Looking for the hot new(ish) thing in American politics? Try libertarianism. Yes, that long-dismissed political philosophy that eschews government intervention in favor of individual liberty is again coming into vogue — particularly among young voters. Two issues highlight the growing libertarian strain in the country. [cont.] Chris Cillizza, Washington Post Read more »
Same-Sex Marriage Is Seen in Poll as an Issue for the States
A solid majority of Americans opposes a broad national right to same-sex marriage, saying the power to legalize gay unions should rest with the states — even as most support marriage equality for gay people, according to the latest New York Times/CBS News poll. [cont.] Sheryl Gay Stolberg & Dalia […] Read more »
In Gay Marriage Debate, Both Supporters and Opponents See Legal Recognition as ‘Inevitable’
As support for gay marriage continues to increase, nearly three-quarters of Americans – 72% – say that legal recognition of same-sex marriage is “inevitable.” This includes 85% of gay marriage supporters, as well as 59% of its opponents. The national survey by the Pew Research Center, conducted May 1-5 among […] Read more »
Gay Marriage Gains Ground in Poll as Court Readies Ruling
More than half of Americans support allowing same-sex couples to marry, endorsing the goal of gay-rights activists as the U.S. Supreme Court this month prepares to rule on the issue for the first time. Fifty-two percent say they back giving gay couples the right to marry, compared with 41 percent […] Read more »
Breadwinning Wives and Nervous Husbands
… But the evidence suggests that while men tend to applaud their spouses when they help to bring home the bacon, husbands aren’t always as enthusiastic when women start bringing home the filet mignon. And it’s especially troubling that these old-fashioned social norms about gender identity appear to be adversely […] Read more »
Two-thirds of Americans Support Affirmative Action Principles, Oppose Applying Them to College Admissions
More than two-thirds (68 percent) of Americans support programs which give special consideration to blacks and other minorities in order to make up for past discrimination, a new survey finds, as the U.S. Supreme Court considers the constitutionality of such programs. The new survey, conducted by Public Religion Research Institute, […] Read more »