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.
Press Releases
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.
APPC Postdoctoral Fellow to Speak at Workshop on Pope’s Encyclical
Annenberg Public Policy Center postdoctoral fellow Asheley R. Landrum will discuss her research at a workshop next month in Potsdam, Germany, on the papal encyclical on climate change.
Most in Florida Favor Use of Genetically Modified Mosquitoes to Fight Zika
Most Floridians favor the use of genetically modified mosquitoes to fight the spread of Zika virus and are significantly more likely to approve of it than people who live outside Florida, the Annenberg Science Knowledge survey has found.
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.
More Floridians Taking Precautions Against Zika Than Others in U.S.
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.
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.
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.
A Guide to Effective Zika Coverage
The new "Guide to Effective Zika Coverage," released by the Annenberg Public Policy Center, aims to help reporters, editors and broadcasters provide the public with essential information about the transmission, prevention and effects of Zika virus
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?