Teachers from 20 states gathered in Philadelphia to discuss the First Amendment at a summer institute sponsored by the Rendell Center for Civics and Civic Engagement.
Events
TWG Examines Viral Deception and Codes of Online Content Regulation
The Transatlantic High Level Working Group examined viral deception and different models of online content regulation at its second session, held this spring in California.
APPC Researchers Present Work at 2019 ICA Conference
APPC researchers will present work in science, media, political, and health communication in Washington, D.C., at the 69th Annual ICA Conference.
Transatlantic Working Group Convenes at Ditchley Park
The Transatlantic High Level Working Group on Content Moderation Online and Freedom of Expression held its inaugural meeting at Ditchley Park, the historic U.K. estate.
When Language Is Being Debased, What Should Rhetoric Scholars Say?
Concerned over the state of political discourse, scholars who teach public speaking and composition met at APPC to consider how to restore respect for rhetorical norms.
APPC Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary and FactCheck.org Marks Its 15th
The Annenberg Public Policy Center celebrated its 25th anniversary and its project FactCheck.org celebrated its 15th anniversary with a luncheon in November.
Former FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler Delivers 2018 Annenberg Lecture
In “Who Makes the Rules in the New Gilded Age?” the 2018 Annenberg Lecture, former FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler connected wealthy industrial barons of the 19th century with tech moguls of today.
Science Writer Carl Zimmer Discusses Heredity, Genetics, and Ethics
Carl Zimmer, columnist for The New York Times and author of 13 books about science, spoke about his new book, "She Has Her Mother’s Laugh: The Powers, Perversions, and Potential of Heredity."
Students Quiz Gubernatorial Candidates at Rendell Center Forum
Philadelphia-area elementary students had a chance to ask questions of the candidates for Pennsylvania governor at the Rendell Center Youth Gubernatorial Forum.