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Dana Bash: Covering Congress in a Challenging Political Landscape

Shorenstein Center — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 20:27:10 GMT

Speaker Series with Dana Bash, chief congressional correspondent, CNN. Tuesday, April 2, 12pm

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Oh hey it's @DanaBashCNN at Harvard (w/ Alex Jones @ShorensteinCtr) pic.twitter.com/oJIquqk3qq · Peter Hamby

Dana Bash, chief congressional correspondent for CNN, offered the Shorenstein Center an up-close view of Congress, and said that in reality, the notorious dysfunction and polarization is “much worse” than it appears on the news. “Members of Congress don’t have the personal relationships that they used to,” she explained, and so they are not able to understand where each other is coming from. Those relationships allow people to work through differences of opinion, she said, and so they are crucial, “particularly when negotiating public policy at the highest levels.”

#danabash says covering #congress is actually worse than it seems!
— Kristina · Tue, Apr 02 2013 09:03:32

Why is it no longer when will there be a deal and now always will there be a deal? #congress #danabash
— Kristina · Tue, Apr 02 2013 09:04:25

Bash outlined some reasons for the lack of relationships among members of Congress. No one brings their families to Washington anymore, she said, for fear of being considered “inside the Beltway.”As a result, they spend less time in D.C. and more time commuting home to see families and constituents, and fundraising, rather than developing relationships with Congressional colleagues.

Alex Jones talks w/ @DanaBashCNN : She says Congress even worse up close! Social fraying, Internet, redistricting pic.twitter.com/gPK9ECqifz · John Wihbey

#danabash says polarization in Congress has increased due to 1. Reps not bringing families to DC 2. Self-censoring online 3. Redistricting
— Shorenstein Center · Tue, Apr 02 2013 09:08:32

Pols no longer move family 2 dc bc seen as being from "inside the beltway" means shorter weeks, less time 2 understand each other #danabash
— Kristina · Tue, Apr 02 2013 09:07:29

Bash said that the biggest reason for lack of relationships in Congress is “redistricting and gerrymandering.” Politicians are appealing to their bases rather than the middle, for fear of being “primaried.” Instead of reaching across the aisle, House and Senate members would rather stick to their party lines because they are wary of a challenge from their own party.

Everything polarized bc pols appeal to wings of their party. Not a theory. Its real. #danabash #congress
— Kristina · Tue, Apr 02 2013 09:08:37

Listening to @DanaBashCNN @ShorensteinCtr explain why redistricting is the big driver of problems in Washington. #danabash
— Karly Schledwitz · Tue, Apr 02 2013 09:09:09

#danabash discusses how crossing the aisle can lead to demise of politicians so they dont do it #congress
— Kristina · Tue, Apr 02 2013 09:10:33

Bash closed her remarks with a touch of optimism – she applauded the women of the Senate, who meet once a month for dinner, off-the-record, and have developed friendships across party lines.

Women in Senate meet together once a month w/o staff, off-the-record - has helped build relationships & find common ground #danabash
— Shorenstein Center · Tue, Apr 02 2013 09:37:46

Dana bash @ShorensteinCtr praises women in the senate monthly meetings as the only real bipartisan cooperation in the senate. #danabash
— Aubrey · Tue, Apr 02 2013 09:40:14

She also observed that as a result of the last election, with the GOP losing the majority of Hispanic votes, the controversial immigration reform legislation is now close to a deal.

#elections have consequences. Deal is close on toxic topic #immigration reform. Sometimes #dems and #reps can work together #danabash
— Kristina · Tue, Apr 02 2013 09:12:16

When asked by an HKS student for advice on entering the political world, Bash said that what makes a successful politician is someone who “is true to themselves, treats people well, takes the time to get to know other people including your constituents.” She added, “good communications skills are more important now than ever before.”

@DanaBashCNN says that communication skills are more important than ever for successful representatives @ShorensteinCtr #danabash
— Karly Schledwitz · Tue, Apr 02 2013 09:34:35

More about our speaker:

Goldsmith Seminar on the Present and Future of Investigative Reporting - 2013

Shorenstein Center — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 19:14:30 GMT

Goldsmith Seminar panel discussion with the winners and finalists of the Goldsmith Prize for Investigative Reporting. Wednesday, March 6, 9-10:30am.

