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Survey results released Monday by the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press reveal that public trust in the US media is eroding and increasing numbers of Americans believe news coverage is inaccurate and biased.
Ths poll revealed that 29 percent of 1,029 adults surveyed believe that news organizations get their facts straight.
"Sixty percent of those polled said the press is biased, up from 45 percent in 1985. Just 26 percent in the latest survey said that news organizations are careful their reporting is not politically biased.
"Seventy-four percent said news organizations tend to favor one side in dealing with political and social issues. Eighteen percent said they deal fairly with all sides."
RAW STORY published the APF's report on the historical aspects and the political breakdown of the poll at this link.
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