by Dan Mora | Nov 6, 2026 | Civic Trust
Local newsrooms play an important role in reporting on community issues, from infrastructure projects to civil rights and public policy decisions. Yet capturing authentic public opinion on these high-profile issues has become increasingly difficult. Traditional...
by Dan Mora | Nov 1, 2026 | Civic Trust
For decades, public opinion polling relied heavily on institutional reputation. Major research firms published survey results, and media outlets, civic strategists, and policy researchers evaluated them based on the authority of the organization behind the data....
by Dan Mora | Oct 24, 2026 | Civic Trust
For newsrooms and editorial teams, online polls offer a way to understand public opinion. But collecting responses at scale raises an important question: how can publishers limit duplicate or automated votes without collecting unnecessary personal information? A...
by Dan Mora | Oct 13, 2026 | Civic Trust
Public opinion is only useful for decision-making when it is measured clearly and interpreted responsibly. Research from Pew Research Center shows that even small differences in survey question wording can significantly change how people respond. The American...
by Dan Mora | Sep 11, 2026 | Civic Trust
Public opinion shapes legislation, editorial coverage, and civic priorities. Yet public confidence in traditional opinion polling has reached an all-time low. As response rates decline and digital manipulation spreads, media organizations and policy analysts face a...
