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U.S. religious groups and their political leanings

U.S. religious groups and their political leanings: Mormons are the most heavily Republican-leaning religious group in the U.S., while a pair of major historically black Protestant denominations are two of the most reliably Democratic groups.

Survey | Beyond Same-sex Marriage: Attitudes on LGBT Nondiscrimination Laws and Religious Exemptions from the 2015 American Values Atlas

Survey | Beyond Same-sex Marriage: Attitudes on LGBT Nondiscrimination Laws and Religious Exemptions from the 2015 American Values Atlas

Almost all U.S. presidents have been Christians

Almost all U.S. presidents have been Christians: For President's Day, a look at the religious affiliations of all the U.S. chief executives.

What voters want in a president today, and how their views have changed

What voters want in a president today, and how their views have changed: The presidential nomination contests are heating up and both parties’ 2016 fields have narrowed. And since it’s also Presidents Day weekend, it’s a good time to consider what voters want in a president, regardless of which candidate they may support.

5 facts about the Supreme Court

5 facts about the Supreme Court: Pew Research Center data show the depths of the partisan and ideological divides among Americans about the Supreme Court.

Near-record number of primaries this year, but not quite as early

Near-record number of primaries this year, but not quite as early: By March 15, more than half of both parties' primaries and caucuses will have been held -- though as recently as 2008, the halfway point was in early February.

Hillary Clinton Brought This on Herself: How a Democratic Primary Coronation Turned Into a War @alternet

Hillary Clinton Brought This on Herself: How a Democratic Primary Coronation Turned Into a War @alternet: Bernie Sanders has captured the imaginations of American progressives. He's also had some help.

Support Sentencing Reform and Recidivism Reduction

Support Sentencing Reform and Recidivism Reduction

On Wheaton: If Reconciliation Means “Parting Ways,” then Christianity is Done For

On Wheaton: If Reconciliation Means “Parting Ways,” then Christianity is Done For

Celebrities Against Bullying

Among Millennials engaged in primaries, Dems more likely to learn about the election from social media

Among Millennials engaged in primaries, Dems more likely to learn about the election from social media: While Millennials overall are more likely than older generations to get political news through social media, there are striking party-line differences, particularly among Millennials who say they are very likely to take part in the primaries and caucuses.

Democratic voters increasingly embrace the 'liberal' label – especially whites, Millennials and postgrads

Democratic voters increasingly embrace the 'liberal' label – especially whites, Millennials and postgrads: As Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders battle over who better represents progressive or liberal values, it’s clear that Democratic voters overall have become increasingly comfortable with the “liberal” label.

Lenten Series: Engaging the Beloved Community

Lenten Series: Engaging the Beloved Community

Democratic voters increasingly embrace the 'liberal' label – especially whites, Millennials and postgrads

Democratic voters increasingly embrace the 'liberal' label – especially whites, Millennials and postgrads: As Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders battle over who better represents progressive or liberal values, it’s clear that Democratic voters overall have become increasingly comfortable with the “liberal” label.

Most Americans Say Government Doesn’t Do Enough to Help Middle Class

Most Americans Say Government Doesn’t Do Enough to Help Middle Class: As Americans begin casting the first ballots in the 2016 presidential election, neither political party is widely viewed as supportive of the middle class in this country.

The 2016 Presidential Campaign – a News Event That’s Hard to Miss

The 2016 Presidential Campaign – a News Event That’s Hard to Miss: About nine-in-ten Americans learn about the election in a given week. But they are divided on what type of news source – from television to digital to radio to print – they find most helpful.

Contested presidential conventions, and why parties try to avoid them

Contested presidential conventions, and why parties try to avoid them: There hasn't been a seriously contested convention in decades, and history helps explain why: Presidential candidates who needed multiple ballots to get nominated usually didn't win.

2016 electorate will be the most diverse in U.S. history

2016 electorate will be the most diverse in U.S. history: Nearly one-in-three eligible voters on Election Day (31%) will be Hispanic, black, Asian or another racial or ethnic minority.