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.

Audio & Video, Campaigns, Elections & Parties, Events, Past Events, Politics & Government,
E.J. Dionne, Jr. - American Conservatism and the Republican Party
February 23, 2016
February 23, 2016 — E.J. Dionne, Jr., Washington Post op-ed columnist, discussed his new book, Why the Right Went Wrong: Conservatism from Goldwater to...
Audio & Video, Events, News Business & Practice, Past Events,
Nicco Mele - In Search of a Business Model: The Future of Journalism in an Age of Social Media and Dramatic Declines in Print Revenue
February 18, 2016
February 18, 2016 — Nicco Mele, author, digital strategist and Wallis Annenberg Chair in Journalism at the USC Annenberg School of Journalism, discussed...
Audio & Video, Campaigns, Elections & Parties, Events, Journalistic Practice, Past Events, Politics & Government,
Jill Abramson – Election 2016: Is There Enough Quality Campaign Coverage?
February 17, 2016
February 17, 2016 — Jill Abramson, lecturer at Harvard and former executive editor of The New York Times, discussed the 2016 election and its coverage...
Audio & Video, Events, Past Events, Politics & Government,
CNN’s Sam Feist: Coverage of Election 2016
February 16, 2016
February 16, 2016 — Sam Feist, who leads the production of CNN’s campaign coverage and debates as Washington bureau chief and senior vice president, discussed...
Audio & Video, Environment, Health & Science, Events, Past Events, Policy & Issues,
Controversy! A Reporter’s Perspective On Global Climate & Energy Debates with Coral Davenport
February 9, 2016
February 9, 2016 — Coral Davenport, energy and environment correspondent for The New York Times, discussed her coverage of climate change policy, how the...
Audio & Video, Domestic Affairs, Events, Journalistic Practice, Media Business, News Business & Practice, Past Events, Policy & Issues,
Walter V. Robinson: Spotlight on Investigative Reporting
February 9, 2016
February 9, 2016 — Walter V. Robinson, editor at large for The Boston Globe, discussed the Globe’s investigation into the Catholic Church sexual abuse...
Audio & Video, Campaigns, Elections & Parties, Events, Past Events, Politics & Government,
Bob Schieffer: The Iowa Caucuses, the New Hampshire Primaries and Beyond
February 3, 2016
February 3, 2016 — Bob Schieffer, Walter Shorenstein Media and Democracy Fellow, veteran CBS reporter, and former moderator of “Face the Nation,” discussed...
International Affairs, Papers, Policy & Issues, Publications, War, Defense & Security,
The United States and the Syrian Refugee Crisis: A Plan of Action
January 27, 2016
A new white paper by Michael Ignatieff, Edward R. Murrow Professor of Press, Politics and Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School’s Shorenstein...
International Affairs, Journalistic Practice, Papers, Policy & Issues, Publications,
The Persistent Advocate: The New York Times’ Editorials and the Normalization of U.S. Ties with Cuba
December 16, 2015
A paper by Marie Sanz, Joan Shorenstein Fellow (fall 2015) and senior correspondent for Agence France Presse, examines The New York Times’ editorials on...
International Affairs, Journalistic Practice, Media Business, News Business & Practice, Papers, Policy & Issues, Press Freedom, Publications,
Exporting the First Amendment: Strengthening U.S. Soft Power through Journalism
December 14, 2015
A paper by David Ensor, Joan Shorenstein Fellow (fall 2015) and former director of the Voice of America (VOA), makes the case for protecting and strengthening...