Majorities in most countries surveyed say social media is good for democracy
Across 27 countries surveyed, people generally see social media as more of a good thing than a bad thing for democracy.
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Across 27 countries surveyed, people generally see social media as more of a good thing than a bad thing for democracy.
People in advanced and emerging economies have mixed feelings about social media’s impact on political life.
Most think social media has made it easier to manipulate and divide people, but they also say it informs and raises awareness.
74% of Republicans say social media has been more of a bad thing for U.S. democracy, compared with a smaller majority of Democrats (57%).
Americans support banning TikTok by a more than two-to-one margin, according to a new Pew Research Center survey.
A median of 77% across 34 countries surveyed use the internet at least occasionally or own an internet-enabled smartphone.
In preelection tweets about the U.S., lawmakers abroad focused on how the election will affect bilateral ties and trade.
Many legislators in four English-speaking countries directly addressed George Floyd’s killing and the subsequent protests on Twitter.
Although most national officials use the platform, their posts receive only a small number of likes and retweets.
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.
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