Few things are more important to the success of democracy than ensuring that citizens and policymakers have accurate, unbiased information and analysis about the key issues of the day. To meet that need, NORC partnered with The Associated Press to create The Associated Press–NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. By combining NORC’s worldwide research capacity with the authority and communications reach of The Associated Press, the AP‑NORC Center has been able to conduct fast, in‑depth research on a number of issues, including health care costs and coverage, Americans’ opinions about security and online surveillance, and public opinion in Russia. The AP–NORC Center also promotes quality, data‑driven journalism through its fellowship program, which provides mid‑career journalists with the skill and experience they need to accurately interpret social science research data and report on it in a relevant and compelling way.