Poll: Misinformation is eroding confidence in vaccines

The number of Americans who think vaccines approved for use in the US are safe dropped to 71% from 77% in April 2021, a poll finds.

Michael Rozansky-Penn • futurity
Nov. 3, 2023 ~5 min

Police on patrol spend more time in Black, Hispanic neighborhoods

Police officers on patrol spend more time in predominantly Black and Hispanic neighborhoods, a new study shows.

George Vlahakis-Indiana • futurity
Oct. 24, 2023 ~5 min


Absenteeism in US schools reached unprecedented levels in 2021-22

Chronic absenteeism meant 66% of students attended a school where at least one in five classmates missed four weeks of school in 2021-22.

Jill Rosen-Johns Hopkins • futurity
Oct. 16, 2023 ~4 min

Racism adds to demands on Black mothers

"All mothers experience stress; but Black mothers in the US experience additional stresses specifically related to parenting and racism."

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
Sept. 22, 2023 ~6 min

Most American adults get support from parents

Only a third of adults in the US didn't rely on their parents for some form of material support between their late teens and early 40s.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
Sept. 20, 2023 ~6 min

Gen X says ‘prize’ and ‘face’ differently in Southern accent

The Southern accent has shifted between white English speakers of Generation X and baby boomers, a study finds.

Katie Cowart-U. Georgia • futurity
Sept. 11, 2023 ~5 min

To support people after incarceration, focus on housing

To support people who have been incarcerated and to reduce recidivism, policymakers and re-entry programs need to prioritize housing.

Kelli Burgos-Georgia State • futurity
Sept. 6, 2023 ~4 min

Speedier mail delivery could boost voter turnout

More efficient US mail delivery can boost voter turnout in all states no matter what their mail voting laws are, a new study shows.

Sara Zaske-Washington State • futurity
Sept. 5, 2023 ~5 min


Books highlights legacy of civil rights leader Bayard Rustin

A new book examines the life and legacy of the March on Washington’s chief architect, Bayard Rustin.

James Devitt-NYU • futurity
Aug. 14, 2023 ~17 min

Malaria may be returning to the United States

For the first time since 2003, local transmission of malaria has been found in the United States, with six cases in Florida and one in Texas.

Jessica Colarossi-Boston University • futurity
July 31, 2023 ~11 min

/

51