Only 24% of Americans trust TV anchors. Journalists as a whole don't rank much better, at 26%. A recent poll found Americans trust local news more than national news. But local news is declining. And media organizations are increasingly catering to niche audiences, which causes more division. #NewsLiteracyWeek #NewsLitProject #NewsMedia #Mistrust #Newsy

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