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Qualified immunity
Criminal Justice, Media

How they did it: Reuters reporters investigate qualified immunity in America

by Clark Merrefield | April 1, 2021

Just before thousands of people in hundreds of U.S. cities rose up demanding racial justice and denouncing police violence, an investigative reporting team revealed that federal courts have been increasingly likely to shield police from civil lawsuits.

Expert Commentary

Health, Media, Politics & Government

How they did it: Indianapolis Star reporters uncover how billions in nursing home Medicaid dollars were diverted to county hospitals

by Naseem S. Miller | March 30, 2021

A tip about Indiana’s largest nursing home system leads an investigative team to expose how public hospital officials in Indiana exploited the Medicaid program’s lax oversight.

Expert Commentary

predictive policing pasco county florida targeted
Criminal Justice, Education, Media

How they did it: Tampa Bay Times reporters uncover predictive policing project used to harass residents, profile kids

by Denise-Marie Ordway | March 29, 2021

Journalist Neil Bedi offers seven tips on using academic research as a reporting tool in investigative projects.

Expert Commentary

Anti-Asian violence
Criminal Justice, Health, Race & Gender

Covering anti-Asian hate crimes and incidents: Tips and resources for journalists

by Amy Yee | March 26, 2021

Racist acts against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States, including harassment and violence, have been on the rise throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. Here are several tips and resources to help you cover this topic.

Expert Commentary

Health, Media, Politics & Government

How he did it: A POLITICO reporter investigates how the US government has neglected a community of Marshall Islanders

by Naseem S. Miller | March 23, 2021

“I find that deliberately prospecting for stories can be less productive than just going out and listening to what people have to say,” says Dan Diamond, who shares some tips for reporting a stellar story.

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Debtors prisons
Criminal Justice, Media

How they did it: Mississippi Today and The Marshall Project uncover debtors prisons in Mississippi

by Clark Merrefield | March 19, 2021

Strip searches and garnished wages over a few grand in court debt? Here’s how Anna Wolfe and Michelle Liu got the scoop on Mississippi’s “restitution program.”

Expert Commentary

fake news share social media research misinformation
Media, Politics & Government

Why do Americans share so much fake news? One big reason is they aren’t paying attention, new research suggests

by Denise-Marie Ordway | March 17, 2021

Americans who share fake news on social media might not lack media literacy skills. Chances are they don’t stop to check accuracy, a new study suggests.

Expert Commentary

open enrollment
Health, Politics & Government

How to help your audience understand the special open enrollment period for Obamacare

by Naseem S. Miller | March 16, 2021

The Biden administration opened the online health insurance marketplace for a special enrollment period that now extends through Aug. 15. Here are some tips for covering that story.

Expert Commentary

facebook political polarization parties animosity
Media, Politics & Government

How Facebook could reduce animosity between Republicans and Democrats: New research

by Denise-Marie Ordway | March 11, 2021

Animosity between the two major political parties falls when Facebook drives users to news outlets with political leanings that differ from their own, a new study shows.

Expert Commentary

Economics, Politics & Government

Regional Federal Reserve banks: The ultimate guide

by Clark Merrefield | March 5, 2021

Regional Fed banks regularly produce national and local research that can help contextualize stories, no matter your beat — and bank economists are often willing to talk with journalists.

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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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