How racial and ethnic biases are baked into the U.S. tax system
Research shows how tax policy at all levels of government affects taxpayers — and their ability to build wealth — differently by race and ethnicity.
Race & Gender
Research roundups, tip sheets, articles and explainers related to the topics of race and gender
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What’s peer review? 5 things you should know before covering research
Is peer-reviewed research really superior? Why should journalists note in their stories whether studies have been peer reviewed? We explain.
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Race plays a role, but researchers say it’s not the strongest predictor of whether someone holds a negative view of police
A meta-analysis of 66 peer-reviewed studies shows the public’s relationship with law enforcement is complicated.
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Covering anti-Asian hate crimes and incidents: Tips and resources for journalists
Racist acts against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States, including harassment and violence, have been on the rise throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. Here are several tips and resources to help you cover this topic.
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Racial and ethnic minorities, older adults underrepresented in U.S. vaccine trials over the past decade
“Anytime we have chronic underrepresentation of any given population, we’re not going to understand the medical needs and how the proposed treatments will work for that population,” says Dr. Julie K. Silver.
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Covering the impact of COVID-19 on the LGBTQ community: 4 tips and 5 questions to get you started
As newsrooms cover COVID-19 and its impacts on groups disproportionately affected by the disease, journalists often overlook or give less attention to the LGBTQ population.
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The impact of COVID-19 on LGBTQ communities: A research roundup
“Economic effects of COVID-19 have been enormous on LGBTQ people, so it’s not just a viral reality,” says Dr. Perry Halkitis, dean of Rutgers’ School of Public Health, whose research focuses on LGBTQ populations. “It’s a social reality. It’s an economic reality. It’s a psychological reality.”
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Disparity studies on municipal contracting: What they are and 9 questions journalists should ask about them
Disparity studies can expose discrimination in government contracting. But do they lead to lasting change?
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Super Bowl research to tackle before kickoff
Looking to cover the big game even though you don’t work on the sports desk? We’ve gathered and summarized Super Bowl-related research.
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Multicultural education: How schools teach it and where educators say it falls short
Below, we provide a sampling of academic research that looks at how multicultural education has changed in recent decades and inconsistencies in the way today’s teachers teach it.
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