Benjamin Toff

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reportSep 15, 2026

Americans Value Press Freedom but Differ on Its Limits

Many people in the U.S. say some press freedom restrictions are OK when weighed against concerns about false information or national security.
reportJul 16, 2026

How Americans Are Engaged With News, Politics, Religion and Civic Life

Americans’ engagement with others is not one-dimensional. Instead, they sort into four distinct groups that reflect different patterns of participation in society.
short readsApr 20, 2026

What types of news do Americans seek out or happen to come across?

About half of U.S. adults (49%) say they mostly get news because they happen to come across it, up from 39% in 2019.