The Supreme Court’s Contempt for History Promises a Worse Racial Future for U.S.
The high court treating the children of a highly educated slice of the U.S. as equivalent to people who descended from the history of enslavement and Jim Crow is a dishonest ruse
Trump’s Massive Deportation Plan Echoes Concentration Camp History
Trump’s language about immigrants “poisoning” the U.S. repeats past rhetoric that led to civilian detention camps, with horrific, tragic results
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Nancy Hopkins and Her Tape Measure Took on M.I.T. for Discrimination
Nancy Hopkins used a commitment to justice and a tape measure to take M.I.T. to task for discrimination. The impacts of her fight are still being felt today.
Innovative Thinking Could Make New Sickle Cell Treatments More Accessible
The cost of new gene-based sickle cell treatments isn’t the only barrier to access. Coming up with new ways to treat the whole disease—and person—could make treatment more equitable
‘Consent’ Searches Don’t Stop Drug Trafficking. They Threaten Privacy Rights
U.S. police embraced frequent “consent” searches of motorists during the “tough on crime” era. These searches, meant to sidestep privacy rights, are both racially misapplied and ineffective
Against Medical Advice: Another Deadly Consequence of Our Opioid Epidemic
People struggling with addiction cite untreated withdrawal, pain, discrimination and stringent policies as reasons for leaving hospitals against medical advice. We need to take their complaints seriously
Mandating ‘Conversion Therapy’ Is Mandating Abuse
Despite some lawmakers’ claims, “cure-based recovery” for gay and transgender people comprises one of psychiatry’s longest and darkest chapters. We shouldn’t inflict it on today’s kids
Cybercrime Security Gap Leaves People Who Aren’t Proficient in English Poorly Protected
Our research finds that language is often a barrier for people dealing with cybercrime issues and that it’s important to close this security gap
An Alliance Calling For More Open AI Should Heed Their Own Call
The word “open” is often thrown around in describing AI transparency, but the companies and groups calling for it must themselves be open about their practices
The Language of Astronomy Is Needlessly Violent and Inaccurate
Astronomy is beautiful and elegant. The language we use to describe its processes is anything but
Black Children Who Speak African American English Are Routinely Misdiagnosed with Speech Disorders
Segregation has given rise to a distinct African American English. Speech professionals must recognize it to avoid misdiagnosing Black children and wasting valuable educational resources
People with Sickle Cell Deserve More Respect from Health Care Providers
New CRISPR-based treatments for sickle cell disease bring hope, but medical providers still marginalize people with this condition far too often