Trust in nonpartisan news is essential to civil society—but is declining in the United States. However, language that demonstrates active…
Over 30,000 field experiments with The Washington Post and Upworthy showed that readers prefer simpler headlines (e.g., more common words…
We study newsworthiness in theory and practice. We focus on situations in which a news outlet observes the realization of a state of the…
How do media portrayals of potential policy beneficiaries’ identities sway public support for these policies in a public health setting?…
“In Bone of the Bone, Sarah Smarsh brings her graceful storytelling and incisive critique to the challenges that define our times--class…
A recent survey asks citizens from 30 countries for their views on 10 influential national leaders who have a global impact. There are many…
This paper investigates the role of mass media in times of conflict and state-sponsored
mass violence against civilians. We use a unique…
In his new book, The Big Disconnect: Why the Internet Hasn’t Transformed Politics (Yet), Personal Democracy Forum founder Micah Sifry asks…
Despite the growing concern about elections which fail around the world, there has been little systematic understanding of the importance…
Book abstract: Over the past two decades public accountability has become not only an icon in political, managerial, and administrative…