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Expert Commentary

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Criminal Justice, Health

How they did it: Philadelphia Inquirer reporters expose how police officers abused a disability benefit

by Naseem S. Miller | March 15, 2023

An investigative reporting team explains how they revealed that an astonishing number of police officers were deemed unable to work — by doctors who were selected by the police union.

Expert Commentary

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Education, Politics & Government

How they did it: New York Times reporters show Hasidic schools systematically denied students a basic education

by Denise-Marie Ordway | March 14, 2023

A New York Times education reporter shares tips and behind-the-scenes insights to help journalists cover insular communities and private schools.

Expert Commentary

child labor
Criminal Justice, Economics, Media

How they did it: Reuters reporters expose child labor abuses in the U.S. South

by Clark Merrefield | March 13, 2023

Three Reuters journalists discuss a recent investigation, which revealed how large corporations used migrant child labor for chicken processing and auto supply manufacturing.

Expert Commentary

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Media, Politics & Government

How they did it: Floodlight and NPR link two US power companies to news sites paid to attack their critics

by Denise-Marie Ordway | March 8, 2023

Three journalists discuss using leaked documents and ‘distant reading’ to uncover media manipulation and corruption in Florida and Alabama.

Expert Commentary

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Criminal Justice, Media, Politics & Government

How they did it: Mississippi Today reporter reveals $77 million welfare misspending scheme

by Clark Merrefield | March 7, 2023

Journalist Anna Wolfe uncovered a welfare scandal involving former Gov. Phil Bryant, Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre and former wrestling star Ted DiBiase.

Expert Commentary

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Criminal Justice, Media

How they did it: Associated Press reporters expose systemic problems in the Federal Bureau of Prisons

by Naseem S. Miller | March 6, 2023

Two AP reporters share tips for investigating a large federal agency like the Federal Bureau of Prisons and tackling big projects.

Expert Commentary

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Health, Race & Gender

Sleep disparities: An explainer and research roundup

by Naseem S. Miller | February 28, 2023

A growing body of literature shows that many adults don’t get enough sleep, and that factors beyond an individual’s control can drive disparities and inequities in sleep, much like other areas of health.

Expert Commentary

single-family home
Economics

How neighborhoods fare when institutional investors buy single-family homes: A research roundup

by Clark Merrefield | February 21, 2023

Since the Great Recession, the single-family home rental market has flourished in the Southeast and Southwest. Here’s what the research says about how institutional investors affect neighborhood dynamics.

Expert Commentary

prosecution
Criminal Justice, Economics

Choosing not to prosecute low-level crimes may reduce future crime, research finds

by Clark Merrefield | February 14, 2023

Three researchers examined how decisions to prosecute people arrested on suspicion of committing low-level crimes affected future criminal activity in a populous northeastern county. Here’s what they found.

Expert Commentary

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Media

Don’t say ‘prove’: How to report on the conclusiveness of research findings

by Denise-Marie Ordway | February 13, 2023

This tip sheet explains why it’s rarely accurate for news stories to report that a new study proves anything — even when a press release says it does.

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What does the removal of the 'protected areas' policy mean for hospitals?
Health, Politics & Government

What does the removal of the ‘protected areas’ policy mean for hospitals?

May 21, 2025

Medical and legal experts have issued detailed guidelines on responding to the removal of a policy that protected health care facilities from immigration enforcement activities. The information helps journalists to report on their local hospitals and empower patients to know their rights.

A journalist's guide to the climate risk data market
Economics, Environment

A journalist’s guide to the climate risk data market

May 20, 2025

Over the past decade, there’s been a proliferation of private firms offering highly detailed climate risk assessments for sale. Here’s what journalists need to know about this burgeoning market — plus, six big questions they should ask.

Expert Commentary

For journalists who cover immigration, better ICE detention data now available
Criminal Justice, Politics & Government

For journalists who cover immigration, better ICE detention data now available

May 15, 2025

Researchers created a new method to calculate how many people are detained at ICE facilities – and uncovered some hidden population spikes that don’t appear in ICE’s own reports.

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