Majorities of Democrats, Republicans say social media platforms are effective for raising awareness about issues, creating sustained movements

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September 9, 2020

Americans think social media can help build movements, but can also be a distraction

Majorities of Democrats, Republicans say social media platforms are effective for raising awareness about issues, creating sustained movements

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Majorities of Democrats, Republicans say social media platforms are effective for raising awareness about issues, creating sustained movements

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Americans think social media can help build movements, but can also be a distraction
Democrats far more likely than Republicans to say social media highlight important issues, but both sides agree these sites are a distraction

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