Pew Research Center 24d ago

What does it mean to be a “good news consumer”? 🤔 We asked Americans to describe this in their own words. Their responses point to a wide range of ideas, including being discerning or skeptical, staying informed, checking facts and using a variety of sources. What do you think it means? Let us know in the comments. 💬 #PewKnightInitiative ABOUT PEW RESEARCH CENTER Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world. It conducts public opinion polling, demographic research, media content analysis and other empirical social science research. Pew Research Center does not take policy positions. It is a subsidiary of The Pew Charitable Trusts. RELATED RESEARCH https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2026/05/14/what-americans-think-it-takes-to-be-a-good-news-consumer/ WATCH MORE PEW RESEARCH CENTER VIDEOS https://www.youtube.com/@pewresearch SUBSCRIBE TO PEW RESEARCH CENTER For our latest research, visit: https://www.pewresearch.org/ YouTube: ‪https://www.youtube.com/@pewresearch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pewresearch/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pewresearch/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pew-research-center/ X / Twitter: https://x.com/pewresearch