Annenberg Public Policy Center

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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

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’

A new APPC report found that Americans’ trust and confidence in the judicial branch has fallen 25% over the last two decades.

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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.

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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