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Expert Commentary

Donald Trump supporters holding signs at a campaign rally
Media, Politics & Government

Covering populist leaders: 10 research-based tips for journalists

by Denise-Marie Ordway | February 7, 2018

A new paper offers journalists research-based guidance on how to cover populist movements and leaders. It also offers insights into the communication strategies of populist leaders.

Expert Commentary

man at microscope
Economics, Education, Race & Gender

Grant review that focuses on researcher credentials favors men

by Chloe Reichel | February 6, 2018

When research grant proposals are evaluated mainly on the credentials of the researcher, and not the proposal itself, there is a bias in favor of men.

Expert Commentary

chairs
Economics, Health

To burn more calories, just stand

by Chloe Reichel | February 5, 2018

Standing rather than sitting burns, on average, an additional 0.15 calories per minute.

Expert Commentary

child on step
Health

Child abuse in the US: Resources for journalists

by Chloe Reichel | February 2, 2018

Research on child abuse in America, with a focus on incidence, risk factors and sentencing.

Expert Commentary

Judge's gavel and books
Criminal Justice, Politics & Government, Race & Gender

Sex discrimination cases more likely to settle under female judges

by Denise-Marie Ordway | January 31, 2018

Alleged victims of workplace sex discrimination are more likely to settle their federal lawsuits and be awarded compensation under a woman judge, a study suggests. 

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Empty hallway of school
Education, Politics & Government, Race & Gender

Lesbians and bisexual girls are more likely to be suspended, expelled

by Denise-Marie Ordway | January 29, 2018

Teen girls who are attracted to other girls are much more likely to be suspended or expelled from school than straight girls, a new study suggests.

Expert Commentary

cigarettes
Health

Whether a pack or a puff, smoking habits pose significant risk

by Chloe Reichel | January 29, 2018

Smoking just one cigarette a day puts people at a much higher risk of heart disease and stroke than those who abstain entirely.

Expert Commentary

People at a gun show
Criminal Justice, Health

1 in 4 handgun owners carry loaded weapons monthly

by Denise-Marie Ordway | January 26, 2018

About a quarter of U.S. adult handgun owners carry a loaded firearm with them at least once a month, a new study suggests. Around a third do it on a daily basis.

Expert Commentary

Football
Economics, Health

In football, more to consider than concussions for CTE risk

by Chloe Reichel | January 25, 2018

New research suggests even mild head injuries pose a risk for the development of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a neurodegenerative disease.

Expert Commentary

referee
Health, Race & Gender

When research findings don’t agree

by Chloe Reichel | January 25, 2018

Dr. Lauren Wallner shares advice on how journalists might reconcile different research findings and how best to conceptualize the growing field of disparities research.

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4 takeaways on the economic consequences of the Iran war
Economics, Environment, Politics & Government

4 takeaways on the economic consequences of the Iran war

March 20, 2026

Economic uncertainty, windfalls for oil producers, how businesses communicate with the president and artificial intelligence — check out the insights from our webinar with EconoFact.

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

January 5, 2026

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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287(g): The program that lets state and local police perform the functions of federal immigration officers
Criminal Justice, Politics & Government

287(g): The program that lets state and local police perform the functions of federal immigration officers

April 30, 2025

“In the span of about two months, the Trump administration radically expanded the 287(g) program beyond anything I have seen in the past 15 years of close study of this precise policy,” writes immigration scholar Austin Kocher.

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