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Economics, Politics & Government

Federal tax evasion: Why it matters and who does it

by Clark Merrefield | January 14, 2020

Every tax season people try to get out of paying the full share of what they owe the U.S. government in income taxes. Here are a few basic ins and outs of federal tax evasion.

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Media, Politics & Government

Fake news and fact-checking: 7 studies you should know about

by Denise-Marie Ordway | January 13, 2020

We spotlight seven research studies published in 2019 that examine fake news from multiple angles, including what makes fact-checking most effective.

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Health, Politics & Government

Research finds challenges in access to treatment for opioid use disorder

by Chloe Reichel | January 8, 2020

A federal government database of doctors who provide medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder is rife with inaccurate contact information, research shows.

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Health, Politics & Government, Race & Gender

Menthol flavor most popular among young smokers, research shows

by Chloe Reichel | January 6, 2020

Research shows that menthol cigarette use is highest among young smokers.

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Raising public school teacher pay: What the research says

by Denise-Marie Ordway | January 2, 2020

While bigger paychecks don’t guarantee greater job satisfaction, academic studies indicate that when teacher earnings rise, school districts and students can benefit in a range of ways.

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Criminal Justice, Economics, Environment, Health, Media, Politics & Government, Race & Gender

Here are our 10 most-read posts of 2019

by Carmen Nobel | December 29, 2019

As we wind down 2019, Journalist’s Resource is counting down our 10 most-read research roundups and articles of the year.

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Behavioral research to help you keep your New Year’s resolutions

by Chloe Reichel | December 28, 2019

New Year’s resolve flagging? Academic research can bolster your ambitions.

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Economics, Education, Environment, Health, Politics & Government, Race & Gender

The 2019 JR staff picks: Our favorite tip sheets, stories and research roundups

by Chloe Reichel, Denise-Marie Ordway, Clark Merrefield and Carmen Nobel | December 20, 2019

It has been a productive and exciting year at Journalist’s Resource. Here are some of our team’s favorite pieces that we published in 2019.

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Health, Media, Politics & Government

Vaping and tobacco in the news: How media coverage affects public perceptions

by Chloe Reichel | December 19, 2019

How has agenda-setting influenced public perceptions of tobacco control and, more recently, vaping?

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Economics

Paid family leave: What the research says

by Clark Merrefield | December 12, 2019

A quarter century of research finds paid parental leave can offer physical and mental health benefits for parents and children.

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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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