http://pewresearch.org/ The Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan "fact tank" that provides information on the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world. It does so by conducting public opinion polling and social science research; by reporting news and analyzing news coverage; and by holding forums and briefings. It does not take positions on policy issues. en-us Copyright: (C) Copyright 2006 The Pew Research Center. All rights reserved. info@pewresearch.org info@pewresearch.org Fri, 31 Mar 2006 01:30:00 EST Fri, 25 May 2012 00:05:02 EST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://pewresearch.org/images/rssfeeds.gif http://pewresearch.org/ http://pewresearch.org/databank/dailynumber/?NumberID=1503 The percentage of households in a polling sample that are successfully interviewed -- the response rate -- has fallen dramatically: from 36% in 1997 to 9% today. Daily Number http://pewresearch.org/databank/dailynumber/?NumberID=1503 Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 EST http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2270/polling-survey-research-cell-phone-only-households-random-samples-aapor Scott Keeter, Director of Survey Research for the Pew Research Center and president of the American Association for Public Opinion Research, explores the threats and opportunities in the field of survey research, and discusses steps that can be taken to help keep survey research relevant for democracy. Publications http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2270/polling-survey-research-cell-phone-only-households-random-samples-aapor Thu, 24 May 2012 00:00:00 EST http://pewresearch.org/databank/dailynumber/?NumberID=1505 Despite more than a decade of warfare following the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks, only about 0.5% of the American population has been on active military duty at any given time. Daily Number http://pewresearch.org/databank/dailynumber/?NumberID=1505 Thu, 24 May 2012 00:00:00 EST http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2268/russia-putin-medvedev-protests-elections-economy-russians-democracy-presidential-elections-nationalism A Pew Global attitudes report finds a majority of Russians support political freedoms and public protests that followed a December 2011 parliamentary vote. But a majority also hold a high opinion of Vladimir Putin. Publications http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2268/russia-putin-medvedev-protests-elections-economy-russians-democracy-presidential-elections-nationalism Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 EST http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2269/egypt-egyptians-democracy-economy-mubarak On the eve of the first presidential election of the post-Mubarak era, Egyptians remain hopeful about the future of their country, and they strongly desire both an improved economy and democratic freedoms . Publications http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2269/egypt-egyptians-democracy-economy-mubarak Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 EST http://pewresearch.org/databank/dailynumber/?NumberID=1504 As Egyptians prepare for national elections, 53% say they are satisfied with the way things are going in their country, while 41% are say they are dissatisfied. Daily Number http://pewresearch.org/databank/dailynumber/?NumberID=1504 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 EST http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2267/facebook-ipo-twitter-blogs-market-value-hype The Facebook IPO was a hot topic on blogs, Twitter and Facebook last week with doubts about the stock’s value exceeding bullishness on the investment. Publications http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2267/facebook-ipo-twitter-blogs-market-value-hype Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 EST http://pewresearch.org/databank/dailynumber/?NumberID=1501 Public assessments of the Supreme Court have reached a quarter-century low, with 52% offering a favorable opinion. Daily Number http://pewresearch.org/databank/dailynumber/?NumberID=1501 Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 EST http://pewresearch.org/databank/dailynumber/?NumberID=1500 About one-in-six migrants sent back to Mexico (17%) were apprehended at work or at home in 2010. Daily Number http://pewresearch.org/databank/dailynumber/?NumberID=1500 Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 EST http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2265/iran-nuclear-weapons-ahmadinejad-economic-sanctions-military-options A 21-nation Pew Global Attitudes survey finds widespread opposition to Iran obtaining nuclear weapons. In most countries -- with China and Russia notable exceptions -- there is majority support among opponents of a nuclear-armed Iran for international economic sanctions to try to stop Tehran’s weapons program. Publications http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2265/iran-nuclear-weapons-ahmadinejad-economic-sanctions-military-options Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 EST