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The 2013 Goldsmith Seminar · harvardkennedyschool

Good #journalism lives. 6 finalists announced for #Goldsmith investigative reporting prize, 1 from @chicagotribune http://tinyurl.com/bbzurn3
— Medill Watchdog · Wed, Feb 27 2013 08:53:20

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Congrats to the winners of the Goldsmith Prize for Investigative Reporting: Chicago Tribune reporters Patricia Callahan, Sam Roe and Michael Hawthorne!

The Chicago Tribune’s investigative series revealed how a deceptive, decades-long campaign by the chemical and tobacco industries brought toxic flame retardants into our homes and into our bodies, despite the fact that these dangerous chemicals don’t work as promised. As a result of the Tribune investigation, the U.S. Senate revived toxic chemical reform legislation and California moved to revamp the rules responsible for the presence of dangerous chemicals in furniture sold nationwide. “This finalist proves that you can find an important story in the most unlikely places, in this example just by looking into the cushions of a couch,” said the judges. “It is a case study in how bad problems flow from bad regulation and bad lobbying.”

Tribune watchdog: Playing with fire -- Chicago Tribune

The average American baby is born with 10 fingers, 10 toes and the highest recorded levels of flame retardants among infants in the world...

@chicagotribune great investigative reporting to positively influence public policy #Goldsmith
— Kristina · Wed, Mar 06 2013 06:13:54

Listening as @chicagotribune reporter Patricia Callahan describes a mom who left a candle in a crib (!) #Goldsmith
— Shorenstein Center · Wed, Mar 06 2013 06:10:08

Investigative reporter @SamRoe of @chicagotribune had to find out if infants who died in fires really existed. #Goldsmith
— Shorenstein Center · Wed, Mar 06 2013 06:13:17

Flame retardants could be dull topic, but having prominent burn surgeon and 6 week old baby victims improves topic accessibility #Goldsmith
— Kristina · Wed, Mar 06 2013 06:17:55

Alan Judd, Heather Vogell, John Perry, M.B. Pell,The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s year-long series on irregularities in standardized testing revealed that pressure for ever-higher test scores had led to apparent cheating by teachers and school administrators across the nation. The newspaper’s reporting, based on its unprecedented analysis of tens of thousands of test results, initiated a national conversation about the long-term effects of the accountability provisions of the federal No Child Left Behind Act. The Goldsmith judges noted that the Journal-Constitution’s series was “a stunning feat of work and analysis” that went to the heart of the importance of the integrity of data in a world where that data is the basis of judgments and decision.

Cheating our Children

Atlantans dance in the largest flash mob in Atlanta history to the One Billion Rising anthem "Break the Chain" at Woodruff Park on Feb. F...

Standardized test pressure leads to teachers cheating for higher scores explains altanta journal constitution journalists #Goldsmith
— Kristina · Wed, Mar 06 2013 06:34:24

Collaboration by the Center for Public Integrity, Global Integrity and Public Radio International, with additional cooperation from members of the Investigative News Network.

The State Integrity Investigation is an unprecedented, data-driven analysis of each state’s laws and practices that deter corruption and promote accountability and openness. Results of this series include an ever-growing number of states that have sparked or accelerated reform in government, ranging from the increase in disclosure requirements for lobbyists and government officials, to the formation of panels to explore ideas for an ethics reform package. The judges described this finalist as “a wonderful blueprint for reporters all over the country to do the enterprising stories on government” that the Goldsmith Prizes seek to encourage. “It was a major resource for journalists and citizens.”

State Integrity Investigation

The state corruption risk report cards are out. This is an opportunity to highlight policies and practices in states that are performing ...

bad scandals have led many states to move dramatically to prevent more corruption #centerforpublicintegrity #Goldsmith
— Kristina · Wed, Mar 06 2013 06:47:12

Jason Felch, Kim Christensen and members of the Los Angeles Times staff, Los Angeles Times.

The Los Angeles Times made public thousands of files documenting sexual abuse of Boy Scouts by their troop leaders, resulting in reforms that will help ensure the protection of children. The Boy Scouts of America has launched a comprehensive review of the files, with a promise to report to law enforcement any cases not previously disclosed. The Scouts also apologized to victims of abuse and offered to pay for their counseling. “This series exposed new levels of wrongdoing and cover-up and intimidation” at an iconic institution, said the judges. “We had no idea the extent of what was happening.”

Inside the 'perversion files' - latimes.com - latimes.com

The Los Angeles Times has reviewed nearly 1,900 confidential files kept by the Boy Scouts of America on employees and volunteers accused ...

