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short readsAug 1, 2019

About a quarter of large U.S. newspapers laid off staff in 2018

Mid-market newspapers were the most likely to suffer layoffs in 2018. Digital-native news outlets also faced continued layoffs.
reportMay 13, 2019

2. More people are comfortable discussing politics in person than on their phones or via social media

Some people in the 11 countries surveyed stand out for their comfort discussing politics in a variety of venues – whether face-to-face, via mobile phone or on social media. In general, those who identify with a political party, younger people and those with higher levels of education tend to be more comfortable discussing political news […]
reportJun 5, 2019

2. Political leaders, activists viewed as prolific creators of made-up news; journalists seen as the ones to fix it

Americans sense two central motivations behind the creation of made-up news and information: the desire to push an agenda and to make money. Fully 86% of U.S. adults think the desire to push an agenda or viewpoint is a major reason why made-up news gets created; 71% say making money is a major reason. Fewer, […]
short readsJan 31, 2020

What to know about the Iowa caucuses

After months of campaigning, debating, polling and fundraising, Democratic presidential candidates face their first real-world test Feb. 3.
short readsOct 3, 2019

About a quarter of religiously affiliated teens in U.S. public schools say they pray before lunch

About a quarter of teens who identify with a religion and attend public school say they regularly pray before eating lunch at school.
reportOct 28, 2019

3. Humanity is at a precipice; its future is at stake

The following sections share selections of comments from technology experts and futurists who elaborate on the ways internet use has shaped humanity over the past 50 years and consider the potential future of digital life. They are gathered under broad, overarching ideas, rather than being tied to the specific themes highlighted above. Many of the […]
short readsMay 13, 2019

Misinformation and fears about its impact are pervasive in 11 emerging economies

Many social media users in 11 emerging countries report being regularly exposed to misinformation when using the platforms.
reportAug 22, 2019

Acknowledgments

This report is a collaborative effort based on the input and analysis of the following individuals. Laura Silver, Senior Researcher Christine Huang, Research Assistant Kyle Taylor, Research Analyst Sara Atske, Assistant Digital Producer James Bell, Vice President, Global Strategy Peter Bell, Design Director Shawnee Cohn, Communications Manager Stefan Cornibert, Communications Manager Claudia Deane, Vice President, […]
short readsAug 26, 2019

How we examined public attitudes about the tone of U.S. political debate

We explored how Americans feel about the tenor of debate in the country in a recent major survey about U.S. political disource. Here’s how we did it.
reportJul 1, 2019

Lessons learned from more than 20 years of asking about Americans’ online habits

We’ve been asking Americans about their online news habits since the mid-1990s. Since then, the ways people get news online have changed a lot — and so have the ways we ask about it.

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About a quarter of large U.S. newspapers laid off staff in 2018

2. Political leaders, activists viewed as prolific creators of made-up news; journalists seen as the ones to fix it

What to know about the Iowa caucuses

About a quarter of religiously affiliated teens in U.S. public schools say they pray before lunch

3. Humanity is at a precipice; its future is at stake

How we examined public attitudes about the tone of U.S. political debate

Lessons learned from more than 20 years of asking about Americans’ online habits

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