Jordan Fenster, Author at The Journalist's Resource

Jordan Fenster

Jordan Nathaniel Fenster is a senior reporter at Hearst Connecticut Media Group. He has won awards for investigative journalism, opinion writing, headlines, breaking news and podcasting, as well as writing for children. He has covered antisemitism and racism for several local news organizations. His work primarily is focused on science, health and multimedia storytelling, with an emphasis on equity. His COVID newsletter, begun in 2020, has grown to more than 10,000 regular readers. He is an avid hiker and makes digital music in his spare time.

Media

8 tips to help journalists cover antisemitism — and avoid inadvertently perpetuating antisemitic stereotypes

by Jordan Fenster | May 26, 2022

To help journalists cover stories related to antisemitism in America, we enlisted reporting tips from several people who research the topic.

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Economics, Media, Politics & Government

Public funding for sports stadiums: A primer and research roundup

April 10, 2024

Team owners looking to build or revamp big league sports stadiums often seek public funds in the hundreds of millions of dollars. But research conducted over decades indicates these investments almost never lead to massive economic gains for host cities.

Politics & Government, Race & Gender

How voter registration rules discourage some Americans from voting: An explainer and research roundup

March 12, 2024

A big reason voter registration rates vary so much in the U.S. is because states have their own election policies and processes, which can make registering easy or difficult. Election offices also differ in how they educate voters.

Criminal Justice, Politics & Government

Felony disenfranchisement in the US: An explainer and research roundup

March 4, 2024

People incarcerated for felony convictions lose the right to vote across most of the U.S., but specifics vary widely by state. We break down the nuances and recent trends — and highlight six studies journalists covering the topic should know.