CQ Researcher

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In-depth reports on today’s issues. (Published by CQ Press, a @SAGE_Publishing imprint.)

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CQ Researcher@cqresearcher · Jul 23

Forensic science underpins countless criminal convictions. But some question the validity of many techniques. Without federal regulations, what’s considered reliable can vary from state to state or even by crime lab. CQR investigates. tinyurl.com/45sh8uua

cqresearcher's tweet image. Forensic science underpins countless criminal convictions. But some question the validity of many techniques.

Without federal regulations, what’s considered reliable can vary from state to state or even by crime lab. CQR investigates. tinyurl.com/45sh8uua

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CQ Researcher@cqresearcher · Jun 30

Even before he bombed Iran, many Israelis felt PM Benjamin Netanyahu was keeping the country at war to hang on to power, leading some citizens to call for his resignation. New CQR explores the issue. tinyurl.com/y3cp4rkr

cqresearcher's tweet image. Even before he bombed Iran, many Israelis felt PM Benjamin Netanyahu was keeping the country at war to hang on to power, leading some citizens to call for his resignation.

New CQR explores the issue. tinyurl.com/y3cp4rkr

CQ Researcher@cqresearcher · Jul 21

“Forensic science should be independent science, not an arm of law enforcement.” —@brandonlgarrett New CQR explores the complicated relationship between crime labs, police and faulty science. tinyurl.com/45sh8uua

cqresearcher's tweet image. “Forensic science should be independent science, not an arm of law enforcement.” —@brandonlgarrett

New CQR explores the complicated relationship between crime labs, police and faulty science. tinyurl.com/45sh8uua

CQ Researcher@cqresearcher · Jul 11

The popularity of e-bikes has exploded since the start of COVID. An estimated 1.7 million e-bikes were imported into the U.S. last year. But with most goods manufactured abroad, President Trump’s tariffs could dampen that growth. tinyurl.com/2k3uxmht

cqresearcher's tweet image. The popularity of e-bikes has exploded since the start of COVID. An estimated 1.7 million e-bikes were imported into the U.S. last year.

But with most goods manufactured abroad, President Trump’s tariffs could dampen that growth. tinyurl.com/2k3uxmht

CQ Researcher@cqresearcher · Jul 3

Israel has been at a crossroads for years. The war with Iran is the latest in a long line of conflicts rocking the nation, from religious divisions to destruction of Gaza to judicial overhaul. tinyurl.com/y3cp4rkr

cqresearcher's tweet image. Israel has been at a crossroads for years.

The war with Iran is the latest in a long line of conflicts rocking the nation, from religious divisions to destruction of Gaza to judicial overhaul. tinyurl.com/y3cp4rkr

CQ Researcher@cqresearcher · Jul 2

The budget bill passed by the Senate yesterday includes $175B in funding for immigration enforcement. Recent ICE actions and deportations have brought the debates and protests on immigration policy to a boiling point. New CQR explores the issue. tinyurl.com/429dmks5

cqresearcher's tweet image. The budget bill passed by the Senate yesterday includes $175B in funding for immigration enforcement.

Recent ICE actions and deportations have brought the debates and protests on immigration policy to a boiling point. New CQR explores the issue. tinyurl.com/429dmks5

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lorna collier@lornacollier · Jul 1

Just finished a deep dive on #immigration for @cqresearcher, looking at mass deportations, recent court rulings, digital surveillance and much more - read free til July 4 at cqpress.sagepub.com/cqresearcher/r…

CQ Researcher@cqresearcher · Jun 27

In 2023, dietary supplements, herbals and homeopathic products were involved in 84,000+ poison exposure cases. While we don’t know how many were regulated as supplements, health advocates say more regulations are needed to protect consumers. tinyurl.com/2k2z8ayu

cqresearcher's tweet image. In 2023, dietary supplements, herbals and homeopathic products were involved in 84,000+ poison exposure cases.

While we don’t know how many were regulated as supplements, health advocates say more regulations are needed to protect consumers. tinyurl.com/2k2z8ayu

CQ Researcher@cqresearcher · Jun 26

Americans spend more than $60 billion a year on dietary supplements. But unlike prescription or over-the-counter drugs, they’re not subject to premarket approval by the FDA. @yewande_o explores the issue. tinyurl.com/2k2z8ayu

cqresearcher's tweet image. Americans spend more than $60 billion a year on dietary supplements. But unlike prescription or over-the-counter drugs, they’re not subject to premarket approval by the FDA.

@yewande_o explores the issue. tinyurl.com/2k2z8ayu

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Yewande O. Addie, PhD, MPH@yewande_o · Jun 16

New @cqresearcher article out now! 💊 Should the FDA strengthen oversight of dietary supplements? We unpack health risks, policy gaps & equity issues in a $60B+ industry. Free access this week ⬇️ 🔗 cqpress.sagepub.com/cqresearcher/r… #healthpolicy #supplements

CQ Researcher@cqresearcher · Jun 11

Over the past 15 years, U.S. rents have risen by 67%, outpacing inflation and wages – and experts see no end in sight. “Something’s got to give. The conditions that we exist within today cannot sustain.” — @taraghuveer New CQR explores the issue. tinyurl.com/4d2z9a4d

cqresearcher's tweet image. Over the past 15 years, U.S. rents have risen by 67%, outpacing inflation and wages – and experts see no end in sight.

