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Media

‘Digital dangers’ and online obstacles: Legal tips for journalists

by David Trilling | January 17, 2017

It can be perilous in the digital age for journalists to offend the powerful, rich and litigious. Lawyer and Fortune staff writer Jeff John Roberts offers advice for journalists and journalism faculty.

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Politics & Government

Judges: How election financing affects judicial behavior

by Denise-Marie Ordway | January 17, 2017

State supreme court judges who rely on public financing to fund their elections become less likely to favor attorneys who have donated to their campaigns in the past, a 2016 study suggests.

Expert Commentary

Economics, Health, Politics & Government

Survey dissects U.S. healthcare spending over the decades

by David Trilling | January 12, 2017

Diabetes, heart disease and back pain are the priciest ailments in the United States, a new survey has found. And the cost of healthcare is rising far faster than inflation.

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Criminal Justice, Health, Politics & Government

Who are gun owners and do they undergo background checks?

by David Trilling | January 12, 2017

Millions of Americans acquire their guns without undergoing a background check, but a new survey suggests the proportion may be falling.

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Economics, Education

College grade inflation: Why are GPAs rising in the U.S.?

by David Trilling | January 9, 2017

What is behind college grade inflation? A new study finds students are enrolling in easier subjects, while some soft professors may be handing out undeserved high marks.

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Economics, Politics & Government

Housing prices and affordability: Where to find data

by David Trilling | January 9, 2017

This tip sheet offers advice on how to find and understand housing market data from government and private sources.

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Economics, Politics & Government

Claiming credit for foreign aid helps politicians hold power

by David Trilling | January 9, 2017

Politicians in developing democracies appear more likely to win reelection if they claim to have secured foreign aid, even if they had nothing to do with it.

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Economics, Environment

Lead emissions from planes may be costing billions in lost earnings

by David Trilling | December 16, 2016

Airplanes are now the largest source of lead pollution in the United States. Americans hurt by lead exposure may be losing billions in lost wages.

Expert Commentary

Criminal Justice, Economics, Health

Neighborhood crime linked to premature birth, low birthweights for babies

by David Trilling | December 16, 2016

Living in a crime-prone neighborhood can be stressful. Researchers in Scotland have found a connection between premature births and low birthweights.

Expert Commentary

Criminal Justice, Education, Health

Student bullying on school buses: Comparing teen boys and girls

by Denise-Marie Ordway | December 15, 2016

Boys who ride the bus to school have a greater chance of being bullied than those using other transportation. But girls are generally more likely to be bullied.

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