.@jasonfelch of @latimes says getting the #pervsionfiles wasn't difficult, the hard part was figuring out what to do with them. #Goldsmith
— Shorenstein Center · Wed, Mar 06 2013 06:49:57

Charles Duhigg, Keith Bradsher, David Barboza, David Segal and David Kocieniewski, The New York Times.

This series revealed the harsh, at times deadly conditions under which Chinese workers assembling iPhones and iPads live and work; the low pay and high turnover at Apple’s retail stores; the lengths to which Apple went to reduce its tax bill, and the shortsightedness of its conclusion that Apples couldn’t be manufactured in America. As a result of their series, Chinese working conditions and salaries have improved, Apple has announced it will invest money into manufacturing some computers in the U.S. and Congress opened an investigation into technology company tactics to reduce tax bills. “The articles were a revealing look at the production practices of American companies that few knew anything about,” said the judges. “They exposed a disturbing insight into a glamour sector of our economy.”

Julia Angwin: "Privacy in the Digital Age"

Shorenstein Center — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:39:19 GMT

Speaker series with Julia Angwin, senior technology editor for The Wall Street Journal. Tuesday, February 19, 2013, 12pm

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Julia Angwin is an award-winning investigative journalist at The Wall Street Journal. She is also the author of “Stealing MySpace and t...

Julia recently unfriended everyone from her Facebook account. Here's why:

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WSJ tech editor Julia Angwin joins digits to explain why she's deleting all 666 of her Facebook friends. Photo: Getty Images.

Julia began the discussion with some personal background - she grew up in technology, and now works as a journalist.

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Julia #angwin began programming computers in 5th grade - now a tech ed for @WSJ
— Shorenstein Center · Tue, Feb 19 2013 09:05:01

"when I landed in journalism, I was the only one who understood technology" #angwin @shorensteinCtr
— TDussey-Cavassini · Tue, Feb 19 2013 09:07:04

She then discussed the implications of surveillance and privacy online. What is the definition of privacy, how has that definition changed, and what is the legal side?

What is privacy: "Freedom from unauthorized intrusion" is the one definition #angwin
— TDussey-Cavassini · Tue, Feb 19 2013 09:13:21

Our previous definition of privacy has been reframed by the current situation of "authorized" & legal but indiscriminate tracking #angwin
— Perry Hewitt · Tue, Feb 19 2013 09:12:02

"Indiscriminate tracking" is Julia's phrase for online surveillance that tracks a wide variety of people, but isn't necessarily justified. It may be legal, she said, but not justified because it does not fit with our social norms.

We as a society are figuring out what is justified tracking & how it squares w/current social norms? @JuliaAngwin @ShorensteinCtr #angwin
— Perry Hewitt · Tue, Feb 19 2013 09:14:19

What is it like to live in a world of total surveillance? Know your customer digitally before they walk in, and price accordingly #angwin
— Perry Hewitt · Tue, Feb 19 2013 09:08:51

Julia outlined 4 dangers of indiscriminate tracking:

1) There is a hidden audience to all the moves we do online or when entering a shop #angwin on digital privacy
— TDussey-Cavassini · Tue, Feb 19 2013 09:16:08

2) The Hall of Mirrors: when entering place we do not control what we want, we are served w/ what google knows we want #angwin #socialmedia
— TDussey-Cavassini · Tue, Feb 19 2013 09:18:20

3) Financial harm: Staples changes prices according to what you can afford #angwin on consequences of digital tracking
— TDussey-Cavassini · Tue, Feb 19 2013 09:19:37

2013 Goldsmith Awards in Political Journalism

Shorenstein Center — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 17:27:01 GMT

Goldsmith Awards Ceremony with the presentation of the Goldsmith Prize for Investigative Reporting, the Book Prize, and the Career Award for Excellence in Journalism. Keynote address by Nicholas D. Kristof. Tuesday, March 5, 6 p.m., John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum, Harvard Kennedy School.

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Watch the full video of the event:

2013 Goldsmith Awards Ceremony with Nicholas Kristof | Shorenstein Center & Institute of Politics · harvard

A look back on 10 years of winners and finalists of the Goldsmith Awards:

Goldsmith Awards in Political Journalism · fHELo8vTDfQMG8zDEMaUHg

Kennedy School Dean David Ellwood welcomes the crowd to the 2013 Goldsmith Awards which he said represents a "crucial moment for journalism."

