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Mueller report
Criminal Justice, Media, Politics & Government

Too busy to read the Mueller report? Tom Patterson has abridged it for you

by Carmen Nobel | July 8, 2019

Knowing most people haven’t made time to read all 448 pages of the Mueller report, Harvard’s Tom Patterson has created an abridged version.

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

2020 census: How undercounts and overcounts can hurt US communities

by Denise-Marie Ordway | July 2, 2019

As the U.S. prepares for its 2020 census, we summarize research that looks at who’s most likely to be missed by the decennial population count and how an incorrect tally can hurt communities.

Expert Commentary

Media, Politics & Government

How business interests shaped US public records law: Q&A with Jeannine Relly

by Clark Merrefield | June 28, 2019

University of Arizona associate professor Jeannine Relly talks with Journalist’s Resource about how business lobbies have shaped public records law in the U.S. since the 1960s.

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Media, Politics & Government

Deepfake technology is changing fast — use these 5 resources to keep up

by Clark Merrefield | June 27, 2019

Deepfake videos are becoming easier to make every day. These five resources can help journalists keep up with this fast-changing technology.

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4 key tips for reporting on and writing about people with disabilities

by Chloe Reichel | June 26, 2019

Tip #1: Let people with disabilities speak for themselves.

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Statistics for journalists: Understanding what effect size means

by Chloe Reichel | June 25, 2019

Five tips for understanding and interpreting effect size — a measure of the strength of an association between two variables.

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Tunnel tower of books
Media

The literature review and meta-analysis: 2 journalism tools you should use

by Denise-Marie Ordway | June 20, 2019

Reporters can get up to date on a public policy issue quickly by reading a research literature review or meta-analysis. This article from the Education Writers Association explains how to find and use them.

Expert Commentary

Economics, Environment, Politics & Government

6 studies that will make you smarter about the G-20 summit

by Clark Merrefield | June 19, 2019

Recent research provides insight on whether G20 nations are addressing climate change and economic inequality. Plus, how international institutions are surviving the Trump presidency.

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Health, Politics & Government

How people with disabilities benefited from the ACA

by Chloe Reichel | June 18, 2019

“On average, people with disabilities have a lot more encounters with the health care system — they need more health care,” says researcher H. Stephen Kaye.

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Media, Politics & Government

New research: Russian trolls used Twitter to attack liberals, conservatives and news media

by Denise-Marie Ordway | June 17, 2019

New research forthcoming in Computers in Human Behavior offers insights into how Russia’s elections-interference operation played out on Twitter.

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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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