Poll: More Americans Self-Identify as Democrats Than Republicans

Staff / Truthdig Mar 30, 2006 According to Gallup, Democrats and Democratic-leaning Independents make up 49% of the population, Republicans 42%. Last year, the parties were dead even at 46%. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Poll: Half of U.S. Rejects Evolution, Backs Bible

Staff / Truthdig Mar 9, 2006 The Gallup report summarizes the findings: "[A] substantial portion of Americans[are] not so quick to agree with the preponderance of scientific evidence" Support for the such beliefs declines steadily with education: Among those with high school diplomas, 58% are Bible backers; among those with postgraduate degrees, only 25%. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )