Spring 2018 Survey on Factual and Opinion Statements in the News
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Younger Americans are better than older Americans at telling factual news statements from opinions
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Partisans Remain Sharply Divided in Their Attitudes About the News Media
While most Americans expect news will be accurate, most also say news organizations cover up mistakes, take sides
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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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Q&A: Telling the difference between factual and opinion statements in the news
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Almost seven-in-ten Americans have news fatigue, more among Republicans
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