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After Boston, Little Change in Views of Islam and Violence | Pew Research Center for the People and the Press www.people-press.org 308 TWEETS
Overview The public’s views of whether Islam is more likely than other religions to encourage violence have changed little in the aftermath of the Boston
www.people-press.org/2013/05/07/after-boston-little-change-in-views-of-islam-and-violence/
Most Expect ‘Occasional Acts of Terrorism’ in the Future | Pew Research Center for the People and the Press www.people-press.org 160 TWEETS
Overview Last week’s bombings at the Boston Marathon attracted broad public interest: 63% of Americans say they followed the story very closely, among the
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Assessing the Representativeness of Public Opinion Surveys 5-15-12 #1 – Pew Research Center for the People and the Press www.people-press.org 9 TWEETS
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Press Widely Criticized, But Trusted More than Other Information Sources | Pew Research Center for the People and the Press www.people-press.org 27 TWEETS
Overview Negative opinions about the performance of news organizations now equal or surpass all-time highs on nine of 12 core measures the Pew Research Center
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Section 5: Views of Federal Departments and Agencies | Pew Research Center for the People and the Press www.people-press.org 29 TWEETS
Favorable ratings for most federal agencies and departments tested, in this study have declined substantially since the late 1990s. And job performance ratings
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Public Praises Science; Scientists Fault Public, Media | Pew Research Center for the People and the Press www.people-press.org 1 TWEETS
Overview Americans like science. Overwhelming majorities say that science has had a positive effect on society and that science has made life easier for most
Benghazi Investigation Does Not Reignite Broad Public Interest | Pew Research Center for the People and the Press www.people-press.org 1 TWEETS
Overview The public paid limited attention to last week’s congressional hearings on Benghazi. Fewer than half (44%) of Americans say they are following the
www.people-press.org/2013/05/13/benghazi-investigation-does-not-reignite-broad-public-interest/
Public Trust in Government: 1958-2013 | Pew Research Center for the People and the Press www.people-press.org 1 TWEETS
As Barack Obama begins his second term in office, trust in federal government remains mired near a historic low and frustration with government remains high.
www.people-press.org/2013/01/31/trust-in-government-interactive/
Most Say Immigration Policy Needs Big Changes | Pew Research Center for the People and the Press www.people-press.org 1 TWEETS
Overview Americans overwhelmingly say the nation’s immigration policy is in need of sweeping changes. Overall, 75% say immigration policy needs at least
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By 2-1, Independents blame Republicans and not Obama for stalemate in Washington www.people-press.org 195 TWEETS
Overview President Obama continues to hold a substantial advantage over congressional Republicans in public regard. Obama’s job approval is back in positive
www.people-press.org/2013/05/08/obama-maintains-approval-advantage-but-gop-runs-even-on-key-issues/
Political Blame for Flight Delays Spread Evenly | Pew Research Center for the People and the Press www.people-press.org 1 TWEETS
Overview As Washington sprang into action late last week to end the furlough of federal air-traffic controllers and delays at airports across the country, the
www.people-press.org/2013/04/29/political-blame-for-flight-delays-spread-evenly/
Public’s Knowledge of Science and Technology | Pew Research Center for the People and the Press www.people-press.org 1 TWEETS
Report Before you read the report, test your own News IQ by taking the interactive knowledge quiz. The short quiz includes many of the questions that were
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Mixed Reactions to Senate Gun Vote | Pew Research Center for the People and the Press www.people-press.org 1 TWEETS
Overview The key Senate vote that halted gun control legislation last week is drawing a mixed reaction from the American public: 47% express negative feelings
www.people-press.org/2013/04/24/mixed-reactions-to-senate-gun-vote/
Public’s Knowledge of Science and Technology | Pew Research Center for the People and the Press www.people-press.org 4 TWEETS
Report Before you read the report, test your own News IQ by taking the interactive knowledge quiz. The short quiz includes many of the questions that were
www.people-press.org/2013/04/22/publics-knowledge-of-science-and-technology/
How Do Americans Feel About Doing Their Taxes? | Pew Research Center for the People and the Press www.people-press.org 69 TWEETS
Ben Franklin once said that nothing in life is certain, but death and taxes. More than two centuries later, taxes remain a yearly ritual for most Americans.
State Governments Viewed Favorably as Federal Rating Hits New Low | Pew Research Center for the People and the Press www.people-press.org 428 TWEETS
Overview Even as public views of the federal government in Washington have fallen to another new low, the public continues to see their state and local
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