Dean Ellwood takes the stage #Goldsmith http://pic.twitter.com/wtFMw1mTii · JFK Jr. Forum

#Goldsmith awards are a terrific reminder of journalism's vital role as watchdog with "express intent to improve how government works"
— Perry Hewitt · Tue, Mar 05 2013 15:24:38

Excited by the sterling, hardworking lineup at the #Goldsmith Awards in Political Journalism at Kennedy School tonight.
— Murninghan Post · Tue, Mar 05 2013 15:08:20

Loving that 5 of 6 people seated in my row at #Goldsmith awards are tweeting. #journalism
— Jaime-Alexis Fowler · Tue, Mar 05 2013 15:22:13

#goldsmith awards, a wonderful way to honor top class investigative journalism.
— Cynthia Chua · Tue, Mar 05 2013 15:36:52

Well funded professional investigative journalism matters #Goldsmith @shorensteinctr reminds us of this urgency
— Morra Aarons Mele · Tue, Mar 05 2013 15:40:54

Bradlee Professor Thomas Patterson presents the Goldsmith Book Prizes to Rebecca MacKinnon (trade) and Jonathan Ladd (academic).

Prof. Thomas Patterson takes the stage to present the Goldsmith Book Prizes #Goldsmith http://pic.twitter.com/nrtG9ZrYiQ · JFK Jr. Forum

The Book Prize winner in the Trade category is Rebecca MacKinnon for Consent of the Networked. MacKinnon argues that the rights of Internet users must be protected from the corporate sovereigns of cyberspace. Yet the traditional solution to unaccountable corporate behavior – government regulation – cannot stop the abuse of digital power on its own, and sometimes even contributes to it. The book addresses the question of how technology should be governed to support the rights and liberties of users around the world.

The Book – Consent of the Networked

A global struggle for control of the Internet is now underway. At stake are no ...

Congrats @rmack - winner of #Goldsmith Book Prize http://hvrd.me/11Xs7Ua #netfreedom
— Jaime-Alexis Fowler · Tue, Mar 05 2013 15:14:26

Quoting Rebecca MacKinnon "We need a Lockean Social Contract"- Prof. Patterson #Goldsmith
— JFK Jr. Forum · Tue, Mar 05 2013 15:15:18

"A sobering rebuttal of the rhetoric of what it means to be free online"Prof. Patterson on "Consent of the Networked" @JFKJrForum #goldsmith
— Aleeza Hashmi · Tue, Mar 05 2013 15:17:09

Prof. Patterson presents the #Goldsmith Book Prize on Trade to Rebecca MacKinnon http://pic.twitter.com/MO8P1M9kbe · JFK Jr. Forum

The winner of the Goldsmith Book Prize in the Academic category is Jonathan Ladd for Why Americans Hate the Media. Ladd argues that in the 1950s, ‘60s, and early ‘70s, competition in American party politics and the media industry reached historic lows. When competition later intensified in both of these realms, the public’s distrust of the institutional media grew, leading the public to resist the mainstream press’s information about policy outcomes and turn toward alternative partisan media outlets. As a result, public beliefs and voting behavior are now increasingly shaped by partisan predispositions.

Chris Hughes: "Smart News in the Age of Social Media"

Shorenstein Center — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 19:36:40 GMT

Tuesday, February 5, 12 p.m. Speaker Series with Chris Hughes, publisher and editor-in-chief, The New Republic; co-founded and served as spokesman for Facebook.

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Chris Hughes "Smart News in the Age of Social Media" | Shorenstein Center by Harvard University

Speaker Series with Chris Hughes, publisher and editor-in-chief, The New Republic; co-founded and served as spokesman for Facebook. Hughe...

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Co-founder of Facebook and the mastermind behind My.BarackObama.com, two of the most successful startups in modern history, Chris Hughes ...

Shorenstein Center Director Alex S. Jones introduces Chris Hughes:

#Harvard #ChrisHughes #Shorenstein #AlexJones http://pic.twitter.com/C0lVmqEK · Karim Ben Khelifa

Standing room only at Harvard Kennedy School to hear @chrishughes talk about changing media landscape. #socialmedia @TNR
— Peter Bowden · Tue, Feb 05 2013 08:59:33

Alex Jones intros @ChrisHughes to a packed house @ShorensteinCtr #chrishughes was taking 5 classes while founding @facebook
— Shorenstein Center · Tue, Feb 05 2013 09:02:00

