Though little known to the public, the USPSTF plays a key role in determining which preventive services insurers must cover ...

The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics regularly publishes a suite of reports and datasets that businesses, journalists, ...

How AI deepfakes threaten the 2024 elections We don’t yet know the full impact of artificial intelligence-generated deepfake videos on misinforming the electorate. And it may be the narrative around ...

Covering Trump’s tariffs? Here are 4 things you need to know The Journalist's Resource and Econofact recently hosted a webinar featuring two trade economists and an NPR producer whose reporting teams ...

Politics & Government Research roundups, tip sheets, articles and explainers related to the topic of politics, elections, and local and national governments ...

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2014 study from Princeton University and the World Bank showing how rising inequality was linked with increased rates of violent crime in Mexico.

What chasing clicks means for news: A tale of two dailies A case study comparing two community newspapers finds that the paper more focused on audience metrics published fewer stories about civic ...

What research says about the kids of working moms We spotlight research on working moms. Overall, the research suggests maternal employment has little impact on kid's behavior and academic achievement ...

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 ...

How migrants, asylum seekers and refugees seek health care in the US: A primer and research roundup With immigration being a big election issue, it's crucial for journalists to highlight the numerous ...

Felony disenfranchisement in the US: An explainer and research roundup People incarcerated for felony convictions lose the right to vote across most of the U.S., but specifics vary widely by state. We ...