That’s the paradox shaping public opinion right now. Just 28% trust mass media to report the news fully and fairly (Gallup) Yet 53% still get news from social media (Pew Research Center) And among younger Americans, nearly 40% get news from influencers (Pew Research Center) So what’s actually happening? Americans haven’t disengaged. They’ve adapted. They consume information from sources they don’t trust…and then verify it across multiple sources. This is the shift: From trusting institutions...

Proud of our work with the excellent Beekeeper Group 's Future of Advocacy Report! The world is changing...read more for truly actionable insights and the team's unique, deeply valuable approach. Key Revelations: Recruit through action : 80% of people research an issue after taking action. That curiosity is your best recruiting moment—don’t waste it. The Power of Proximity: 69% of voters feel their voice matters most at the local level. Broad framing might be weakening your asks. ...

The big picture: Soaring electricity costs are swiftly becoming more than a utility issue - they are shaping voter sentiment and local development debates. Recent polling makes clear that voters are increasingly concerned about energy costs and the impacts of large electricity-consuming infrastructure projects like data centers. Public concern about rising energy costs is widespread. A ccording to recent research from Climate Power and Blue Rose Research, 64% of voters identify rising...