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Research 4 May 2021

COVID-19 Conspiracy Beliefs Increased among Users of Conservative and Social Media

These increases in conspiracy beliefs were associated with less mask wearing and decreased intentions to get a vaccine.

News 27 Apr 2021

Samantha Moore-Berg Named Inaugural Bruneau Fellow

The fellowship was established to honor the memory of Emile Bruneau, peace and conflict neuroscientist.

Faculty News 10 Mar 2021

Political Communication Scholar Yphtach Lelkes Promoted to Associate Professor with Tenure

In this Q&A, Lelkes discusses how his research has evolved during his time at Annenberg.

Political Communication

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Graduate Student News 3 Feb 2021

Joint Doctoral Student Tyler Leigh Studies the Impact of Social Media on Politics

Leigh is a third-year student in Communication and Political Science.

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Faculty News 21 Jan 2021

The Influence and Importance of Language

Labels for what happened January 6 at the U.S. Capitol were very different from those used to describe the Black Lives Matter movement or the 2020 election results.

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Faculty News 20 Jan 2021

Inauguration Day: History, Meaning, and Significance

Lecturer David Eisenhower, grandson of the former president, gives the long view of the significance of Inauguration Day.

Political Communication

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Research 19 Nov 2020

In Conversation with Emile Bruneau: A Video Series

Watch Bruneau explain his research in his own words.

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Research 11 Jun 2020

Democrats and Republicans Dislike Each Other Far Less Than Most Believe

A new study indicates that some of our political polarization is based on unfounded beliefs.

Political Communication

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Research 28 May 2020

Local News Volume Does Not Increase Pro-Social Behaviors During COVID-19

A new study from doctoral candidate Sean Fischer shows the limits of local news to overcome nationally polarized issues.

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Research 27 Apr 2020

Annenberg Researchers Shift Focus to Coronavirus

Topics include media consumption and misinformation, social media whistle blowers, partisanship, impact on workers, and more.

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