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Associate Director @pewscience. Public opinion on questions at intersection of science + society. Bonus tweets on U.S. politics and other @pewresearch data.
May 26, 2021 19 tweets 16 min read
A look at today's wide-ranging @pewscience report on #climatechange, #energy and #environment.
Partisan gaps continue to loom large, but survey goes deep on generations showing how #GenZ, #Millennials stand out for engagement on climate
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pewrsr.ch/2Svrbb3 Climate change is viewed as an issue that needs attention today and majorities view government, industry -- and even 'ordinary Americans' -- as doing 'too little' to help reduce its effects.
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Sep 8, 2020 13 tweets 6 min read
Remembering @pewresearch founder Andy Kohut on the 5th anniversary of his death today. This @AAPOR heritage interview (w/ @c_deane!) a wonderful way to look back on remarkable life and career. A few highlights for me. Thread 1/n
bit.ly/33aq9Tf Andy started his polling career @Gallup because he and his wife needed $650 to pay the hospital fees for the birth of their first child!
Began as a part-time position in evenings while he was doing graduate studies at Rutgers. 2/n.
Jun 6, 2020 23 tweets 13 min read
This week @pewresearch released an updated analysis of long-term trends in party identification. It's a great report and a must-read for anyone with an interest in U.S. politics. Let's take a look! (thread) 1/x
pewrsr.ch/2z8eSba The balance of party ID among all U.S. registered voters has been fairly stable. Dems hold 49%-44% edge over GOP in leaned party ID in data running thru 2019. Comparable to other recent moments. But a lot is happening under the hood! 2/x
Apr 11, 2020 9 tweets 6 min read
#CoronavirusOutbreak has upended life for Americans of all backgrounds and circumstances. But our @pewresearch polling over last month has found some groups being hit harder than others. Thread on what we've found so far 1/. From our first survey, we've seen big gaps in personal health concerns. Black and Hispanic Americans have been much more likely than whites to say outbreak is a 'major' threat to their own health. Older adults also more likely to express this than younger adults. 2/.