Burned by the beauty?
Top Story: Burned by the Beauty
The beauty of the Trump bill is on our minds this week.
And we’ve been watching out for stories that unpack how beautiful it really is.
Here’s a round-up and some tips.
BEAUTIFUL STORY IDEAS
TIP: Contextualize tax cuts with a historical perspective on how tax cuts fared in the past.
Too bad for the wind and solar industry in Alaska
TIP: Share information on what the bill is going to do to local industry on your beat - help some; hurt others.
Is this really what people want?
TIP: Do deep dives into medical care cuts and who serves to lose.
TIP: Remember to note who wanted this in the first place.
Snapping the rich; or Walmart, you might not like this either
TIP: Explore how the bill will impact businesses that serve low-income folks.
TIP: Find a low-income community on your beat and report on what this bill means for real people in households on one single block there; juxtapose that with information on what the bill will mean for people in households on a wealthy block on your beat. If your beat doesn't encompass both; team up with a fellow reporter.
Interactive look at you and the bill
TIP: Let people judge for themselves whether or not they like this bill by offering opportunities to see how they will be impacted.
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