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.
Americans support banning TikTok by a more than two-to-one margin, according to a new Pew Research Center survey.
Our study analyzes 198 countries and territories and is based on policies and events in 2020, the most recent year for which data is available.
Republican lawmakers have produced three-quarters of recent congressional social media posts that mention places and people in Asia.
Many legislators in four English-speaking countries directly addressed George Floyd’s killing and the subsequent protests on Twitter.
While the Chinese government asserts that it protects religious freedom, a series of annual Pew Research Center reports on religious restrictions around the globe have detailed government efforts aimed at maintaining strict control over religious beliefs and practices in the country. Two recent events have brought this into focus: China’s agreement with the Vatican on […]
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