Election Beat 2020: Focus on America’s two largest recent immigrant groups
“In 2020, Hispanics and Asian Americans — the nation’s two largest recent immigrant groups — deserve close attention,” writes Harvard professor Thomas E. Patterson
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How the news media portray Latinos in stories and images: 5 studies to know
Reading research on how the news media portray Latinos can help journalists improve their coverage. Here are five studies to know about.
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How we can improve public health messaging about COVID-19
We examine research on public health messaging to understand why the coronavirus appears to have a disparate impact on U.S. minorities.
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White Democrats less likely to support presidential candidates who court Latino voters, experimental research suggests
When Democratic presidential candidates appeal to Latino voters, white Democrats become less supportive, a study finds.
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Drop in voter turnout among Hispanic Democrats linked to home foreclosures
Lagging home values and high foreclosure rates among Hispanic Democrats helped shift Florida from a blue state in 2012 to a red one in 2016, study finds.
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3 great back-to-school story ideas (with research to get you started!)
Scrambling to find fresh angles for back-to-school stories? Here are three great story ideas with matching research to get you started.
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2020 census: How undercounts and overcounts can hurt US communities
As the U.S. prepares for its 2020 census, we summarize research that looks at who’s most likely to be missed by the decennial population count and how an incorrect tally can hurt communities.
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Covering the Latino immigrant community: Tips from Maria Hinojosa
Tips for reporting on the Latino immigrant community and mental health issues from award-winning journalist Maria Hinojosa.
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Forced sterilization in California targeted Latina women
California’s eugenic sterilization program disproportionately targeted Latinos, and especially Latina women, new research finds.
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Airbnb prices lower among minority hosts in San Francisco
Airbnb hosts who are Asian or Hispanic charge 8-10 percent less than white hosts on similar rental properties in San Francisco.
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