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Drs. Lloyd Barba, Anita Huízar-Hernández, and Sergio González were 2024-2025 PRRI Public Fellows studying the intersection of politics, religion, and immigration/migration. This Spotlight Analysis details the findings of their original,
Americans’ confidence in public institutions, including the media, has declined precipitously in recent years. Similarly, few Americans view journalists as being highly ethical or honest. At the same time, party

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