Tag: polls

CJMD Spotlight: Public opinion in U.S. broadcast news

May 11, 2021April 6, 2021

In this Spotlight by the UW Center for Journalism, Media, and Democracy, Dr. Kathleen Beckers discusses how public opinion is portrayed in U.S. broadcast news: Social and political issues make up the lion’s share of news coverage, drawing individuals’ attention to public opinion and policy implications of these issues. However, in recent years, public opinion … Read More

Public Opinion and Polls in the 2020 Presidential Election

November 17, 2020October 19, 2020

The event was organized by the University of Washington’s Center for Journalism, Media and Democracy. Patricia Moy (UW) will moderate. About this Event While polls and public opinion research are essential components of a healthy democracy, they also have come under attack in recent years, particularly for “miscalling” various elections. In October 2020, the CJMD … Read More