How news coverage affects views of bank regulation after financial scandals
Experimental surveys link news coverage of bank scandals to greater public support for government regulation — even across party lines.
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Experimental surveys link news coverage of bank scandals to greater public support for government regulation — even across party lines.
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A New York Times education reporter shares tips and behind-the-scenes insights to help journalists cover insular communities and private schools.
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Three journalists discuss using leaked documents and ‘distant reading’ to uncover media manipulation and corruption in Florida and Alabama.
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Journalist Anna Wolfe uncovered a welfare scandal involving former Gov. Phil Bryant, Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre and former wrestling star Ted DiBiase.
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Whether you are investigating the immigration system or activities of federal criminal and civil courts, TRAC has done the FOIA work to obtain data that can bolster your reporting.
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We share insights for well-rounded immigration coverage from five experts — plus, a trove of resources to inform your immigration reporting.
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The study provides insights into “what journalists at reputable organizations might want to consider when they’re writing news about heavily partisan politics,” says researcher Jessica Sparks.
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The medical system is responsible for a surprisingly large percentage of greenhouse gas emissions, and the toll is especially heavy in the U.S. We look at how governments are responding and what research reveals — and offer some timely story ideas for journalists.
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Politics and Thanksgiving dinner might sound like a nightmare recipe. But research suggests talking political turkey just might be a good way to ease partisanship in the U.S.
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“If they are to serve the public interest, journalists cannot apply the ordinary rules for covering candidates,” writes media scholar Thomas Patterson. “They are reporting on a politician who regularly defies democratic norms and lies with abandon.”
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