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Expert Commentary

Should kids need parental consent to get the COVID-19 vaccine? Here’s what the research says

by Naseem S. Miller | November 29, 2021

…factor into discussions about consent policy,” they add. What else the authors say: With policymakers and medical providers in mind, the authors offer a list of key considerations for vaccinating…

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The Journalist’s Resource team picks for 2021

by Carmen Nobel, Clark Merrefield, Denise-Marie Ordway and Naseem S. Miller | December 16, 2021

…system” It’s no secret that historical inequalities cast a long shadow, affecting marginalized groups’ health and wealth today. In this primer, Merrefield explains how the U.S. tax policy affects taxpayers…

Health, Politics & Government

Medicaid: A guide to understanding and covering potential cuts to the program

April 30, 2025

To help finance trillions of dollars in tax cuts, Congressional Republicans are looking to cut hundreds of billions of dollars in spending, which could impact Medicaid. We provide background, resources and research on the policies under consideration.

Expert Commentary

Politics & Government

ICE’s recent detention data: What journalists need to understand

April 21, 2025

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s detained population flatlined in April, but there’s more to the numbers than meets the eye. It’s time to level up our understanding of detention data.

Health, Politics & Government

Childhood vaccines: What research shows about their safety and potential side effects

February 26, 2025

In this piece, we share reporting tips, explain how vaccine side effects are tracked in the U.S., and discuss research on the safety of childhood vaccines.