I like Alex Jones' framing of #ChrisHughes ' aspiration in buying @TNR: Having a direct positive impact on the world.
— Bill Mitchell · Tue, Feb 05 2013 09:09:39

live a life that has a direct positive impact on the world #chrishughes
— Jocelyn Cheng · Tue, Feb 05 2013 09:03:28

Chris reflects on when he co-founded Facebook at Harvard:

Listening to #chrishughes at HKS! Yesterday was 9th anniversary of Facebook launch
— Noelle Janka · Tue, Feb 05 2013 09:05:04

#chrishughes started Facebook in Kirkland House 9 years ago yesterday. @ShorensteinCtr
— Jeff Kehoe · Tue, Feb 05 2013 09:05:32

Chris explains his reasons for purchasing and publishing The New Republic:

"Why buy the New Republic?" good question. : ) #chrishughes
— Margaret Weigel · Tue, Feb 05 2013 09:05:34

The power of great writing to change the world- #chrishughes
— Lynn Richards · Tue, Feb 05 2013 09:39:55

#chrishughes bought TNR b/c he lives in the power of great writing to change the way we see the world @ShorensteinCtr
— Jeff Kehoe · Tue, Feb 05 2013 09:07:18

In the age of the slow extinct of print media #chrishughes bought the New Republic cos' he says "I believe in the power of great writing"
— TDussey-Cavassini · Tue, Feb 05 2013 09:07:32

Reflecting on the role of media, in both print and online formats:

Historical role of different media formats from #chrishughes, drawing distinctions between form, content, function.
— Margaret Weigel · Tue, Feb 05 2013 09:08:31

The End of the Digital Divide

Shorenstein Center — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 14:55:26 GMT

Series with Cheryl Contee, co-founder of Jack and Jill Politics; co-founder and partner of Fission Strategy, an Internet strategy and web development firm. Tuesday, Nov. 27, 12 p.m. #contee

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Cheryl Contee, "The End of the Digital Divide." | Shorenstein Center

Speaker series with Cheryl Contee, co-founder of Jack and Jill Politics; co-founder and partner of Fission Strategy, an Internet strategy...

Learn more about her work with Fission Strategy and Jack & Jill Politics:

Fission Strategy: Team - Fission Strategy

Home > Team > LaDante McMillon. LaDante McMillon. Cheryl Contee Partner · Roz Lemieux Partner · Jake Brewer Partner · Shayna Engl...

Jack & Jill Politics

9 hours ago ... 22 Nov 2012 Author: Cheryl Contee (Jill Tubman) · Walmart Kid You might have heard the news that workers at Walmart are...

And then she takes the stage...

Excited to hear @ch3ryl #contee today talking through 'the digital divide' @ShorensteinCtr #NetFreedom @internews
— Kathleen Reen · Tue, Nov 27 2012 09:08:26

Great lecture on the digital divide at JFK School of Govt with Cheryl Contee @ch3ryl
— Cheryl Eagan-Donovan · Tue, Nov 27 2012 09:33:22

@ch3ryl sorry to miss you at @Kennedy_School today - I have heavily encouraged my #mppdigital students to attend!
— nicco mele · Tue, Nov 27 2012 09:29:29

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Cheryl shares some of her personal history, and how she came to the tech industry. Her two projects, Jack & Jill Politics and Fission Strategy aim to use social media to bring about social good.

#contee organization fission strategy uses social media to advocate social justice @ShorensteinCtr
— Kristina · Tue, Nov 27 2012 09:06:36

Fission Strategy campaign push example jose antonio vargas had impact on #obama administration #contee @ShorensteinCtr
— Kristina · Tue, Nov 27 2012 09:09:11

In her early days as a computer lab assistant in college, Cheryl experienced a cultural and gender divide, but also acceptance and respect.

Cheryl #contee describes what it's like being the only black woman in an industry full of nerdy white guys @ch3ryl
— Shorenstein Center · Tue, Nov 27 2012 09:08:27

@ch3ryl was not born a "blerd", or, black nerd. Inserts photo of Urkle @ShorensteinCtr
— Kristina · Tue, Nov 27 2012 09:10:11

@ch3ryl #contee tells a room of people she's a...blerd (black nerd) a former happy misfit w young computer supergeeks @ShorensteinCtr
— Kathleen Reen · Tue, Nov 27 2012 09:12:47

"In a room full of misfits, I wasn't alone." -Cheryl #Contee on choosing a job in the computer lab in college.
— Shorenstein Center · Tue, Nov 27 2012 09:11:21

Despite being only black person and one of only a few women, @ch3ryl never felt different in a room full of tecky misfits. @ShorensteinCtr
— Kristina · Tue, Nov 27 2012 09:12:04

She then moved on to describe the "Digital Divide" and how it came about.

