Since 1993 the Annenberg Public Policy Center has studied Americans’ political knowledge, discourse, media use and opinions about candidates and issues. Among our projects is the National Annenberg Election Survey (NAES).
FactCheck.org researches the veracity of claims made by political candidates. The Annenberg Classroom offers an array of resources for educators. Student Voices is a nationwide civic engagement initiative that encourages young people to become politically involved. The Institutions of American Democracy project examines the challenges facing the three branches of government, the press and the public schools and disseminates its findings to scholars and the public.
Justice Talking is an award-winning NPR program that explores issues of law and American life. Its Justice Learning web site teaches students about reasoned debate and the values of a democratic society. The Institute for the Study of Citizens and Politics (ISCAP) is home to a variety of interdisciplinary research programs in the social sciences and communication.