short readsJan 15, 2021 How lawmakers’ social media activity changed in the days after the U.S. Capitol riot Social media activity by members of Congress changed in notable ways following the rioting at the Capitol by supporters of President Trump.
short readsJul 16, 2020 Posts mentioning ‘Black lives matter’ spiked on lawmakers’ social media accounts after George Floyd killing 236 members (45%) of the 116th Congress have mentioned “Black lives matter” on Facebook or Twitter dating back as far as Jan. 1, 2015.
short readsOct 29, 2020 Both Republicans and Democrats cite masks as a negative effect of COVID-19, but for very different reasons When asked to describe how the COVID-19 outbreak has affected them negatively, Democrats and Republicans are divided on the subject of masks.
short readsJan 24, 2019 In 116th Congress, at least 13% of lawmakers are immigrants or the children of immigrants The 69 immigrants and children of immigrants in the 116th Congress claim heritage in 38 countries and are overwhelmingly Democrats.