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Expert Commentary

supply chain
Economics

6 tips for reporting on supply chain disruptions during Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the holiday shopping season

by Clark Merrefield | November 12, 2021

Three supply chain management researchers offer advice for how journalists can add context to their reporting. Plus: A reference guide with the links and sources cited here.

Expert Commentary

HOLC map of Rochester
Health, Race & Gender

New research links racism to higher preterm birth rates in Black women

by Naseem S. Miller | November 9, 2021

Two new studies add to the mounting evidence that racism — including the legacy of redlining — has an impact on preterm birth rates in the U.S.

Expert Commentary

Econofact
Economics

Econofact: Another great source for getting up to speed on newsy economic policy topics

by Clark Merrefield | November 2, 2021

If there’s an economics topic you’re rusty on, you’re going to want to check out what academic researchers have to say about their work via our friends at Econofact.

Expert Commentary

Internet of Things
Media

How the Internet of Things poses a threat to journalists

by Anjuli Shere | November 1, 2021

A cybersecurity researcher discusses the IoT devices journalists might encounter at work and at home — and how these devices can threaten their work and wellbeing.

Expert Commentary

climate change
Environment, Health

7 tips for finding local stories in The Lancet’s 2021 health and climate change report

by Naseem S. Miller | October 27, 2021

Even for journalists who don’t typically cover climate change, the Lancet Countdown reports are a treasure trove of story ideas that can help explain how extreme weather events affect personal health. 

Expert Commentary

sales tax holiday
Economics, Politics & Government

Do state sales tax holidays help retailers and consumers with lower incomes? Here’s what the research says

by Clark Merrefield | October 26, 2021

Sales tax holidays are a perennial occurrence in many states. But do they stimulate economic growth? We take a look at what the research says about four common claims about them.

Expert Commentary

writing headlines health medical research tips
Health, Media

5 tips for avoiding mistakes in news headlines about health and medical research

by Denise-Marie Ordway | October 19, 2021

Prominent science journalists Deborah Blum, Cristine Russell and Brooke Borel offer advice to help newsrooms avoid common mistakes in writing headlines about health and medical research.

Expert Commentary

accelerated approval
Health, Politics & Government

The FDA’s accelerated approval process: When drugs are cleared for sale based on limited evidence

by Kerry Dooley Young | October 18, 2021

Accelerated approval is an important topic for journalists to consider in their ongoing coverage of drug costs in America. This article explains how the process works — including examples of successes and controversies. Plus: 5 reporting tips.

Expert Commentary

masks and vaccines and COVID-19
Health

Who follows mask guidelines but is still unvaccinated? A new COVID-19 survey explores the answers

by Naseem S. Miller | October 15, 2021

A large national survey explores the characteristics of U.S. adults who wear masks but remain unvaccinated and those who are vaccinated but don’t wear masks.

Expert Commentary

Economics, Health

Eviction: The physical, financial and mental health consequences of losing your home

by Clark Merrefield | October 15, 2021

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in August that the CDC lacks jurisdiction to mandate a federal eviction moratorium. These 12 papers can help provide context on what lies ahead for tenants and landlords.

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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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