The Internet and the 2010 Midterms
This talk examines the key findings from the Pew Internet Project’s 2010 post-election survey including: The changing nature of political news consumption The growing importance and implications of...
View ArticleSocial networking sites and politics
It turns out that birds of a feather don’t always flock together on social networking sites when it comes to politics. There is evidence in a new survey by the Pew Research Center’s Internet &...
View ArticleSocial Media and Political Engagement
Overview The use of social media is becoming a feature of political and civic engagement for many Americans. Some 60% of American adults use either social networking sites like Facebook or Twitter and...
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Americans, Politics and Science Issues
One of the key trends in public opinion over the past few decades has been a growing divide among Republicans and Democrats into ideologically uniform “silos.” A larger share of the American public...
View ArticleMajor Gaps Between the Public, Scientists on Key Issues
Despite broadly similar views about the overall place of science in America, there are striking differences between the public and scientists’ views on a host of science-related issues, from whether...
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An Elaboration of AAAS Scientists’ Views
In January 2015, the Pew Research Center released findings from two surveys; the findings illustrated substantial gaps on major science issues between the views of citizens and U.S. members of the...
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The Politics of Climate
PhotoviewPlus/Getty Images Political fissures on climate issues extend far beyond beliefs about whether climate change is occurring and whether humans are playing a role, according to a new, in-depth...
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The Political Environment on Social Media
In a political environment defined by widespread polarization and partisan animosity, even simple conversations can go awry when the subject turns to politics. In their in-person interactions,...
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Two ‘Varietals’ of Green-Oriented Americans
A new Pew Research Center survey finds some 36% of Americans are deeply concerned about the issue of global climate change. Additionally, two-in-ten Americans try to live out their concern for the...
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Publics in Emerging Economies Worry Social Media Sow Division, Even as They...
In Vietnam, about half of adults say social media are at least somewhat important for keeping up with political news and other developments. Above, Vietnamese activist La Viet Dung has alleged Facebook...
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