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How to care for your mental health over the next few years
A second Trump administration will likely make health reporters’ jobs more chaotic (again). Here’s how journalists — and a psychologist…
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5 things about freelance journalism I learned the hard way
While I find the freelance journalist lifestyle has more roses than thorns, some aspects have taken me by unpleasant surprise.
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Stonewalled by federal agencies? We want to document it
We’re gathering reporters’ experiences of being stonewalled by federal agencies to defend transparency and the public’s right to know.
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Hantavirus outbreak: What journalists should know
Hantavirus, an infectious disease carried by rodents that can infect humans, is at the center of an outbreak on a…
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Reporting on the health impacts of bathroom policies for transgender people
Policies limiting access to everyday spaces like bathrooms can intensify stigma, discrimination and exclusion for trans and nonbinary people.
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6 ways freelance journalists can stay accountable
Without formal evaluations or demanding bosses, freelancers can struggle to meet goals outside of immediate deadlines.
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Gun violence falls in 2025, but future trends remain uncertain
Preliminary data from major cities across the country shows that gun violence declined substantially from 2024 to 2025.
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High deductibles, higher stakes: Story angles for journalists
The widespread requirement that many Americans have “skin in the game” in the form of high deductibles is a big…
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Study reframes aging narrative: Many older adults improve in later life
A new Yale University study challenges a common assumption around aging: that later life means inevitable cognitive and physical decline.
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How to get your hands on good violent crime data
It’s a struggle on the gun violence beat to find comprehensive, up-to-date data. Here are some tips from Harvard’s Shorenstein…
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What to know before covering the next mass shooting
Mass shootings tend to capture the most attention, outrage and coverage, despite making up a very small percentage of overall…
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