Distinguishing Between Factual and Opinion Statements in the News
The politically aware, digitally savvy and those more trusting of the news media fare better in differentiating factual statements from opinions.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
The politically aware, digitally savvy and those more trusting of the news media fare better in differentiating factual statements from opinions.
Across eight Western European countries, people with populist leanings have more negative attitudes about the news media than do those with non-populist views.
Across eight Western European countries, people with populist leanings have more negative attitudes about the news media than do those with non-populist views.
U.S. adults are mostly against government action that could limit people’s ability to access and publish information online. There is more support for steps by technology companies.
A global median of 75% want their news media to be unbiased when covering political issues, yet many say the news media do a poor job of reporting on political issues fairly.
Just 5% of more than 3,000 news stories from the first 100 days of the Trump presidency cited a member of the public.
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.
A unique study of Americans’ online news habits over the course of a week provides a detailed window into how Americans learn about current events in the digital age.
When asked whether one prefers to read, watch or listen to their news, younger adults are far more likely than older adults to opt for text – and most of that reading is occurring on the web.
Digital innovation has had a major impact on the public’s news habits. How have these changes shaped Americans’ appetite for and attitudes toward the news?
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