Study Finds Crime in Denver Increased Near New Marijuana Dispensaries
A new study found that nonviolent crimes increased in Denver areas where new recreational marijuana dispensaries operate. Read more ›
Racism and Probation in the ‘80s: It’s ‘History Repeating Itself’
Racial disparities in probation re-arrests have existed for decades — and looking to the past may be our best hope to address mass incarceration. Read more ›
Asbestos and Talcum Powder: A History of Industry Pushback
The Food and Drug Administration recently found trace levels of chrysotile asbestos in Johnson & Johnson baby powder, prompting the company to recall 33,000 containers of it. Johnson & Johnson also face Read more ›
Fostering ‘Engagement’ with College Students on Welfare
A study looked at how colleges can help foster engagement with students on public assistance. Read more ›
Watergate Book for Children, Narrated by a Fly on the Wall
On the 45th anniversary of President Nixon's resignation, a new book for middle schoolers retells the Watergate scandal and from the point of view of a fly on the wall. Read more ›
The Hidden Surveillance Behind Big Data
The surveillance we're experiencing now from AI is at a level previously only written about in science fiction novels. Read more ›
Prison Populations Are Exploding in Latin America. Here’s Why.
We hear a lot about mass incarceration as an issue in the U.S., but new research shows that it's also a problem in Latin America, along with overcrowded prisons Read more ›
Movies, Media, Myths, and Mass Shootings
Do movies contribute to misperceptions about mass shootings? Read more ›
Instead of Telling Women to Lean In, Teach Them How to Negotiate
It's not as catchy as "Lean in!" but learning to negotiate could be key in overcoming gender gaps and bias in the workplace. Read more ›