Ellis Island, formerly the entry point for millions seeking a new life in America, will host the swearing-in of more than 300 immigrants as new citizens on Friday, Sept. 16, in one of many events celebrating Constitution Day.
Institutions of Democracy
Annenberg Classroom Releases Video on First Amendment for Constitution Day
For Constitution Day, Annenberg Classroom has released a video on the First Amendment and a free press and re-released another about civil liberties and the detention of Japanese-Americans during World War II.
Editor Marty Baron to Discuss the Media’s Power to Effect Change
Washington Post Executive Editor Marty Baron will talk about the media and policy change with APPC Director Kathleen Hall Jamieson in an event sponsored by the Fels Institute of Government.
Peter Hart to Conduct Focus Group With Milwaukee Swing Voters
How do swing voters view the presidential candidates and the state of the nation? On August 25, pollster Peter Hart will find out in a focus group with swing voters in Milwaukee, on behalf of APPC.
FactCheck.org Covers RNC and DNC and Forms New TV Partnership
FactCheck.org provided daily coverage of the Democratic and Republican National Conventions, and announced a partnership with NBCUniversal Owned Television Stations to develop fact-checking videos.
Kathleen Hall Jamieson Speaks on Media and the Campaign at Minnesota Forum
Kathleen Hall Jamieson spoke at the prestigious Westminster Town Hall Forum in Minneapolis about the presidential campaign. Minnesota Public Radio, which broadcast the forum, also interviewed Jamieson about political advertising.
Hart to Conduct Focus Group with Pittsburgh Blue-Collar Workers
On June 21, pollster Peter Hart will conduct a focus group for the policy center of blue-collar and economically struggling workers in Pittsburgh, to get their opinions on the 2016 presidential race.
What Do Citizens Want From Their Member of Congress?
What do citizens want from their member of Congress? The answer, a new study finds, is partisan representation on national issues, which is more highly valued today than constituency service or bringing in federal money to a congressional district.
Kathleen Hall Jamieson Awarded American Philosophical Society Prize
Kathleen Hall Jamieson was awarded the American Philosophical Society's 2016 Henry Allen Moe Prize in recognition of her paper "Implications of the Demise of 'Fact' in Political Discourse."
FactCheck.org Wins Webby Again for Best Political Site
For the third consecutive year, FactCheck.org has been awarded the Webby for best Political Blog/Website, and received the People's Voice Webby, as voted by the public, in the same category