Members of Congress – especially Republicans – are increasingly discussing China on social media
Republican lawmakers have produced three-quarters of recent congressional social media posts that mention places and people in Asia.
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Republican lawmakers have produced three-quarters of recent congressional social media posts that mention places and people in Asia.
Social media activity by members of Congress changed in notable ways following the rioting at the Capitol by supporters of President Trump.
Voting members of the 116th Congress collectively produced more than 2.2 million tweets and Facebook posts in 2019 and 2020.
A minority of Twitter users produce a majority of tweets from U.S. adults, and the most active tweeters are less likely to view the tone or civility of discussions as a major problem on the site.
Here are some key takeaways for how the public engaged with Team USA on Twitter during the Tokyo Olympics.
One-quarter of United States lawmakers mentioned the term on Facebook or Twitter during the 116th Congress.
236 members (45%) of the 116th Congress have mentioned “Black lives matter” on Facebook or Twitter dating back as far as Jan. 1, 2015.
Roughly one-quarter of American adults use Twitter. And when they share their views on the site, quite often they are doing so about politics and political issues.
Videos from independent news producers are more likely to cover subjects negatively and discuss conspiracy theories.
Most Americans are at least somewhat happy with their lives, but some have grappled with issues like loneliness and work-life balance.
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