ChatGPT gives American answers to global questions
ChatGPT reflects American norms and values—even when queried about other countries and cultures—new research shows.
Is the erosion of democracy raising death rates?
A new study finds potential links between democratic erosion and the rising death rate in the United States.
Work requirements for SNAP don’t get people into jobs
Work requirements for SNAP benefits don’t boost employment, a study finds. Instead, they have adverse effects on homeless people.
Judges still cite cases in which enslaved people are property
“The pervasive influence of the law of slavery on contemporary American law raises hard questions,” says Justin Simard of the Citing Slavery Project.
Supreme Court ruling could radically alter college admissions
Deborah Archer, professor of clinical law and president of the ACLU, explains how a ruling against affirmation active would affect higher ed.
Laws and conversion therapy threaten trans youth
Anti-trans state legislation, coupled with conversion therapy, could have dire consequences for many of the nation’s 300,000 trans youth.
Laws and conversion therapy threaten trans youth
Anti-trans state legislation, coupled with conversion therapy, could have dire consequences for many of the nation’s 300,000 trans youth.
8 factors put Black adults at higher risk of early death
Eight areas of life critical to health and well-being totally account for why Black adults in the US have a higher risk of early death.
8 factors put Black adults at higher risk of early death
Eight areas of life critical to health and well-being totally account for why Black adults in the US have a higher risk of early death.
US textbooks skimp on Latino history
A study of US history textbooks found 87% of key topics in Latino history were either not covered or were mentioned in 5 or fewer sentences.