Deaths in police custody in the United States: Research review
We summarized studies that look at deaths in police custody from multiple angles, including restraint methods and police force demographics.
Race & Gender
Research roundups, tip sheets, articles and explainers related to the topics of race and gender
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America uprising: Scholars reflect on the death of George Floyd. Plus, 10 tips for journalists covering protests against police violence.
Scholars on policing, inequality and media reflect on the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Plus, 10 tips for journalists covering the protests.
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Study: Trump’s support for police served as ‘dog whistle’ to voters with racial resentment
A new study reveals that voicing support for police can be a “dog whistle” politicians use to appeal to U.S. voters threatened by challenges to America’s racial status quo.
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How we can improve public health messaging about COVID-19
We examine research on public health messaging to understand why the coronavirus appears to have a disparate impact on U.S. minorities.
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Covering minority communities: Lessons I learned from my HBCU investigation
Journalist’s Resource’s managing editor, Denise-Marie Ordway, looks back at how she could have improved her coverage of college hazing and other problems at a Florida HBCU.
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Menthol flavor most popular among young smokers, research shows
Research shows that menthol cigarette use is highest among young smokers.
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Here are our 10 most-read posts of 2019
As we wind down 2019, Journalist’s Resource is counting down our 10 most-read research roundups and articles of the year.
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The 2019 JR staff picks: Our favorite tip sheets, stories and research roundups
It has been a productive and exciting year at Journalist’s Resource. Here are some of our team’s favorite pieces that we published in 2019.
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A graphic guide to the 2020 US census
To help you understand what to watch out for as the 2020 census gets underway, comics journalist Josh Neufeld created this graphic guide to the decennial count.
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Why the 2020 census matters for public health: An explainer
Why the census matters and what it will mean for public health in the United States.
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