A paper by APPC researchers identifies the advantages of an innovative approach to countering misinformation called “bypassing," which may have advantages over the standard approach to correcting inaccurate statements.
Politics
Holbert Talks Civic Education on C-SPAN
Leonore Annenberg Institute for Civics Director Lance Holbert (center) took part in a C-SPAN panel on “Using Technology to Increase Civic Education."
Presidential Debates Were a Missed Opportunity for Parents
APPC study shows only one in five parents watched the debates with their children, despite importance of intergenerational debate viewing.
Trust in U.S. Supreme Court Continues to Sink
APPC survey reveals that public trust in the U.S. Supreme Court has declined since it eliminated the constitutional right to abortion in 2022.
A Majority of Americans Can’t Recall Most First Amendment Rights
The 2024 Annenberg Constitution Day Civics Survey reveals that less than half of Americans can name most of the First Amendment rights.
Annenberg Classroom Film Explores 8th Amendment Ban on ‘Cruel and Unusual Punishment’
A new Annenberg Classroom film explores the history of constitutional protection against “cruel and unusual punishment”
New Report Outlines Opportunities for Civics Education at Community Colleges
An APPC report assesses the current state of civics education in community colleges and how it can be enhanced across the United States.
John Oliver Cites FactCheck.org on RFK’s False Claims About Vaccines and Autism
In his show "Last Week Tonight," comedian John Oliver cited FactCheck.org to debunk Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s misleading claims about autism.
The Politics of Entertainment Media: How The Apprentice Helped Trump in 2016
A paper co-authored by APPC Research Analyst Shawn Patterson Jr. shows that entertainment media can have important political consequences.
Study Reveals Impact of Concern About Misinformation on Americans’ Media Consumption Habits
In a study, Annenberg researchers sought to uncover whether the threat of misinformation drives Americans to seek out news sources that reflect their own political beliefs.