A new Annenberg Classroom film explores the history of constitutional protection against “cruel and unusual punishment”
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More in U.S. Accept Covid-19 Vaccine Misinformation, and Willingness to Vaccinate Has Declined
APPC health survey data finds that belief in vaccination misinformation has risen, and a willingness to vaccinate against Covid-19 is lower than in the past.
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.
As Temperatures Break Records, Many Are Unaware of Symptoms of Heat-Related Illnesses
An APPC survey reveals that most Americans do not know where their local cooling centers are in cases of extreme heat.
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.
The Threat of Mpox Has Returned but Public Knowledge About It Has Declined
An APPC survey finds that Americans' knowledge about mpox and the likelihood to vaccinate against it has waned since the outbreak in the summer of 2022.
Kathleen Hall Jamieson Named to CDC Advisory Group on Communications
Kathleen Hall Jamieson has been named to a working group on communications for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee to the Director.
Communities Can Increase the Prosocial Tendencies of their Authorities, Study Finds
A new APPC study shows that witnessing prosocial behaviors makes policymakers more likely to support prosocial policies.
Meta-Analysis Pinpoints What Vaccination Intervention Strategies Different Countries Should Adopt
A comprehensive meta-analysis from a research team led by the University of Pennsylvania examines what types of vaccine intervention strategies have the greatest effect in increasing vaccination.