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Expert Commentary

citizenship census
Economics, Politics & Government

Adding citizenship question to U.S. Census could result in significant undercounts

by Rebecca Roach | April 22, 2019

Evidence from a randomized control trial indicates that when you introduce a question about citizenship on a United States Census form, respondents answer a smaller percentage of the questions.

Expert Commentary

Economics, Health

The multi-trillion-dollar cost of sexual violence: Research roundup

by Clark Merrefield | April 19, 2019

Estimates put the the economic cost of sexual violence in the United States in the trillions of dollars.

Expert Commentary

Prince Harry
Media, Politics & Government

Prince Harry in Afghanistan: Miguel Head shares the story of a historic media blackout

by Carmen Nobel | April 18, 2019

Miguel Head shares the inside story of how and why a cutthroat press kept a major secret about Prince Harry, a beloved public figure.

Expert Commentary

marijuana
Health

Marijuana holiday 4/20 not as risky for traffic accidents as Labor Day weekend

by Chloe Reichel | April 17, 2019

There is little evidence to suggest that fatal car accidents increase on April 20 (4/20), an annual holiday that celebrates marijuana.

Expert Commentary

Economics, Politics & Government

New economic shock model estimates reverberations from Trump tariffs

by Clark Merrefield | April 17, 2019

A new macroeconomic shock model built on interconnected networks estimates consequences of the U.S. tariffs on European metal.

Expert Commentary

Race and history scholar Khalil Gibran Muhammad
Media, Race & Gender

Calling racism what it is: 8 questions for Khalil Gibran Muhammad

by Denise-Marie Ordway | April 15, 2019

Khalil Gibran Muhammad, professor of history, race and public policy at Harvard Kennedy School, offers journalists guidance on covering racism in America and explains why newsrooms should use the term “racist” more often.

Expert Commentary

Economics, Education

Should out-of-state students pay higher tuition than in-state students?

by Tyler Smith, American Economic Association | April 15, 2019

Distinguishing between in-state and out-of-state college tuition creates missed opportunities from a national perspective.

Expert Commentary

A janitor sweeps in the lobby of a large office building
Economics

Diverging average company pay—not what the CEO makes—explains most earnings inequality

by Clark Merrefield | April 12, 2019

Earnings inequality is rising at the biggest firms in the U.S., but average employee earnings across firms — not within them — accounts for most of the recent rise in earnings inequality.

Expert Commentary

opioids
Economics, Health

The role jobs play in opioid addiction recovery

by Chloe Reichel | April 9, 2019

Are workplace recovery programs successful in helping people to quit abusing drugs and avoid relapsing? A growing field of research suggests the answer is yes, though their success may have

Expert Commentary

Journalist Garrett Graff, right, and Shorenstein Center Director Nicco Mele, left.
Criminal Justice, Media, Politics & Government

Reporting on the Mueller report: Tips from Garrett Graff

by Denise-Marie Ordway | April 3, 2019

Journalist and historian Garrett Graff, who has written extensively about special counsel Robert Mueller, offers insights to help reporters cover Mueller’s federal investigation and its main findings.

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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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