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.
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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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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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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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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There are many things journalists can do to improve their mental health. We share some practical tips from Dr. Elana Newman, research director at the Dart Center for Journalism & Trauma at Columbia University.
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