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Upcoming Events

Dubious News and the Aging American: Understanding Discernment and Engagement Among Older Adults

Dubious News and the Aging American: Understanding Discernment and Engagement Among Older Adults

In this talk, Professor Lyons will explore the question “Why do older adults engage more with misinformation online, even when they often identify falsehoods correctly in surveys?” This event is part of the Speaker Series on Misinformation, co-sponsored by the Shorenstein Center for Media, Politics and Public Policy at Harvard’s Kennedy School and the Network Science Institute at Northeastern University.

Hybrid

Wexner Building - W-434 A.B. Conference Room & Zoom
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

The Prevalence and Policy Consequences of “mRNA Vaccine Stigmatization” in the US

The Prevalence and Policy Consequences of “mRNA Vaccine Stigmatization” in the US

In this talk, Professor Matt Motta will argue that although it’s presently unclear if efforts to stigmatize mRNA vaccines by many prominent voices in American public life have impacted broader US public opinion, there is growing reason to believe that it will. This event is part of the Speaker Series on Misinformation, co-sponsored by the Shorenstein Center for Media, Politics and Public Policy at Harvard’s Kennedy School and the Network Science Institute at Northeastern University.

Hybrid

Belfer Building – B-200 Starr Auditorium & Zoom
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Regulating Social Media: America’s Global Communications Dilemma

Regulating Social Media: America’s Global Communications Dilemma

Professor John Wihbey will present his argument for the U.S to establish a duty of care for social media platforms to take reasonable action when harms present themselves. Attendees will discuss ideas from his forthcoming book “Governing Babel: The Debate over Social Media Platforms and Free Speech – and What Comes Next” (MIT Press). This event is part of the Speaker Series on Misinformation, co-sponsored by the Shorenstein Center for Media, Politics and Public Policy at Harvard’s Kennedy School and the Network Science Institute at Northeastern University.

Hybrid

Rubenstein Building - R-414-AB David Ellwood Democracy Lab & Zoom
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Past Events

The American Dream and Other Fairy Tales

The American Dream and Other Fairy Tales

This event is co-sponsored by The Institute of Politics and Harvard Law School Center for Labor and a Just Economy. The event will be hosted by The Institute of Politics.

John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum

Covering Washington in a Time of Divided Government

Covering Washington in a Time of Divided Government

Communication—writing in particular—is the lifeblood of politics and journalism. Rosenthal Fellow Adam Lashinsky, who is at work on a biography of the Presidential speechwriter and political columnist William Safire, is hosting a series of interviews with today’s leading practitioners of the craft. Join him in conversation with top columnists and speechwriters for a discussion of technique, of-the-moment topics in Washington, and the interdependent relationships between political writers and their government subjects and clients.   

Wexner Building - W-434 A.B. Conference Room, Zoom & livestreamed on YouTube
12:00 PM

2023 Goldsmith Awards Ceremony

2023 Goldsmith Awards Ceremony

2023 Goldsmith Awards, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Goldsmith Prize for Investigative Reporting, in-person on March 15 at Harvard’s Sanders Theater and livestreamed online.

Harvard's Sanders Theater and livestreamed online

Prioritizing mental health in the newsroom: How to create a culture of well-being

Prioritizing mental health in the newsroom: How to create a culture of well-being

The Journalist’s Resource is a project of the Shorenstein Center aimed at bridging the gap between journalism and academia. Its primary goal is helping journalists improve their work by relying more often on scientific evidence and high-quality, peer-reviewed research.

Virtual Webinar
12:00 PM

Dinner Film Screening: “There’s Something in the Water” environmental racism documentary

Dinner Film Screening: “There’s Something in the Water” environmental racism documentary

This event is hosted by and cosponsored by The Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation; the Anti-Racism Policy Caucus; and Anti-Racism Policy Journal at HKS. Please note that This event is now at capacity. To add your name to the waitlist, please enter your details via the registration link. You will be notified by the event organizers if your entry can be confirmed.

Wiener Auditorium, Taubman building

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