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Economics

The BLS error that’s made unemployment look lower than it really is for 3 months straight

by Clark Merrefield | June 29, 2020

The unemployment rate in the U.S. has been percentage points higher than officially reported since the coronavirus pandemic shut down the economy. We break down the misclassification error behind the underreporting.

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Media, Politics & Government, Race & Gender

Covering NASCAR’s ties to the Confederate flag and conservative politics: 5 tips for journalists

by Denise-Marie Ordway | June 26, 2020

Florida State University researcher Joshua I. Newman offers guidance to help journalists better understand and report on the link between NASCAR and U.S. politics.

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Health, Politics & Government

7 tips for journalists reporting on surprise medical bills

by Kerry Dooley Young | June 22, 2020

A longtime health care journalist offers tips for reporting on “surprise billing,” in which people face unexpected medical expenses despite having private insurance coverage.

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Economics, Race & Gender

The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre: Research reveals long-term financial fallout

by Clark Merrefield | June 18, 2020

Research is sparse on the long-term financial effects of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, but three studies illuminate the economic fallout from the white riot that destroyed the predominately black Greenwood District.

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Health, Politics & Government

Surprise billing: Why consumers with medical insurance still may face major health care expenses

by Kerry Dooley Young | June 16, 2020

People in the United States frequently receive unexpectedly high hospital bills even after paying for health insurance, which they counted on to help them to manage their medical costs, several studies show.

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Economics, Politics & Government

New research: When states cut budgets during economic crisis, income inequality worsens

by Clark Merrefield | June 12, 2020

States that slash spending to make it through an economic crisis can end up worsening income inequality for years, finds new research.

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Health

Covering rural health care amid COVID-19: 4 tips from Carrie Henning-Smith

by Sari Boren | June 12, 2020

We asked Carrie Henning-Smith what she wants journalists to know when covering rural health care in the context of COVID-19.

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Economics, Health

Rural health care and COVID-19: A research roundup

by Sari Boren | June 10, 2020

As COVID-19 hot spots continue to emerge throughout the U.S., rural health care systems face challenges unlike those in urban areas.

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Criminal Justice, Politics & Government

Qualified immunity: 4 data-driven analyses of the doctrine that sometimes shields police from misconduct lawsuits

by Clark Merrefield | June 8, 2020

Authors of these four law review articles analyze thousands of qualified immunity suits. They find the doctrine powerful, but rarely used.

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Economics

Working from home: What the research says about setting boundaries, staying productive and reshaping cities

by Clark Merrefield | June 8, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic forced millions of U.S. employees to begin working from home. This research provides insights on our new telework reality.

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What does the removal of the 'protected areas' policy mean for hospitals?
Health, Politics & Government

What does the removal of the ‘protected areas’ policy mean for hospitals?

May 21, 2025

Medical and legal experts have issued detailed guidelines on responding to the removal of a policy that protected health care facilities from immigration enforcement activities. The information helps journalists to report on their local hospitals and empower patients to know their rights.

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Economics, Environment

A journalist’s guide to the climate risk data market

May 20, 2025

Over the past decade, there’s been a proliferation of private firms offering highly detailed climate risk assessments for sale. Here’s what journalists need to know about this burgeoning market — plus, six big questions they should ask.

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Criminal Justice, Politics & Government

For journalists who cover immigration, better ICE detention data now available

May 15, 2025

Researchers created a new method to calculate how many people are detained at ICE facilities – and uncovered some hidden population spikes that don’t appear in ICE’s own reports.

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