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Alterman: U.S. democracy obstructs progressive change
March 29, 2011
Eric Alterman and Alex Jones March 29, 2011 — The problematic American democratic system is the subject of a new book by Eric Alterman, Kabuki Democracy:...
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Restoring Comity to Congress
January 1, 2011
Charles Gibson Shorenstein Center Reidy Fellow, Fall 2010 Former anchor, ABC’s World News with Charles Gibson Read the full paper (PDF). Excerpt It...
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Cheryl Contee describes 'Harlem Renaissance 2.0'
November 30, 2010
Cheryl Contee and Alex S. Jones, Shorenstein Center director. November 30, 2010 — At a Shorenstein Center event, Cheryl Contee, partner at Fission Strategy...
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Fox's Hume says cable news not to blame for political polarization
November 22, 2010
Brit Hume and Alex S. Jones, Shorenstein Center director. November 22, 2010 — The Shorenstein Center hosted a special conversation with Brit Hume, senior...
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Globe's Renée Loth analyzes attack ads in the 2010 midterms
November 2, 2010
Renée Loth and Shorenstein Center director Alex S. Jones. November 2, 2010 — On Election Day, the Shorenstein Center welcomed Renée Loth, Boston Globe...
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McKinnon predicts third party to rise from 'poisonous' system
October 21, 2010
Shorenstein Center Director Alex S. Jones and Mark McKinnon. October 21, 2010 — Mark McKinnon, Republican political advisor, president of Maverick Media,...
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The Nation's Ari Berman sees 'tidal wave' for Democrats
October 19, 2010
Ari Berman and Richard Parker, Lecturer in Public Policy. October 19, 2010 — Tracing the path of the Democratic Party from the sweep of the 2008 elections...
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Hart: Democrats will hold Senate, GOP will take House in midterms
October 7, 2010
Peter D. Hart. October 7, 2010 — Twenty-six days out from the 2010 midterm elections, Peter D. Hart looked at whether Democrats should expect a “Category...
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Ants at the Picnic: A Status Report on News Coverage of State Government
May 25, 2010
Gene Gibbons Shorenstein Center Goldsmith Fellow, Spring 2010 Former Executive Editor, Stateline.org Read the full paper (PDF). Excerpt Introduction I...
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Google's Greenberger presents efficiency of online campaigning
April 6, 2010
Peter D. Greenberger and Nicco Mele. April 6, 2010 — Peter D. Greenberger started the first political advertising team at Google, Inc., and at a visit...