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Expert Commentary

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Health, Media, Race & Gender

What’s peer review? 5 things you should know before covering research

by Denise-Marie Ordway | May 8, 2021

Is peer-reviewed research really superior? Why should journalists note in their stories whether studies have been peer reviewed? We explain.

Expert Commentary

hospital mergers
Economics, Health, Politics & Government

Hospital mergers and acquisitions of physician practices: Research illuminates what’s at stake for consumers

by Kerry Dooley Young | April 28, 2021

Hospital consolidations tend to raise prices without necessarily improving quality of care, according to a wide body of research.

Expert Commentary

hospital mergers
Economics, Health, Media

Covering hospital mergers and acquisitions of physician practices: 3 tips from experienced health care journalists

by Kerry Dooley Young | April 28, 2021

The number of independent hospitals has declined in recent years as a result of mergers, while the number of hospitals that are part of larger systems has risen. It’s important for local reporters to look into what that means for their communities.

Expert Commentary

Income inequality
Economics, Politics & Government

How research covering more than 5,000 years sheds light on income inequality today

by Clark Merrefield | April 26, 2021

Analysis based on data spanning millennia reveals link between when governments were established and income inequality.

Expert Commentary

Income inequality
Economics, Politics & Government

New research parses how income inequality drives homelessness in U.S.

by Clark Merrefield | April 20, 2021

Analysis links income inequality with increased cost burdens, rather than how fast housing prices rise.

Expert Commentary

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Criminal Justice, Race & Gender

Race plays a role, but researchers say it’s not the strongest predictor of whether someone holds a negative view of police

by Denise-Marie Ordway | April 16, 2021

A meta-analysis of 66 peer-reviewed studies shows the public’s relationship with law enforcement is complicated.

Expert Commentary

Criminal Justice, Economics, Health

The multibillion-dollar costs of firearm injuries: Research and resources to consider

by Clark Merrefield | April 13, 2021

We highlight five studies that explore how gun injuries lead to billions of dollars in hospital costs and lost work time every year.

Expert Commentary

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Health

COVID-19 vaccines in children: Research to guide your news coverage

by Naseem S. Miller | April 12, 2021

Although drugmakers have begun testing COVID-19 vaccines in children, many questions and concerns remain. These research studies provide journalists with background and sources to report on an ongoing story.

Expert Commentary

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Criminal Justice, Media

How they did it: 4 news outlets team up to reveal police dogs bite and maim thousands of people a year

by Denise-Marie Ordway | April 6, 2021

The journalists offer tips for investigating how police primarily use dogs on people suspected of minor offenses — or no crimes — and cause injuries that can be severe and life changing.

Expert Commentary

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Media, Politics & Government

Political polarization slowed after a California newspaper dropped national politics from its opinion pages

by Denise-Marie Ordway | April 2, 2021

Local newspapers can slow political polarization by focusing on local issues only on their opinion pages, new research suggests.

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Editors’ Picks

The national debt: How and why the US government borrows money
Economics, Politics & Government

The national debt: How and why the US government borrows money

June 25, 2025

The US government is paying $1 trillion a year in interest on its debt. With interest costs outpacing national defense spending, this piece will help journalists understand the public debt and explain it to audiences.

As Congress considers cuts to SNAP, we address 8 questions about this US federal nutrition program
Economics, Health, Politics & Government

As Congress considers cuts to SNAP, we address 8 questions about this US federal nutrition program

May 30, 2025

Here’s important background info and research to bolster news coverage of potential reductions in federal spending on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

ICE and hospitals: What does the removal of the 'protected areas' policy mean for hospitals?
Health, Politics & Government

ICE and hospitals: What does the removal of the ‘protected areas’ policy mean for hospitals?

May 21, 2025

Medical and legal experts have issued detailed guidelines on responding to the removal of a policy that protected health care facilities from immigration enforcement activities. The information helps journalists to report on their local hospitals and empower patients to know their rights.

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