In a study published back in January 2023, Harvard Kennedy School’s Bradlee Professor of Government and the Press, Thomas…
Both academic researchers and political pundits have warned about the cumulative effects of partisan media over time. This concern hinges…
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…
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How do media portrayals of potential policy beneficiaries’ identities sway public support for these policies in a public health setting?…
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Following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, the grounds behind Vladimir Putin’s decision were widely debated.…
To what extent do partisan media influence political attitudes and behavior? Although recent methodological advancements have improved…
An enormous body of academic and journalistic work argues that opaque recommendation algorithms contribute to political polarization by…