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Economics, Politics & Government, Race & Gender

Drop in voter turnout among Hispanic Democrats linked to home foreclosures

by Denise-Marie Ordway | August 23, 2019

Lagging home values and high foreclosure rates among Hispanic Democrats helped shift Florida from a blue state in 2012 to a red one in 2016, study finds.

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Economics, Health

Home health care: Research behind the high-demand, low-pay occupation

by Chloe Reichel | August 19, 2019

As baby boomers age, demand for home health care increases. Studies identify trends in availability and reasons for the industry’s rapid churn.

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Health, Politics & Government, Race & Gender

In end-of-life care for people with dementia, men and women are treated differently

by Chloe Reichel | August 16, 2019

Many people with advanced dementia — and men in particular — often receive interventions that researchers deem burdensome, according to a new study in JAMA Network Open.

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Economics, Politics & Government

How public transportation predicts social media connections in New York City

by Clark Merrefield | August 15, 2019

In New York City, travel time and cost more strongly predict social media connectedness than geographical distance, according to a recent working paper from the National Bureau of Economic Research.

Expert Commentary

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Education, Health, Race & Gender

Toxic stress in children has health effects that can last into adulthood — and beyond

by Chloe Reichel | August 14, 2019

Researchers have pinpointed a phenomenon in children who have experienced adversity that can have negative health effects that extend into adulthood.

Expert Commentary

Criminal Justice, Media, Politics & Government

Can ‘red flag’ laws curb gun violence? Here’s what the research says.

by Clark Merrefield | August 13, 2019

There is research showing red flag laws may be effective in preventing suicides, but there appears to be minimal research associating red flag laws with reducing mass shootings.

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Economics, Education, Media, Politics & Government, Race & Gender

3 great back-to-school story ideas (with research to get you started!)

by Denise-Marie Ordway | August 13, 2019

Scrambling to find fresh angles for back-to-school stories? Here are three great story ideas with matching research to get you started.

Expert Commentary

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Health, Politics & Government, Race & Gender

What the research says about hormones and surgery for transgender youth

by Chloe Reichel | August 7, 2019

Researchers and physicians point to a growing body of peer-reviewed academic scholarship in support of gender-affirming medical treatment for transgender youth.

Expert Commentary

Economics, Politics & Government

Why a 7-yuan-per-dollar exchange rate is ‘psychologically important’

by Clark Merrefield | August 6, 2019

In early August 2019, exchange rates between the yuan and the dollar crossed a 7-to-1 threshold that many media outlets called “psychologically important.” What does psychology have to do with international financial markets? A lot.

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Criminal Justice, Media, Race & Gender

How journalists cover mass shootings: Research to consider

by Denise-Marie Ordway | August 6, 2019

We’ve gathered research that examines how journalists cover mass shootings, including how they portray shooters of different races, religious backgrounds.

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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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