The Shorenstein Center

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Focus Areas

Policy & Impact

Exploring how media and policy shape each other—and their impact on civic life, public discourse, and democracy.

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The Shorenstein Center investigates how public interest media—ranging from journalism and documentary film to independent and emerging digital platforms—both shapes and is shaped by the policies governing our civic life. We study how reporting and storytelling influence public policy, civic participation, and the democratic process, while also analyzing how public and corporate policies, such as regulation, funding structures, and content moderation, impact what news and information gets produced and distributed. Through research, convenings, and collaboration with journalists, policymakers, and practitioners, we explore the interplay between media and policy, highlighting the crucial role each plays in shaping an informed and engaged society.

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Reclaiming the Internet

Reclaiming the Internet

Olivier Sylvain will discuss how decades of communications policy shaped today’s internet, drawing on his new book, Reclaiming the Internet, to explore what this history means for online platforms and AI. This event is part of The Misinformation Speaker Series.

Event

Zoom & Northeastern University, 216 Massachusetts Ave, 3rd floor
4:00 PM ET

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Building Knowledge

The Shorenstein Center researches media, audience, and influence through a range of lenses and disciplines.

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