Even in “News Deserts” People Still Get News
The Center for Media Engagement talked to people living in areas defined as news deserts to find out where they’re getting local information – and if it’s helping them stay informed. Read More
Anonymous Civic Participation Behaviors: Differences Across Gender and Other Demographics
The Center for Media Engagement wanted to find out how some aspects of identity, such as gender, age, education, political orientation, and time spent online, are tied to the ways in which people participate in certain anonymous actions. Read More
Using the Phrase “Fake News” Hurts Trust in Your Journalists and Newsroom
How three commonly used phrases for false content - fake news, false news, and misinformation - affect public perceptions of journalists and news media. Read More
Annual Report – 2022
The Ethics of DNA Predictive Technology in Law Enforcement
What are the ethical tradeoffs of surveillance software in online education? Read More
Imperfections or Revealing Mistakes on Twitter?
What ethical concerns arise when Twitter users can edit their tweets? Read More
Cómo el reportaje solidario responsabiliza a oficiales
Monitorear oficiales y hacerle preguntas es importante - pero a menudo no es suficiente para responsabilizar a los que están en poder. Reportaje de solidaridad ayuda a contrarrestar este problema. Read More
Tomando decisiones en solidaridad sobre lo que es noticia
¿Qué hace de una historia una noticia? El reportaje de solidaridad se aleja de la novedad y la participación de élite, y se acerca a los problemas en curso y la cohesión comunitaria. Read More
How Solidarity Reporting Holds Officials Accountable
Monitoring officials and asking them questions is important – but often insufficient to hold power to account. Solidarity reporting helps counteract this problem and holds officials in power accountable. Read More
Making Newsworthiness Decisions in Solidarity
What makes a story newsworthy? Solidarity reporting moves away from novelty & elite involvement, and toward ongoing issues & community cohesion. Read More