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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

People holding protest signs in support of sexual assault survivors
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

gun with bullets
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.

Expert Commentary

woman looks at phone
Health, Race & Gender

Many people who are stalked never tell anyone

by Chloe Reichel | September 27, 2018

According to survey data from more than 2100 adults, one-quarter of Americans who have been stalked never told anyone about it.

Expert Commentary

Soil excavation and cleanup at a Superfund site
Economics, Environment, Health, Politics & Government, Race & Gender

Toxic waste sites and environmental justice: Research roundup

by Chloe Reichel | September 24, 2018

Research that looks into exactly where toxic waste sites are located, and the demographics of neighboring communities.

Expert Commentary

reporter writing in notebook
Politics & Government

Reporting on immigration? Choose your sources responsibly

by Chloe Reichel | September 20, 2018

Tips on how to balance immigration stories with opposing viewpoints responsibly.

Expert Commentary

Setti Warren, right, speaks while Shorenstein Center Director Nicco Mele, left, moderates the discussion.
Media, Politics & Government

Local news and civic accountability: 5 questions for Setti Warren

by Chloe Reichel | September 19, 2018

We spoke with Setti Warren to learn more about his thoughts on the relationship between local government and local news.

Expert Commentary

Economics, Environment, Health

Ig Nobel Prizes go to research on employee retaliation, self-colonoscopy and cannibalism

by Denise-Marie Ordway | September 14, 2018

Ten academic studies were chosen from about 9,000 nominations to win a 2018 Ig Nobel Prize, a parody of the Nobel Prize. The studies featured topics such as smelling flies in wine and using voodoo dolls to deal with abusive bosses.

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Editors’ Picks

As Congress considers cuts to SNAP, we address 8 questions about this US federal nutrition program
Economics, Health, Politics & Government

As Congress considers cuts to SNAP, we address 8 questions about this US federal nutrition program

May 30, 2025

Here’s important background info and research to bolster news coverage of potential reductions in federal spending on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

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.

A journalist's guide to the climate risk data market
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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