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3 Key Points in Understanding BLS Job Statistics

Covering the Business of Dockless Scooters and Bikes

Reynolds Weekly: Monday, October 15

Using Twitter For Story Ideas and Leads

Reynolds Center President Named Fulbright Specialist to Taiwan

Millennials Are Changing the Economy With Their Money Habits

Tracking Political Ads Online

Reynolds Weekly: Monday, October 8, 2018

Reynolds Weekly: Monday, October 1, 2018

Tiger Woods’ — and Golf’s — Possible Comeback Tiger Woods seemed to make a comeback in his stagnant career at

The Spending Power of Americans with Disabilities

Americans with disabilities are often overlooked for their purchasing power. According to a 2010 report from the U.S. Census

Reynolds Weekly: Monday, September 24, 2018

China Imposes Trade Tariffs On American Goods China hit back on President Trump’s $200 billion duties on Chinese imports, responding

5 Prison-Related Business Story Ideas

A large-scale prison strike spanning at least 17 states took place from August 21st to September 9th of this year.

The #MeToo Movement and Everyday Industries, Part 2

This is a continuation of last week’s post. Retail Workers Compared to other industries, the Center for American Progress found

Restructuring the Social Safety Net for a Changing Workforce

Worker benefits for those in the gig-economy has lawmakers from both sides of the aisle rethinking how to structure the

Reynolds Weekly: Monday, September 17, 2018

We’ve revamped our weekly newsletter! Every Monday you’ll find a brief recap of recent national headlines along with a list of

The #MeToo Movement and Everyday Industries, Part 1

The Pew Research Center reports that 59 percent of women and 27 percent of men said that they have experienced sexual

Helping Readers Understand Fiduciaries

Financial advisors who act in your best interest seems like a no-brainer, right? But there is an ongoing debate on how

Covering Election Hacking on the Business Beat

Election hacking has remained in the headlines after a federal grand jury indicted 12 Russian intelligence officers on charges of

What to Cover in the Beverage Industry

People are drinking less soda and choosing less sugary alternatives. This new shift in American consumption has caused some headaches

‘Crazy Rich Asians’ and Covering Rising Representation in Hollywood

“Crazy Rich Asians” dominated the domestic market on its opening weekend with a total of $25.2 million in North America,

Reporter’s Briefing: Bug Bounties and Vulnerability Disclosure Programs

As large-scale data breaches continue to proliferate, many companies are crowdsourcing their security in hopes of fixing system vulnerabilities before

Economic Impact of Animal Rescues

According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, roughly 6.5 companion animals enter animal shelters each year. City

Remember Your Own Experience When Looking for Topics

Developing new topics can be a challenge. A lot of journalists forget to look inward instead of outward. There are

The Business of Personal Data Brokers and Online Privacy

The clash between privacy and the internet has surged in the past year with Facebook’s misinformation debacle, the European Union’s

Millennials Are Changing the Economy of Home Buying

When the news cycle slows down, business reporters may actually have time to think about reporting personal finance stories that

For Good Business Journalism, Think Like a Librarian

Business journalism is the process of gathering, arranging, and presenting information that helps people better understand companies, industries, and economies.

Covering the Business of Kids’ Birthday Parties

While children’s birthday parties used to be modest affairs with grocery store cakes and homemade party favors, some parents now

Develop Your Personal Theory of Reporting

You spend years learning tactics, skills, strategies, ethics, and industries in business journalism. And they’re all necessary. But after a

Last Chance to Enter the 2018 Barlett & Steele Awards for Investigative Business Journalism

Less than a week remains for newsrooms to enter their best work in the 2018 Barlett & Steele Awards for

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