Research

Examining whether covering social justice issues using a solidarity reporting approach increases perceptions of news story credibility. Read More

A look at how ‘anti-disinformation’ laws exist within continuums of democratic backsliding that produce chilling effects. Read More

Examining a novel approach to identifying “connective language” that brings people together on social media.   Read More

Social justice is much more than a passing fad or a political buzzword. It is a central principle for ethical action. Read More

Solidarity for social justice is a nonpartisan framework for journalism. Read More

Superficial solidarity prioritizes performative optics, while substantive solidarity pursues transformative impact.  Read More

As Election Day approaches, how are newsrooms tasked with covering contentious races handling the pressure? 10 editors at newsrooms in battleground districts or states to learn more about the opportunities and challenges they face. Read More

The Center for Media Engagement investigates GenAI’s role before, during, and after several key global elections in 2024. Read More

Public-friendly digital spaces where people feel welcome, make connections, build understanding, and work together can seem elusive. This work builds on our Civic Signals project to investigate how members of Vermont’s Front Porch Forum perceive the platform. Read More

A survey of journalists and scientists to better understand their experiences in the production of science news. Read More