Clark Merrefield
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Past articles by Clark:
Mississippi Today reporter links welfare scheme to highest state official
Anna Wolfe uncovered a welfare scandal involving former governor Phil Bryant, Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre and more. → Read More
How prosecution decisions for low-level crime affect future crime
New research examines how decisions to prosecute those arrested on suspicion of committing low-level crimes affects future criminal activity. → Read More
Need federal data? Get to know TRAC at Syracuse University
Whether you are investigating the immigration system or federal criminal and civil courts, TRAC has data to bolster your reporting. → Read More
7 ways to inform news coverage of immigration at the southern U.S. border
Gain insights for well-rounded immigration coverage from five experts — plus, a trove of resources to inform your immigration reporting. → Read More
Quick notification of water safety violations helps avoid millions in costs
New research finds telling people quickly about water safety violations leads them to buy safe, bottled water — and avoid illness. → Read More
Can ‘red flag’ laws curb gun violence? Here’s what the research says.
There is research showing red flag laws may be effective in preventing suicides, along with a growing body of research on mass shootings. → Read More
Thanksgiving and politics: Research suggests they can (and should) mix.
Research suggests talking political turkey at Thanksgiving dinner just might be a good way to ease partisanship in the U.S. → Read More
Adjustable-rate mortgages: A research-based explainer
A scourge of the housing market collapse before the Great Recession, adjustable-rate mortgages are coming back amid rising interest rates. → Read More
Sports betting and tax revenues: Research roundup and explainer
We look at the landscape of legal sports betting in America and explain what the research says about how legalizing it affects tax revenues. → Read More
The role of local election officials: 5 studies to consider
These five studies can inform journalists who are reporting on precinct staffing challenges, bias in who gets help voting, and more. → Read More
Infographic: Percent change versus percentage-point change
Meanville, USA, was an average American town – until a local journalist had to explain how the town planned to spend a sudden windfall ... → Read More
Credit scores: How US money lenders, employers and others use them
Credit scores can be a boon or a barrier for people seeking access to loans. Here, we summarize recent research on credit tracking practices. → Read More
Covering nonprofits: Questions, answers and tips for following the money
For journalists new to reporting on the nonprofit world, keep reading learn how to get started — plus, check out recent news investigations. → Read More
Electric vehicles: 5 recent studies to inform your coverage
Electric vehicles are a long way from dominating personal transportation in the U.S. Research highlighted here explores challenges for EVs. → Read More
Are we in a recession? 4 things journalists should know
The role of the NBER, tips for writing accurate headlines and what really matters to most Americans' economic perceptions. → Read More
What is the ‘boyfriend loophole’ in federal gun law and what does the research say?
We update our 2020 piece on the boyfriend loophole with new research on intimate partner violence perpetrated with firearms. → Read More
Should news outlets show graphic images of mass shooting victims? Researchers and other experts weigh in.
Twelve experts offer plenty to think about as to whether the news media should publish graphic images from mass shootings. → Read More
Can universal background checks curb gun violence? Here’s what the research says.
Studies suggest background checks can be effective — when combined with permit-to-purchase programs. → Read More
Mental health care at work: Roundup of recent research on employee assistance programs
Insurance makes seeking mental health care more affordable for those who have it, but workers often have access to an additional form of help at no cost: employee assistance programs. → Read More
New research linking abortion and crime reduction resurfaces old debate
New research finds that legalized abortion following Roe v. Wade accounts for 45% of the decline in crime rates over the past three decades. → Read More