEDU) finds that for the first time in nearly 40 years a majority of the American public says the United States plays a less important and powerful role as a world leader than it did a decade ago. This short video looks at this and other findings from the survey.
A look inside the religious divide within Israeli society. A companion to Pew Research Center's March 2016 report, "Israel's Religiously Divided Society." View more information at http://www.pewforum.org/2016/03/08/israels-religiously-divided-society/ The views and opinions expressed by the individual participants in this program are solely those of the participants, and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the Pew Research Center. The Pew Research’s Center’s use policy applies. For more, see: http://www.pewresearch.org/about/use-policy/
The results of last Tuesday’s presidential election came as a surprise to nearly everyone who had been following the national and state election polling. Our researchers discuss three possible reasons the polls missed their mark. Read the full blog post here: http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2016/11/09/why-2016-election-polls-missed-their-mark Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world. We conduct public opinion polling, demographic research, content analysis and other data-driven social science research. We do not take policy positions. Check out http://www.pewresearch.org Check out our Youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/PewResearch Follow Pew Research Center on Twitter: http...
The Pew Research Center invited 10 multiracial Americans to share their experiences and perspectives with us on camera. http://www.pewresearch.org/multiracial-voices/
The hourly pay gap between women and men has narrowed to 16 cents today, compared with 36 cents in 1980. But progress has slowed in recent years and even reversed for many women over the course of their careers. Today's youngest group of working women are the first in modern history to start their working lives at near parity with men. But will they stay this close in the years to come? That remains to be seen. In this video, we take a closer look at the nuances behind the pay gap -- including why it has narrowed but persisted over time -- and examine in new detail how different groups of young women entering the workforce since the 1980s have fared. Read the report, "On Pay Gap, Millennial Women Near Parity -- For Now" at http://pewrsr.ch/1fiyqoJ.
On Friday, March 7 the Pew Research Center held a conference on "Generations and the Next America," bringing together experts in many disciplines to discuss how the nation's rapidly shifting generational makeup and racial/ethnic demographics are affecting American families, society, politics and policy. In this video, after an introduction by Pew Research Center president Alan Murray, view a presentation on generations and the changing demographics of the United States by Paul Taylor, Executive Vice President of Special Projects at the Pew Research Center and author of The Next America. More on The Next America: http://www.pewresearch.org/packages/the-next-america/
Brothers Christopher and Peter Hitchens squared off in a debate over whether civilization can survive without God. Christopher, the older of the two, is a renowned atheist thinker and author. Peter, the lesser known of the two, is a practicing Christian and also a well-regarded author. Christopher Hitchens is going through a very public battle with cancer, a subject that came up often during the debate. Michael Cromartie from the Ethics and Public Policy Center, moderated the debate and mentioned Christopher, who lives in the District of Columbia, was attending in between doctor appointments. Peter Hitchens had flown in from England specifically for the lunchtime debate. He argued civilization could survive without God and in many cases is surviving without God. "There used to be a word ...
A new report from the Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project finds that online video is growing. 78% of online adults watch or download videos online, up from 69% in 2009, and the share of internet users who upload or post video online has doubled from 14% in 2009 to 31% today. Kristen Purcell, report author, explains these findings and the reasons behind them. For the full report, visit www.pewresearch.org. Follow the Pew Research Center on Twitter: @pewresearch
The Pew Research Center’s new demographic projections– the first formal forecasts using data on age, fertility, mortality, migration and religious switching for the world’s eight major religious groups – finds that the religious profile of the world is rapidly changing. What can we predict about the effects of an increasingly religious planet? Will these projections lead to an increase in religious conflict, especially in the Middle East, South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa? Can we expect that nationalism rooted in religious identity will grow, especially in India and Europe? A panel of experts will tackle these questions – and many more – raised by the center’s new projections of the world’s changing religious composition. Read the full report here: http://pewrsr.ch/1MFjWTx
The latest edition of the Pew Research Center's quadrennial survey (http://pewrsr.ch/ICEEDU) finds that for the first time in nearly 40 years a majority of the American public says the United States plays a less important and powerful role as a world leader than it did a decade ago. This short video looks at this and other findings from the survey.
A look inside the religious divide within Israeli society. A companion to Pew Research Center's March 2016 report, "Israel's Religiously Divided Society." View more information at http://www.pewforum.org/2016/03/08/israels-religiously-divided-society/ The views and opinions expressed by the individual participants in this program are solely those of the participants, and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the Pew Research Center. The Pew Research’s Center’s use policy applies. For more, see: http://www.pewresearch.org/about/use-policy/
The results of last Tuesday’s presidential election came as a surprise to nearly everyone who had been following the national and state election polling. Our researchers discuss three possible reasons the polls missed their mark. Read the full blog post here: http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2016/11/09/why-2016-election-polls-missed-their-mark Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world. We conduct public opinion polling, demographic research, content analysis and other data-driven social science research. We do not take policy positions. Check out http://www.pewresearch.org Check out our Youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/PewResearch Follow Pew Research Center on Twitter: http...
The Pew Research Center invited 10 multiracial Americans to share their experiences and perspectives with us on camera. http://www.pewresearch.org/multiracial-voices/
The hourly pay gap between women and men has narrowed to 16 cents today, compared with 36 cents in 1980. But progress has slowed in recent years and even reversed for many women over the course of their careers. Today's youngest group of working women are the first in modern history to start their working lives at near parity with men. But will they stay this close in the years to come? That remains to be seen. In this video, we take a closer look at the nuances behind the pay gap -- including why it has narrowed but persisted over time -- and examine in new detail how different groups of young women entering the workforce since the 1980s have fared. Read the report, "On Pay Gap, Millennial Women Near Parity -- For Now" at http://pewrsr.ch/1fiyqoJ.
