Watchdog Press

Press Widely Criticized, But Trusted More than Other Information Sources

Views of the News Media: 1985-2011

Strong Support For Watchdog Role, Despite Public Criticism Of News Media

Press Accuracy Rating Hits Two Decade Low

Public Evaluations of the News Media: 1985-2009

Internet News Audience Highly Critical of News Organizations

Views of Press Values and Performance: 1985-2007

Alito Viewed Positively, But Libby Takes a Toll

Bush Ratings Fall Further

Public More Critical of Press, But Goodwill Persists

Online Newspaper Readership Countering Print Losses

Strong Opposition to Media Cross-Ownership Emerges

Public Wants Neutrality and Pro-American Point of View

News Media's Improved Image Proves Short-Lived

The Sagging Stock Market's Big Audience

Other Important Findings and Analysis

Striking the Balance, Audience Interests, Business Pressures and Journalists’ Values

Striking the Balance, Audience Interests, Business Pressures and Journalists' Values

Section III. Views on Performance

Few Favor Media Scrutiny of Political Leaders

Press 'Unfair, Inaccurate and Pushy'

Few Favor Media Scrutiny of Political Leaders

Press 'Unfair, Inaccurate and Pushy'

Other Important Findings and Analyses

News Media Differs with Public and Leaders on Watchdog Issues

Ordinary Americans More Cynical Than Journalists

Mixed Message About Press Freedom on Both Sides of Atlantic

Eight Nation, People & Press Survey

In the Gulf: Part II