Journalist's Resource

John Huey, former Time Inc. editor-in-chief: Research chat

John Huey was the editor-in-chief of Time Inc. from 2006 until December 2012, overseeing the editorial content of all Time Inc.’s U.S. magazines, websites, and other digital content including Time, People, Fortune, Sports Illustrated, Entertainment Weekly and Real Simple. He has held senior executive positions at Fortune and the Wall Street Journal. Previously, he worked [...]

Economic and social change in U.S. cities and urban areas: Research roundup

2013 review of studies relevant to metro reporting and coverage of U.S. cities.

Justice Department vs. Associated Press: Perspectives on a First Amendment fight

2013 aggregation of documents and background perspectives on the emerging controversy over the Justice Department's decision to review phone records of Associated Press reporters.

How Should Inmates Be Released from Prison? An Assessment of Parole Versus Fixed Sentence Regimes

2013 study from Columbia University demonstrating the importance of parole boards and their effectiveness in reducing recidivism.

What Is a Tree Worth? Green-City Strategies, Signaling and Housing Prices

2008 University of Pennsylvania study of the relationship between curbside tree plantings and property-value changes.

Workplace Violence in America: Frequency and Effects

2013 review of several studies and reports that provide data and insight into the issue of U.S. workplace violence.

The Unemployed and Job Openings: A Data Primer

2013 report by the Congressional Research Service on employment statistics in the U.S. between 2001 and 2012

The Dynamics of Immigration Opinion in the United States, 1992-2012

2013 study in Public Opinion Quarterly showing trends in public sentiment over time with regard to immigration.

The U.S. Postal Service and financial sustainability: Research roundup

Collection of recent academic studies and research papers on financial future of the United States Postal Service.

Performance-enhancing drugs in athletics: Research roundup

2013 roundup of research on the use of performance-enhancing drugs in athletics and academics as well as their potential health effects.