The Progressive Populist needs your input as we try to serve you better. Please complete this survey (or a copy) and mail it by Feb. 1 to:
Progressive Populist Survey
PO Box 150517
Austin, TX 78715
Or find this survey at www.populist.com/survey.html, make a copy in an email message, fill it out and return it by email to populist@usa.net. Thanks for your cooperation!
(Note that replies will be treated confidentially.)
Are you:
___ Male
___ Female
What is your age?
___ Under 24 years
___ 25-44
___ 45-64
___ 65 and over
What is your education level?
___ High school diploma
___ Attended college
___ Bachelor's degree
___ graduate degree
Employment:
___ Worker
___ Farmer/rancher
___ Professional (includes teacher)
___ Managerial
___ Self-employed/small business owner
___ Retired
Residence:
___ Northeast / State ____________________
___ Southeast / State ____________________
___ North Central / State ________________
___ South Central / State ________________
___ West / State ________________________
Do you live in:
___ Rural (includes towns under 10,000 population)
___ Mid-sized cities (10,000 to 100,000 outside metro areas)
___ Suburban/exurban/whatever
___ Urban (cities over 100,000)
Income?
___ Under $30,000
___ $30,000 to $49,999
___ $50,000 to $69,999
___ $70,000 to $99,999
___ $100,000 or more
How long have you subscribed to The Progressive Populist?
___ less than one year
___ 1-2 years
___ 2-3 years
___ more than 3 years
Have you bought a book or product you saw reviewed or advertised in The Progressive Populist?
___ Yes
___ No
___ I might if I saw more ads or reviews
How many books have you bought in the past year?
___ Less than 6
___ 6 to 10
___ 11 to 20
___ More than 20
Have you in the past year:
___ Contributed to nonprofit organization
___ voted in an election
___ contributed to a political campaign
___ attended a protest
Political Orientation:
___ Left Winger
___ Progressive Populist
___ Green
___ Liberal
___ Moderate
___ Libertarian
___ Conservative
___ Right Winger
___ Other: _____________
Should we expand The Progressive Populist?
___ I prefer the current twice-monthly version
___ I would like a weekly version
Would you pay approximately $50 for a weekly version?
___ Yes
___ No
If you would not subscribe to the weekly Populist it is because:
___ It would cost too much
___ I wouldn't have time to read it.
Do you have Internet access?
___ Yes
___ No
Do you visit www.populist.com?
___ Yes, occasionally (less than once a week)
___ Yes, regularly (1 or more times a week)
___ No
Who are your favorite TPP columnists (list five):
• ________________________
• ________________________
• ________________________
• ________________________
• ________________________
Do you like The Progressive Populist the way it is?
___ Yes, leave it the way it is
___ I'd like more opinions
___ I'd like more news
___ I'd like more cartoons
___ I'd like more entertainment coverage (music, TV, films, DVDs)
___ I'd like more illustrations to break up copy.
___ I'd like longer articles
___ I'd like shorter articles
___ Other: ________________________
Do you subscribe to a daily newspaper?
___ Yes
___ No
What is your principle source of information? (Check up to 3, rank 1 for most trusted, etc., through 3 for less trusted, and list favorites.)
___ Daily newspaper _________________________________
___ Weekly newspaper or magazine ____________________
___ The Progressive Populist
___ Other magazines ________________________________
___ TV ____________________________________________
___ Radio __________________________________________
___ Internet ________________________________________
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