In Cyberwar, Kathleen Hall Jamieson investigates the role of Russian hackers and trolls in the 2016 presidential election and argues it is likely that Russian help was crucial to Donald Trump's victory.
Politics
The New Yorker Features Jamieson’s Book ‘Cyberwar,’ on Russia and the Election
Reporter Jane Mayer writes that Kathleen Hall Jamieson's book "Cyberwar" concludes that Russia likely delivered Trump’s victory.
Civics Knowledge Predicts Willingness to Protect Supreme Court
The annual Annenberg Constitution Day Civics Survey found that Americans are familiar with constitutional provisions on pardons and impeachment but know less about fundamentals like the three branches of government.
Adam Clymer, 81, Former Political Director of National Annenberg Election Survey
The Annenberg Public Policy Center community mourns the passing of Washington journalist Adam Clymer, former political director of the National Annenberg Election Survey.
On ‘Radio Times’: Jamieson Discusses Trump’s Rhetoric
APPC Director Kathleen Hall Jamieson spoke with WHYY's 'Radio Times' about Trump's tweets, saying it was important for the press and public to distinguish what is consequential from what isn't.
Former DHS Secretaries Urge Senate to Reform Homeland Security Oversight
With the U.S. challenged by such threats as cyberwarfare and election hacking, former heads of Homeland Security pressed Congress to streamline DHS oversight. An APPC-linked task force had recommended the reform.
Senate Bill Seeks to Streamline Homeland Security Oversight
The first-ever reauthorization of the Department of Homeland Security is likely to include steps to streamline congressional oversight of the department, a move recommended by the Sunnylands-Aspen task force.
Jamieson Wins Ev Rogers Award From USC Annenberg
Kathleen Hall Jamieson has been named the 2018 recipient of the Everett M. Rogers Award by the University of Southern California's Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism.
Visiting Scholar David Zarefsky Writing Book on Johnson Vietnam Speech
APPC visiting scholar David Zarefsky, an expert in rhetoric and oratory, is working on a book about President Lyndon Johnson's 1968 speech on the Vietnam War and his decision not to seek reelection.
Trump Takes Over FactCheck.org’s ‘Whoppers of 2017’ List
In his first year as President, Donald Trump monopolized FactCheck.org's list of "Whoppers of 2017," using "his bully pulpit and Twitter account to fuel conspiracy theories, level unsubstantiated accusations and issue easily debunked boasts about his accomplishments."