Americans and ‘Cancel Culture’: Where Some See Calls for Accountability, Others See Censorship, Punishment
U.S. adults explain – in their own words – what they think cancel culture means.
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U.S. adults explain – in their own words – what they think cancel culture means.
Social media activity by members of Congress changed in notable ways following the rioting at the Capitol by supporters of President Trump.
A majority of teens say a welcoming, safe online environment is more important than people being able to speak their minds freely online.
Here’s a look at how adults in the United States see cancel culture, political correctness and related issues, based on the Center’s surveys.
Majorities of Americans say the federal government, businesses and other actors are doing too little to reduce the effects of climate change.
Just one-in-ten Americans say social media sites have a mostly positive effect on the way things are going in the U.S. today.
The digital divide between Americans who have a disability and Americans who do not remains for some devices.
Despite the many depressing stories dominating the international news cycle, there is also a note of positivity among survey respondents in views of the UN, the benefits of international cooperation for solving problems and the importance of common values for bringing nations together.
236 members (45%) of the 116th Congress have mentioned “Black lives matter” on Facebook or Twitter dating back as far as Jan. 1, 2015.
Asked what more the government should do to support parents and children, Americans often mention forms of social or direct financial support.
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