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Economics

Pay gap between men and women: What the research says

by Clark Merrefield | January 24, 2020

Research shows that the pay gap in the U.S. narrowed in the 1980s and 1990s as women gained work and educational experience, but the gap persists today and has not changed much in recent years.

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Criminal Justice, Health, Politics & Government

More than 2 million US adults with heart disease have used marijuana

by Chloe Reichel | January 21, 2020

Over two million U.S. adults with cardiovascular disease have smoked marijuana, and the substance may carry increased cardiovascular risks.

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Environment

Carbon pricing: What the research says

by Clark Merrefield | January 17, 2020

Carbon pricing schemes are widely portrayed in the economic literature as an effective way to reduce carbon emissions and curb rising global temperatures.

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Economics, Politics & Government

Federal tax evasion: Why it matters and who does it

by Clark Merrefield | January 14, 2020

Every tax season people try to get out of paying the full share of what they owe the U.S. government in income taxes. Here are a few basic ins and outs of federal tax evasion.

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Media, Politics & Government

Fake news and fact-checking: 7 studies you should know about

by Denise-Marie Ordway | January 13, 2020

We spotlight seven research studies published in 2019 that examine fake news from multiple angles, including what makes fact-checking most effective.

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Health, Politics & Government

Research finds challenges in access to treatment for opioid use disorder

by Chloe Reichel | January 8, 2020

A federal government database of doctors who provide medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder is rife with inaccurate contact information, research shows.

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Health, Politics & Government, Race & Gender

Menthol flavor most popular among young smokers, research shows

by Chloe Reichel | January 6, 2020

Research shows that menthol cigarette use is highest among young smokers.

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Education

Raising public school teacher pay: What the research says

by Denise-Marie Ordway | January 2, 2020

While bigger paychecks don’t guarantee greater job satisfaction, academic studies indicate that when teacher earnings rise, school districts and students can benefit in a range of ways.

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Criminal Justice, Economics, Environment, Health, Media, Politics & Government, Race & Gender

Here are our 10 most-read posts of 2019

by Carmen Nobel | December 29, 2019

As we wind down 2019, Journalist’s Resource is counting down our 10 most-read research roundups and articles of the year.

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Health

Behavioral research to help you keep your New Year’s resolutions

by Chloe Reichel | December 28, 2019

New Year’s resolve flagging? Academic research can bolster your ambitions.

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

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, including Medicaid. We provide background, resources and research on the policies under consideration.

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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