Journalists Sense Turmoil in Their Industry Amid Continued Passion for Their Work
A survey of U.S.-based journalists finds 77% would choose their career all over again, though 57% are highly concerned about future restrictions on press freedom.
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A survey of U.S.-based journalists finds 77% would choose their career all over again, though 57% are highly concerned about future restrictions on press freedom.
In just five years, the percentage of Republicans with at least some trust in national news organizations has been cut in half.
About eight-in-ten Americans (79%) say news organizations tend to favor one side when presenting the news on political and social issues.
Politicians viewed as major creators of it, but journalists seen as the ones who should fix it
While most Americans expect news will be accurate, most also say news organizations cover up mistakes, take sides
Younger U.S. adults were better than their elders at differentiating between factual and opinion statements in a survey conducted in early 2018.
Overall, 36% of Americans get science news at least a few times a week and three-in-ten actively seek it. Most get science news from general news outlets, but more see specialty sources as being accurate.
The politically aware, digitally savvy and those more trusting of the news media fare better in differentiating factual statements from opinions.
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?
In the wake of attacks in Brussels and in Lahore, Pakistan, some social media users are changing their profile pictures to express solidarity with victims and the people of these countries. Social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter have become a common way for Americans to get news, but they also can provide a way for […]
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