When newspapers go, partisanship grows and lies are believed
A new study found that when local newspapers close down, people start believing more partisan news and accepting politicians' lies. This means people become more strongly divided in their political views.
Reported by 1 outlet — Seattle Times. See all sources ↓
A recent study looked at what happens when local newspapers disappear. The research showed that people change how they get their news. When the papers are gone, people look to biased sources. They also start believing things politicians say, even if those things are lies.
Why it matters
This matters because it makes society more divided. If people only believe one side, it is harder for them to agree on important issues.
- What did the study find?
- The study found that when local newspapers leave, partisanship grows and lies are believed.
- What does 'partisanship' mean?
- Partisanship means strongly supporting one political party or side over others.
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All outlets frame the story in the same way: a negative outcome resulting from the loss of local newspapers.
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The core finding is that losing newspapers leads to increased political division and belief in falsehoods.
Sources1TypeAngleSeattle TimesHighlights the distressing nature of this new study.