For years, Twitter, like other social media platforms, has freely given its platform data to independent researchers so that they can analyze everything from online trolling to the spread of misinformation. Those studies have been critical to understanding the tactics used by scammers, foreign influence campaigns and other malicious actors trying to manipulate social media.
But now researchers fear the future of that work is under threat, after Twitter abruptly announced plans last week to restrict access to this data and charge money for it.
Out of 170,000, just 85 votes separated the two candidates, making this the closest race for State Assembly in over 40 years. But now, newly sworn in Assemblymember Greg Wallis is ready to take on Sacramento.
Some of those results include the Palm Springs and Coachella mayoral races, short term vacation rentals in La Quinta and what could be big adjustments to new districts in Palm Desert.
The Registrar says they are seeing a similar turnout compared to past elections. While some local races have been called, there are still plenty of ballots left to be processed.
The Democrats are feeling positive today as they fared well in last night’s election. Since the polls closed, the three key local elections with Dr. Ruiz, Holstege and Rollins have all been leaning blue.
Both the Republican and Democratic Headquarters in the desert saw an endless flow of calls and voters walking through their offices, filling each room with restless but confident energy heading into tomorrow’s big election.
Political Talk will air Tuesdays and Thursdays on NBC Palm Springs leading up to the Nov. 2022 mid-term elections. Topics span propositions, races and candidates.
