"The way climate change has been covered in the media could help us understand why there's so much public disengagement on this issue."

"...we are already mistrustful of law enforcement, watching police kill individuals who look like us or members of our families is traumatic."

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The 2016 election has forced an ethical examination of the role of journalists: Are they neutral disseminators of information, or impassioned advocates for truth?

While consuming online misinformation cuts trust in mainstream news media, for some, it actually boosts trust in the federal government.

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Artificial intelligence news coverage, particularly around the ethics of AI, could use a few tweaks, a new analysis of media outlets indicates.

"Those people with the greatest concerns continue to seek out more media coverage, which may create a cycle of distress."