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March 19, 2019

2. The public places high value on journalists’ connection to the community; fewer say they experience it

Americans value accuracy over other local news media job functions

Americans value accuracy over other local news media job functions

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Americans value accuracy over other local news media job functions

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2. The public places high value on journalists’ connection to the community; fewer say they experience it
Vast majority of Americans value journalists’ community connection
Local journalists receive high marks for being in touch but do less well on other measures of community connection
Americans value accuracy over other local news media job functions
Most say local journalists shouldn’t express personal views