As the US government removes health websites and data, here’s a list of non-government data alternatives and archives
We have curated a list of non-government websites with health databases. We’ll continue to update this list.
Race & Gender
Research roundups, tip sheets, articles and explainers related to the topics of race and gender
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Researchers rush to preserve federal health databases before they disappear from government websites
We include several tips that journalists can use to help preserve the data.
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Closing the gap: How a church-hospital intervention on Chicago’s West Side is aiming to reduce hypertension
A comics journalist explores a study of an intervention aimed at reducing blood pressure among local church parishioners with uncontrolled hypertension.
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Economists studied racial discrimination in LinkedIn job networking. Here’s what they found.
In a field experiment involving more than 400 fictitious LinkedIn profiles, researchers find connection requests sent from Black men’s profiles were 13% less likely to be accepted than those from white men’s profiles.
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Covering felony disenfranchisement: 4 takeaways from our webinar with The Marshall Project
Research, data, history and the law: Here’s what you need to know to report on felony disenfranchisement. Plus, check out the video if you missed the webinar.
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Young voters and colleges’ efforts to boost turnout: A research roundup with 5 story ideas
We gathered research and interviewed researchers to help reporters cover voters under age 30. Keep reading for insights on their voting habits, colleges’ efforts to raise voting rates and stories researchers say newsrooms need to cover.
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How the news media cover women in politics: 5 recent studies to know
To help news outlets avoid biased coverage in the weeks before Election Day, we’re taking a close look at five recent studies assessing the state of gender bias in U.S. political reporting.
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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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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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Racial disparities in drowning deaths persist, research shows
This explainer includes info on fatal drowning trends over the past two decades; recent reports on disparities in fatal drowning rates among Black, Alaska Native and American Indian youth; the role of climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic; and research on prevention.
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