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reportSep 28, 2020

Many Americans Get News on YouTube, Where News Organizations and Independent Producers Thrive Side by Side

Videos from independent news producers are more likely to cover subjects negatively and discuss conspiracy theories.
reportNov 10, 2020

In 2018, Government Restrictions on Religion Reach Highest Level Globally in More Than a Decade

In 2018, the global median level of government restrictions on religion – that is, laws, policies and actions by officials that impinge on religious beliefs and practices – continued to climb, reaching an all-time high since Pew Research Center began tracking these trends in 2007.
short readsJul 22, 2020

Most Americans say social media companies have too much power, influence in politics

Roughly half of Americans think social media companies should be regulated more than they are now, our survey found.
short readsAug 24, 2020

Rising share of lawmakers – but few Republicans – are using the term Latinx on social media

One-quarter of United States lawmakers mentioned the term on Facebook or Twitter during the 116th Congress.
reportAug 22, 2019

Acknowledgments

This report is a collaborative effort based on the input and analysis of the following individuals. Laura Silver, Senior Researcher Christine Huang, Research Assistant Kyle Taylor, Research Analyst Sara Atske, Assistant Digital Producer James Bell, Vice President, Global Strategy Peter Bell, Design Director Shawnee Cohn, Communications Manager Stefan Cornibert, Communications Manager Claudia Deane, Vice President, […]
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.
reportOct 19, 2020

1. Americans plan to follow election returns closely and most are confident their news sources will make the right call

Americans plan to pay close attention to Election Day 2020 results as they roll in. Roughly half of U.S. adults (48%) say they will follow Election Day results very closely, with another 32% who will do so fairly closely. A mere 6% plan to follow not at all closely. Registered voters supporting each of the […]
reportSep 16, 2020

Political Divides, Conspiracy Theories and Divergent News Sources Heading Into 2020 Election

Republicans are about four times as likely as Democrats to say voter fraud has been a major issue with mail-in ballots.
reportJul 16, 2020

Congress Soars to New Heights on Social Media

Democratic lawmakers post more content on Twitter, while the median Republican member now averages more audience engagement than the median Democrat across platforms.
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.

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In 2018, Government Restrictions on Religion Reach Highest Level Globally in More Than a Decade

Both Republicans and Democrats cite masks as a negative effect of COVID-19, but for very different reasons

1. Americans plan to follow election returns closely and most are confident their news sources will make the right call

Political Divides, Conspiracy Theories and Divergent News Sources Heading Into 2020 Election

Legislators in UK, Canada and Australia Express Post-election Enthusiasm for Biden Administration on Twitter

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