reportJan 13, 2021 Legislators in UK, Canada and Australia Express Post-election Enthusiasm for Biden Administration on Twitter In preelection tweets about the U.S., lawmakers abroad focused on how the election will affect bilateral ties and trade.
short readsAug 4, 2020 Outside U.S., Floyd’s killing and protests sparked discussion on legislators’ Twitter accounts Many legislators in four English-speaking countries directly addressed George Floyd’s killing and the subsequent protests on Twitter.
reportMay 18, 2020 For Global Legislators on Twitter, an Engaged Minority Creates Outsize Share of Content Although most national officials use the platform, their posts receive only a small number of likes and retweets.
short readsJun 20, 2019 During Trump visit, UK legislators tweeted critically of potential trade deal with U.S. United Kingdom legislators in the House of Lords and House of Commons tweeted more critical content of Trump’s recent visit to the nation.
reportMay 13, 2019 Publics in Emerging Economies Worry Social Media Sow Division, Even as They Offer New Chances for Political Engagement Many who use social media say they regularly see false or misleading content, but also view these platforms as offering new avenues for political engagement.