Reporting on hot-button topics as a science writer: Lessons from abortion coverage
We share a video recording, resources, and tips from a recent CASW Connector Chat with an NPR reporter and a social scientist who studies abortion news 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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How migrants, asylum seekers and refugees seek health care in the US: A primer and research roundup
With immigration being a big election issue, it’s crucial for journalists to highlight the numerous health challenges that migrants face and the health care options available to them.
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Four-day school week: Research suggests impacts of a condensed schedule vary by student group, school type
To help recruit teachers, many U.S. schools have moved to a four-day schedule. We look at research on its effect on students and schools.
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What’s a nationally representative sample? 5 things you need to know to report accurately on research
Knowing what a nationally representative sample is — and isn’t — will help you avoid errors in covering clinical trials, opinion polls and other research.
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Reporting on violence and threats against US election workers: 6 things to know
In this research-based tipsheet, we cover what journalists should know about the history of electoral violence in the U.S., whether Americans think political violence is justified and how election workers, also called poll workers, think about their jobs.
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Abortion pill mifepristone: An explainer and research roundup about its history, safety and future
With abortion-related measures on the ballot in several states, journalistic coverage of the topic has never been more crucial. This piece aims to help inform the narrative on medication abortion with scientific evidence.
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The possibilities and perils of AI in the health insurance industry: An explainer and research roundup
US states are starting to form policy rules for the use of AI among health insurers. We’ve created this guide to help journalists understand the nascent regulatory landscape.
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School board elections in the US: What research shows
To help journalists contextualize coverage of school board elections, we spotlight research on who votes in these elections, the role of teachers unions and how new board members can influence school segregation, funding and test scores.
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Public financing of sports venues: 7 reporting tips from our webinar
The Journalist’s Resource and Econofact recently hosted a webinar featuring two sports economists and a journalist who covers sports venue financing. Watch the recording and read key tips and takeaways.
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How influencers and content creators discuss birth control on social media: What research shows
TikTok, YouTube and X are full of unsubstantiated claims about the side effects of hormonal contraceptives. Researchers are concerned about the effects of this misinformation.
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