People incarcerated for felony convictions lose the right to vote across most of the U.S., but specifics vary widely by state.

We break down the nuances and recent trends — and highlight six studies journalists covering the topic should know👇

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NEW: Native Americans who died between 2018 and 2021 had a median age of 64, 14 years younger than white Americans, according to an analysis of CDC data. The discrepancy is substantially higher in states such as South Dakota.

Arielle Zionts reports. ⤵️ kffhealthnews.org/news/article/n…

Investigative reporter Jesse Coburn of Streetsblog New York shares four tips from his seven-month investigation into the black market for temporary vehicle tags in the New York metro area:

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Voters with disabilities face a range of barriers, while compliance with disability access laws at polling sites is under-enforced. Learn more about these barriers in this explainer and research roundup:

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🚨 Key paper by superstar team!🚨

Misinformation and the epistemic integrity of democracy sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

'...science and scientists are discredited and how the most recent frontier in those attacks involves researchers in misinformation itself.'

The goal of…

Exploring the resurgence of #Silicosis in modern industries. Did you know this ancient occupational lung disease is not just a relic of dusty, old mines but also a pressing issue in contemporary sectors like engineered stone countertop manufacturing?

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'... health problems have grown in recent years as miners dig through more layers of rock to gain access to coal seams when deposits closer to the surface have long been tapped.' apnews.com/article/coal-m…

Two heart devices linked to a handful of deaths and hundreds of injuries were recalled Monday. Some patient safety advocates ask: What took the U.S. FDA and Abbott so long to act?
kffhealthnews.org/MTgzOTkyNw via @kffhealthnews w/ Holly Hacker

New PEN America report fills an important gap in knowledge about the existing structures of peer support networks inside and outside the news industry and journalists’ general views and needs for peer support. #journalism

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New resource from @/IWMF!
'Better Protection for Freelancers Facing Online Violence' offers policy changes newsrooms can make to support their journalists, as well as initial steps that freelancers can take to protect themselves from #OnlineViolence . Read: iwmf.org/wp-content/upl…

In this research-based explainer, comics journalist Josh Neufeld explores the use of the arts in medical education.

(Do you like this piece so much that you want to republish it? Great! Here's how👇)

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Then there were 7: NC joins the list of states that have reported detecting #H5N1 #birdflu in dairy cows. Though the Dept. of Agriculture website hasn't been updated yet to reflect this addition, this makes 21 affected herds in 7 states. h/t ProMED. ncagr.gov/news/press-rel…

Team owners looking to build or revamp big league sports stadiums often seek public funds in the hundreds of millions of dollars. But research conducted over decades indicates these investments almost never lead to massive economic gains for host cities:

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Today's EPA announcement of new drinking water standards will, no doubt, be welcomed by environmental health experts—but the chemical class known as PFAS lingers in more than just our water. harvardpublichealth.org/policy-practic…

After losing Medicaid, parents of Florida’s sickest kids are in limbo trib.al/SB0kX8L

Journalists covering #PFAS in drinking water, take note: @JournalistsResource offers 7 tips and a comprehensive resource list to elevate your coverage, from understanding basic science to navigating regulations and identifying reliable sources. journalistsresource.org/home/7-tips-fo…

In an investigation, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette & ProPublica uncovered a deadly flaw in Philips breathing machines, revealing the risk to patients. Their meticulous work offers vital lessons for #journalists on collaboration and digging deep into science.
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I'm so thrilled to announce the launch of The AI Spotlight Series, a program I designed with the Pulitzer Center to train 1,000 journalists on AI reporting over the next two years. All trainings will be FREE & mostly virtual. Register now to join us! pulitzercenter.org/focus-areas/in…

Sock loss index = (L+C)-(P x A)

While this study was funded by Big Laundry, good to see investment in the sock loss mystery – one of the great dillemas of our time.

1.3 socks go missing every month.😢

Study: news.samsung.com/global/sock-ho…

Scientific American is hiring a multimedia editor to work on our 'Science, Quickly' podcast. Thanks for sharing with anyone who might be interested in the job! careers.springernature.com/job/New-York-M… Scientific American