Until recently, Facebook had dominated the social media landscape among America’s youth – but it is no longer the most popular online platform among teens, according to a new Pew Research Center survey. Today, roughly half (51%) of U.S. teens ages 13 to 17 say they use Facebook, notably lower […] Read more »
Poll Hub: A Wave or a Ripple?
With five months to go until the congressional midterm elections, debate exists about whether or not the Democrats will create a blue wave. In this week’s Poll Hub, a look at the perceived schism within the Democratic Party. Are progressive candidates better positioned than moderate candidates to take on Republicans […] Read more »
‘We just have to heal a different way’: Santa Fe, Parkland diverge after school shootings
… In contrast to the immediate aftermath of the Feb. 14 massacre in Parkland, Florida, when student survivors kicked off a national call for tougher gun control laws on social media and in street protests, there are few calls for new gun laws in Santa Fe. Residents here still largely […] Read more »
Parents Say Gun Violence in PG-13 Movies Appropriate for Teens 15 and Up
Parents are more willing to let their children see intense gun violence in PG-13 movies when the violence appears to be “justified,” used in defense of a loved one or for self-protection, than when it has no socially redeeming purpose, a new study finds. But even when the gun violence […] Read more »
Ten Takeaways about Americans’ Views of Guns
The National Rifle Association’s annual meeting in Dallas, Texas this week comes after three of the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history, which have all occurred in the past seven months. These three massacres — at an outdoor concert in Las Vegas, Nevada, a church in Sutherland Springs, Texas and […] Read more »
It’s The Future Economy Stupid
While recent polling shows most Americans are feeling good about the national economy and their own personal finances, that does not mean people don’t have real concerns. This project shows that Americans are less concerned about their finances today than they are about their financial tomorrow. They believe the already-rich […] Read more »