by Craig Nash | Feb 12, 2026 | News
According to a recent Pew Research Center study, less than half (41%) of U.S. adults believe keeping up with the news is either “extremely” or “very important” for being a good member of society. In contrast, 76% of respondents say voting is at least very important...
by Craig Nash | Feb 11, 2026 | Opinion
In the 2015 documentary Mavis!, the then-75-year-old Mavis Staples reflected on the question she often gets about retirement. “I’ll stop singing when I have nothing left to say,” she said. “And we all know that ain’t never gonna happen!” Now at 86, her prediction has...
by Craig Nash | Feb 5, 2026 | News
Politicians, dignitaries and faith leaders gathered in Washington on Thursday to attend the National Prayer Breakfast. According to the National Prayer Breakfast Foundation (NPBF), the event was created as the annual focal point of a series of gatherings designed to...
by Craig Nash | Feb 5, 2026 | News
As the Trump Administration continues its ramped-up ICE operations in Minnesota and elsewhere across the country, Americans are weighing their thoughts on various aspects of the actions of federal agents and the response from protesters. A recent Pew Research study...
by Craig Nash | Feb 2, 2026 | News
A new Gallup survey has found that charitable giving in the U.S. continues on a downward trajectory, while rates of volunteerism have rebounded from lows during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a related metric, the percentage of American adults who regularly donate blood...