Most Americans Follow Local News Closely
Nearly three quarters (72%) of adults say they closely follow local news and information, and local newspapers are by far the source they rely on for much of the local information they need.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
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Answers
Background 1. Where do the restrictions on religious organizations’ participation in the political process come from? The Internal Revenue Code prohibits intervention in political campaigns by organizations that are exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3), including religious organizations. To qualify for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status under the Internal Revenue Code, an organization must meet […]
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Part II: The Mixed Impact of Digital Technologies on Student Research
One of the core topics addressed in the study is the degree to which the internet and other digital technologies are shaping the way today’s middle and high school students “do research” and define what “research” is. Overall, survey and focus group findings suggest that teachers view the broad impact of the internet and digital technologies […]
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A Conversation About Identity
We invited journalists, scholars and civic leaders to share their views.
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Presidential Election Leads the News
The Project for Excellence in Journalism did not publish a news index report this week. However, the data is available.
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Cable News Drives Election Coverage
The Project for Excellence in Journalism did not publish a news index report this week. However, the data is available.
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About the News Interest Index
The News Interest Index is a weekly survey conducted by the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press aimed at gauging the public’s interest in and reaction to major news events. This project has been undertaken in conjunction with the Project for Excellence in Journalism’s News Coverage Index, an ongoing content analysis of […]