Federal student loan forgiveness: Research to help journalists
We spotlight academic research and government reports to help journalists answer some of the questions remaining about the new student loan forgiveness program.
Race & Gender
Research roundups, tip sheets, articles and explainers related to the topics of race and gender
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Racial disparities in pulse oximeter readings: Research roundup
A series of recent studies has found that pulse oximeters are more likely to give inaccurate readings for people with darker skin, especially Black people, by overestimating their blood oxygen levels. This is particularly important for critically ill patients, where doctors constantly rely on pulse oximeter readings to decide how much oxygen to give patients.
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Research: Artificial intelligence can fuel racial bias in health care, but can mitigate it, too
While some algorithms do indeed exacerbate inequitable medical care, other algorithms can actually close such gaps, a growing body of research shows.
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5 tips for covering racial bias in health care AI
It’s important for journalists to take a nuanced approach to reporting about AI in order to unearth inequity, highlight positive contributions and tell patients’ individual stories in the context of the broader research.
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National study highlights rural-urban and racial disparities in cancer survivorship
Between 1975 and 2011, not only did survival rates for common cancers in rural areas trail behind urban areas in the US, but also the cancer survival rates for Black individuals in both rural and urban areas remained lower than for other races and ethnicities.
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Vaccinated at the ball: A true story about trusted messengers
Highlighting a recent article in the American Journal of Public Health, a comics journalist tells the story of an effort to increase COVID vaccination rates in Chicago’s House Ball community.
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Racial disparities in mental health care: An explainer and research roundup
Little has changed since the office of the U.S. Surgeon General issued a report on mental health disparities two decades ago. Persisting structural racism is one of the key drivers of disparities but experts and advocates are hopeful for change.
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White supremacy: Research on cyber-racism and domestic terrorism
This updated collection of research aims to help journalists better understand and ask more probing questions about white supremacy and far-right organizations.
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How to fund and sustain news outlets created by and for people of color: Insights from The Pivot Fund podcast
Tracie Powell, journalist and founder of a new venture philanthropy organization, shares five podcast episodes about funding, sustaining and growing community news outlets.
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The motherhood penalty: Research on how women’s job prospects and earnings suffer after they have children
More than two years into the pandemic, research is emerging on how the early days of COVID-19 affected working moms and the employment of women generally.
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