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Expert Commentary

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Media, Politics & Government

5 takeaways from our webinar on demographic changes and migration

by Clark Merrefield | September 23, 2026

From fast-moving international migration trends to reporting on aging populations, check out the highlights from our webinar on demographic changes in the U.S.

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Economics, Education

For recent college grads, there are reasons bigger than AI that some are not finding jobs

by Corey Moss-Pech | September 16, 2026

The trends driving high unemployment rates among recent college graduates began before the rise of generative artificial intelligence, explains sociologist Corey Moss-Pech.

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Media, Politics & Government

10 tips for content creators covering U.S. elections

by Erin Zimmer Strenio | August 27, 2026

Election Day isn’t usually results day — prepare your followers for delayed results. This and more for social media creators who want to help foster an informed voting public.

Expert Commentary

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Education, Media

Sports reporters rarely cover college athletes as employees — they should.

by Chris Corr | August 20, 2026

College athletes are part of a labor market, Chris Corr explains. He argues it’s time for reporters to start covering them as employed athletes, not amateur students.

Expert Commentary

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Economics, Education, Politics & Government

Sports betting on campus: Story ideas from our webinar

by Clark Merrefield | August 13, 2026

Mental health concerns, prop bet bans and much more from our webinar on what you need to know to cover sports betting on campus and betting on college sports.

Expert Commentary

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Economics, Politics & Government

Understanding heirs property

by Jon Gorey | August 5, 2026

This explainer will help journalists get to know heirs property, a unique but not uncommon form of property ownership in the U.S. that can sometimes lead to owners losing their land.

Expert Commentary

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Economics

The national debt: Inform your coverage with these 3 tips from our webinar

by Clark Merrefield | July 30, 2026

From the risks of a fiscal crisis to how the national debt affects the government’s ability to respond to societal needs, here are key takeaways from our recent webinar.

Expert Commentary

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Education

Rethinking the campus mental health “crisis”: 3 things journalists should know

by Alexis Redding | July 20, 2026

A developmental psychologist who studies the mental health of college students explains why it’s time to retire the “kids these days” narrative.

Expert Commentary

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Economics, Politics & Government

The fiscal decisions behind soccer’s rise

by Abdikadir Eftin and Justin Theal | July 16, 2026

State and local investments in stadiums, land and youth programs have shaped the sport’s growth — and posed budget risks. This explainer will give journalists a solid understanding of the public investments that have fueled soccer’s rise in the U.S.

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Politics & Government

Watson v. RNC: A recap for journalists of this mail-in voting case

by Kiran Dzur and Ruth Greenwood | July 1, 2026

Two legal scholars explain why the Supreme Court’s recent ruling in a case centering on mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day preserves the court’s ability to come to different conclusions on other state voting laws in the future.

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5 takeaways from our webinar on demographic changes and migration
Media, Politics & Government

5 takeaways from our webinar on demographic changes and migration

September 23, 2026

From fast-moving international migration trends to reporting on aging populations, check out the highlights from our webinar on demographic changes in the U.S.

Before the doctor sees it: Test results in the era of instant access
Health, Politics & Government

Before the doctor sees it: Test results in the era of instant access

May 14, 2026

A comics journalist explores the implications of a law that allows patients to see lab results as soon as they’re ready — even before their physicians have a chance to review them.

Federal surveillance tools and tactics: An explainer
Criminal Justice, Politics & Government, Race & Gender

Federal surveillance tools and tactics: An explainer

April 22, 2026

Agents and officers for federal border patrol and immigration enforcement have reportedly used various technologies to monitor the public during recent immigration protests.

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