In making voting decisions, Democrats and Independents were more likely to rely on news media as a chief information source ...

In the lead-up to Election Day in the U.S., it’s important for journalists to remind their audiences of voter registration deadlines in each state, writes media scholar Thomas Patterson in this ...

Dozens of municipalities and two states have adopted ranked choice voting in recent years, and the system is on the ballot in six states and Washington, D.C. this November. Here’s the recent research ...

Across the political divide, most U.S. residents don’t think their states should reopen their economies yet, finds a new survey on a range of topics related to COVID-19. Subscribe. It’s free!Sign up ...

As Election Day in the U.S. begins, media scholar Thomas Patterson shares tips for careful and responsible reporting.

What you need to know to report on felony disenfranchisement. Plus, check out the video if you missed the webinar.

In this video, journalists from the Associated Press and two large local newspapers share insights on how the AP calls races ...

Four reporters share how they investigated extreme abuses of power at Mississippi sheriff’s offices and offer tips to help other journalists do similar work. Subscribe. It’s free!Sign up for our free ...

Young voters have been a major voting bloc since 1971, when the U.S. lowered the federal voting age from 21 to 18. Today, they are one of America’s largest voting blocs — about 50 million people aged ...