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Using Census Migration Data to Find Out Where Young Adults are Moving — From Source
Where to find the data, how to explore it, and questions to ask to reproduce the story for your community


Language, Please: Style Guide & Resources for Journalists and Storytellers
Welcome to Language, Please — a living resource for all journalists and storytellers seeking to thoughtfully cover evolving social, cultural and identity related issues. You might be a copy editor

Age-Positive Free Image Library – From Centre for Ageing Better
The first free library showing positive and realistic images of over 50s in a bid to challenge negative and stereotypical views of older age.

Alphabet Soup: Breaking Down All Those Housing and Community Development Terms (From Shelterforce)
From Shelterforce: Confused by the acronyms and initials dotting your reading material? All fields have them, and housing is no exception. Here’s what many of the most common mean.

Police, Protesters and the Press: A Guide From the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
This guide aims to help journalists understand their rights at protests and avoid arrest when reporting on these events. It summarizes the legal landscape and provides strategies and tools to

The Authoritarian Playbook: A Media Guide From Project Democracy
Authoritarian takeovers rarely happen overnight these days. Today’s authoritarian playbook is a process that happens piecemeal and is hard to distinguish from normal political jockeying. Project Democracy’s report, The Authoritarian Playbook:

Tips for Journalists Covering Red Flag Laws – From Poynter
Red flag laws provide a civil court path to temporarily remove guns from people who pose a potential danger. The Poynter Institute offers tips for journalists covering red flag laws, from

What Journalists Need To Know About the Laws on Covering Elections – From Poynter
Accurate reporting about elections helps reduce the spread of unfounded rumors. Prepare for covering upcoming elections with this guide from the Poynter Institute. Get answers to questions like, “Can I