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

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

How journalists cover mass shootings: Research to consider We’ve gathered research that examines how journalists cover mass shootings, including how they portray shooters of different races, religious ...

Asking these 13 questions can help journalists gauge the quality of a research study or report and avoid relying on flawed findings.

Racial disparities in mental health care: An explainer and research roundup Little has changed since the office of the U.S. Surgeon General issued a report on mental health disparities two decades ago ...

We look at research on who votes in school board elections and how new board members can affect school segregation, funding and test scores.

Rent control and stabilization policies: 4 studies to know U.S. cities are increasingly turning to rent regulation ordinances to help tenants stay in their homes. Is that a good idea? Here's what the ...

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 ...

287 (g): The program that lets state and local police perform the functions of federal immigration officers "In the span of about two months, the Trump administration radically expanded the 287 (g) ...

El Niño: What it is, how it devastates economies, and where it intersects with climate change This research-based explainer looks at how El Niño stunts global and regional economic growth and what ...

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 ...

Dementia on the rise worldwide: An explainer and research roundup Absent effective treatments, the number of people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias is expected to increase in the coming ...