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short readsJun 30, 2022

5 facts about political tweets shared by U.S. adults

Here are five facts about political content on Twitter, such as the content and nature of these posts.
reportJun 16, 2022

Politics on Twitter: One-Third of Tweets From U.S. Adults Are Political

Roughly one-quarter of American adults use Twitter. And when they share their views on the site, quite often they are doing so about politics and political issues.
short readsJun 9, 2022

A growing share of Americans are familiar with ‘cancel culture’

61% of U.S. adults say they have heard at least a fair amount about the phrase “cancel culture,” up from 44% in September 2020.
short readsMay 13, 2022

Support for more regulation of tech companies has declined in U.S., especially among Republicans

44% of Americans think major technology companies should be regulated more than they are now, down from 56% in April 2021.
short readsFeb 17, 2022

More members of Congress, especially Democrats, are talking about Black History Month on social media

64% of members of Congress mentioned Black History Month on Facebook or Twitter in February 2021, up from just 29% in 2015.
short readsJan 5, 2022

Americans at the ends of the ideological spectrum are the most active in national politics

Americans who hold less consistently liberal or conservative views tend to be less engaged in national politics.
reportNov 22, 2021

The Future of Digital Spaces and Their Role in Democracy

Many experts say public online spaces will significantly improve by 2035 if reformers, big technology firms, governments and activists tackle the problems created by misinformation, disinformation and toxic discourse. Others expect continuing troubles as digital tools and forums are used to exploit people’s frailties, stoke their rage and drive them apart.
reportNov 15, 2021

News on Twitter: Consumed by Most Users and Trusted by Many

Fully 70% of U.S. adult Twitter news consumers say they have used Twitter to follow live news events, up from 59% who said this in 2015.
reportNov 15, 2021

The Behaviors and Attitudes of U.S. Adults on Twitter

A minority of Twitter users produce a majority of tweets from U.S. adults, and the most active tweeters are less likely to view the tone or civility of discussions as a major problem on the site.
reportSep 30, 2021

Charting Congress on Social Media in the 2016 and 2020 Elections

The 2020 election featured dramatic increases in lawmaker posts and audience engagement, but less overlap in the sources shared by members of each party.

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5 facts about political tweets shared by U.S. adults

Politics on Twitter: One-Third of Tweets From U.S. Adults Are Political

Americans at the ends of the ideological spectrum are the most active in national politics

The Future of Digital Spaces and Their Role in Democracy

The Behaviors and Attitudes of U.S. Adults on Twitter

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