Election 2012 and Beyond

Shorenstein Center — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:56:33 GMT

Theodore H. White Seminar with David Brooks; Cynthia Tucker, Amy Walter, Jennifer Hochschild and John Dickerson. Nov. 16, 9-11am, Charles Hotel Pavilion.

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Panelists discuss families, poverty, climate change, politics and more! #davidbrooks http://pic.twitter.com/GHebU2VK · Shorenstein Center

Meet the panelists:

David Brooks - The New York Times

Recent columns and multimedia by David Brooks of The New York Times.

Pulitzer Prize Wining Journalist Cynthia Tucker

6 days ago ... Cynthia Tucker is a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, professor and progressive. She appears frequently on national tel...

John Dickerson's Blog

John Dickerson is Slate magazine's Chief Political Correspondent and a political analyst for CBS News. He is also author of On Her ...

Jennifer Hochschild | Harvard University - Department of Government

Jennifer Hochschild is the Henry LaBarre Jayne Professor of Government at Harvard University, Professor of African and African American...

Amy Walter - ABC News

Jul 26, 2010 ... Amy Walter joins ABC News as political director, it was announced today. Based in Washington, Ms. Walter will oversee ...

Catch up on last night's T.H. White Lecture with David Brooks: "Election 2012: The Big Questions." Watch the video here:

Theodore H. White Lecture on Press and Politics by David Brooks · jfkjrforum

And then the panel begins...

#Election 2012 & Beyond: Panel at 9am - http://eepurl.com/rM8dr @nytdavidbrooks @ctuckerprof @jdickerson @amyewalter #davidbrooks
— Shorenstein Center · Fri, Nov 16 2012 05:00:17

Classy and smart pair. David Brooks and Alex Jones. #davidbrooks @shorenstein http://campl.us/mQQD
— Mark McKinnon · Fri, Nov 16 2012 06:08:26

iPhone photo by mmckinnon

David Brooks opens the discussion with the question of conservative values, family units, and youth:

Brooks on American youth "we're not in moral decline but we're also not living up to potential" #davidbrooks @ShorensteinCtr
— Karly Schledwitz · Fri, Nov 16 2012 06:13:56

In a study 75% of american college students had never confronted a moral dilemma via #davidbrooks #firstworldproblems
— Steven Strauss · Fri, Nov 16 2012 06:14:27

Brooks "The marriage problem is a male problem, there aren't enough men worth marrying" He said it, not me... #davidbrooks
— Karly Schledwitz · Fri, Nov 16 2012 06:17:20

#davidbrooks favors govt programs to encourage stable 2-parent households, need to be open to creative govt programs
— Steven Strauss · Fri, Nov 16 2012 06:18:06

#DavidBrooks says we're headed for a "hubby state" - when we expect the gov't to do what was traditionally done by extended family.
— Shorenstein Center · Fri, Nov 16 2012 06:18:07

Brooks: "people in alabama talk right and live left, people in cambridge talk left and live right" #davidbrooks
— Karly Schledwitz · Fri, Nov 16 2012 06:25:15

The Role of New Media in Election Coverage

Shorenstein Center — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 21:50:53 GMT

Speaker Series with Mike Allen, chief political reporter for Politico, and writes the daily Playbook. Tuesday, November 13, 12pm, Taubman 275

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The Role of New Media in Election Coverage | Shorenstein Center by Harvard University

Speaker Series with Mike Allen, chief political reporter for Politico, and writes the daily Playbook.

Mike's bio at Politico:

Mike Allen - Politico

Mike Allen is the chief political correspondent for Politico. He comes to us from Time magazine where he was their White House correspo...

A taste of Mike's work in Playbook: Today's headlines: "49 days to cliff; 69 days to inauguration -- ANOTHER 4-STAR ENSNARED IN PETRAEUS EMAIL SCANDAL -- GOP HOPEFULS SHIFT FOR 2016: Rand Paul wants path to citizenship; Jindal: 'stop being stupid'"

Mike Allen - POLITICO Playbook - POLITICO.com

By MIKE ALLEN | 11/09/12 8:21 AM EDT. DRIVING THE DAY: At 1:05 p.m. in the East Room, the President “delivers a statement about the act...

