Examining how national, state, and local government officials have (or have not) used the Internet to conduct government business, get elected, and interact with constituents. (Those looking for policy issues related to the Internet should visit our Public Policy section.)
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Most Chinese Say They Approve of Government Internet Control
3/26/2008 | 
Report | Deborah Fallows
Many Americans assume that China's internet users are unhappy about their government's control of the internet, but a new survey finds most Chinese say they approve of internet regulation, especially by the government.
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Information Searches That Solve Problems
12/30/2007 | Report | Leigh Estabrook Evans Witt Lee Rainie
There are several major findings in this report. One is this: For help with a variety of common problems, more people turn to the internet than consult experts or family members to provide information and resources.
Another key insight is that members of Gen Y are the leading users of libraries for help solving problems and in more general patronage.
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Election Newshounds Speak Up
2/6/2007 | 
Memo | Deborah Fallows
Americans flocked in record numbers to their favorite media sources for political news last fall. In this report, fans of newspaper, TV and online news sites tell how and why they differ.
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Election 2006 Online
1/17/2007 | Report | Lee Rainie John Horrigan
Twice as many Americans used the internet as their primary source of news about the 2006 campaign compared with the most recent mid-term election in 2002.
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Robo-calls in the 2006 campaign
12/20/2006 | Memo | Lee Rainie
64% of registered voters received recorded telephone messages in the final stages of the 2006 mid-term election.
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More Americans turn to the internet for news about politics
9/20/2006 | Memo | John Horrigan
On a typical day in August, 26 million Americans were using the internet for news or information about politics and the upcoming mid-term elections.
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The Internet and Campaign 2004
3/6/2005 | Report | Lee Rainie John Horrigan Michael Cornfield
75 million Americans used the internet in the last campaign to get political news and information, discuss candidates and debate issues in emails, or participate directly in the political process by volunteering or giving contributions to candidates.
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Commentary on the impact of the internet on the 2004 election
3/6/2005 | Report | Michael Cornfield
The internet made a difference in the campaign because of the multiple ways it can be used. This commentary accompanies a report on the internet and the election.
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The Internet and Democratic Debate
10/27/2004 | Report | John Horrigan Kelly Garrett Paul Resnick
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.
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Prescription Drugs Online
10/10/2004 | Report | Susannah Fox
One in four Americans has used the internet to look for information about prescription drugs. Other topics covered: prescription drugs purchases online; drug-related spam.
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