New Report, Just Released, The Internet and Democratic Debate
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Source: Pew Internet & American Life Project (via DocuTicker)
Just Released, The Internet and Democratic Debate: Wired Americans hear more points of view about candidates and key issues than other citizens
"As wired Americans increasingly go online for political news and commentary, we find that the internet is contributing to a wider awareness of political views during this year's campaign season. The new survey by the Pew Internet & American Life Project in collaboration with the University of Michigan School of Information survey belies those worries. It shows that internet users have greater overall exposure to political arguments, including those that challenge their candidate preferences and their positions on some key issues." SummaryDirect to Full Text
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Source: BJS Just Released, Crime and the Nation's Households, 2003
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