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How journalists can use NHATS data to report on aging, disability and caregiving
The National Health and Aging Trends Study is an annual survey of a nationally representative sample of older adults drawn from the Medicare enrollment file, led by Johns Hopkins and the University of Michigan. It shows what daily life is like over time for aging adults, like whether they can bathe, shop, or get around,…
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Mapping Police Violence: A valuable tool for reporters
Minneapolis Police officers in riot gear and gas masks stand outside the department’s 3rd Precinct station in Minneapolis on May 27, 2020, during protests following the killing of George Floyd. Photo: Chad Davis Reporting on police violence isn’t as straightforward as it is with community violence. One complication is that police departments generally don’t report…
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