About Seven-in-Ten U.S. Adults Say They Need to Take Breaks From COVID-19 News
61% give equal attention to national and local coronavirus news.
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61% give equal attention to national and local coronavirus news.
Politicians viewed as major creators of it, but journalists seen as the ones who should fix it
Across eight Western European countries, people with populist leanings have more negative attitudes about the news media than do those with non-populist views.
The politically aware, digitally savvy and those more trusting of the news media fare better in differentiating factual statements from opinions.
During the early days of the administration, similar storylines were covered across outlets, but the types of sources cited and assessments of Trump’s actions differed.
Liberals and conservatives turn to and trust strikingly different news sources. And across-the-board liberals and conservatives are more likely than others to interact with like-minded individuals.
In many ways, 2013 and early 2014 brought a level of energy to the news industry not seen for a long time. Even as challenges of the past several years continue and new ones emerge, the activities this year have created a new sense of optimism – or perhaps hope – for the future of American journalism.
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