Building excitement before the big event:

Looking forward to hosting @mikeallen of @Politico at @ShorensteinCtr for a brown bag on #Politico & new media - #hks #politics #journalism
— nicco mele · Tue, Nov 13 2012 08:19:22

Hosting the inimitable @mikeallen today at JFK School's Shorenstein Center at noon and again at the Institute of Politics at 4. @HarvardIOP
— Mark McKinnon · Tue, Nov 13 2012 08:35:26

excited to hear @mikeallen of #politico speak about the role of new media in election coverage @ShorensteinCtr
— Kristina · Tue, Nov 13 2012 08:24:55

@ShorensteinCtr @mikeallen @nicco Even from across the Atlantic!
— Philippa Thomas · Tue, Nov 13 2012 09:10:51

Lunch w @MikeAllen and discussing the 2012 Elections! @ShorensteinCtr http://pic.twitter.com/h6HKfxAm · Nadir Vissanjy

HKS Adjunct Lecturer Nicco Mele introduces Mike Allen:

Introducing @MikeAllen now - @nicco says Playbook is a must-read every morning #mikeallen
— Shorenstein Center · Tue, Nov 13 2012 09:05:17

#mikeallen writes the playbook email for dc politics. @nicco says its a must read! @mikeallen knows everything and is everywhere in #DC
— Kristina · Tue, Nov 13 2012 09:05:58

I just want to be @mikeallen when I grow up http://pic.twitter.com/36feagH4 · Kaitlyn Dowling

One of the best things abt Cambridge, something interesting around every corner. Listening to @mikeallen from @politico tlk new media & elex
— Riyaad Minty · Tue, Nov 13 2012 09:27:51

Lunch w/ Politico's @MikeAllen, as he discusses how this election has changed the game, and how the Internet has changed media. #mppdigital
— Maggie Williams · Tue, Nov 13 2012 09:37:24

Mike Allen begins by explaining how the roles of journalists have changed and shifted with new media technology:

New role for journalists: "Detectives" says #mikeallen
— Shorenstein Center · Tue, Nov 13 2012 09:07:11

Theodore H. White Lecture with David Brooks

Shorenstein Center — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 20:20:38 GMT

"Election 2012: The Big Questions." November 15, 6pm, JFK Jr Forum

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Watch the video of the event here:

"Election 2012: The Big Questions" by David Brooks | Institute of Politics · harvard

Read the bio of David Brooks:

David Brooks - The New York Times

Recent columns and multimedia by David Brooks of The New York Times.

The David Nyhan Prize for Political Journalism goes to Cynthia Tucker, Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist.

Alex Jones describes David Nyhan as someone who would have engaged in #election2012 "tooth and claw" #davidbrooks
— Shorenstein Center · Thu, Nov 15 2012 15:08:47

David Nyhan Award for Political Journalism goes to Cynthia Tucker.
— Dan Kennedy · Thu, Nov 15 2012 15:09:55

Alex Jones introduces @ctuckerprof winner of Nyhan Prize for Political Journalism - "her style is direct and strong" #davidbrooks
— Shorenstein Center · Thu, Nov 15 2012 15:11:32

Alex Jones describing Cynthia Tucker's remarkable career; 2012 David Nyhan Prize recipient.
— Phil Malone · Thu, Nov 15 2012 15:13:35

Nyhan would like that choice. RT @dankennedy_nu: David Nyhan Award for Political Journalism goes to Cynthia Tucker.
— Adrian Walker · Thu, Nov 15 2012 15:26:59

Cynthia Tucker: Many older white voters “seem terrified” by “the browning of America.”
— Dan Kennedy · Thu, Nov 15 2012 15:15:46

Cynthia Tucker: “I never met a child who chose to be born to a poor single mother.”
— Dan Kennedy · Thu, Nov 15 2012 15:18:03

@ctuckerprof acceptance soeech: the republican party should stop voter suppression tactics... we are in this democracy together #davidbrooks
— JFK Jr. Forum · Thu, Nov 15 2012 15:19:03

Listening to Cynthia Tucker accept her David Nyhan prize @HarvardIOP and discuss changing US demographics & objective journalism
— Sean GS McBride · Thu, Nov 15 2012 15:19:15

@ctuckerprof: Will continue to write about the hard issues involving race and politics #davidbrooks
— JFK Jr. Forum · Thu, Nov 15 2012 15:19:39