“Something’s got to give. The conditions that we exist within today cannot sustain.” — @taraghuveer

New CQR explores the issue. tinyurl.com/4d2z9a4d

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CQ Researcher@cqresearcher · Jun 9

More than 22 million Americas pay over 30% of their income on rent. Some advocates say building more housing is the solution, but with high construction costs likely to worsen under new tariffs, others say more immediate relief is needed. tinyurl.com/4d2z9a4d

cqresearcher's tweet image. More than 22 million Americas pay over 30% of their income on rent.

Some advocates say building more housing is the solution, but with high construction costs likely to worsen under new tariffs, others say more immediate relief is needed. tinyurl.com/4d2z9a4d

CQ Researcher@cqresearcher · Jun 6

Section 8 housing vouchers are supposed to help low-income Americans afford rent. But some argue the program isn’t working due to long waitlists and landlords refusing them. And now, the Trump budget proposal cuts could put the whole program at risk. tinyurl.com/4d2z9a4d

cqresearcher's tweet image. Section 8 housing vouchers are supposed to help low-income Americans afford rent. But some argue the program isn’t working due to long waitlists and landlords refusing them.

And now, the Trump budget proposal cuts could put the whole program at risk. tinyurl.com/4d2z9a4d

CQ Researcher@cqresearcher · May 27

A judge on Friday blocked the Trump admin from implementing mass layoffs at federal agencies, ordering thousands of employees be reinstated. The ruling is the latest in the contest over whether the executive has authority to enact such changes. tinyurl.com/bdf5rtwc

cqresearcher's tweet image. A judge on Friday blocked the Trump admin from implementing mass layoffs at federal agencies, ordering thousands of employees be reinstated.

The ruling is the latest in the contest over whether the executive has authority to enact such changes. tinyurl.com/bdf5rtwc

CQ Researcher@cqresearcher · May 23

“[Trump is] slashing programs without real understanding of what they do and the impacts … on the communities they serve.” —@jdspielberger Can federal agencies carry out their core functions after massive cutbacks? tinyurl.com/bdf5rtwc

cqresearcher's tweet image. “[Trump is] slashing programs without real understanding of what they do and the impacts … on the communities they serve.” —@jdspielberger

Can federal agencies carry out their core functions after massive cutbacks? tinyurl.com/bdf5rtwc

CQ Researcher@cqresearcher · May 23

As summer travel season starts to kick off, CQR looks at the “double-edged sword” effect of what happens when too many tourists descend on a hotspot. tinyurl.com/yeykfjr7

cqresearcher's tweet image. As summer travel season starts to kick off, CQR looks at the “double-edged sword” effect of what happens when too many tourists descend on a hotspot. tinyurl.com/yeykfjr7

CQ Researcher@cqresearcher · May 22

This week, Spain ordered Airbnb to remove 66,000 listings. From visitor fees to rental bans, can travel disincentives reduce harm to locals and the environment from overtourism? tinyurl.com/yeykfjr7

cqresearcher's tweet image. This week, Spain ordered Airbnb to remove 66,000 listings.

From visitor fees to rental bans, can travel disincentives reduce harm to locals and the environment from overtourism? tinyurl.com/yeykfjr7

CQ Researcher@cqresearcher · May 16

Some experts warn about the threat of #GenAI to jobs, or say it will make them better. But others say the tech is nowhere near capable. It often provides “hallucinations” of false, misleading or misinterpreted info. tinyurl.com/2t7er4n4

cqresearcher's tweet image. Some experts warn about the threat of #GenAI to jobs, or say it will make them better.

But others say the tech is nowhere near capable. It often provides “hallucinations” of false, misleading or misinterpreted info. tinyurl.com/2t7er4n4

CQ Researcher@cqresearcher · May 15

Will #GenAI replace many people’s jobs, or will it make more new jobs than it eliminates? @annefieldonline digs into the issue in our new report. tinyurl.com/2t7er4n4

cqresearcher's tweet image. Will #GenAI replace many people’s jobs, or will it make more new jobs than it eliminates?

@annefieldonline digs into the issue in our new report. tinyurl.com/2t7er4n4

CQ Researcher@cqresearcher · May 8

Bird flu is just the latest hit to the dairy industry, which has been dealing with farm consolidation, worker safety concerns and rising costs for years. CQR looks into the causes and debates around the issues. tinyurl.com/3fr85bzh

cqresearcher's tweet image. Bird flu is just the latest hit to the dairy industry, which has been dealing with farm consolidation, worker safety concerns and rising costs for years.

CQR looks into the causes and debates around the issues. tinyurl.com/3fr85bzh