Democracy is a process that works best when citizens are informed and engaged. In the internet age, our relationship to information has been profoundly altered by the shifting role of legacy media, the rise of […]
Putting AI to use in mortgage lending decisions could lead to discrimination against Black applicants, according to new research. But researchers say there may be a surprisingly simple solution to mitigate this potential bias.This post […]
A study published in Social Sciences by CUNY SPH alumna Melissa Ditmore and team suggests that laws criminalizing sex work don’t prevent human trafficking and leave sex workers vulnerable to coercion and unsafe conditions.This post […]
According to a new study, as of April 2021, US Congress members whose ancestors enslaved 16 or more people had a net worth that was five times higher than that of legislators whose ancestors did […]
An insect species that evolved 130 million years ago is the inspiration for a new research study to improve navigation systems in drones, robots, and orbiting satellites.This post was originally published on this site
This summer’s Western heat waves raise the specter of recent years’ rotating power outages and record-breaking electricity demand in the region. If utilities across the area expanded current schemes to share electricity, they could cut […]
Bora—a type of thank you gift—is a Sierra Leonean custom of respect that is often used in relation to land. For instance, informal farmers pay bora to landowners to be able to farm on their […]
British pop star Charli XCX sent many young people’s group text chats and social media feeds went wild when she endorsed Kamala Harris by playing off a term she coined in a song, and posted […]
A new law giving Australian workers the “right to disconnect”—to refuse contact from their employers outside their working hours (unless that refusal is unreasonable)—comes into effect this month.This post was originally published on this site
African youth, most notably those of South Sudanese heritage, are over-represented in the criminal justice system in Victoria. In 2024, African youth account for about 50% of young people in custody in Victoria, up from […]
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