Is the US Census Under Threat?
The survey question that could affect the results of the US census; why conspiracy theories thrive on social media; and the rise in people rejecting meat for veganism.
Is the US census under threat? The United States are due to run their next nationwide census in 2020, but already critics are warning that under funding and a proposed question about citizenship could affect the accuracy of its results.
Some conspiracy theories spread like wildfire online, despite the truth really being out there (and easily searchable) so what makes people continue to share conspiracies on social media?
Why are more and more people giving up all food produced from animals? Mary-Ann Ochota explores the rise in veganism. She looks at how social media is helping spread the vegan message, the pros and cons of a solely plant based diet and whether eating meat today is ethical.
(Photo: Concerned woman holding a clipboard and a pen. Credit: Nicolas McComber/Getty Images)
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