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The ‘Idaho Paradox’: When a state with loose gun laws has below average gun violence rates
States with lax gun laws often have higher rates of firearm violence — but that’s not the case in Idaho,…
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How a local reporter sheds light on gun violence in her community
Some of the best reporting on gun violence is happening at the local level, like Alaina Bookman of AL.com’s Beyond…
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New guidance highlights safer alternatives to risky drugs for older adults
An update to the American Geriatrics Society Beers Criteria identifies medications that are more likely to harm than help older…
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Guidance for tracking local impacts of the federal Justice40 cuts
Trump’s elimination of Justice40 and other environmental justice programs will lead to increased pollution, reduced protections and more.
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States crack down on AI for behavioral health care
Illinois is one of many states cracking down on the rampant use of AI in behavioral health care and patient…
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How to find local climate-health stories
Check out these ideas for finding fresh climate change story angles.
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3 new vaccination reports offer well of useful resources for journalists
Several recent publications provide journalists with key data and context for reporting on vaccination and infectious diseases.
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‘What We’ve Become’ explores limitations of public health approach to guns
In his 2024 book “What We’ve Become,” Jonathan Metzl, M.D., Ph.D., said that the public health approach to guns can’t…
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How reporters helped to expose major concerns with a for-profit rehab corporation
Reporters Jordan Rau and Irena Hwang found major safety problems with Encompass Health, a rehab facility owned by a for-profit…
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Freelancers reveal side gigs that help pay bills — and fuel creativity
For many freelance journalists, making money on non-writing work is personally and professionally satisfying.
