Survey results

Trump banned some journalists from the White House. (It was overturned by a judge, at least temporarily.) Obama and Biden both had a version of it (they made access harder for some). What are your thoughts on the media and government relations?

How important is freedom of the press to democracy?

Very important – 100%

Somewhat important – 0%

Neutral – 0%

Somewhat unimportant – 0%

Very unimportant – 0%

Do you believe the government should have the power to restrict media access to certain events?

Yes, always – 30%

Yes, in certain situations – 55%

No – 15%

Undecided – 0%

How often do you think media coverage is biased?

Very often – 75%

Often – 10%

Sometimes – 10%

Rarely – 5%

Never – 0%

What are the main reasons you believe the media might be restricted by the government? (Select all that apply.)

National security – 74%

Public safety – 48%

Political bias – 37%

Misinformation – 88%

Other – 0%

Do you think media restrictions by the government can be justified in a democracy?

Yes – 38%

No – 12%

Only in extreme cases – 50%

Undecided – 0%

Rate your overall trust in the media’s ability to report news accurately. (On a scale of 1-5.)

2.13 average rating

How often do you consume news from independent media outlets?

Daily – 85%

Several times a week – 15%

Weekley – 0%

Monthly – 0%

Rarely – 0%

Note: Survey taken from Sept. 23-30.

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