A growing share of Americans prefer to get local news online, while fewer are getting news on TV or in print. And newspapers are no longer primarily consumed as a print product – the majority of readers of local daily newspapers now access them digitally. Do you prefer to get your local news online?

Majorities of both major parties say local media in their area are doing their jobs well. While Republicans and GOP-leaning independents are slightly less positive than Democrats and Democratic leaners in their opinions of local media, views of local news don't have the same stark political divides that exist within Americans' opinions about national media. Do you think the local media in your area are doing their jobs well?

Most Americans say local journalists should remain neutral on issues in their community, but a substantial minority say local journalists should take a more active role. About three-in-ten say local journalists should advocate for change in their communities, a view that's especially common among Democrats and younger adults. Do you think local journalists should advocate for change in their communities?