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reportSep 16, 2020

2. Attention to candidates increases, but what Americans know and think about them diverges by party, media sources

With the national nominating conventions concluded and the election cycle entering its closing stretch, Americans are now following news about the presidential candidates more closely than they were a few months ago. And while there are virtually no partisan differences in how closely Americans are following the election, there are some distinctions within parties depending […]
short readsAug 8, 2019

46% of U.S. social media users say they are ‘worn out’ by political posts and discussions

Well before the 2020 election, many U.S. social media users are already exhausted by how many political posts they see on these platforms.
reportOct 23, 2019

National Politics on Twitter: Small Share of U.S. Adults Produce Majority of Tweets

The findings of this analysis paint a nuanced picture of just how prevalent political speech is among U.S. adults on Twitter.
reportDec 12, 2019

3. Factors beyond party affiliation also connect with trust in the news media

Other factors beyond partisan dynamics are linked with Americans’ assessments of the news media – though perhaps not as dramatically. Two additional areas stand out in this analysis: trust of others overall and demographic characteristics. Americans who are more trusting of others overall extend that trust to the news media High trusters – those with […]
reportAug 22, 2019

1. Social activities, information seeking on subjects like health and education top the list of mobile activities

The survey asked mobile phone users about 10 activities they might do on their mobile phones. First, it included four activities that may be social in nature, including: sending text messages, taking pictures or video, posting pictures or videos to social media, and posting thoughts on social media. Second, it asked people whether they have […]
reportSep 16, 2020

Political Divides, Conspiracy Theories and Divergent News Sources Heading Into 2020 Election

Republicans are about four times as likely as Democrats to say voter fraud has been a major issue with mail-in ballots.
reportAug 22, 2019

2. Social media users more likely to interact with people who are different from them

Social media platforms provide a major avenue for people to connect with friends, relatives and acquaintances they do not see in person on a regular basis. A median of 46% of Facebook users report seeing few or none of their Facebook “friends” in person regularly, while just 31% see most or all of them in […]
short readsSep 9, 2019

Millennials stand out for their technology use, but older generations also embrace digital life

Millennials have often led older Americans in their adoption and use of technology. But there has also been significant growth in tech adoption in recent years among older generations.
short readsJul 11, 2019

U.S. public has little confidence in social media companies to determine offensive content

Americans have complicated views about the role social media companies should play in removing offensive content from their platforms.
reportNov 20, 2019

Acknowledgments

This report is a collaborative effort based on the input and analysis of the following individuals. Laura Silver, Senior Researcher Emily A. Vogels, Research Associate Mara Mordecai, Research Assistant Jeremiah Cha, Research Assistant Raea Rasmussen, Intern Lee Rainie, Director, Internet and Technology Research Sara Atske, Associate Digital Producer James Bell, Vice President, Global Strategy Peter […]

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Political Divides, Conspiracy Theories and Divergent News Sources Heading Into 2020 Election

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