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Annenberg Public Policy Center
A majority of Americans can’t recall most First Amendment rights
A majority of Americans can’t recall most First Amendment rights
The 2024 edition of the Annenberg Constitution Day Civics Survey, released annually to celebrate Constitution Day on Sept. 17, finds that nearly three-quarters of respondents can name freedom of speech, while the other four rights are far less recognized.
More accept COVID-19 vaccine misinformation, and willingness to vaccinate has declined
More accept COVID-19 vaccine misinformation, and willingness to vaccinate has declined
A health survey from the Annenberg Public Policy Center finds a rise in the number of Americans believing COVID-19 vaccination misinformation, and a lower willingness to vaccinate.
University of Pennsylvania launches Penn Center on Media, Technology, and Democracy
University of Pennsylvania launches Penn Center on Media, Technology, and Democracy
The Center will bring together six Schools at Penn with $10 million in support from Knight Foundation and the University.
Analyzing civics education at community colleges
Analyzing civics education at community colleges
A new report from the Annenberg Public Policy Center examines how to enhance the current state of civics education in community colleges.
As temperatures break records, many are unaware of symptoms of heat-related illnesses
As temperatures break records, many are unaware of symptoms of heat-related illnesses
A new survey from the Annenberg Public Policy Center finds that more of the U.S. public sees the link between extreme heat and climate change, but not all extreme heat risks are understood by all.
The threat of mpox has returned, but public knowledge about it has declined
The threat of mpox has returned, but public knowledge about it has declined
A national survey conducted by the Annenberg Public Policy Center in July finds that Americans lack understanding and concern about mpox, highlighting a need for more public health outreach and communication about mpox contagion and vaccines.
Meta-analysis pinpoints global vaccination intervention strategies
Meta-analysis pinpoints global vaccination intervention strategies
After considering seven types of vaccine intervention strategies, Penn researchers have found that interventions are associated with an estimated 50% higher chance of vaccination than control conditions with no intervention.
Report finds ‘withering of public confidence in the courts’
Report finds ‘withering of public confidence in the courts’
A new APPC report found that Americans’ trust and confidence in the judicial branch has fallen 25% over the last two decades.
Q&A with David Eisenhower on Biden’s decision to bow out
Q&A with David Eisenhower on Biden’s decision to bow out
Eisenhower, professor at the Annenberg School and grandson of the former president, offers his take on Biden’s announcement, Vice President Harris’ next step, and the upcoming Democratic National Convention.
Public health beliefs predict support for climate action
Public health beliefs predict support for climate action
New research from the Annenberg Public Policy Center examines the relationship between health-related beliefs about climate change and support for climate policy proposals.
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KYW Newsradio (Philadelphia)
Study: Public trust in courts erodes to lowest levels in 20 years
A report by Shawn Patterson Jr. of the Annenberg Public Policy Center and colleagues draws on 20 years of surveys to show how trust in the courts has quickly and precipitously declined.
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Christian Science Monitor
Reporting on the president’s acuity: It’s harder than it looks
Kathleen Hall Jamieson of the Annenberg Public Policy Center says that the press didn’t bring enough media attention to the issue of Ronald Reagan’s mental health.
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The National Post
‘Milk is safe’: New study confirms pasteurization kills bird flu virus H5N1
Patrick E. Jamieson of the Annenberg Public Policy Center says that pasteurization reduces the risk of milk-borne illnesses and that consuming raw milk can make people sick.
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Forbes
FDA Study finds infectious H5N1 bird flu virus in 14% of raw milk samples
Patrick E. Jamieson of the Annenberg Public Policy Center says it is important that anyone planning to consume raw milk be aware that doing so can make you sick and that pasteurization reduces the risk of milk-borne illnesses.
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Associated Press
How the Biden-Trump debate could change the trajectory of the 2024 campaign
Kathleen Hall Jamieson of the Annenberg Public Policy Center says that presidential debates ordinarily reinforce and not persuade voters.
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Phys.org
Public health beliefs predict support for climate action, study shows
Shawn Patterson Jr. and Kathleen Hall Jamieson of the Annenberg Public Policy Center comment on their research on how holding science-consistent beliefs about the public health effects of climate change is an important predictor of support for policies that address climate threats.
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