Brexit divides the UK, but partisanship and ideology are still key factors
Public opinion on Brexit aligns with attitudes toward the EU, immigration and culture.
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Why public opinion polls don’t include the same number of Republicans and Democrats
While the notion that polls should include equal numbers of Republicans and Democrats makes some sense, it’s based on a misunderstanding of what polling is intended to do.
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One-in-five U.S. newsroom employees live in New York, Los Angeles or D.C.
About one-in-five newsroom employees (22%) live in these three metro areas, which, by comparison, are home to 13% of all U.S. workers.
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Most Americans say it’s OK for professional athletes to speak out publicly about politics
Racial and ethnic minorities are more likely than white Americans to say it’s acceptable for professional athletes to publicly address political issues.
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Argentines pessimistic about economy, political system leading up to election
There is widespread, consistent pessimism among Argentines about the nation’s direction. Many say the country’s economic situation is bad.
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A small group of prolific users account for a majority of political tweets sent by U.S. adults
These users make up just 6% of all U.S. adults with public accounts, but they account for 73% of tweets from adults that mention politics.
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National Politics on Twitter: Small Share of U.S. Adults Produce Majority of Tweets
The findings of this analysis paint a nuanced picture of just how prevalent political speech is among U.S. adults on Twitter.
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Majority of Americans Say Parents Are Doing Too Much for Their Young Adult Children
Financial independence is one of the many markers used to designate the crossover from childhood into young adulthood, and it’s a milestone most Americans (64%) think young adults should reach by the time they are 22 years old, according to a new Pew Research Center study. But that’s not the reality for most young adults who’ve reached this age.
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APSA 2019 roundup: Research on political socialization, campaign spending and misinformation
Researchers are learning more about early political socialization. Emerging techniques to fight misinformation are seeing some success.
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5 tips for writing about polls
There are some simple guidelines writers can follow to minimize the risk of readers misunderstanding or misinterpreting survey findings.
