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Americans’ knowledge of civics increases
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Americans’ knowledge of civics increases

The 2025 Annenberg Constitution Day Civics Survey, released annually to celebrate Constitution Day on Sept. 17, finds that Americans are more knowledgeable this year in answering basic civics questions.

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Public knowledge high on smoking and alcohol risks during pregnancy

Public knowledge high on smoking and alcohol risks during pregnancy

A new Annenberg Public Policy Center health survey finds that most people are uncertain about which vaccinations are safe and recommended for pregnant people by medical professionals and what the appropriate pregnancy weight gain is for a healthy person.

FactCheck.org wins National Headliner Award for reporting on immigration claims

FactCheck.org wins National Headliner Award for reporting on immigration claims

FactCheck.org, a project of Penn’s Annenberg Public Policy Center, has won a 2025 National Headliner Award for online beat reporting of government and political coverage. Three FactCheck.org articles published in 2024 that fact-checked then presidential candidate Donald Trump on immigration issues won the first-place award in that category.