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, Government Institutions, Past Events, Policy & Issues, Politics & Government, Prizes & Lectures, Race & Gender,
Taylor Branch: Journalism allowed trivialization of public debate
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...
Environment, Health & Science, Papers, Policy & Issues, Publications,
The American Public and the Next Phase of the Health Care Reform Debate
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,...
Audio & Video, Media Business, News Business & Practice, Past Events,
Journalists, academics discuss 'The Future of News'
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...
Audio & Video, News Business & Practice, Past Events, Press Freedom, Prizes & Lectures,
Jonathan Zittrain delivers 2009 Richard S. Salant Lecture
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...
Media Business, News Business & Practice, Papers, Publications,
Can Nonprofits Save Journalism? Legal Constraints and Opportunities
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...
Audio & Video, Environment, Health & Science, Past Events, Policy & Issues,
Shorenstein Center hosts briefing on health care reform
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...
Campaigns, Elections & Parties, Papers, Politics & Government, Publications,
Changes in Media Polling in Recent Presidential Campaigns: Moving from Good to “Average” at CNN
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...
Journalistic Practice, News Business & Practice, Papers, Publications,
Beyond News: The Case for Wisdom Journalism
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,...
Environment, Health & Science, Papers, Policy & Issues, Publications,
Getting it for Free: When Foundations Provide the News on Health
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...
Media Business, News Business & Practice, Papers, Publications,
Up Against a Saint and a Dead Man
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...