Half of 18- to 29-year-olds say they have at least some trust in the information they get from social media sites.

55% of journalists surveyed say that every side does not always deserve equal coverage in the news. 22% of Americans overall say the same.

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.

The declining public trust in the news media and polarization of news audiences have profound effects on civic life.

In just five years, the percentage of Republicans with at least some trust in national news organizations has been cut in half.

48% of US adults say the government should restrict false information online, even if it means losing some freedom to access/publish content.

Americans’ trust in media varies widely by political party and whether they see the outlet in question as part of the “mainstream media.”

U.S. adults’ views of what makes a news story trustworthy vary by party affiliation, demographic characteristics and news consumption habits.

59% of Americans say made-up information that is intended to mislead causes a “great deal” of confusion about the 2020 presidential election.

About eight-in-ten Americans (79%) say news organizations tend to favor one side when presenting the news on political and social issues.