Have you had enough of misinformation? Have you heard something that seems unbelievable? Read this guide for tips on how to weigh information and determine fact from fiction.
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A recent Economist/YouGov poll surveyed 1,500 American adults on their trust in specific news organizations and media personalities, and where they consume information. The Weather Channel is the most trusted outlet by both Republicans and Democrats (52%). The next three most-trusted media organizations are PBS - 41%, BBC - 39%, and The Wall Street Journal - 37%.
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Last week, the Pew Research Center issued its latest report on political typology or groups within each political party. Over 10,000 US adults participated in a quiz, the eighth of its kind since 1987. This quiz is different from the previous studies in several ways. This quiz has the largest sample size and was nationally run. Participants were verified voters.
The quiz results found four separate groups based on values and attitudes within each political party. The survey analyzed the divisions within and between the parties.
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Pew Research conducted a survey of more than 10,000 US adults last month to get their thoughts about COVID. Here are 10 facts that Pew discovered from this survey:
1. 73% of Americans have received at least one dose of the vaccine, and most are fully vaccinated. Americans in rural areas were 14% less likely to be vaccinated compared to Americans who live in urban and suburban areas.
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