Americans’ Complicated Relationship With News
Most people believe Americans have a civic responsibility to be informed when they vote. But far fewer say regularly following news is extremely or very important.
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News Media Attitudes in France
France stands out from other Western European countries for its broad discontent toward the news media. About a third of adults say they trust the news media, including just 4% who say they have a lot of trust
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Distinguishing Between Factual and Opinion Statements in the News
The politically aware, digitally savvy and those more trusting of the news media fare better in differentiating factual statements from opinions.
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Across Western Europe, public news media are widely used and trusted sources of news
In seven Western European countries surveyed, the top main source for news is a public news organization – such as the BBC in the UK, Sveriges Television/Radio (SVT/Radio) in Sweden or ARD in Germany – rather than a private one.
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News Media and Political Attitudes in Sweden
Findings about news media views and habits in Sweden from a survey about media, political attitudes and populist views across eight Western European countries.
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News Media and Political Attitudes in Spain
Findings about news media views and habits in Spain from a survey about media, political attitudes and populist views across eight Western European countries.
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News Media and Political Attitudes in the Netherlands
Findings about news media views and habits in the Netherlands from a survey about media, political attitudes and populist views across eight Western European countries.
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News Media and Political Attitudes in Italy
Findings about news media views and habits in Italy from a survey about media, political attitudes and populist views across eight Western European countries.
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News Media and Political Attitudes in Germany
Findings about news media views and habits in Germany from a survey about media, political attitudes and populist views across eight Western European countries.
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News Media and Political Attitudes in France
Findings about news media views and habits in France from a survey about media, political attitudes and populist views across eight Western European countries.
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News Media and Political Attitudes in Denmark
Findings about news media views and habits in Denmark from a survey about media, political attitudes and populist views across eight Western European countries.
