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Thanksgiving dinner and talking politics: Research suggests they can (and maybe should) mix

November 22, 2022

Politics and Thanksgiving dinner might sound like a nightmare recipe. But research suggests talking political turkey just might be a good way to ease partisanship in the U.S.

Expert Commentary

Media, Politics & Government

How the news media – long in thrall to Trump – can cover his new run for president responsibly

November 16, 2022

“If they are to serve the public interest, journalists cannot apply the ordinary rules for covering candidates,” writes media scholar Thomas Patterson. “They are reporting on a politician who regularly defies democratic norms and lies with abandon.”

Health, Media

6 tips for improving news coverage of older people

November 15, 2022

Two experienced journalists offer tips for better, deeper news coverage of aging-related issues and stories involving older people.