Publications

The Shorenstein Center publishes reports and papers written by fellows, affiliated researchers, and faculty that examine themes associated with our core research initiatives. Papers by former fellows have added significantly to the body of research on the intersections of media, politics, and public policy.

The Shorenstein Center has had more than 300 Fellows since 1986, and nearly all of the papers they wrote at the Center can be found in our Research Archives.

For information about our current research projects, which are large-scale research endeavors lead by resident scholars and faculty at the Center, visit the Programs section of our website. You can also learn about our fellowships and faculty to learn more about the independent research happening at the Center.

Journalistic Practice, Media Business, News Business & Practice, Papers, Politics & Government, Publications, Technology,
The science of fake news
March 8, 2018
With more Americans turning to social media as a primary source for news and information, the dangers posed by so-called ‘fake news’ are growing more significant....
Audio & Video, International Affairs, Journalistic Practice, News Business & Practice, Past Events, Policy & Issues, Prizes & Lectures, War, Defense & Security,
Goldsmith Awards Ceremony 2018 with Martha Raddatz of ABC News
March 6, 2018
Transcript Nicco Mele: Good evening.  On behalf of the Shorenstein Center, I’d like to welcome you to the Goldsmith Awards, my favorite event all year...
Journalistic Practice, News Business & Practice, Past Events, Politics & Government, Publications, Technology,
Muddied Waters: Online Disinformation during Crisis Events
March 1, 2018
Speaker series on fake news and misinformation, co-sponsored by the NULab at Northeastern University.  Recent public attention and debate around “fake...
Audio & Video, Journalistic Practice, News Business & Practice, Past Events, Politics & Government, Technology,
Muddied Waters: Online Disinformation during Crisis Events
March 1, 2018
Speaker series on fake news and misinformation, co-sponsored by the NULab at Northeastern University.  Recent public attention and debate around “fake...
Audio & Video, Government Institutions, Past Events, Politics & Government, Technology,
Tom Wheeler on the FCC, Net Neutrality, and Platform Regulation
February 27, 2018
February 27, 2018—Tom Wheeler, Chairman of the FCC from 2013 to 2017 under President Obama and Walter Shorenstein Media and Democracy Fellow, discussed...
Campaigns, Elections & Parties, Past Events, Policy & Issues, Politics & Government, Publications, Race & Gender,
The Washington Post's Elizabeth Bruenig on Religion, Politics, and the Left
February 20, 2018
February 20, 2018—Elizabeth Bruenig, Washington Post columnist, discussed the role of Christianity in U.S. politics with Richard Parker, Lecturer in Public...
Audio & Video, Campaigns, Elections & Parties, Citizen Action & Interest Groups, Past Events, Policy & Issues, Politics & Government, Race & Gender,
The Washington Post's Elizabeth Bruenig on Religion, Politics, and the Left
February 20, 2018
February 20, 2018—Elizabeth Bruenig, Washington Post columnist, discussed the role of Christianity in U.S. politics with Richard Parker, Lecturer in Public...
Campaigns, Elections & Parties, Citizen Action & Interest Groups, Papers, Politics & Government, Publications, Technology,
“Alt-Lite” Bloggers and the Conservative Ecosystem
February 20, 2018
Introduction This research paper examines the important role that “alt-lite” bloggers play in promoting, amplifying, and fortifying Donald Trump’s anti-establishment...
Campaigns, Elections & Parties, International Affairs, Past Events, Policy & Issues, Politics & Government, Publications, Technology, War, Defense & Security,
Garrett Graff on Trump, Mueller, Russia, and Cybersecurity
February 14, 2018
February 13, 2018— Garrett Graff, journalist, author, and director of the Aspen Institute’s cybersecurity and technology program, discussed Robert Mueller’s...
Audio & Video, Campaigns, Elections & Parties, International Affairs, Past Events, Policy & Issues, Politics & Government, Technology, War, Defense & Security,
Garrett Graff on Trump, Mueller, Russia, and Cybersecurity
February 14, 2018
February 13, 2018— Garrett Graff, journalist, author, and director of the Aspen Institute’s cybersecurity and technology program, discussed Robert Mueller’s...