Majorities in most countries surveyed say social media is good for democracy
Across 27 countries surveyed, people generally see social media as more of a good thing than a bad thing for democracy.
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Across 27 countries surveyed, people generally see social media as more of a good thing than a bad thing for democracy.
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Just one-in-ten Americans say social media sites have a mostly positive effect on the way things are going in the U.S. today.
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