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 15, 2020 64% of Americans say social media have a mostly negative effect on the way things are going in the U.S. today 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.
short readsAug 30, 2022 More so than adults, U.S. teens value people feeling safe online over being able to speak freely A majority of teens say a welcoming, safe online environment is more important than people being able to speak their minds freely online.
short readsDec 20, 2019 10 tech-related trends that shaped the decade The tech landscape has changed dramatically over the past decade, both in the United States and around the world.
short readsNov 7, 2016 Social media causes some users to rethink their views on an issue Exposure to a range of new ideas and viewpoints that many social media users encounter can occasionally cause people to change their minds about political issues or candidates.