In the worst of America's Jim Crow era, Black intellectual W.E.B. Du Bois found inspiration and hope in national parks

Though progressive politics at the turn of the 20th century called for the protection of America’s national parks, it did so for the enjoyment of white people.

Thomas S. Bremer, Associate Professor of Religious Studies and American Religious History, Rhodes College • conversation
Dec. 14, 2023 ~9 min

Biden's executive order puts civil rights in the middle of the AI regulation discussion

If safety is the heart of the Biden administration’s executive order on AI, then civil rights is its soul.

Margaret Hu, Taylor Reveley Research Professor and Professor of Law, Director, Digital Democracy Lab, William & Mary • conversation
Nov. 3, 2023 ~7 min


UK police fail to meet 'legal and ethical standards' in use of facial recognition

Researchers devise an audit to test whether police deployment of facial recognition poses a threat to fundamental human rights, and analyse three instances of

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Oct. 27, 2022 ~5 min

Climate activism has so far been fairly peaceful: here’s why that might change

Global climate movements have espoused nonviolence, but some are adopting more radical tactics in light of the increasing threats posed by climate change.

Alex McLaughlin, Research Associate in Existential Risk, University of Cambridge • conversation
July 7, 2022 ~8 min

Biden has pledged to advance environmental justice – here's how the EPA can start

The US environmental justice movement dates back to the early 1980s, but federal support for it has been weak and inconsistent. Here are four things Biden's EPA can do to improve that record.

David Konisky, Professor of Public and Environmental Affairs, Indiana University • conversation
Jan. 25, 2021 ~8 min

Countries around the world are using border surveillance systems against their own citizens

Biometric data is being used to target those deemed unwanted aliens.

Keren Weitzberg, Teaching Fellow in History, UCL • conversation
Aug. 17, 2020 ~8 min

The Americans with Disabilities Act at 30: A cause for celebration during COVID-19?

Congress needs to make sure the HEROES Act includes adequate funding for people with disabilities.

Samuel Bagenstos, Professor of Law, University of Michigan • conversation
July 26, 2020 ~10 min

7 lessons from 'Hidden Figures' NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson's life and career

NASA scientist Katherine Johnson was instrumental in getting people to the moon. Here are some of the lessons one mathematics professor believes she taught us all.

Della Dumbaugh, Professor of Mathematics, University of Richmond • conversation
Feb. 26, 2020 ~7 min


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