On Friday, March 7 the Pew Research Center held a conference on "Generations and the Next America," bringing together experts in many disciplines to discuss how the nation's rapidly shifting generational makeup and racial/ethnic demographics are affecting American families, society, politics and policy. In this video, after an introduction by Pew Research Center president Alan Murray, view a presentation on generations and the changing demographics of the United States by Paul Taylor, Executive Vice President of Special Projects at the Pew Research Center and author of The Next America. More on The Next America: http://www.pewresearch.org/packages/the-next-america/
Brothers Christopher and Peter Hitchens squared off in a debate over whether civilization can survive without God. Christopher, the older of the two, is a renowned atheist thinker and author. Peter, the lesser known of the two, is a practicing Christian and also a well-regarded author. Christopher Hitchens is going through a very public battle with cancer, a subject that came up often during the debate. Michael Cromartie from the Ethics and Public Policy Center, moderated the debate and mentioned Christopher, who lives in the District of Columbia, was attending in between doctor appointments. Peter Hitchens had flown in from England specifically for the lunchtime debate. He argued civilization could survive without God and in many cases is surviving without God. "There used to be a word ...
A new report from the Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project finds that online video is growing. 78% of online adults watch or download videos online, up from 69% in 2009, and the share of internet users who upload or post video online has doubled from 14% in 2009 to 31% today. Kristen Purcell, report author, explains these findings and the reasons behind them. For the full report, visit www.pewresearch.org. Follow the Pew Research Center on Twitter: @pewresearch
The Pew Research Center’s new demographic projections– the first formal forecasts using data on age, fertility, mortality, migration and religious switching for the world’s eight major religious groups – finds that the religious profile of the world is rapidly changing. What can we predict about the effects of an increasingly religious planet? Will these projections lead to an increase in religious conflict, especially in the Middle East, South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa? Can we expect that nationalism rooted in religious identity will grow, especially in India and Europe? A panel of experts will tackle these questions – and many more – raised by the center’s new projections of the world’s changing religious composition. Read the full report here: http://pewrsr.ch/1MFjWTx
On Friday, March 7 the Pew Research Center held a conference on "Generations and the Next America," bringing together experts in many disciplines to discuss how the nation's rapidly shifting generational makeup and racial/ethnic demographics are affecting American families, society, politics and policy. In this video, after an introduction by Pew Research Center president Alan Murray, view a presentation on generations and the changing demographics of the United States by Paul Taylor, Executive Vice President of Special Projects at the Pew Research Center and author of The Next America. More on The Next America: http://www.pewresearch.org/packages/the-next-america/
An overview of the survey and expert analysis of the values, experiences and demographics of today's teens and twentysomethings. Panelists were: David Campbell, associate professor of political science, University of Notre Dame; Neil Howe, co-author, Millennials Rising; Mark Lopez, associate director, Pew Hispanic Center; Allison Pond, research associate, Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life; and Paul Taylor, executive vice president, Pew Research Center.
I go through some of the findings and explain why I think this is good news. Link to the study: http://www.pewinternet.org/2015/12/15/gaming-and-gamers/ New series, PARTY CHATTER, premieres TOMORROW! Please subscribe and help spread positive news about gaming!
Bruce Stokes, the Pew Research Center’s director of global attitudes, presents the results of a poll of 48,000 people in 44 countries for their subjective views on important questions related to global trade. The poll results provide an in-depth assessment of popular views on trade and foreign investment, comparing and contrasting public opinion in emerging, developing, and advanced economies, as well as regional breakdowns and individual country and demographic results. Discussants include Duncan Campbell, International Labor Office and Institute for the Study of Labor, IZA; Thea Lee, AFL-CIO; and Ambassador Susan C. Schwab, strategic advisor at Mayer Brown. The event took place September 17, 2014, at the Peterson Institute for International Economics. For more information, visit: http://...
America’s Role in the World: How Others See Us Discussion on Pew Research Center’s New “US Image and Balance of Power Survey” Indroduction: James B. Cunningham Senior Fellow, South Asia Center and Zalmay Khalilzad Chair on Afghanistan Atlantic Council A Presentation By: Richard Wike Director of Global Attitudes Research Pew Research Center A Discussion With: Richard Wike Director of Global Attitudes Resarch Pew Research Center James B. Cunningham Senior Fellow, South Asia Center and Zalmay Khalilzad Chair on Afghanistan Atlantic Council Nora Bensahel Nonresident Senior Fellow, Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security Atlantic Council; Distinguished Scholar in Residence, School of International Service American University Claire Yorke PhD Candidate, War Studies Department King...
On Friday, March 7 the Pew Research Center held a conference on "Generations and the Next America," bringing together experts in many disciplines to discuss how the nation's rapidly shifting generational makeup and racial/ethnic demographics are affecting American families, society, politics and policy. The first panel on Family and Society featured: - Alan Murray, President of the Pew Research Center (Moderator) - Neil Howe, economist, historian and co-author of Millennials Rising - Abby Huntsman, co-host, MSNBC's The Cycle - Alicia Menendez, anchor, Fusion - Michelle Singletary, personal finance columnist, The Washington Post - Brad Wilcox, director, National Marriage Project and visiting scholar, American Enterprise Institute More on The Next America: http://www.pewresearch.org/packag...
Tom Rosenstiel, director of the Pew Research Center's Project for Excellence in Journalism, presented findings from the 2011 State of the News Media report at George Washington University's School of Media and Public Affairs on March 24, 2011. Find more on the event at http://smpa.gwu.edu.
This is part of a Pew Research Center series of reports exploring the behaviors, values and opinions of the teens and twenty-somethings that make up the Millennial Generation