Going to the polls: 11 tips to bolster your Election Day news coverage
When Americans go to vote, journalists are never far behind. These 11 tips from veteran reporters and voting scholars can bolster your Election Day coverage.
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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Corrupt US states get more corrupt after gaining revenue from natural resources
New natural resource revenue may exacerbate corruption in states already struggling with government corruption, new research finds.
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How a proposed HUD rule would make it harder to file some housing discrimination claims
The federal agency charged with ensuring fairness in housing is proposing a rule change critics say would make it harder to fight housing discrimination — and supporters say would help prevent unnecessary lawsuits.
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White Democrats less likely to support presidential candidates who court Latino voters, experimental research suggests
When Democratic presidential candidates appeal to Latino voters, white Democrats become less supportive, a study finds.
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‘Causes’ vs. ‘contributes to’: Strong causal language on product warning labels more effective
Health warning labels that use strong causal language deter consumers more than labels with weaker language.
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The pros and cons of ‘free college’ and ‘college promise’ programs: What the research says
We’ve gathered and summarized a sampling of research to help journalists understand the implications and impacts of “free college,” “tuition-free” and “college promise” programs.
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5 tips for reporting on ‘free college’ and ‘college promise’ programs
University of Pennsylvania education professor Laura W. Perna offers journalists seven tips for covering “free college” and college promise programs.
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Opioid crisis in U.S. military driven by combat exposure in the war on terror, research finds
Research for the first time shows a causal link between combat exposure and prescription painkiller misuse.
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Covering whistleblowers: 6 tips for journalists
We asked veteran journalists, researchers and others for advice on helping newsrooms fine-tune their strategies for covering whistleblowers. Here are six tips we created, based on their insights.
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Charter schools’ academic, financial performance linked to governing board
Researchers investigate the composition of Massachusetts charter schools’ governing boards and how it affects school finances and student achievement.
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