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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Many soldiers who attempt suicide have no prior mental health diagnosis
Over one-third of a sample of American soldiers who attempted suicide did not have a prior mental health diagnosis, a new study finds.
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Covering extreme weather: What to avoid and how to get it right
How to avoid common errors in coverage of extreme weather and tips for how to cover the topic more accurately.
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Covering Alex Jones: Tips for reporting on “de-platformed” public figures
Suggestions for journalists to consider in their coverage of de-platforming figures who spread misinformation.
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New insights on US voters who don’t have photo ID
A small fraction of people who voted in Texas and Michigan in 2016 lacked a photo ID, but those who did were disproportionately people of color, according to two new working papers.
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10 rules for reporting on war trauma survivors
Trauma reporting can cause further trauma if it isn’t done with care and skill. Our friends at The War Horse share their reporting standards for interviewing the survivors of war-related trauma.
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Where are opioids prescribed the most?
Two new studies show that American patients in the rural South are more likely to receive opioid prescriptions than patients in the urban North.
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Parents in prison and the lasting health effects on children
Adults who had incarcerated parents are less likely to get medical care when they need it and more likely to engage in risky behaviors.
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Covering immigration: What reporters get wrong and how to get it right
Angilee Shah, senior editor for Global Nation, the immigration vertical for Public Radio International, spoke with Journalist’s Resource about what journalists can get wrong when covering immigration, and how they can hone their approach.
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Same-sex marriage legalization linked to increases in insurance coverage for gay men
After same-sex marriage was legalized in the U.S., more gay men reported having health insurance, access to medical care and annual checkups.
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