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, International Affairs, Past Events, Policy & Issues,
Facts and Propaganda at War in Syria's Chaotic Media Landscape, says NPR's Deborah Amos
April 15, 2014
April 15, 2014 – Deborah Amos, Middle East correspondent for NPR, said that in Syria, “there are at least five different wars” going on simultaneously....
Audio & Video, Environment, Health & Science, Journalistic Practice, News Business & Practice, Past Events, Policy & Issues,
Digital Tools Can Help Journalists Cover Complexity of Climate Change, Says Andrew Revkin
April 9, 2014
April 9, 2014 – Reporting on the issue of climate change has posed many challenges to journalists such as Andrew Revkin, who writes the Dot Earth...
Audio & Video, Media Business, News Business & Practice, Past Events,
Boston Globe Editor Says Business Model Is Broken—But Journalism Is Not
April 8, 2014
April 8, 2014 – What is the future of the newspaper industry? Brian McGrory, editor of The Boston Globe, offered key insights and predictions at the Shorenstein...
Audio & Video, International Affairs, Past Events, Policy & Issues,
Media plays large role in shift from hard to soft power, says Knesset member Nachman Shai
April 1, 2014
April 1, 2014 – Nachman Shai, a former journalist who currently serves as a member of the Knesset, spoke to the Shorenstein Center about the rise of “soft...
Audio & Video, Past Events, Policy & Issues, Race & Gender,
In Six Words, The Race Card Project Has Begun a Different Conversation about Race
March 11, 2014
March 11, 2014 – What started as an experiment with 200 postcards turned into a life-changing project for Michele Norris, host and special correspondent...
Audio & Video, Media Business, News Business & Practice, Past Events,
Managing editor of MSNBC.com sees value in sticking with a story outside of ‘Twitter time’
March 4, 2014
March 4, 2014 – Exercising patience in the midst of a 24/7 news cycle is crucial in building and maintaining an audience, said Dafna Linzer, managing...
Media Business, News Business & Practice, Past Events,
BuzzFeed: The New Newsroom...Is It the Future?
February 25, 2014
February 25, 2014 – The Shorenstein Center welcomed Ben Smith, editor-in-chief of BuzzFeed, to share his insights on news models, and what works in...
Domestic Affairs, Media Business, News Business & Practice, Papers, Policy & Issues, Politics & Government, Publications, Technology,
A Letter to Journalists from a Former FCC Commissioner
February 20, 2014
Fall 2013 Fellow Michael Copps, former Federal Communications Commissioner, shares concerns and offers advice regarding government regulation of corporate...
Campaigns, Elections & Parties, Papers, Politics & Government, Publications,
The Campaign Casino: Elections Have Become a Get-Rich-Quick Scheme, and the Press Is Missing the Story
February 19, 2014
Fall 2013 Fellow Lee Aitken examines the lack of transparency in campaign financing.
Audio & Video, Business & Economics, Journalistic Practice, News Business & Practice, Past Events, Policy & Issues, Race & Gender,
Media Narratives Paint a False Picture of Gender Equality, Argue Authors Rivers and Barnett
February 18, 2014
Caryl Rivers Rosalind Barnett February 18, 2014 – In their book, The New Soft War on Women: How the Myth of Female Ascendance Is Hurting Women, Men—and...