How the news media portray gun owners: Research to consider
We’ve gathered research to help journalists consider how they cover a group with whom some appear to have trouble relating: gun owners and people who use firearms.
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Research roundups, tip sheets, articles and explainers related to the topic of economics and economic equality
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Toxic waste sites and environmental justice: Research roundup
Research that looks into exactly where toxic waste sites are located, and the demographics of neighboring communities.
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Ig Nobel Prizes go to research on employee retaliation, self-colonoscopy and cannibalism
Ten academic studies were chosen from about 9,000 nominations to win a 2018 Ig Nobel Prize, a parody of the Nobel Prize. The studies featured topics such as smelling flies in wine and using voodoo dolls to deal with abusive bosses.
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3 quick tips for debunking hoaxes in a hurricane
How to sort out what’s real and newsworthy from what’s fake as Hurricane Florence makes landfall in North Carolina.
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Hospital mergers may lead to higher health care costs
Hospital mergers may result in increased health care costs, even when a merger doesn’t reduce competition in a market, according to new research by UCLA economist Matt Schmitt.
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Lead in drinking water: Key facts and reporting tips
For reporters new to the topic, journalist Anna Clark cleared up some common misconceptions about lead in drinking water.
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Covering poverty: What to avoid and how to get it right
This tip sheet, from two journalists who grew up poor and still have strong ties to the working class, is meant to help newsrooms do a better job covering poverty and people with limited resources.
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Some employers discriminate against applicants with longer commutes
Low-wage employers in Washington DC discriminate against applicants with longer commutes and, to a lesser extent, those with stereotypically “black” names, according to a forthcoming study.
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The doctor will see you now: When the neighborhood is a patient
Treating an ailing neighborhood as a “patient” helped improve housing and quality of life in a neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio.
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What research says about the kids of working moms
We spotlight research on working moms. Overall, the research suggests maternal employment has little impact on kid’s behavior and academic achievement over the short term and may have long-term benefits.
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