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Covering nonprofits: Questions, answers and tips for following the money

by Clark Merrefield | September 13, 2022

Are you new to reporting on the world of nonprofits? Keep reading to learn how to get started. Plus, check out related academic research and recent news investigations.

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Criminal Justice, Economics, Education, Health, Politics & Government

What’s a nationally representative sample? 5 things you need to know to report accurately on research

July 9, 2024

Knowing what a nationally representative sample is — and isn’t — will help you avoid errors in covering clinical trials, opinion polls and other research.

Criminal Justice, Health, Media

Research highlights need for public health approach in news reporting of gun violence

June 25, 2024

The study, published in BMC Public Health, reveals an overwhelming reliance on law enforcement narratives, missing deeper insights into the root causes and potential solutions to gun violence.

Education, Politics & Government

School board elections in the US: What research shows

May 28, 2024

To help journalists contextualize coverage of school board elections, we spotlight research on who votes in these elections, the role of teachers unions and how new board members can influence school segregation, funding and test scores.