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.
February 4, 2010
Cristine Russell and Andrew Revkin.
February 4, 2010 — The first of three Shorenstein Center/Belfer Center seminars on news coverage of climate change,...
International Affairs,
Media Business,
News Business & Practice,
Papers,
Policy & Issues,
Publications,
February 1, 2010
Stephen Williams
Shorenstein Center Fellow, Fall 2009
Executive Editor, Asia Pacific Region, BBC
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Excerpt
Introduction
“Well,...
February 1, 2010
John G. Geer
Shorenstein Center Fellow, Fall 2009
Distinguished Professor of Political Science, Vanderbilt University
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Excerpt
Summary
“Ads...
February 1, 2010
Bill Mitchell
Sagan Fellow, Shorenstein Center, Fall 2009
Leader of News Transformation & International Programs,
The Poynter Institute
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February 1, 2010
Loen Kelley
Shorenstein Center Fellow, Fall 2009
Television Producer
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Excerpt
Introduction
Ever since Google’s web spiders...
Audio & Video,
Government Institutions,
Past Events,
Policy & Issues,
Politics & Government,
Prizes & Lectures,
Race & Gender,
November 12, 2009
Alex S. Jones and Taylor Branch.
November 12, 2009 — In introducing Taylor Branch, the 2009 T.H. White Lecturer, Shorenstein Center director Alex S. Jones...
November 4, 2009
A paper by Robert J. Blendon, Sc.D., Shorenstein Center faculty affiliate, and John M. Benson, M.A. analyzes public opinion about the Affordable Care Act,...
November 2, 2009
Tom Fiedler, Marty Baron, Robin Sproul, Jeff Howe and Alex S. Jones.
November 2, 2009 — At the John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum, the Shorenstein Center, along...
October 22, 2009
Jonathan Zittrain and Alex S. Jones.
October 22, 2009 — Jonathan Zittrain, Professor of Law at Harvard Law School and co-director of the Berkman Center...
October 1, 2009
A paper by Marion R. Fremont‐Smith, Shorenstein Center faculty affiliate, examines whether nonprofit, tax‐exempt status might be a feasible option for...
September 30, 2009
David Broder, Linda Douglass, Dr. Timothy Johnson and Alex S. Jones.
September 30, 2009 — The Shorenstein Center sponsored a briefing for journalists on...
June 1, 2009
A paper by Michael W. Traugott, spring 2009 fellow, details the problematic rise of the “poll of polls,” an average of other organizations’ recent data...
June 1, 2009
A paper by Mitchell Stephens, spring 2009 fellow, argues that as major news events now appear fast and free on Google, Yahoo or a hundred other websites,...
June 1, 2009
A paper by Maralee Schwartz, spring 2009 fellow, analyzes the implications of using health news provided by non-profit organizations. Departure of experienced...
June 1, 2009
James O’Shea, spring 2009 fellow, recounts his experience leading the Los Angeles Times from 2006 to 2008, through a period of turmoil, budget cuts, struggling...
February 1, 2009
A paper by Rory O’Connor, fall 2008 fellow, explores the implications of our media and social-media saturated news environment. Although unparalleled...
International Affairs,
News Business & Practice,
Papers,
Policy & Issues,
Press Freedom,
Publications,
February 1, 2009
A paper by Sandra Nyaira, fall 2008 fellow, analyzes efforts to keep Zimbabweans informed in the wake of the collapse of the country’s media landscape...
January 9, 2009
Eric Pooley
Kalb Fellow, Shorenstein Center, Fall 2008
Contributor at Time Magazine
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Background
In How Much Would You Pay to...
January 1, 2009
A paper by Eric Pooley, fall 2008 fellow, examines how the media has covered the economics of climate change. This paper follows coverage of the economic...
November 20, 2008
Rep. John Lewis after delivering the 2008 T.H. White Lecture.
November 20, 2008 — The 2008 Theodore H. White Lecture on Press and Politics took place on...
