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Criminal Justice, Economics, Health

Economic research resurfaces debate about the link between legalized abortion and crime reduction

by Clark Merrefield | May 16, 2022

An influential study finds that legalized abortion following Roe v. Wade accounts for a large portion of the decline in U.S. crime rates since the 1990s. But some economists are not convinced.

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Health, Politics & Government

Achieving mental health parity: The struggle to get insurance plans to improve coverage of mental health care

by Denise-Marie Ordway | May 11, 2022

Insurance companies have failed to follow a federal law that expands access to mental health treatments. But many factors, including clinician shortages, also affect progress.

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Media, Race & Gender

How to fund and sustain news outlets created by and for people of color: Insights from The Pivot Fund podcast

by The Journalist's Resource | May 10, 2022

Tracie Powell, journalist and founder of a new venture philanthropy organization, shares five podcast episodes about funding, sustaining and growing community news outlets.

Expert Commentary

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Health, Politics & Government

Seat belt use in America: A primer and research roundup

by Clark Merrefield | May 3, 2022

U.S. road deaths are approaching their highest levels in over a decade. We explore research offering potential solutions to get more Americans to buckle up.

Expert Commentary

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Economics, Environment

How tornadoes can exacerbate racial segregation in the US

by Clark Merrefield | April 26, 2022

In analyzing data from the 1970s through the 2010s, the authors of a recent paper explore how abandonment and displacement following a tornado can heighten racial segregation.

Expert Commentary

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Economics, Race & Gender

The motherhood penalty: Research on how women’s job prospects and earnings suffer after they have children

by Clark Merrefield | April 15, 2022

More than two years into the pandemic, research is emerging on how the early days of COVID-19 affected working moms and the employment of women generally.

Expert Commentary

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Media

Trauma-informed journalism: What it is, why it’s important and tips for practicing it

by Naseem S. Miller | April 13, 2022

Experts and journalists who have researched and worked with trauma survivors say that practicing trauma-informed journalism not only leads to better, more accurate stories, but also helps protect survivors from further harm.

Expert Commentary

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Economics, Environment, Health, Media

How they did it: Tampa Bay Times reporters expose high airborne lead levels at Florida recycling factory

by Denise-Marie Ordway | March 29, 2022

Their 18-month investigation also reveals why regulators failed to correct the problem and its impact on workers and the surrounding community.

Expert Commentary

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Media, Politics & Government, Race & Gender

How they did it: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporters show how low-income Black renters in the city face disproportionate electrical fire dangers

by Clark Merrefield | March 28, 2022

How an investigative team exposed electrical fire risks in a predominately Black and lower income area of Milwaukee. Plus, 5 tips for journalists.

Expert Commentary

FEMA Goldsmith Prize Washington Post investigation
Health, Media, Politics & Government, Race & Gender

How they did it: Washington Post reporters reveal FEMA failures, denial of disaster aid to Black families in the South

by Denise-Marie Ordway | March 25, 2022

Two reporters explain how they overcame major barriers investigating FEMA and share tips on interviewing hesitant sources, building data journalism skills and more.

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Medicaid: A guide to understanding and covering potential cuts to the program
Health, Politics & Government

Medicaid: A guide to understanding and covering potential cuts to the program

April 30, 2025

To help finance trillions of dollars in tax cuts, Congressional Republicans are looking to cut hundreds of billions of dollars in spending, which could impact Medicaid. We provide background, resources and research on the policies under consideration.

Expert Commentary

ICE’s recent detention data: What journalists need to understand
Politics & Government

ICE’s recent detention data: What journalists need to understand

April 21, 2025

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s detained population flatlined in April, but there’s more to the numbers than meets the eye. It’s time to level up our understanding of detention data.

Childhood vaccines: What research shows about their safety and potential side effects
Health, Politics & Government

Childhood vaccines: What research shows about their safety and potential side effects

February 26, 2025

In this piece, we share reporting tips, explain how vaccine side effects are tracked in the U.S., and discuss research on the safety of childhood vaccines.

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