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Message in a Bottle In the two weeks following the 2002 general election, the Institute for Politics, Democracy, & the Internet conducted interviews with campaign staff from 33 of the most hotly contested races for governor, U.S. Senator, and U.S. Representative.  We wanted to learn about the Internet’s utility as a campaign tool from campaign […]

Introduction: The four types of users and non-users There is no monochromatic pattern to Internet use. People have a variety of relationships to the technology. Clearly, there are an identifiable number who use the Internet now. At the same time, there are those who have tried using the Internet and dropped off. Others who say […]

This report is based on the findings of a daily tracking survey on Americans’ use of the Internet. The results in this report are based on data from telephone interviews conducted by Princeton Survey Research Associates between October 30 and November 24, 2002, among a sample of 2,745 adults, 18 and older.  For results based […]

Introduction Tens of millions of Americans turn to the Internet when they need help with health problems.  Health professionals are often apprehensive about the reliability of online health information and wonder how consumers can possibly find good advice in the untamed wilderness of the Internet.  In an environment where any quack can create a credible-looking […]

Introduction Communities and economic development groups across the country are exploring ways to encourage people and organizations to go online.  They believe that good things will happen in their communities with greater Internet connectivity.  They think it will help their children learn, improve the job skills of their workforce and make their community a more […]