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short readsJun 9, 2021

What makes a news story trustworthy? Americans point to the outlet that publishes it, sources cited

U.S. adults’ views of what makes a news story trustworthy vary by party affiliation, demographic characteristics and news consumption habits.
short readsJan 25, 2021

Though not especially productive in passing bills, the 116th Congress set new marks for social media use

Voting members of the 116th Congress collectively produced more than 2.2 million tweets and Facebook posts in 2019 and 2020.
reportJun 16, 2022

2. The political content in users’ tweets and the accounts they follow

In addition to surveying users about their experiences on Twitter, researchers from the Center also examined the actual on-site behaviors of a subset of users from this representative panel of U.S. adults who provided their Twitter handles for research purposes. This analysis involved two separate data collections and analyses. First, researchers collected every public tweet posted […]
short readsDec 11, 2020

Social media continue to be important political outlets for Black Americans

These platforms have served as venues for political engagement and social activism for many years, especially for Black Americans.
short readsSep 16, 2021

Simone Biles by far the most-mentioned Team USA athlete on Twitter during Tokyo Olympics

Here are some key takeaways for how the public engaged with Team USA on Twitter during the Tokyo Olympics.
reportSep 1, 2021

The Internet and the Pandemic

Nine-in-ten Americans say the internet has been essential or important to them, many made video calls and 40% used technology in new ways. But while tech was a lifeline for some, others faced struggles.
reportJun 14, 2021

Facebook Posts in Early Days of Biden Administration Reflect Ideological Divide

A new study of posts on popular public Facebook pages about the early days of the Biden administration finds that the focus of these posts, as well as the assessments of the new president, differed widely by the ideological orientation of the pages.
reportFeb 7, 2022

1. A sampling of overarching views

The following varied incisive and comprehensive responses represent some of the big ideas shared by a small selection of the hundreds of thought leaders who participated in this canvassing. There are two particularly extensive essays at the bottom of the chapter, one by Doc Searls about technology of the future he hopes will address some […]
short readsDec 10, 2020

Fast facts on Americans’ views about social media as Facebook faces legal challenge

Here is what Pew Research Center surveys say about Americans’ attitudes toward the tech industry – and social media in particular.
reportJan 13, 2021

3. Americans’ views on how online harassment should be addressed

Beyond their experiences and the effect online harassment has had on them, Americans hold a variety of opinions about the broader impact of harassment and how it could be addressed. A majority consider online harassment to be a major issue in American society and the vast majority are critical of the way social media companies […]

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What makes a news story trustworthy? Americans point to the outlet that publishes it, sources cited

2. The political content in users’ tweets and the accounts they follow

Simone Biles by far the most-mentioned Team USA athlete on Twitter during Tokyo Olympics

The Internet and the Pandemic

Facebook Posts in Early Days of Biden Administration Reflect Ideological Divide

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3. Americans’ views on how online harassment should be addressed

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