The Cline Center is redefining research by blending social science, humanities, and data science. From next-gen tools to news analysis at extreme scales, we’re making data work for scholars.

Did you know that the countries with the most coup activity are Bolivia, Sudan, Argentina, Haiti, and Venezuela? This includes successful and attempted coups as well as conspiracies. Explore more from our coup data here:

The top 5 states with the most police uses of lethal force according to SPOTLITE registry are California, Texas, Florida, Georgia, and Ohio. Learn more on SPOTLITE dashboard:

The Cline Center’s expansive global news index illuminate societal well-being and the forces that shape it. Dive into the data that drives change:

The Cline Center’s research employs news indexes and unique datasets to fuel social science research focused on societal well-being. Here’s a look at the data resources we curate to support impactful studies and data:

Coups come in 3 types: successful, attempted, and conspiracy. Want to learn more about global coup d'etats? Explore our updated dataset:

The Cline Center is pleased to announce the Cline Center’s 2024 Schroeder Summer Fellowships. Congrats to Larissa Migotto Brandolt (@larissamigotto) and Do Young Gong (@doyoung_gong)! To read about their interesting projects visit:

How do police uses of lethal force impact communities? The Cline Center's SPOTLITE registry is designed to shed light on critical issues by providing detailed data on incidents across the United States, supporting evidence-based policy reform. Learn more:

RT @LASillinois: "We are not enemies, but friends…" Words from Abraham Lincoln inspire Braver Angels, a group fostering civil discussion ac….

Archer is the Cline Center’s tool for accessing the Global News Index. Now, you can learn more about how to use its tools through our video series, available on Youtube:

With the Washington Post discontinuing its fatal police shootings database, the Cline Center is committed to expanding SPOTLITE—our database tracking police uses of lethal force. 2014-2021 data can be found: .2022 and 2023 will be released soon

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Discover Archer: the Cline Center’s tool for accessing the Global News Index. With a user-friendly interface and advanced API capabilities, Archer empowers users to refine queries, create facets, and visualize results easily. Explore its potential:

Thank you @j_a_tucker for guiding UIUC students and faculty in a conversation about how to mitigate online harms.We discussed navigating one of the most pressing challenges of our time: how to navigate information -- real or false -- in a digital ecosystem.

True scientific progress requires validity, replication & falsifiability. That’s why we prioritize transparency in methods, measures & quality criteria—ensuring research that stands the test of time.

The Cline Center is committed to nonpartisan research that can be used to promote informed decisions that benefit society as a whole. Learn how our data can create a difference:

RT @scott_althaus: Bees are dying at unprecedented rates but few Americans are aware of the problem. A 2021 @ClineCenter study explains wh….

Our global news index is home to millions of news stories from accredited sources such as the WSJ and BBC. Access it all via Archer here:

RT @scott_althaus: Many think federal funding for humanities research is a waste, but @ClineCenter was funded by the @NEHgov to disrupt ter….

SPOTLITE is the most comprehensive registry of police uses of lethal force in the U.S., and it is still evolving. Learn about how we are building up this dataset into a tool for change: