Floridians see themselves at greater risk of being infected with Zika compared with other people nationally, and more Floridians than non-Florida residents have takening steps to protect themselves, an APPC survey finds.
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How the Media Can Better Inform the Public About Zika
Many Americans hold mistaken beliefs about Zika virus. To help provide the public with accurate information, the policy center has released a free "A Guide to Effective Zika Coverage" for writers, editors, reporters and broadcasters.
Will Consumers Use QR Codes to Learn About Genetically Modified Food?
A new mandatory food-labeling law allows food producers to use digital codes to inform consumers that food contains genetically modified (GM) ingredients. But will consumers use smartphones or in-store readers to scan those QR codes?
Most Americans Have Not Done Anything to Protect Against Zika
Although most Americans are familiar with news reports about Zika virus, more than three-quarters of them say they haven’t done anything in the last three months to protect themselves from getting infected, a new APPC survey found.
Americans Support GMO Food Labels But Don’t Know Much About Safety of GM Foods
There's widespread support for labeling genetically modified foods, as required in a new bill President Obama is expected to sign. But most Americans don't know that scientists have found no substantiated evidence to show that genetically modified foods are unsafe.
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.
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.
Majority of Americans: Cancel, Delay or Move Brazil Olympics Because of Zika
As some athletes say that they are pulling out of the summer Olympic Games in Brazil because of concerns about Zika virus, most Americans favor the idea that the Games should be cancelled, postponed or moved to another country.
Few Report Taking Steps to Protect Themselves Against Zika
Just 1 in 5 people say that they have taken steps in the past three months to protect themselves from getting Zika virus, according to a new survey from the Annenberg Public Policy Center.