We are all in this democracy together. -Cynthia Tucker, Columnist, Universal Press Syndicate #davidbrooks
— Lauren Schaad · Thu, Nov 15 2012 15:21:34

And now for the 23rd annual T.H. White Lecture with David Brooks:

Here for the Theodore H. White Lecture on Press and Politics. His The Making of a President is a classic - http://www.amazon.com/Making-President-Perennial-Political-Classics/dp/0061900605 #DavidBrooks
— Brian Chiglinsky · Thu, Nov 15 2012 15:23:42

Cynthia Tucker, winner of Nyhan prize, a perfect portrait of what a journalist mission should be. #davidbrooks @cftuckerprof @jfkjrforum
— Nick Nyhan · Thu, Nov 15 2012 15:24:44

Alex Jones recounts David Brooks' satire this summer of Mitt Romney's biography #davidbrooks
— JFK Jr. Forum · Thu, Nov 15 2012 15:25:00

The Presidential Election 2012: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly

Shorenstein Center — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 21:21:46 GMT

Election Day discussion with Mark McKinnon, weekly columnist for The Daily Beast and The London Telegraph, and is a co-founder of the bipartisan group No Labels which is dedicated to more civil discourse in politics. He is currently a Fellow at the Institute of Politics.

Storified by Shorenstein Center · Tue, Nov 06 2012 13:21:46

Shorensteincenter

Mark McKinnon discusses his piece in today's Daily Beast:

'Oops,' First Debate, '47 Percent' & More 2012 Election Turning Points

It's been a long campaign season, at times resembling a spaghetti Western starring Clint Eastwood. We saw moments that were both good and...

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The Presidential Election 2012: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly | Shorenstein Center

Mark McKinnon, weekly columnist for The Daily Beast and The London Telegraph, and co-founder of the bipartisan group No Labels which is d...

#Election2012 @mmckinnon predicting obama tonight but cautions that you just don't know until it's over... we've been surprised before ...
— Susan Sirois Ellis · Tue, Nov 06 2012 10:01:59

Alex Jones asks @MMckinnon for prediction for tonight: "If I had to bet, I'd lean Obama. But I'm wary." #Election2012
— Shorenstein Center · Tue, Nov 06 2012 09:59:32

Be careful of predictions says @mmckinnon @ShorensteinCtr #election2012
— Kristina · Tue, Nov 06 2012 09:59:29

@mmckinnon says marco rubio is Thoughtful, smart,independent & a name that will be around american politics for a long time @ShorensteinCtr
— Kristina · Tue, Nov 06 2012 09:58:31

#Election2012 @mmckinnon difficult to distinguish yourself when your opponent is doing a good job
— Susan Sirois Ellis · Tue, Nov 06 2012 09:55:31

@mmckinnon thinks a president romney would surround himself with not necessarily political people but practical people @ShorensteinCtr
— Kristina · Tue, Nov 06 2012 09:52:08

@Kennedy_School @mmckinnon If the president looses it is because people did not vote for him. It's the democracy, stupid!
— Pierre Spaninks · Tue, Nov 06 2012 09:51:43

Mark McKinnon | No Labels - http://po.st/9i1i26 #Election2012 @mmckinnon great thing... thank you mark
— Susan Sirois Ellis · Tue, Nov 06 2012 09:51:12

If Romney loses theres going to be a battle over why he lost. How conservative was he? Too much? Too little? @ShorensteinCtr
— Kristina · Tue, Nov 06 2012 09:50:31

The parties dont have much power anymore due to money and super PACs says @mmckinnon @ShorensteinCtr
— Kristina · Tue, Nov 06 2012 09:48:35

#Election2012 @mmckinnon will there be resolution tonight? Pls yes...no matter who wins let's move forward
— Susan Sirois Ellis · Tue, Nov 06 2012 09:46:32

#hurricanesandy blacked out any news coverage for romney during a critical moment says @mmckinnon
— Kristina · Tue, Nov 06 2012 09:44:58

"The Gallop poll has Romney winning independents by double digits, if that's the case, something crazy could happen tonight." @mmckinnon
— HarvardKennedySchool · Tue, Nov 06 2012 09:44:50

If romney is really winning independents by double digits than something really crazy could happen tonight says @mmckinnon @ShorensteinCtr
— Kristina · Tue, Nov 06 2012 09:43:41

#Election2012 @mmckinnon what has happened to fact checking? Unfortunate that facts do not matter enough .... once again amen!
— Susan Sirois Ellis · Tue, Nov 06 2012 09:42:54