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Expert Commentary

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Health, Media

Crowdfunding raised millions for scientifically dubious medical treatments

by Chloe Reichel | October 23, 2018

Over two years, more than 1,000 medical crowdfunding campaigns raised nearly $7 million for scientifically unsupported or potentially dangerous treatments.

Expert Commentary

Vernon, FL Family Health Center
Health

Rural-urban health care disparities: Research roundup

by Chloe Reichel | October 22, 2018

This roundup brings together a sampling of recent studies that highlight health-related differences between rural and urban areas.

Expert Commentary

Washington Post reporter Eugene Scott, left, and Shorenstein Center Director Nicco Mele
Media, Politics & Government, Race & Gender

Covering identity politics: Tips from the Washington Post’s Eugene Scott

by Denise-Marie Ordway | October 18, 2018

Washington Post reporter Eugene Scott talks about the role of identity politics in the upcoming midterm elections and what he thinks journalists can do to improve their coverage.

Expert Commentary

Economics, Politics & Government

Rural Americans concerned about opioids, the economy

by Chloe Reichel | October 17, 2018

A survey of 1,300 adults living in rural America finds they are preoccupied by economic issues and the ongoing opioid epidemic.

Expert Commentary

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Criminal Justice, Education, Politics & Government, Race & Gender

Hispanic student enrollment falls when ICE partners with local law enforcement

by Denise-Marie Ordway | October 16, 2018

Hispanic student enrollment fell in counties where local law enforcement agencies partnered with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to find and remove people not authorized to be in the U.S., a new paper finds.

Expert Commentary

Maria Hinojosa leads a seminar at the Shorenstein Center. (Susan Mahoney)
Politics & Government, Race & Gender

Covering the Latino immigrant community: Tips from Maria Hinojosa

by Chloe Reichel | October 12, 2018

Tips for reporting on the Latino immigrant community and mental health issues from award-winning journalist Maria Hinojosa.

Expert Commentary

Health

12 key references for reporters covering concussions

by SciLine | October 10, 2018

An emerging body of research is starting to paint a clearer picture of how concussions work and their potentially serious, lasting consequences.

Expert Commentary

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Criminal Justice, Health

Why many sexual assault survivors may not come forward for years

by Denise-Marie Ordway | October 5, 2018

As the #MeToo movement has grown, one question continues to surface: Why would someone who experienced sexual assault wait years to come forward? Research shows the answer is complicated.

Expert Commentary

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Health, Race & Gender

Research roundup: Who stores guns safely?

by Chloe Reichel | October 1, 2018

Safe gun storage can limit unauthorized users’ access to firearms. This roundup features recent research on the topic.

Expert Commentary

Man examining revolver
Criminal Justice, Economics, Health, Media

How the news media portray gun owners: Research to consider

by Denise-Marie Ordway | September 28, 2018

We’ve gathered research to help journalists consider how they cover a group with whom some appear to have trouble relating: gun owners and people who use firearms.

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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.

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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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