Michael Barthel

Fact TankAugust 6, 2015

Jon Stewart is stepping down as host of The Daily Show after 16 years. During that time, the show has served not only as a source of media criticism, but also as a source of news in its own right. As Stewart’s tenure comes to an end, here are some key facts about how his program has made its imprint on journalism.

Minorities Especially Underrepresented at Low-Circulation Newspapers

Fact TankAugust 4, 2015

Minorities are still underrepresented at U.S. news organizations, especially when it comes to the places that would-be journalists traditionally try to break into the business: smaller local TV and newspaper outlets.

Pew Research CenterJuly 14, 2015

Americans are more likely to get news on Twitter and Facebook than ever before. Our new study explores the similarities and differences in the role of news on these two social networks.

Media & NewsJune 1, 2015

Compared with the previous two generations, Millennials are less familiar with many news sources we asked about. Here are 5 facts about Millennials' news habits.

Fact TankApril 29, 2015

Our annual report surveys the landscape of U.S. journalism, from the changes driven by mobile devices to the ups and downs of legacy news organizations.

How Presidential Contenders Announce Their Candidacies

Fact TankApril 17, 2015

Hillary Clinton and Ted Cruz are among just seven major-party presidential candidates who have used online venues to announce entering the race since 2004.

Some Investigative Journalists Have Increased Privacy and Security; Many Were Already Taking Precautions

Fact TankMarch 27, 2015

The public's muted response on possible government monitoring of their online behavior differs from that of investigative journalists, whose work makes them potential targets for monitoring.

Fact TankMarch 26, 2015

We wanted to analyze the role Facebook played as a means for people to hear about, discuss and share local news. But getting the data we needed wasn't easy.

Daily Paper is Prime Source of Local News

Fact TankMarch 5, 2015

Pew Research Center's new report examines the local news environment in three U.S. metropolitan areas of different population size and demographic makeup.

Media & NewsMarch 5, 2015

Our new report on local news in a digital age looks at both the organizations providing the news and the residents consuming it.

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