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Politics & Government

Predict if your FOIA request will succeed

by data.world | July 10, 2017

Writing a FOIA can be hard. A new tool from data.world will help you improve your chances of success.

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Media, Politics & Government

Seen a fake news story recently? You’re more likely to believe it next time

by David Trilling | June 16, 2017

Talk of fake news dominated the 2016 presidential election cycle. New research examines how people fall for such disinformation.

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A memorial for Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya

Criminal Justice, Media, Politics & Government

A journalist’s murder may foreshadow political repression

by David Trilling | April 30, 2017

Journalists are often an irritant to governments and people with power. When they are killed, political repression is likely to follow, says a new paper.

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Media

‘Digital dangers’ and online obstacles: Legal tips for journalists

by David Trilling | January 17, 2017

It can be perilous in the digital age for journalists to offend the powerful, rich and litigious. Lawyer and Fortune staff writer Jeff John Roberts offers advice for journalists and journalism faculty.

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Education, Race & Gender

Race-neutral alternatives to affirmative action in college admissions: What the research says

May 30, 2023

As higher education leaders await Supreme Court rulings on two lawsuits challenging race-based affirmative action in college admissions, we look at research on how well race-neutral alternatives help build student diversity.

Health

Hot tap water injures thousands of people in the US annually. An inexpensive device can help prevent these burns

May 23, 2023

Thermostatic mixing valves, which mix hot and cold water to deliver a specific temperature water to the tap, can prevent scald burns, but many older homes don’t have them.

Economics

What’s the debt ceiling and why should you care? Former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew explains.

October 5, 2021

The debt ceiling stalemate isn’t just a story for business journalists. In this Q&A, former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew explains the potential fallout from a federal debt default.