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 readsApr 29, 2020 Coronavirus downturn likely to add to high government debt in some countries For some governments, the debt incurred on COVID-19 relief will add to the considerable red ink already on their ledgers before the pandemic.
short readsMay 8, 2020 On 75th anniversary of V-E Day, about 300,000 American WWII veterans are alive World War II service members’ numbers have dwindled from around 939,000 veterans in 2015 to about 300,000 in 2020.
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.