Politics and advocacy in the social media era
Pew Research findings on the state of social media and its impact on grassroots and advocacy
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Pew Research findings on the state of social media and its impact on grassroots and advocacy
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The word “women” appeared more often than 30 other search terms in the Twitter discussion, followed by such domestic topics as education, jobs, healthcare reform and the economy.
Online traditional political activities are most popular among the well-educated and the financially well-off
The well-educated and the well-off are more likely than others to participate in civic life online, just as those groups have always been more likely to be active in politics and community affairs offline.
The growth of social media and the rapid adoption of internet-enabled mobile devices have changed the way Americans engage in the political process.
The growth of social media and rapid adoption of internet-enable mobile devices have changed the way Americans engage in the political process. An infographic provides a summary of the latest data from national surveys taken during the 2012 campaign.
22% of registered voters have announced their vote for president on social media like Facebook or Twitter
22% of registered voters have announced their vote for president on social media like Facebook or Twitter
55% of registered voters have watched political videos online this election season, and 52% have had others recommend political videos for them to watch online
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