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Expert Commentary

global warming
Environment, Politics & Government

After an experimental online advertising campaign, Republicans shifted their views on climate change

by Clark Merrefield | July 27, 2021

Republicans exposed to a monthlong online video campaign delivering facts on climate science from trusted messengers, such as evangelicals and retired military, showed higher rates of belief that global warming is real and caused by human activity.

Expert Commentary

mcgirt
Criminal Justice

McGirt v. Oklahoma: The ongoing importance of a landmark tribal sovereignty case

by Clark Merrefield | July 20, 2021

A year ago, the Supreme Court ruled that Oklahoma cannot pursue cases against American Indians for crimes allegedly committed on tribal land. We explore that decision, as well as recent legal analysis on what the McGirt case means for criminal and civil jurisdiction.

Expert Commentary

tribal sovereignty
Criminal Justice, Politics & Government, Race & Gender

What’s tribal sovereignty and what does it mean for Native Americans?

by Denise-Marie Ordway | July 18, 2021

This short explainer provides an introduction to tribal sovereignty and its importance to tribal nations and the daily lives of Native Americans in the U.S.

Expert Commentary

truck driver shortage
Economics

The truck driver shortage and the trucking industry workforce: 5 studies to consider

by Clark Merrefield | July 13, 2021

We summarize five recent studies that explore major issues facing the trucking workforce, including pay, working conditions and whether the trucking labor market is broken.

Expert Commentary

types research design explainer journalists
Health

5 common research designs: A quick primer for journalists

by Denise-Marie Ordway | July 9, 2021

If you’re not sure how a cross-sectional analysis differs from a randomized, controlled clinical trial, keep reading. We offer a broad overview of five of the most common research designs journalists encounter.

Expert Commentary

journalists mental health
Health, Media

Self-care tips for journalists — plus a list of several resources

by Naseem S. Miller | July 1, 2021

There are many things journalists can do to improve their mental health. We share some practical tips from Dr. Elana Newman, research director at the Dart Center for Journalism & Trauma at Columbia University.

Expert Commentary

defund the police
Criminal Justice

‘Defund the police’: What it means and what the research says on whether more police presence reduces crime

by Clark Merrefield | June 29, 2021

We explore what “defund the police” means to criminologists, activists and legal scholars, recent research and what the future of policing in America might look like.

Expert Commentary

ask a reporter anything
Media

VIDEO: What happened when scientists had the opportunity to ‘ask a reporter anything’

by SciLine | June 28, 2021

At a recent online event hosted by SciLine, scientists asked a panel of journalists questions about how journalism works.

Expert Commentary

critical race theory schools ban
Education, Race & Gender

Covering critical race theory and the push to keep it out of US public schools: 4 tips for journalists

by Denise-Marie Ordway | June 22, 2021

Two experts offer insights to help journalists make sense of the recent controversy around critical race theory, a decades-old legal framework for examining how U.S. laws and systems have perpetuated racism.

Expert Commentary

respiratory health disparities
Economics, Health, Race & Gender

Socioeconomic disparities in respiratory health have persisted or widened in the U.S. in the last 60 years, new research shows

by Naseem S. Miller | June 14, 2021

In addition to delving into the new study, we look at a body of research that links respiratory health to socioeconomic status, race and ethnicity, and where people live.

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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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