Paul Starr

Paul Starr is a professor of sociology and public affairs at Princeton and a winner of the Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction. He is the author of Entrenchment: Wealth, Power, and the Constitution of Democratic Societies.

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  1. Trump’s Second Term

    It’s more likely than most people think—and compared with his first term, its effects would be far more durable.

    Edmon de Haro
  2. Governing in the Age of Fox News

    The polarization of the American media has deep historical roots—the republic came into being amidst a vigorous partisan press. But the splintering of public attention and the intensification of ideological journalism—in particular, the rise of Fox News—have created unique challenges for President Obama. Is it possible to have partisan media that retain professional standards of reporting?

  3. Governing in the Age of Fox News

    The polarization of the American media has deep historical roots—the republic came into being amidst a vigorous partisan press. But the splintering of public attention and the intensification of ideological journalism—in particular, the rise of Fox News—have created unique challenges for President Obama. Is it possible to have partisan media that retain professional standards of reporting?