Weekly Update
feb. 9, 2012
Religion and Attitudes Toward Same-Sex Marriage
Religion and Attitudes Toward Same-Sex Marriage
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on Feb. 7 that a 2008 California referendum banning same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. According to the Pew Research Center's latest polling on the issue, support for same-sex marriage varies by religious group. READ THE FULL ANALYSIS >
Religion and the 2012 Nevada Republican Caucuses
Religion and the 2012 Nevada Republican Caucuses
Mitt Romney's win included overwhelming support from Mormons and strong support from Catholic voters. He also won among white born-again/evangelical Protestants, though his support from that group continues to be somewhat more tepid than among non-evangelicals. READ THE FULL ANALYSIS >
Trends in Party Identification of Religious Groups
Trends in Party Identification of Religious Groups
Since 2008, the share of voters identifying with or leaning toward the GOP has either grown or held steady among major religious groups, including Jewish voters. READ THE FULL ANALYSIS >
FEB. 8 - THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
The Wall Street Journal interviews Pew Forum senior researcher David Masci about the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals' Feb. 7 ruling that a 2008 California referendum banning same-sex marriage is unconstitutional.
READ MORE PEW FORUM IN THE NEWS >
FEB. 8 - THE NEW YORK TIMES
FEB. 8 - THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
FEB. 8 - DETROIT FREE PRESS
FEB. 7 - THE WASHINGTON POST
FEB. 4 - THE AUSTRALIAN
FEB. 4 - THE ECONOMIST
FEB. 3 - THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
FEB. 2 - THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
FEB. 2 - LOS ANGELES TIMES
FEB. 2 - THE WASHINGTON POST
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Protesters: DavPaul Morris/Getty Images
Nevada: © Cameron Davidson/Corbis
Party Identification graphic: Diana Yoo/Pew Forum

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Religion and Attitudes Toward Same-Sex Marriage
Religion and the 2012 Nevada Republican Caucuses
Trends in Party Identification of Religious Groups
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