A structured framework for measuring how people engage with opposing views.  |  By Shawn Paul Cosner
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Research Needs

Help settle contested claims. Universities, nonprofits, and research institutions can claim gaps and contribute to the body of verified knowledge.

Defensive Gun Use Frequency

Current estimates range 500K–3M annually. Standardized methodology needed.

High Claimed

Universal Background Check Effectiveness

Controlled comparison of UBC vs non-UBC states needed.

High Open

Nuclear vs Renewable Cost Comparison (2024)

Updated lifecycle cost analysis including storage and transmission.

Medium Claimed

Body Camera Impact on Complaints

Meta-analysis of body camera studies across jurisdictions.

Medium Claimed

UBI Pilot Long-term Outcomes

Studies tracking UBI recipients 5+ years post-pilot.

Low Open

Immigrant Fiscal Impact by Education Level

Net fiscal contribution analysis by immigrant education level.

High Open

Post-Dobbs Access Changes

Tracking actual access changes by state since Dobbs decision.

High Open

ID Law Impact on Minority Turnout

Controlled studies isolating ID law effects from other factors.

Medium Open

How Research Contributes

1

Identify Gap

TC flags contested claims needing research

2

Claim Research

Institutions express interest and claim the gap

3

Conduct Study

Independent research following published methodology standards

4

Submit Findings

Results enter D-LIN(E) review and community verification

How You Can Help

If you represent a university, nonprofit, or research institution, you can claim open research needs and contribute findings.

Independent researchers are also welcome. All submissions go through the same D-LIN(E) verification process.

Research submission portal coming soon.

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