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Following the news tells us what is happening; public opinion and civic data help us understand what people believe, experience, and prioritize. Explore Public Opinion & Civic Data for polling, research, and other evidence that can add valuable context to the headlines.

Civic Roots organizes participation into seasons of readiness. If you're unsure where you are right now, begin with the Civic Readiness Reflection.

This page is most useful for Season 1 and Season 4 civic readiness.

Frequently cited as striving for balance

• 1440 Daily Digest — concise, fact-based daily newsletter with no spin
• Tangle — newsletter breaking down major issues with left, right, and independent views
• Associated Press (AP) — known for fact-based wire reporting
• C-SPAN — direct access to government proceedings, no commentary

Tools & resources

• AllSides.com — rates outlets by left/center/right balance
  
• Ad Fontes Media — media bias chart as a reference

Questions to reflect on

• Do you think “center” = “nonpartisan”?
• Which sources do you turn to when you want just the facts?
• What outlets do you find trustworthy across divides?

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