Sports integrity: What is it, why does it matter and how does gambling affect it?
Part five in a five-part graphical series on sports betting since the Supreme Court in 2018 allowed states to legalize it.
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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Student absences spiked in California, test scores fell in Florida amid surge in US immigration enforcement
New studies look at how the 2025 immigration crackdown has affected students in southern California and a large Florida county. Plus, 3 tips for improving news coverage of the topic.
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SNAP and the effectiveness of work requirements: A research roundup
In this first of a three-part series, we look at recent research on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, a major component of the farm bill that Congress typically debates and renews every few years.
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4 details you should include in news stories about risks to public health and safety
These details, sometimes missing from news coverage, will help your audiences gauge their level of risk in potentially hazardous situations.
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Tariffs and federal agency power: 3 things to know about a key Supreme Court case
Here’s what journalists covering the legal saga over Trump administration tariffs need to know from our webinar with Econofact, a nonpartisan publication out of Tufts University.
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Who controls the National Guard: The history and governance of America’s state-based military force
President Donald Trump has deployed or threatened to deploy National Guard troops to several major U.S. cities. Journalists who know the history and legal authorities of these troops can offer audiences context on the deployments.
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The battle over Affordable Care Act insurance subsidies: What to know as open enrollment looms
We explain how ACA health insurance marketplaces work, why enrollment has grown recently, what’s at the heart of the US government shutdown and what’s at stake for consumers.
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How to navigate the impact of manipulation and removal of federal data: Expert advice, reporting tips and resources
Federal datasets have been manipulated and removed since the beginning of the Trump administration and continue to be under threat. In this piece, three data experts explain the critical consequences of this loss.
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Reducing homelessness in the US: A solutions-focused, research-based explainer
As municipalities face potential cuts to federal funding for addressing homelessness, we dig into the research on what works to help people achieve permanent housing.
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How to gauge the quality of a research study: 13 questions journalists should ask
Asking these 13 questions can help journalists spot red flags in research, including studies that policymakers and elected officials use to defend their stances on certain issues.
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