Political polarization slowed after a California newspaper dropped national politics from its opinion pages
Local newspapers can slow political polarization by focusing on local issues only on their opinion pages, new research suggests.
Politics & Government
Research roundups, tip sheets, articles and explainers related to the topic of politics, elections, and local and national governments
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How they did it: Indianapolis Star reporters uncover how billions in nursing home Medicaid dollars were diverted to county hospitals
A tip about Indiana’s largest nursing home system leads an investigative team to expose how public hospital officials in Indiana exploited the Medicaid program’s lax oversight.
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How he did it: A POLITICO reporter investigates how the US government has neglected a community of Marshall Islanders
“I find that deliberately prospecting for stories can be less productive than just going out and listening to what people have to say,” says Dan Diamond, who shares some tips for reporting a stellar story.
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Why do Americans share so much fake news? One big reason is they aren’t paying attention, new research suggests
Americans who share fake news on social media might not lack media literacy skills. Chances are they don’t stop to check accuracy, a new study suggests.
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How to help your audience understand the special open enrollment period for Obamacare
The Biden administration opened the online health insurance marketplace for a special enrollment period that now extends through Aug. 15. Here are some tips for covering that story.
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How Facebook could reduce animosity between Republicans and Democrats: New research
Animosity between the two major political parties falls when Facebook drives users to news outlets with political leanings that differ from their own, a new study shows.
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Regional Federal Reserve banks: The ultimate guide
Regional Fed banks regularly produce national and local research that can help contextualize stories, no matter your beat — and bank economists are often willing to talk with journalists.
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Want fewer cars on the roads? Don’t offer parking, research suggests
New research draws a direct line between dedicated parking spots and the number of cars owned among affordable housing residents in San Francisco.
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Disparity studies on municipal contracting: What they are and 9 questions journalists should ask about them
Disparity studies can expose discrimination in government contracting. But do they lead to lasting change?
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A $15 minimum wage: What the research says
Academic studies that explore minimum wage changes tend to look at how those changes affect employment levels. There are hundreds of studies on this.
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