In the News: Vasily Gatov interviewed by GlobalJournalist.org

CCLP visiting fellow and Russian media critic Vasily Gatov was interviewed by GlobalJournalist.org about “Russia’s official news media…doing more than just parroting propaganda about sensitive issues. They’re part of a sophisticated ‘information war’ with its roots in Soviet psychological operations dating back decades.”…

Watch: Geoffrey Cowan at the National Constitution Center

Geoffrey Cowan and presidential historian David Greenberg offered a behind-the-scenes look at the history and influence of the presidential campaign — from Theodore Roosevelt and the first presidential primary to today. Jeffrey Rosen, National Constitution Center president and CEO, moderated. Cowan is the author of Let the People Rule: Theodore Roosevelt and the Birth of…

Watch: Chuck Todd & panel discuss New Hampshire primary at TIME & CCLP event

On Sunday, Feb. 7, Chuck Todd of NBC’s Meet the Press joined TIME editor Nancy Gibbs, ABC News analyst and special correspondent and CCLP senior fellow Matt Dowd, TIME Washington correspondent Jay Newton-Small, and TIME Washington bureau chief Michael Scherer on a panel to discuss the New Hampshire primary. The event took place at the…

In the News: Washington Post covers CCLP’s & TIME’s panel on presidential primaries in Manchester, New Hampshire

Chuck Todd says journalists acted like ‘snobs’ in dismissing Donald Trump. He has a point. By Callum Borchers, Washington Post, Feb. 9, 2016 Donald Trump has called journalists “dishonest,” “third-rate” and a bunch of “lying, disgusting people.” But the latest unflattering name for media members comes from within the press corps’ own ranks. NBC’s Chuck…

An excerpt from Geoffrey Cowan’s new book Let the People Rule on The New Republic

Teddy Roosevelt Defends the Presidential Primary: In 1912, the popular third-party candidate stressed “the right of the people to rule” in the first election to truly test the primary system. By Geoffrey Cowan On March 20, 1912, Carnegie Hall was filled to capacity. Only two months earlier, Theodore Roosevelt’s opponent and rival for the Republican presidential…

In the News: The media raves about Cowan’s new book

Several media outlets have reviewed and praised CCLP director Geoffrey Cowan‘s new book, Let the People Rule: Theodore Roosevelt and the Birth of the Presidential Primary. Visit geoffreycowan.com for the full list.  …