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Environment, Politics & Government

After an experimental online advertising campaign, Republicans shifted their views on climate change

by Clark Merrefield | July 27, 2021 July 27, 2021

Republicans exposed to a monthlong online video campaign delivering facts on climate science from trusted messengers, such as evangelicals and retired military, showed higher rates of belief that global warming is real and caused by human activity.

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Racial disparities in drowning deaths persist, research shows

by Naseem S. Miller | July 23, 2021 July 30, 2021

This explainer includes info on fatal drowning trends over the past two decades; recent reports on disparities in fatal drowning rates among Black, Alaska Native and American Indian youth; the role of climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic; and research on prevention.

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Criminal Justice

McGirt v. Oklahoma: The ongoing importance of a landmark tribal sovereignty case

by Clark Merrefield | July 20, 2021 July 21, 2021

A year ago, the Supreme Court ruled that Oklahoma cannot pursue cases against American Indians for crimes allegedly committed on tribal land. We explore that decision, as well as recent legal analysis on what the McGirt case means for criminal and civil jurisdiction.

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What’s tribal sovereignty and what does it mean for Native Americans?

by Denise-Marie Ordway | July 18, 2021 July 18, 2021

This short explainer provides an introduction to tribal sovereignty and its importance to tribal nations and the daily lives of Native Americans in the U.S.

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Economics

The truck driver shortage and the trucking industry workforce: 5 studies to consider

by Clark Merrefield | July 13, 2021 July 14, 2021

We summarize five recent studies that explore major issues facing the trucking workforce, including pay, working conditions and whether the trucking labor market is broken.

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5 common research designs: A quick primer for journalists

by Denise-Marie Ordway | July 9, 2021 July 20, 2021

If you’re not sure how a cross-sectional analysis differs from a randomized, controlled clinical trial, keep reading. We offer a broad overview of five of the most common research designs journalists encounter.

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