NORC at the University of Chicago

NRA’s “really big problem”: Why it’s dependent on a dwindling fringe

NRA’s “really big problem”: Why it’s dependent on a dwindling fringe

Article cites survey by the NORC, which finds that gun ownership in the U.S. is declining


Salon.com

Donald J. Bogue, one of the nation's leading demographers, 1918-2014

Donald J. Bogue, one of the nation's leading demographers, 1918-2014

New study says Internet could be why Americans are losing their religion

New study says Internet could be why Americans are losing their religion

Analysis of data from NORC at University of Chicago shows strong correlation between drop in religious affiliation and increased Internet usage


Salon

NORC tracks Americans’ changing views

NORC tracks Americans’ changing views

After 40 years, General Social Survey finds complex opinions on sex, politics, and more.


Lydialyle Gibson

Poll shows majority of Americans have no trust in people

Poll shows majority of Americans have no trust in people

Survey from NORC at the University of Chicago shows 'social trust' has dropped dramatically among Americans


Dan Gaylin named president of NORC at the University of Chicago

Dan Gaylin named president of NORC at the University of Chicago

NORC president John Thompson to lead U.S. Census Bureau

NORC president John Thompson to lead U.S. Census Bureau

The fate of today's TV mistresses: not death, but shame

The fate of today's TV mistresses: not death, but shame

NORC study shows female marital infidelity increasing, along with moral disapproval of extramarital sex


Rev. Andrew Greeley, religious scholar, 1928-2013

Rev. Andrew Greeley, religious scholar, 1928-2013

Share of homes with guns shows 4-decade decline

Share of homes with guns shows 4-decade decline

Tom W. Smith, director of NORC's General Social Survey, says U.S. trend reflects decline of hunting and sharp drop in violent crime