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.

Campaigns, Elections & Parties, Journalistic Practice, News Business & Practice, Papers, Politics & Government, Publications, Technology,
Did Twitter Kill the Boys on the Bus?
Searching for a better way to cover a campaign
August 28, 2013
In a new paper released by the Shorenstein Center at Harvard University, Spring 2013 Fellow Peter Hamby, who covered the 2008 and 2012 presidential races...
Campaigns, Elections & Parties, Papers, Politics & Government, Publications,
Mom’s Best Advice: How Candidates Who Didn’t Run as Themselves Lost the Message War
July 23, 2013
A paper by Spring 2013 Fellow Melinda Henneberger examines the importance of a candidate's authenticity in presidential elections.
Audio & Video, Past Events, Politics & Government, Technology,
HKS alum and faculty speak at the 2013 Personal Democracy Forum
June 10, 2013
June 6-7, 2013 – Harvard Kennedy School Adjunct Lecturer Nicco Mele spoke at the 10th annual Personal Democracy Forum in New York City about "The Unwritten...
International Affairs, Papers, Policy & Issues, Publications, War, Defense & Security,
Media Coverage of the Drone Program
May 2, 2013
In her Shorenstein Center paper, Fall 2012 Fellow Tara McKelvey examines the media coverage of the U.S. drone program in five major news outlets.
Audio & Video, Media Business, News Business & Practice, Past Events,
Google’s Richard Gingras encourages innovation in media outlets to fit technological environment
April 30, 2013
April 30, 2013 – Google's head of news and social products Richard Gingras spoke to the Shorenstein Center about the evolution of the news ecosystem, and...
Papers,
Spring 2013 Newsletter
April 23, 2013
The most recent issue, published in April 2013, reported on the Goldsmith Awards, a discussion with Chris Hughes, the Spring Speaker Series, Spring Fellows,...
Audio & Video, News Business & Practice, Past Events, Politics & Government, Press Freedom, Technology,
Internet has made Chinese government more accountable, public opinion more valuable, says Richburg
April 9, 2013
April 9, 2013 – Keith Richburg, Fellow at the Institute of Politics and former China correspondent for The Washington Post, said that in China, "the Internet...
Audio & Video, Campaigns, Elections & Parties, Government Institutions, Past Events, Politics & Government,
Covering Congress in a Challenging Political Landscape
April 2, 2013
April 2, 2013 – Dana Bash, chief congressional correspondent for CNN, offered the Shorenstein Center an up-close view of Congress, and said that in reality,...
Audio & Video, Media Business, News Business & Practice, Past Events,
ProPublica's Paul Steiger says smaller news outlets have advantage in changing industry
March 26, 2013
March 26, 2013 – Paul E. Steiger, executive chairman of ProPublica's board of directors, spoke to the Shorenstein Center about the past and present of...
Audio & Video, Business & Economics, Past Events, Policy & Issues,
Growing safety net and increased workforce are keys to reducing deficit, says Economist’s Greg Ip
March 12, 2013
Greg Ip, U.S. economics editor for The Economist. March 12, 2013 – At a Shorenstein Center event on Tuesday, Greg Ip, U.S. economics editor for The Economist...