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Expert Commentary

Aerial view of Watergate complex

Digging deep: Strategies for investigations

by Chloe Reichel | November 28, 2017

Tips from seasoned investigative journalists on FOIA requests, working with sources and more.

Expert Commentary

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Economics, Environment, Politics & Government

Ethanol economics, emissions and the environment: A JR briefing

by David Trilling | November 27, 2017

The United States produces over 1 million barrels of ethanol a day, mostly from corn, to be mixed into gasoline. But is it cleaner? And are the government’s economic incentives having intended consequences? We review the research.

Expert Commentary

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How to cover an epidemic

by Chloe Reichel | November 21, 2017

A tip sheet for reporters writing about infectious diseases.

Expert Commentary

East German mosaic
Criminal Justice, Economics, Politics & Government

Industrial spying helped East Germany narrow economic gap

by David Trilling | November 20, 2017

Industrial espionage may call to mind men in trench coats and fedoras. These days, the spies are often hackers, but the handsome rewards still come with a cost.

Expert Commentary

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Environment, Health

Health care expenses lower for food stamp recipients

by Chloe Reichel | November 20, 2017

People who get food stamps have lower annual health care expenses than other low-income adults.

Expert Commentary

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Criminal Justice, Economics, Health

Does Uber curb drunk driving crashes?

by Denise-Marie Ordway | November 17, 2017

Ridesharing services such as Uber might help curb drunk driving crashes in some communities.

Expert Commentary

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Health

Skipped breast cancer treatments common

by Chloe Reichel | November 15, 2017

Thirty percent of women with breast cancer reported skipping additional treatment following surgery.

Expert Commentary

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Health, Race & Gender

A dose of research on the flu shot

by Chloe Reichel | November 9, 2017

Who gets the flu shot, who doesn’t, and why?

Expert Commentary

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Economics, Politics & Government

The estate tax: Understanding the GOP’s repeal proposal

by David Trilling | November 8, 2017

Death and taxes: They’re not only unavoidable; for the very rich, they’re also inseparable. The estate tax — the “death tax” to critics — is a levy on your property

Expert Commentary

Virus
Health, Race & Gender

White children more likely to receive unnecessary antibiotics

by Chloe Reichel | November 7, 2017

White children are more likely to receive unnecessary antibiotics for viral illnesses during emergency room visits than their black and Hispanic peers.

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