Fluoride in water: A research roundup and reporting tip sheet
To help journalists with their reporting, we read through dozens of published research papers and unpacked several recent studies about fluoride in water.
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Pharmacy benefit managers: What journalists need to know about the prescription drug middleman industry
Read on to learn how pharmacy benefit managers influence drug prices in the U.S., and how academic studies can help you gain a deeper understanding of the concerns about PBMs. PLUS: 4 tips for localizing and covering stories about PBMs.
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How school nurses can help fight chronic absenteeism
In this research-based explainer, we examine the rise in chronic student absenteeism in recent years and the various ways school nurses, an underutilized resource in the push to improve attendance, can help.
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Young voters and colleges’ efforts to boost turnout: A research roundup with 5 story ideas
We gathered research and interviewed researchers to help reporters cover voters under age 30. Keep reading for insights on their voting habits, colleges’ efforts to raise voting rates and stories researchers say newsrooms need to cover.
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The growing role of health care settings in voter registration: A research roundup
There’s a growing recognition that health care institutions can play an important role in mobilizing voters. We summarize studies that highlight these efforts and their outcomes.
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How the Supreme Court decision to overturn the Chevron doctrine may affect health care policy
For any journalist who covers health care in the U.S., it’s important to understand and continue to consider the potential consequences of striking down the 40-year-old legal doctrine.
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How the news media cover women in politics: 5 recent studies to know
To help news outlets avoid biased coverage in the weeks before Election Day, we’re taking a close look at five recent studies assessing the state of gender bias in U.S. political reporting.
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US presidential debates: 4 studies journalists need to read
We gathered research to help journalists explain how presidential debates influence voters’ decisions. These papers look at aggressive behavior on stage, the likelihood candidates’ performance will change voters’ minds and other topics.
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Bad weather dampens Election Day turnout. Studies suggest mail ballots and other alternative voting methods can help.
Rain, snow and other types of bad weather can discourage in-person voting. Recent research shows how expanding mail voting and early and absentee voting can reduce the impact.
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Scientists are trying to figure out why 2023 was so hot. Here’s why you should care, even if you’re not a climate reporter.
This is what the research says on why 2023 was a record warm year and how climate predictions affect a range of news beats, from agriculture to aviation. Plus, 3 tips for covering and localizing climate change stories.
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