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David Lazer in the Press

David Lazer for Northeastern Global News

When and how is the call made to declare a winner on election night?
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When and how is the call made to declare a winner on election night?

Already twice this century, networks have made calls that led to a contested election result, experts noted.
Jewish Americans back Harris over Trump by 2-to-1 margin, new research shows

Jewish Americans back Harris over Trump by 2-to-1 margin, new research shows

A Northeastern survey reveals that as the 2024 election nears, Jewish Americans seem to be throwing their support behind Kamala Harris.
With less than 30 days before Election Day, what are Harris’ and Trump’s paths to victory?
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With less than 30 days before Election Day, what are Harris’ and Trump’s paths to victory?

“When you’re getting down to such tiny margins, it’s really a flip of the coin,” says political scientist David Lazer.
Trust in physicians and hospitals plummeted since the COVID pandemic, Northeastern research says
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Trust in physicians and hospitals plummeted since the COVID pandemic, Northeastern research says

Northeastern’s David Lazer says a 50-state survey indicates the need to shore up trust in health providers and practices.
How soon will pollsters have good data on a Harris-Trump matchup?
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How soon will pollsters have good data on a Harris-Trump matchup?

As the election’s main players shift, many are eager to see Harris vs. Trump polls. But when will that data be available and accurate?
With Joe Biden out of the race, Kamala Harris’ path forward ‘will not be easy,’ experts say
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With Joe Biden out of the race, Kamala Harris’ path forward ‘will not be easy,’ experts say

With President Joe Biden exiting the 2024 presidential race, Kamala Harris is now the presumptive Democratic nominee for president.
Biden’s poor debate performance had almost no impact on voter preference, new report says
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Biden’s poor debate performance had almost no impact on voter preference, new report says

A new report shows that despite Biden’s debate performance – poor as it may have been – voter preferences haven't been impacted.
Banning Twitter users reduced misinformation and improved discourse after Jan. 6, Northeastern research suggests
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Banning Twitter users reduced misinformation and improved discourse after Jan. 6, Northeastern research suggests

Researchers have found that deplatforming bad actors on social media can be used to police and reduce misinformation.
More researchers needed to rid the internet of harmful material, UK communications boss says at Northeastern conference
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More researchers needed to rid the internet of harmful material, UK communications boss says at Northeastern conference

Ofcom chief executive Melanie Dawes calls for “potential groundbreaking change” during the Internet and Society event in London.
Google, Meta and Ofcom reps to discuss the internet’s impact on democracy during conference at Northeastern’s London campus
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Google, Meta and Ofcom reps to discuss the internet’s impact on democracy during conference at Northeastern’s London campus

Google, Meta and Ofcom reps will meet on May 10 to discuss the the role of the internet in structuring democracy, society and markets.