Journalist’s Resource was created in 2010 to make it easy for journalism professors to teach both knowledge and practice by creating a central database of research to inform coverage of policy issues. Five years later, Journalist’s Resource serves thousands of educators and journalists across the country, providing a vital bridge between the worlds of research […]
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August 31, 2015 — David Weinberger, senior researcher at the Berkman Center and Joan Shorenstein Fellow (Spring 2015), writes about how on the surface, blogging seems to have diminished with the rise of Facebook and with mainstream news outlets producing content that is more casual in tone. Yet, a closer look reveals that the practice of
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Our weekly roundup of news found at the intersection of media, politics, policy and technology, from the Shorenstein Center and from around the web. This Week at the Shorenstein Center Resources for covering a volatile stock market and other economic issues: The Media and Markets: How Systematic Misreporting Inflates Bubbles, Deepens Downturns and Distorts Economic
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August 26, 2015 — Renée Loth, Boston Globe columnist and Joan Shorenstein Fellow (Fall 2011), argues that Donald Trump can no longer be treated as “harmless entertainment,” as hate groups are now endorsing his candidacy. Read more on WBUR…
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August 25, 2015 — Michael Tomasky, The Daily Beast special correspondent and Joan Shorenstein Fellow (spring 2003), discusses why a Clinton vs. Biden match-up would lead to negative campaigning on both sides – and how the media would likely cover it. Read more on The Daily Beast.
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Our weekly roundup of news found at the intersection of media, politics, policy and technology, from the Shorenstein Center and from around the web. This Week at the Shorenstein Center Podcast: How Social Media Shaped Coverage of Ferguson Protests. On this installment of the Shorenstein Center’s Media and Politics Podcast, Wesley Lowery, reporter at The Washington
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August 18, 2015 — Joshua Partlow, Mexico City Bureau Chief for The Washington Post and Joan Shorenstein Fellow (fall 2012), writes about how Mexican media and government officials are reacting to Trump’s immigration proposals. Read more in The Washington Post.
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August 17, 2015 — On this installment of the Shorenstein Center’s Media and Politics Podcast, Wesley Lowery, reporter at The Washington Post, discusses his extensive coverage of Ferguson, Missouri, and its lessons for the media. Also featuring Michele Norris, NPR host and special correspondent, and Spring 2015 Joan Shorenstein Fellow. Download episodes and subscribe on iTunes,
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Our weekly roundup of news found at the intersection of media, politics, policy and technology, from the Shorenstein Center and from around the web. This Week at the Shorenstein Center Shorenstein Center Announces Fall 2015 Fellows. We welcome distinguished leaders in political and international reporting who will join us in September: Bob Schieffer, CBS reporter
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August 13, 2015 — Renée Loth, Boston Globe columnist and Joan Shorenstein Fellow (Fall 2011), writes about her concern that Bernie Sanders’ “Socialist” label will be used by conservative candidates and media to portray “reasonable progressive ideas” in a negative light. Read more on WBUR…
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August 12, 2015 — Harvard Kennedy School Magazine tells the story of the founding and growth of the Shorenstein Center’s Journalist’s Resource website, and the role the site plays in helping journalists make their reporting more accurate and trustworthy through the use of current research. Read more…
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August 12, 2015 — The Union of Concerned Scientists referenced a paper written by Eric Pooley (Kalb Fellow, fall 2008), which provides methodology for reporting on suspect economic claims. Pooley is currently senior vice president for strategy and communications at the Environmental Defense Fund. Read his full paper, How Much Would You Pay to Save
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