The Next America, Millennials, Pope Francis

I sometimes visit the Gallup polling organization web site but until recently, I haven't paid much attention to the Pew Research.  Now, I follow them on Twitter and often get some interesting news or fact.  This is the first bulletin like this one I have gotten in my email but it seems pretty interesting.

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From: Pew Research Center <info@pewresearch.org>
Date: Fri, Mar 7, 2014 at 8:22 AM
Subject: The Next America, Millennials, Pope Francis
To: olderkirby@gmail.com

10,000 Boomers are turning 65 every single day between now and 2030.

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NUMBERS, FACTS AND TRENDS SHAPING YOUR WORLD

March 07, 2014 Follow us:     Millennials: Detached from Institutions Racially diverse, economically stressed and politically liberal, Millennials are building their own networks through social media – rather than through political parties, organized religion or marriage. Half now call themselves political independents, the highest share of any generation. read more > The Next America: Boomers, Millennials, and the Looming Generational Showdown   LIVESTREAM: Generations in the Next America Join our presentation of the Next America and our panel discussions about Millennials and the shifting demographic and political landscape at the Newseum. Our live video and blog coverage begin at 10 AM ET, or follow #nextamerica on Twitter. READ MORE >    Catholics Say Pope Francis is a Change for the Better Pope Francis remains immensely popular among U.S. Catholics and is widely seen as a force for positive change. More than eight-in-ten Catholics say they have a favorable view of the pontiff, and 68% say Pope Francis represents a major change in the Catholic Church for the better. read more > Catholics, in Their Own Words: Francis is the 'Poor Man's Pope'   Pope Francis Among Top Global Newsmakers Media interest in Francis was intense upon his election in March 2013, but it peaked four months later, in July 2013, around the time of his trip to Brazil for World Youth Day. read more >   Hillary Clinton Viewed as Tough, Honest Amid prospects of a possible 2016 presidential bid, 67% of Americans approve of the job Hillary Clinton did as secretary of state, while majorities say she is tough and honest. However, fewer say she has new ideas. read more >   Fact Tank   Follow @facttank More than half of Millennials have shared a ‘selfie’ 55% of Millennials say they have shared a “selfie” on a social media site; no other generation is nearly as inclined to do this. Read More>   Regional polls show few Ukrainians, Russians want a united, single state   Public’s anti-incumbent mood hasn’t always predicted big electoral swings   Women's college enrollment gains leave men behind   QUOTED The America of the near future will look nothing like the America of the recent past. Paul Taylor Executive Vice President, Pew Research Center The Next America: Boomers, Millennials, and the Looming Generational Showdown

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