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 ...

Medicaid: A guide to understanding and covering potential cuts to the program To help finance trillions of dollars in tax cuts, Congressional Republicans are looking to cut hundreds of billions of ...

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

When public officials spread health misinformation, be quick to point it out: A tip sheet Some politicians, public officials and a handful of physicians are spreading misinformation. It's important ...

The truck driver shortage and the trucking industry workforce: 5 studies to consider We summarize five recent studies that explore major issues facing the trucking workforce, including pay, working ...

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 ...

Don’t say ‘prove’: How to report on the conclusiveness of research findings This tip sheet explains why it's rarely accurate for news stories to report that a new study proves anything — even when a ...

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