The Internet packs a punch in the evolution of institutions
Most experts surveyed in a new Pew Internet/Elon University study say new tools for networking are transforming bureaucracies.
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Health Care Reform Sweeps Capital and the Media
Health care reform received its highest level of media coverage last week than at any time since the legislative battle began. That made it the 18th biggest story in any week since PEJ began its real time monitoring of the national media. And most of that coverage focused on the political impact of the law.
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2008, Hispanic and Foreign-Born Populations in the U.S. Statistical Portraits
A new demographic and economic profile of Latinos, based on 2008 census data, finds they are twice as likely as the overall U.S. population to lack health insurance coverage.
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Missing the Point Entirely
Nearly eight-in-ten Americans miss the point entirely, a new survey finds. -
Ukraine Says ’No’ to NATO
New Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych’s move to ban Ukraine from becoming a member of NATO is not without a base of public support.
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Obama shifts focus from foreign populations to leaders
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Health Care Opponents Dominate the Blogosphere
As the health care bill neared passage in the House last week, it was by far the most popular topic on blogs, stirring a passionate and sometimes angry debate. On Twitter, a number of technology-focused stories led the way. And on YouTube, Jesse Ventura’s view on conspiracy theories was among the most popular videos.
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Religion in the News: 2009
Pope Benedict XVI and the Obama administration generated the most religion-related coverage in the U.S. press in 2009. The pope, though he made no visits to the United States last year, was the subject of two of the top 10 religion stories, while the Obama administration accounted for three of the top 10 religion-focused storylines […]
