Exploring links between credit card debt and mental health as COVID recession wears on
More Americans are using credit card debt to cover everyday expenses, like rent. These five studies explore the links between debt and stress.
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The transfer of power: A roundup of research on US presidential transitions
When problems arise during the brief period when one U.S. president hands off executive power to the next, it can have serious consequences for the country, academic studies show.
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Presidential transitions: 4 tips for improving news coverage from scholar Barbara A. Perry
News outlets play a crucial role in helping the public understand how a rocky presidential transition could harm the country.
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Investigating stories on water access, affordability and safety: 5 tips to get started
Tip #1: Remember that families experience water insecurity in the suburbs and rural areas, in addition to cities.
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Racial disparities in telemedicine: A research roundup + 5 reporting tips for journalists
Researchers have begun to explore how a new emphasis on virtual care might exacerbate persistent racial and ethnic disparities in U.S. health care — and, perhaps, help repair them.
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Water, but not everywhere: Research sheds light on race and water access in metro areas
Householders of color in the 50 largest metropolitan areas are 34% more likely to lack what the U.S. Census Bureau calls “complete plumbing” compared with white, non-Hispanic householders, new research finds.
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Racial disparities in access to running water: 5 studies to know
We highlight five academic studies to help journalists better understand links between race and access to indoor running water.
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The Medicare Part D open enrollment period: What you and your audience need to know
With annual expenses running to about $100 billion last year, Medicare Part D is the dominant insurer in the U.S. pharmaceutical market.
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A tale of two pandemics: A nonfiction comic about historical racial health disparities
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University delved into racial health disparities during the 1918 influenza pandemic — and what history can teach us about how to approach the current pandemic.
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Documenting serious issues with comics journalism: An interview with Josh Neufeld
Via an e-mail interview, we asked Josh Neufeld to discuss the benefits, challenges and processes of practicing comics journalism.
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