An APPC survey finds that public confidence in U.S. health and science agencies has dropped since the inauguration of President Donald Trump.
Politics
Americans’ Knowledge of Civics Increases, Annenberg Survey Finds
New APPC survey reveals an increase in Americans' ability to answer basic civics questions, like naming the three branches of government.
FactCheck.org Wins National Headliner Award for Reporting on Immigration Claims
FactCheck.org has won a 2025 National Headliner Award for online beat reporting of government and political coverage for articles on claims about immigration.
Leonore Annenberg Civics Award Supports U.S. Semiquincentennial Teaching Project
The National Constitution Center and the Center for Civic Education have been named recipients of the 2025 Leonore Annenberg Institute for Civics Award.
Most Americans Support Checks on Presidential Power
Despite low trust in the three branches of government, a new survey reveals that most Americans support judicial and legislative checks on the president.
Matthew Levendusky and Marcia Chatelain Named 2025 Guggenheim Fellows
Political science Professor Matt Levendusky, who directs APPC's Institutions of Democracy division, and Africana Studies Professor Marcia Chatelain are 2025 Guggenheim Fellows.
Do ‘Harm Reduction’ Interventions for Substance Use Lower or Raise Trust in Government?
A paper by APPC and Penn psychologists suggests that harm reduction interventions for substance use increase the public's trust in local government.
‘I Will Vote’: Using Future-Oriented Frames to Motivate Voters
Research by APPC scholars shows that exposure to future-oriented frames, like "I Will Vote" stickers, increases voting intentions.
Dolores Albarracín Honored with BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award
Dolores Albarracín was honored with the BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award for her research into behavior change and persuasive messaging.