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A study, which is part of Knight Foundation's Trust, Media and Democracy initiative with Gallup, probes Americans' perceptions and assessments of local media in depth.
The study reveals that Americans mostly believe local news media are doing a good job performing many of their democratic roles and responsibilities.
Partisanship has become helpful for people to evaluate not just national news organizations like CNN and Fox News, but also their local newspaper or TV station. The study finds that Democrats are more likely than Republicans to trust local news to perform their roles, but there is a wide gap when it comes to getting the facts right.
The study findings present a dilemma for local news. The data suggest that "moving into more aggressive coverage of social and political issues could further polarize views - and possibly lead to an erosion of trust." Read the Entire Article
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Foundation: Teagle Foundation
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The Inclusive Business Management Practices Tool, supported by DfID and developed as part of the Inclusive Business Boost, will launch the Business Call to Action. The Tool aims to guide...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation
A study, which is part of Knight Foundation's Trust, Media and Democracy initiative with Gallup, probes Americans' perceptions and assessments of local media in depth. The study reveals that...more
In a CNN edition commentary, Ann M. Ravel, Digital Deception Project director at MapLight and who previously served as chair of the Federal Election Commission, writes about digital...more
In a story produced by MapLight and published in partnership with Fast Company, it tackles oil and gas companies where their money fuels opponents of California's auto emissions standards....more
According to corporate filings reviewed by MapLight and The Intercept, investor-owned hospitals are leading the fight against Medicare for All, a government-run plan that would provide health care...more
Foundation: San Diego Foundation
A new impact investing partnership between The San Diego Foundation and local nonprofit Operation HOPE – North County is recently launched to enable organizations and donors to leverage charitable...more
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