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Journalism

How the Media Shapes Public Perception: The Power of Agenda-Setting

News coverage can both increase and decrease related discussions on social media, highlighting its powerful role in setting public agendas. Liberal and conservative media significantly influence social media discussions on…

Inequalities

How the 2021 Child Tax Credit Transformed Housing Stability for Low-Income Families

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The expanded Child Tax Credit (CTC) significantly decreased the likelihood of low-income families needing to move due to rent or mortgage affordability issues, reducing housing instability. The expanded CTC effectively…

Health

Clobbered by COVID: A Closer Look at Workers and Families

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A new study finds that mothers suffered more negative mental effects than fathers during the pandemic. A second study finds that essential workers had better mental health outcomes in states…