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algorithms / bias / courts / data science / laws / race and ethnicity / Science and Technology / Society and Culture

Criminal justice algorithms still discriminate

Proponents of algorithms as a solution to bias in criminal justice systems say they’re dispassionate. “But algorithms can discriminate.”

cancer / Health and Medicine / jobs / laws / medical tests / money

Paid sick leave boosts cancer screenings

More people in the US get cancer screening when employers are mandated to provide paid sick leave, research finds.

immigrants / immigration / laws / Society and Culture / United States

Deportation risk hasn’t been the same for all undocumented Mexican immigrants

In the US, undocumented Mexican men who are young, single, and less educated have the highest risk for deportation, no matter the political climate.

immigrants / immigration / laws / Society and Culture / United States

Deportation risk hasn’t been the same for all undocumented Mexican immigrants

In the US, undocumented Mexican men who are young, single, and less educated have the highest risk for deportation, no matter the political climate.

abortion / Health and Medicine / laws / miscarriage / pregnancy

Abortion restrictions may stymie miscarriage care

Care for people who have had a miscarriage may be compromised in states that restrict abortions, a new study shows.

cannabis / Health and Medicine / laws / teenagers

More teens vape cannabis in medical-only states

“More than a quarter of our youth in medical states were vaping cannabis. That’s a lot,” says Christian Maynard.

Health and Medicine / laws / privacy / sexually transmitted infections / teenagers / United States / young adults

Minors can consent to STI/HIV care but privacy risks remain

Minor consent laws for STI/HIV services increased across United States, but limitations persist, report researchers.

Health and Medicine / laws / privacy / sexually transmitted infections / teenagers / United States / young adults

Minors can consent to STI/HIV care but privacy risks remain

Minor consent laws for STI/HIV services increased across United States, but limitations persist, report researchers.

diversity / Featured / higher education / laws / race and ethnicity / Society and Culture / United States

Expert: Affirmative action enriches higher ed

“Affirmative action policies benefit all students,” argues Cara McClellan, who also addresses misconceptions about the practice.

diversity / Featured / higher education / laws / race and ethnicity / Society and Culture / United States

Expert: Affirmative action enriches higher ed

“Affirmative action policies benefit all students,” argues Cara McClellan, who also addresses misconceptions about the practice.

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