Race plays a role, but researchers say it’s not the strongest predictor of whether someone holds a negative view of police
A meta-analysis of 66 peer-reviewed studies shows the public’s relationship with law enforcement is complicated.
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The multibillion-dollar costs of firearm injuries: Research and resources to consider
We highlight five studies that explore how gun injuries lead to billions of dollars in hospital costs and lost work time every year.
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COVID-19 vaccines in children: Research to guide your news coverage
Although drugmakers have begun testing COVID-19 vaccines in children, many questions and concerns remain. These research studies provide journalists with background and sources to report on an ongoing story.
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How they did it: 4 news outlets team up to reveal police dogs bite and maim thousands of people a year
The journalists offer tips for investigating how police primarily use dogs on people suspected of minor offenses — or no crimes — and cause injuries that can be severe and life changing.
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Political polarization slowed after a California newspaper dropped national politics from its opinion pages
Local newspapers can slow political polarization by focusing on local issues only on their opinion pages, new research suggests.
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How they did it: Reuters reporters investigate qualified immunity in America
Just before thousands of people in hundreds of U.S. cities rose up demanding racial justice and denouncing police violence, an investigative reporting team revealed that federal courts have been increasingly likely to shield police from civil lawsuits.
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How they did it: Indianapolis Star reporters uncover how billions in nursing home Medicaid dollars were diverted to county hospitals
A tip about Indiana’s largest nursing home system leads an investigative team to expose how public hospital officials in Indiana exploited the Medicaid program’s lax oversight.
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How they did it: Tampa Bay Times reporters uncover predictive policing project used to harass residents, profile kids
Journalist Neil Bedi offers seven tips on using academic research as a reporting tool in investigative projects.
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Covering anti-Asian hate crimes and incidents: Tips and resources for journalists
Racist acts against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States, including harassment and violence, have been on the rise throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. Here are several tips and resources to help you cover this topic.
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How he did it: A POLITICO reporter investigates how the US government has neglected a community of Marshall Islanders
“I find that deliberately prospecting for stories can be less productive than just going out and listening to what people have to say,” says Dan Diamond, who shares some tips for reporting a stellar story.
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