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Expert Commentary

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Health, Race & Gender

Food insecurity and food deserts in the US: A research roundup and explainer

by Naseem S. Miller | September 27, 2022

The food landscape in the U.S. has changed since the first White House Conference on Food, Nutrition, and Health was held 53 years ago. We summarize several studies that show the link between food insecurity and health and include resources for journalists.

Expert Commentary

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Economics

Credit scores: Research sheds light on how they inform lending and hiring decisions in the United States

by Clark Merrefield | September 23, 2022

Credit scores can be a boon or a barrier for people seeking loans. Here, we highlight and explain recent research on credit tracking practices.

Expert Commentary

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Education, Health

Offering free lunches for all students: Financial impacts on schools, families and grocery stores

by Denise-Marie Ordway | September 19, 2022

As lawmakers discuss the pros and cons of schools offering free lunches and breakfasts to all students, regardless of income, it’s important to know what the research says about the financial impacts.

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Economics

Covering nonprofits: Questions, answers and tips for following the money

by Clark Merrefield | September 13, 2022

Are you new to reporting on the world of nonprofits? Keep reading to learn how to get started. Plus, check out related academic research and recent news investigations.

Expert Commentary

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Health, Race & Gender

Maternal mortality: An explainer and research roundup

by Naseem S. Miller | September 7, 2022

The rate of maternal deaths in the U.S. has been increasing in recent years. Black people continue to be more than three times as likely as white people to die from pregnancy-related causes. We highlight research studies and resources about maternal mortality.

Expert Commentary

Media, Politics & Government

How did President Biden go from zero to hero in the public arena so quickly?

by Christina Pazzanese | September 7, 2022

In a Q&A, Harvard media scholar Thomas E. Patterson, who studies political journalism, explains the recent shift in tone in news coverage of President Biden.

Expert Commentary

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Economics, Education, Race & Gender

Federal student loan forgiveness: Research to help journalists

by Denise-Marie Ordway | September 1, 2022

We spotlight academic research and government reports to help journalists answer some of the questions remaining about the new student loan forgiveness program.

Expert Commentary

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Environment

Electric vehicles: 5 recent studies to inform your coverage

by Clark Merrefield | August 29, 2022

Long touted as a way to curb carbon emissions, electric vehicles are still a long way from dominating personal transportation in the U.S. Recent research highlighted here explores challenges ahead for the electric vehicle market.

Expert Commentary

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Education

Covering student loan forgiveness: 5 tips from Danielle Douglas-Gabriel

by Denise-Marie Ordway | August 25, 2022

A Washington Post higher education reporter shares insights to help journalists cover the new federal student loan forgiveness program and higher education debt more broadly.

Expert Commentary

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Economics

Community land trusts: Research reveals benefits of an affordable housing model that could help ease the housing crisis

by Clark Merrefield | August 15, 2022

Community land trust homeowners report better overall quality of life than renters, as measured by housing stability and other factors.

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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.

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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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