Covering the Zika virus and local outbreaks: Journalism guides and tips
2016 collection of guides and tip sheets aimed at helping journalists cover the Zika virus accurately and responsibly.
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How trade impacts American jobs: Research roundup
Trade with China killed over 2 million American jobs in the 2000s and depressed wages. But globalized supply chains are also creating jobs in the U.S.
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Important new patterns in the American suburbs: Three key trends to know about
2016 study published in The Annual Review of Sociology that identifies three key trends that characterize the big changes in American suburbia.
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Abortion services and modern contraceptives: Do women in Nepal use them interchangeably?
2016 study published in Demography that looks at whether women in Nepal use abortion and modern contraceptives interchangeably.
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Copyright-free images: How to find free photos and graphics
A 2016 tip sheet explains how to locate copyright-free imagery online.
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Food deserts: How residents’ diets change after a neighborhood supermarket opens
2015 study published in Health Affairs that looks at how the diets of people who live in “food deserts” change after a neighborhood supermarket opens.
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How the media’s coverage of political polarization affects voter attitudes
2016 study in Political Communication examines the media’s role in shaping perceptions about how divided the country is and how voters respond to members of the other party.
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Marijuana legalization: Tax revenue and changing consumption
2016 study in the American Economic Review estimates how legalizing marijuana nationally would impact tax returns and consumption.
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Olympics and their economic impact: Updated research roundup
In light of the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, we update our review of studies relating to earlier games and their local and national economic impacts.
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Tracking foreign influence peddling in America: Tip sheet
A 2016 tip sheet that offers journalists guidance on how to research foreign lobbying in the United States.
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