Across engagement levels, Americans doubt fairness of news organizations
% of U.S. adults in each engagement group who say that in presenting the news dealing with political and social issues, news organizations …
Note: Engagement groups are based on a cluster analysis that sorted Americans into four groups based on their responses to 19 questions about political activity, civic involvement, religious attendance and attention to news. Respondents who did not answer are not shown.
Source: Pew Research Center survey of U.S. adults conducted Sept. 8-14, 2025.
“How Americans Are Engaged With News, Politics, Religion and Civic Life”
PEW-KNIGHT INITIATIVE
Across engagement levels, Americans doubt fairness of news organizations
% of U.S. adults in each engagement group who say that in presenting the news dealing with political and social issues, news organizations …
| Deal fairly with all sides | Tend to favor one side | |
|---|---|---|
| Mobilizers | 22 | 77 |
| Connectors | 17 | 82 |
| Spectators | 23 | 75 |
| Outsiders | 24 | 72 |
Note: Engagement groups are based on a cluster analysis that sorted Americans into four groups based on their responses to 19 questions about political activity, civic involvement, religious attendance and attention to news. Respondents who did not answer are not shown.
Source: Pew Research Center survey of U.S. adults conducted Sept. 8-14, 2025.
“How Americans Are Engaged With News, Politics, Religion and Civic Life”
PEW-KNIGHT INITIATIVE
