Can red flag laws curb gun violence? Here’s what the research says.
There is research suggesting red flag laws are effective in preventing suicides, along with a small but growing body of research on red flag laws and mass shootings.
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Thanksgiving dinner and talking politics: Research suggests they can (and maybe should) mix
Politics and Thanksgiving dinner might sound like a nightmare recipe. But research suggests talking political turkey just might be a good way to ease partisanship in the U.S.
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Covering Black Friday and winter holiday shopping: Research and resources
This updated collection of research examines topics such as holiday pricing, shopping psychology and Black Friday customer aggression. We also spotlight several new reports that may be helpful to journalists covering holiday shopping.
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The 2022 Lancet climate change and health report: Dire warnings and glimmers of hope
The seventh annual report finds climate change is increasingly undermining every pillar of good health and compounding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing conflicts. While mitigation efforts remain inadequate, the report does offer some hope.
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How the news media – long in thrall to Trump – can cover his new run for president responsibly
“If they are to serve the public interest, journalists cannot apply the ordinary rules for covering candidates,” writes media scholar Thomas Patterson. “They are reporting on a politician who regularly defies democratic norms and lies with abandon.”
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6 tips for improving news coverage of older people
Two experienced journalists offer tips for better, deeper news coverage of aging-related issues and stories involving older people.
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The impact of ageism on health and health care: A research roundup and explainer
Ageism against older people results in negative health outcomes for individuals and society, research shows. But momentum is building for policies that take aim at age-based discrimination at the state and federal level.
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Adjustable-rate mortgages: A research-based explainer
A scourge of the housing market collapse before the Great Recession, adjustable-rate mortgages have made a comeback. What’s different now and what does the research say about these loans?
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The 2022 midterm elections: Research and tip sheets to help you cover the news
While preparing for Tuesday’s midterm elections in the U.S., check out the resources we created to help journalists cover local and national elections, including tip sheets with advice from veteran political reporters and election experts.
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Instagram eye-tracking study sheds light on how women view images of other women
The young female participants in the study paid more attention to Instagram posts that included bodies rather than just faces, and they preferred looking at underweight and average weight images to the images of overweight people.
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