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Building the Field of Public Interest Communications

This article describes the history and goals of the Frank Karel Chair in Public Interest Communications at the University of Florida and discusses the need for institutionalizing public interest communications… Continue Reading Building the Field of Public Interest Communications

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To Win Against False Information, We Must Play Offense

What should strategic communication in the public and social change sectors look like in a time marked by extreme political polarization and false information? Science suggests the key may be playing offense, rather than defense. Continue Reading To Win Against False Information, We Must Play Offense

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Who Are You Calling Anti-Science?

Those who reject vaccines or the climate consensus often embrace other legitimate areas of research. Continue Reading Who Are You Calling Anti-Science?

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To Win Against False Information, We Must Play Offense

What should strategic communication in the public and social change sectors look like in a time marked by extreme political polarization and false information? Science suggests the key may be… Continue Reading To Win Against False Information, We Must Play Offense

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Stop Raising Awareness Already

Too many organizations concentrate on raising awareness about an issue—such as the danger of eating disorders or loss of natural habitat—without knowing how to translate that awareness into action, by… Continue Reading Stop Raising Awareness Already

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Stop Raising Awareness Already

See the Spring 2017 Stanford Social Innovation Review article. by Ann Christiano and Annie Neimand

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Persuasion in a “Post-Truth” World

To make progress on ideologically or politically sticky issues, social sector organizations must reshape their messaging to do more than cite facts; they must use smart storytelling and craft solutions… Continue Reading Persuasion in a “Post-Truth” World

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Why Each Side of the Partisan Divide Thinks the Other is Living in an Alternate Reality

If someone sees or hears something they don't want to believe...they probably won't believe it. Continue Reading Why Each Side of the Partisan Divide Thinks the Other is Living in an Alternate Reality

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Why each side of the partisan divide thinks the other is living in an alternate reality

To some liberals, Donald Trump’s inauguration portends doom for the republic; to many conservatives, it’s a crowning moment for the nation that will usher in an era of growth and… Continue Reading Why each side of the partisan divide thinks the other is living in an alternate reality

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Why Do Science Issues Seem to Divide us Along Party Lines

Social scientists investigate when and why liberals and conservatives mistrust science. The apparent split may be more about cultural and personal beliefs than feelings about science itself. Continue Reading Why Do Science Issues Seem to Divide us Along Party Lines

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