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, News Business & Practice, Past Events, Policy & Issues, Press Freedom, War, Defense & Security,
David Sanger defends Times' decision to publish WikiLeaks
March 8, 2011
David Sanger (left) and Alex S. Jones. March 8, 2011 — David Sanger said he would “hardly argue that WikiLeaks was the cause of the uprisings”...
Audio & Video, News Business & Practice, Past Events, Press Freedom,
CPJ's Joel Simon: 'Future of press freedom is online'
February 22, 2011
Joel Simon (left) and Richard Parker, Lecturer in Public Policy. February 22, 2011 — At a Shorenstein Center event, “From the Front Lines to Online,”...
Audio & Video, Media Business, News Business & Practice, Past Events,
AOL purchase of Huff Post a 'step forward,' says former NBC head
February 7, 2011
Jeff Zucker and Alex S. Jones. February 7, 2011 — The Shorenstein Center welcomed Jeff Zucker, former president and CEO of NBC Universal, to a conversation...
Environment, Health & Science, Papers, Policy & Issues, Publications,
Modern Citizenship or Policy Dead End? Evaluating the Need for Public Participation in Science Policy Making, and Why Public Meetings May Not Be the Answer
January 3, 2011
A paper by Dietram A. Scheufele, fall 2010 fellow, analyzes the recent renaissance that consensus conferences and public meetings have experienced regarding...
Government Institutions, Papers, Politics & Government, Publications,
Restoring Comity to Congress
January 1, 2011
Charles Gibson Shorenstein Center Reidy Fellow, Fall 2010 Former anchor, ABC’s World News with Charles Gibson Read the full paper (PDF). Excerpt It...
International Affairs, Papers, Policy & Issues, Publications,
They Wanted Journalists to Say 'Wow': How NGOs Affect U.S. Media Coverage of Africa
January 1, 2011
Karen Rothmyer Shorenstein Center Fellow, Fall 2010 Contributing Editor, The Nation Read the full paper (PDF). Excerpt: Seeing Africa Whole: An introduction And...
International Affairs, News Business & Practice, Papers, Policy & Issues, Press Freedom, Publications,
From Natural Disaster and Social Crisis to Great Success of the Olympic Games: Transparent Governance and Foreign Correspondents in China in 2008
January 1, 2011
A paper by Steven Guanpeng Dong, spring 2010 fellow, takes an in‐depth look at the media policy that altered events that happened in China in 2008 and...
Audio & Video, International Affairs, Past Events, Policy & Issues,
Rohde and Mulvihill share two sides of a Taliban kidnapping
December 7, 2010
David Rohde and Kristen Mulvihill. December 7, 2010 — Husband and wife co-authors David Rohde and Kristen Mulvihill joined the Shorenstein Center to discuss...
Audio & Video, Citizen Action & Interest Groups, Past Events, Policy & Issues, Politics & Government, Race & Gender, Technology,
Cheryl Contee describes 'Harlem Renaissance 2.0'
November 30, 2010
Cheryl Contee and Alex S. Jones, Shorenstein Center director. November 30, 2010 — At a Shorenstein Center event, Cheryl Contee, partner at Fission Strategy...
Audio & Video, Campaigns, Elections & Parties, Journalistic Practice, News Business & Practice, Past Events, Politics & Government,
Fox's Hume says cable news not to blame for political polarization
November 22, 2010
Brit Hume and Alex S. Jones, Shorenstein Center director. November 22, 2010 — The Shorenstein Center hosted a special conversation with Brit Hume, senior...